Video of the week – Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bike History
The origins of mountain biking was a bunch of hippies throwing themselves down mountain trails on cruiser bikes. Who would’ve thought? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h19n-5qIp78 The 60’s didn’t bring just drugs, sex and rock n’ roll, but the beginning of mountain biking. I’m sure they all went hand in hand though. No matter what type of mountain biking […]
Cycle Talk SA – Brad Brown chats cycling safety following Johan Labuschagne accident
The news hit this morning that Johan Labuschagne was hit by a taxi this morning and we, like most cyclists in South Africa have had enough. We decided to chat to a few of the role players this morning to get their comment on the incident. First up we chatted to Andrew Mclean who tweeted […]
Herald VW Cycle Tour tour leaves positive trails in Addo
Mountain bikers can look forward to riding eco-friendly, hand-cut trails in one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas when they sign up for The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Addo on February 1. Image credit:Tonie Griffin The mountain biking segment of the cycle tour not only exposes riders to some of the area’s natural […]
Review: FUNN Bigfoot flat pedals
Not all flat pedals are created equal and the FUNN Bigfoots are really no joke. Taking the heavy hitting approach, Funn has created a no-nonsense back-to-basics platform pedal. First look Probably one of the best named pedals ever, I couldn’t imagine feet too big for these. They are a fairly classic design for flat pedals, […]
Charity riders complete tough RedCap Foundation ultra ride
Cyclists in the fourth annual Ride for RedCap make their way through Inchanga in KwaZulu-Natal after starting out in in Johannesburg at the weekend (November 24). Image credit: Pierre Tostee/RedCap Foundation Communications The cyclists spent over 14 hours in the saddle on the first stage from Nigel to Ladysmith and then today spent a further […]
Official opening for new Cycle Lab Megastore
The new Cycle Lab Megastore opened its door on the 8th November. Although announced as a ‘soft’ opening , over 2500 cyclists visited the store on the opening Saturday with many of them picking up their last minute bits ‘n pieces prior to the 94.7 Cycle Challenge. Located just off William Nicol Drive, near Design […]
How much would you pay for an entry into the Absa Cape Epic?
As an official charity partner Qhubeka is offering you the opportunity to get your hands on a sought-after 2014 Absa Cape Epic team entry. By taking part you’ll get to ride the Absa Cape Epic and help us mobilise people on bicycles. All you have to do is post the highest bid for the team […]
Video of the Week – FLOW – The Elements of Freeride
Not all of us have backing sound tracks for our rides. But then again, not all of us have heads up displays either. A Darwinian approach to mountain biking. http://vimeo.com/71614964 Multiple award-winning and for good reason. It’s a simple, elegant video with some really pretty animals and plants. Educational too. It just brings it back […]
Last chance to enter Val de Vie race
Mountain bikers still have the better part of the weekend to enter the EAI Val de Vie MTB Challenge, which rolls out in Paarl on Sunday. Image credit:Paul Nielsen Presented by Bestmed, the race takes place in the heart of the scenic Cape Winelands and boasts some of the region’s best single-track riding and world-class […]
Van Zyl takes maiden victory in Tour of Rwanda
Johann van Zyl added to an already successful Tour of Rwanda on Thursday by taking his first individual win as a professional during stage 4 of the African race. The result earned Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung its sixteenth victory of the season, the second most by any Professional Continental team this year. Image credit: MTN-Qhubeka […]
Greg Minnaar and William Newman to sit on UCI Commisions
Cycling South Africa’s President William Newman and three-time Downhill World Champion Greg Minnaar have been appointed as members of the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Commission for 2014. Members of 18 commissions of the UCI have been appointed. Newman will sit on the UCI Track Commission, while Minnaar sits on the UCI Athlete’s Commission as a […]
SA online bike shops, Part 4: Conclusion
“There’s always going to be an online site,” says Chris of Chris Willemse Cycles. And this is true. The convenience of being able to browse bike components while doing other mundane things, like working, is too great to live without. Not to mention the fact that you don’t have to settle with what your LBS […]