Marzocchi shows off new tech with downhill fork and shock
Keen to get back into the limelight, Marzocchi shows off the new technology it has developed for its 380 C2R2 Ti downhill fork and Moto C2R rear shock in this new video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-LoS8MZil8 There hasn’t been much in the way of attention being drawn to Marzocchi of late, a brand that is known for its […]
The strange, the interesting and the sexy from Eurobike 2013
As you could guess, the biggest bicycle show in the world would call out all the weirdos from the cycling industry, and this years is no exception. From beaded suits to scooter-style electric descenders, there was no shortage of fascinating technologies that were on offer. Here are a few of the special ones. Stevens Comet […]
The Old Mutual joBerg2c to introduce Buffalo category for heavier riders
The Old Mutual joBerg2c has become the first mountain bike event in South Africa to launch a competitive category specifically created for heavyweight riders. Photo: Kelvin Trautman According to organiser Craig Wapnick, small, lightweight riders have always dominated the sport of cycling. “It’s almost impossible for someone weighing more than 90kg to compete for overall […]
[Video] Vuelta Stage 20 preview and Rider Diaries featuring Reinardt Janse van Rensburg
Highlights from the 2013 Vuelta a España courtesy of Global Cycling Network including Michael Mørkøv of Saxo Tinkoff, Adam Hansen from Lotto Belisol and Reinardt Janse van Rensburg who rides for Argos Shimano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SPJSdsvXrY Perfect for Reinardt Janse van Rensburg, Stage 12 to Taragona was a sprint stage, seeing him finish 8th. While Stage 13 […]
Exxaro MTB Academy riders compete in the 2013 Craft TransAlp
Phillimon Sebona and Prince Maseko described their participation in the Craft TransAlp. The two youngsters were certainly not there only to make up numbers in the peloton. They finished 30th in the last stage and 45th overall. “It was fun and a great life-changing experience.” This was how Phillimon Sebona and Prince Maseko (Exxaro MTB […]
Mountain bikers spring into action at Val de Vie
With R150 000 in prizes up for grabs, there are a few good reasons for mountain bikers to come out of hibernation and spring into action at the Rudy Project Val de Vie MTB Challenge on September 15. Mountain bikers riding through the Cape Winelands at the Rudy Project Val de Vie MTB Challenge. Photo: […]
Good news for Durban cyclists
News24 reports “Ethekwini municipality is in the process of creating about 40km of cycling lanes in Durban and the surrounding townships, which they hope will change the face of transport in the city.” Read the full article on News24 http://media.thehubsa.co.za/forum/uploads/monthly_09_2013/ccs-2-0-24204400-1378380274.jpg
[Video] Greg Minnaar – One Life
Who is Greg Minnaar? What are his roots? Why is Pietermaritzburg so pivotal in his success? And what is OneLife? We’ll attempt to answer these and other questions about the two-time Downhill World Champion and three-time World Cup Champion with this OneLife short. http://vimeo.com/73418053
Results & Pics: Polkadraai Series #3 presented by Lights by Linea
The Polkadraai Racing Series presented by Lights by Linea has taken Cape road racing by storm. The third event in this series, which follows the high-paced criterium format, took place on Saturday 17 August 2013. For all the results, pics and comments from the event follow the forum discussion on the series. Cat 1 Results […]
Burry Stander: Charges to be reinstated
Charges against the taxi-driver implicated in Burry Stander’s death are to be reinstated following outrage from the Stander family at the State’s poor handling of the case, according to an article on IOL. Durban – The culpable homicide charges against a taxi driver implicated in the death of cyclist Burry Stander are to be reinstated. […]
Privateer: Superdom – MTN-Qhubeka’s Martin Wesemann
At every local race, we all think it. Who here is good enough to race overseas? Not just ride, but race. Back yourself. Go all in. Let your legs do the talking. Martin Wesemann is there. Doing it. Nic Lamond [of Privateer.co.za] feeds Martin caffeine to find out what it takes. http://privateer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_6859.jpg Check out the […]
Impey makes history as he takes yellow in the Tour de France
Daryl Impey makes history as the first South African to wear yellow at the Tour de France. http://media.thehubsa.co.za/forum/uploads/monthly_07_2013/post-28740-0-75464500-1372952261.jpg From www.letour.fr: Impey the overall leader: the new top five of the 100th Tour… History has been made: Daryl Impey moves from second overall to first. He finished the stage in 13th place while his team-mate and […]