Top riders comment on dramatic new Absa Cape Epic route
Both local and international mountain biking enthusiasts will be taking on the demanding eight day Absa Cape Epic of 718km with 14 850m of climbing during next year’s event. With its unexplored landscapes, the stage locations of Robertson, Greyton and Oak Valley Wine estate await the most prestigious mountain bike stage race in the world, […]
Rugby Legends ride the Epic & Kevin Vermaak talks innovation
The ABSA Cape Epic Route for 2014 was launched at two functions this week, one in Cape Town and one in Johannesburg. As always the route will be testing, but it is the human spirit that will prevail and this week on MTB Talk SA Brad Brown caught up with a few of the individuals […]
SA track cycling stars race in Revolution Series opening round (GBR)
Cycling South Africa’s track cycling stars were afforded the opportunity to participate in the invitational Revolution Series, which kicked off in Manchester at the weekend. The national team is currently finalising their preparations ahead of this coming weekend’s opening round of the UCI Track World Cup series. The only woman representative, Maroesjka Matthee, kicked off […]
Africa’s Cycling Star Continues to Rise thanks to the World Cycle Centre Africa
2013 has been an amazing year for African cycling. Daryl Impey became the first African ever to wear the leader’s yellow jersey at this year’s Tour de France. Chris Froome then went on to become the first African born winner of the grand tour (And let’s be honest he is more African than he is […]
Ironman Age Grouper World Champion and World Record Holder Kyle Buckingham
Looking back at the Ironman World Championships in Kona a week and a bit ago, South Africa really performed well as a nation at the event. James Cunnama came fourth, the highest a South African has ever placed in the race, while we had another two amateur age groupers, Kyle Buckingham and Matt Trautman, in […]
Absa Cape Epic 2014 Route
The dramatic new route of the eleventh edition of the Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 23 to 30 March next year (2014), will again offer participants from around the world an awesome trail that showcases the best that the Western Cape has to offer. Both local and international mountain biking enthusiasts will be […]
Volvo introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake
Volvo has introduced its revolutionary cyclist detection system to go hand-in-hand with its pedestrian detection and auto braking systems. The system incorporates full auto braking that automatically brakes if a cyclist swerves out in front of the car. This should be of particular interest to South African cyclists – finally we have a car on […]
Slanghoek Triathlon a multi-sport dream come true
Just under 900 multi-sport enthusiasts gathered at the picturesque Breeland Cellar on Sunday, 27 October 2013 to test their skill at the action packed Slanghoek Triathlon presented by Vital Health Foods. Participants could choose between a Junior Triathlon, a Short MTB Triathlon, a Long MTB Triathlon and a Road Bike Triathlon. Image credit: Chris Hitchcock […]
Geldenhuys does the double at the Msunduzi Road Challenge 2013
Port Elizabeth resident Francois Geldenhuys produced the fastest overall time on Sunday in the Road Race which coupled with his Time Trial victory on Saturday meant that he completed a pair of victories in his age category on a gloomy day in Noodsberg at the 2013 Msunduzi Road Challenge. In what proved to be more […]
Couch Pics with The Hub at Africa Cycle Fair
Attention Hubbers, especially those Gautengian fellows, the couch has been christened, opening it for all your lovely rides and all the fantastic eye candy about here. And what a beaut it is to start with. http://media.thehubsa.co.za/forum/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-41808-0-14312200-1382689580.jpg Long live the couch pic!
Video of the Week – How to be a mountain biker
I don’t think any of us need to be told how to mountain bike. But maybe you’ve been missing something. Do you fit the criteria and conform to all the necessities? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPVRU7jSYkQ There isn’t just one kind of mountain biker out there, obviously. What does your clothing say about your riding style? Does nature and […]
Xterra Maui all about having fun
He might be the South African Xterra Champion but Sunday’s World Championships at Maui is all about having fun for Richard Murray. Murray won the Totalsports Xterra SA Champs at Grabouw in February. On the day he surprised firm favourites Conrad Stoltz and Dan Hugo. Being a lover of mountain biking and a firm believer […]