Pure Savage race report: Bouckaert-Soenen
It was a very early start to the morning out in Paarl for the first road race of the year, The Bouckaert-Soenen Road race run by the Paarl Rotary Club. Due to training for the Epic, XCO races and offspring due, only one Pure Savage was able to make it to the start in Paarl […]
Race Report: Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series #1 Slanghoek
After my first taste of cross country racing in the 2016 Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series, which you can read about here and here, signing up for 2017 was a no-brainer. There is nothing quite like an XCO race to get your adrenalin pumping and endorphins flowing. Mariske Strauss on her way to […]
2017 SA Downhill Cup Round 1 | Helderberg
Round one of the 2017 SA Downhill Cup series kicked off with a bang and some tight racing this past weekend. Plenty of KZN riders made the trip down Cape Town to join in and give the Western Province boys a good run for their money on the ever popular Helderberg Downhill track. The event […]
Trail Daze | Cape Town – Part 2
Kicking off 2017, the Trail Daze crew re-visited Cape Town to bring you the second of this two-part (part one) mother-city mountain biking showcase. We were joined by local pinner, industry influencer and all-round nice guy, Mark Hopkins. We met up at the Kloof Nek parking lot, just off Tafelberg Road, and headed for the […]
Ray’s First Ride: SwiftCarbon Drone 105
I remember the first time I looked at a time trial bike, I mean really looked at one. I was filming an event called the Westcoast Warmwater Weekend. Paul Valstar was commentating. A bunch of kids, maybe 4 or 5 years old, had gathered around Dan Hugo’s bike. Paul went over to explain that it […]
Ray’s Race Report: Jailbreak Maximum Escape
I’ve always wanted to do an ultra-distance triathlon but it has always been a bit out of my reach. I’m not a member of a triathlon club, I don’t own a time trial bike, and I can’t swim properly. I’ve completed a few shorter triathlons, including the Jailbreak Minimum Escape, but Jailbreak Maximum Security is […]
Trail Daze: Best of 2016 + Camelbak & Photobook Giveaway
Trail Daze, yet again you simply take my breath away. I am now seriously waiting to be able to buy my first full trail bike and follow your lead. KarlvN Seems I have a trail to go explore this weekend. Thanks for the great review. BlackSnow Now why post all of this awesomeness on a […]
Pure Savage race report: West Coast Wheel Suckers
After being postponed a few months ago the Outriders West Coast Express was the final Pedal Power Association event of the year. Due to Tokai opening, The Cape Town Sevens and the festive season having kicked off most of the Savage team was out of action for the action on Sunday, the remaining Pure Savage […]
Video: Contego Segment Hunter #5: Aap D’Huez
In episode 5, Mariske Strauss is out to claim the Queen of the Mountain from Ila Stow on the Aap d’Huez climb at Welvanpas trails. https://www.strava.com/segments/9765064 Behind the scenes making Contego Segment Hunter Episode 5: How do I ride this segment? Aap d’Huez is part of the black route at the Welvanpas trails just outside […]
Pure Savage race report: Stellenbosch Cycle Tour – A Tale of Chasing and Chesire Cats
The Stellenbosch Cycle Tour is traditionally the last race on the calendar (in the Western Cape of course) and has always been a personal favourite for Pure Savage. As such we’ve always had a pretty solid presence in the peleton and this year wasn’t any different with 5 of us lining up in Elite $, […]
Ride Report: Pennypinchers Origin of Trails
The Pennypinchers Origin of Trails is regarded by many as the mountain bike party of the year, the organisers strongly encourage riders to focus on enjoying the trails, and taking in the scenery rather than racing flat out. After a long year of racing, I was more than happy to do just that, and was […]
Pure Savage Coronation Double Century 2016: A parable of pain and pleasure
Like most ardent cyclists in Cape Town the Coronation Double Century is a highlight on the racing calendar for Pure Savage – the team was of course founded because of this event so it’s an auspicious occasion for us. While we’ve lost a few stalwarts over the years, including some of the original Savages, we’ve […]