Race report: Epic Israel – Riding the Holy Land
We arrived in the city of Tel Aviv, a rare mixture of old and new architecture, a captivating city hugging the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean coastline. We were welcomed by fine wine and flavourful food. Our trip was divided into two parts. First, we explored the rich history and diverse cultures of Israel while […]
Race Report: Durbie Dash with Pure Savage
As the morning of the 2016 Chris Willemse Cycles Durbie Dash approached it became increasingly apparent that this year’s Durbie Dash was going to be spent in the gutter. When the morning arrived, so did the wind! The team decided to roll from the A group for a little more suffering this weekend. Checking out […]
Review: Scott Spark 940
The Scott Spark is an iconic cross-country and marathon race bike. While it may have been tempting to stick to a successful formula, Scott took the bold move to completely redesign the Spark range. For 2017, forget what you knew about the Scott Spark as everything from suspension design, geometry, and even the intended riding […]
Trail Daze | Helderberg – The Stairway to Heaven
Having hosted countless mountain biking events, ranging from XC to Enduro to DH (some of them at National level), the Helderberg Trail Network certainly does not need any formal introduction. With around 40 km of marked trails, all starting from the family friendly coffee shop, the terrain caters for all skill levels from the very […]
It’s a Versus Summer Party: 4 new designs!
Introducing our new Funky range for 2017! 4 new designs, ready to kick start your summer riding. Watermelons, Ice Creams, Pineapples and Liquorice will ensure that you look funky fresh on the bike all year ‘round. Our Watermelon and Ice Cream socks are part of our Premium Race range of socks – these socks are […]
Race report: STBB 2-Keep-a-Breast MTB Challenge
The STBB 2-Keep-a-Breast MTB challenge is held annually at Overgauuw Wine Estate in the Bottelary Hills. It aims to raise funds to combat breast cancer, and proceeds are donated to CANSA. The event is immensely popular, as we discovered at registration when we tried to drop from the 60km event to the 45km (due to […]
Double Trouble: Racing Wines2Whales with a partner
With just over a week between us and the start of the Wines2Whales races, we are beginning to feel the stoke. From our recent stage racing experiences, we have learned a little about the ups and downs of team racing. Having a partner can be amazing motivation in the right circumstances, getting the best riding […]
First Look Friday: Corse Dopamine; Garmin eTrex 35; and Sexy Socks
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’ve got Corse’s Dopamine rims and hubs, the Garmin eTrex Touch 35, and Sexy Socks. Corse Dopamine hubs and rims Corse Components specialize in the design and manufacture of high-end carbon and alloy cycling components. The hubs […]
Race Report: Team Pure Savage’s Enjoy One Tonner
The unfortunate cancellation of the West Coast Express a week earlier meant the Enjoy One Tonner was the first race of the PPA calendar for many Western Cape roadies. This was abundantly clear with the event being sold out. The major change to the event this year, apart from the awesome new sponsor Enjoy Fitness, […]
Review: Lapierre Xelius SL 500 CP
The Xelius SL sits at the top of Lapierre’s road range alongside the Aircode SL aero frame. With a claimed frame weight of just 850g and professional rider input by the French FDJ cycling team, the Xelius is ready to fight it out with the best of them. The Frame What sets the frame design […]
Extreme Lights – News and Special Offers
Massive Sale on Extreme Lights most popular Cycle Lights! Endurance Cycle Light Was R2,295.00NOW R1,850.00 The Extreme Lights 2015 XP3 Cycle Light won awards and praise for being the best light available. With the advantage of next-generation CREE LEDs, the Endurance Cycle Light takes that success even further, combining 2 100 Lumens and 254 metres […]
First Look Friday: Titan Sonic; Crankbrothers Highline; Momsen All-Rise; and Camelbak Kudu
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’ve taken delivery of a Titan Sonic Pro dual suspension bike, Crankbrothers’s Highline dropper seatpost, Momsen’s new All-Rise carbon handlebar, and a Camelbak Kudu backpack. Titan Sonic Pro The recently announced Sonic is Titan’s first production dual […]