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Highlights: Gaviria takes yellow in dominant first stage sprint, Froome crashes

On a stage that was always set to be one for the sprints, Quick-Step Floors put their man Fernando Gaviria in the perfect place to outgun Peter Sagan and Marcel Kittel. Less expected was the time loses that some of the general classification favourites faced after crashes and mechanicals delayed parts of the peloton. Watch […]

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PRO unveil new dropper posts, lightweight handlebars and premium tools

PRO has announced a range of new products today including new Koryak dropper post models, lightweight handlebars with integrated cable routing, and a range of premium tools. These PRO products should be available in South Africa in November. Dropper seatposts Back in 2017 PRO launched its highly rated Koryak 120mm travel dropper post. Now for […]

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WATCH: Pottie’s Val di Sole World Cup track preview

Four-time South African Downhill Champion Johann Potgieter takes you down the absolutely frightening 2018 Val di Sole track ahead of Saturday’s UCI World Cup race. Watch the video below.

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RaceFace offers Cinch Oval chainrings

The new RaceFace Cinch Oval rings help you put down the watts in the best part of your pedal stroke, on your 10, 11 or 12-speed drivetrains. Ovals provide enhanced traction control when compared to conventional round rings, particularly in high torque, low cadence riding scenarios. Engineered to improve your times on that gruelling climb. […]

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Lezyne launch MEGA GPS computers

Lezyne has launched two new GPS bicycle computers to their Mega range. The Mega XL and Mega C. The Mega XL has the larger screen at 240 x 400 pixels and can be oriented vertically or horizontally. The Mega C features a smaller colour screen. Lezyne Mega XL Lezyne Mega C The Mega C features […]

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FNB Wines2Whales gets a new logo

The FNB Wines2Whales has come a long way since its humble beginnings back in 2009. As the concept has evolved over the last 10 years so has the event, its formula and visual identity – not forgetting of course the distinctive logo. The logo may have undergone many iterations over the years but its fundamental […]

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BMC announce the Timemachine Road

Designed to deliver maximum efficiency for the most powerful riders during all-out sprints and accelerations, the new Timemachine Road features key innovations like an aerodynamically perfected frame, a class-leading integrated with a ICS Aero cockpit and the all-new Aero Module re-purposes hydration and storage elements for aerodynamic performance elements through a functionally integrated design. A […]

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New Trek kids’ bikes open up a world of cycling for the whole family

Are you ready to unleash your little one’s inner shredder? Look no further than the newest addition to the Trek stable: the Roscoe Kids’ bike! Roscoe Kids’ simplifies your budding star’s trail experience, letting them ride with confidence, build skills, and above all, have a whole lot of fun while they’re at it! It’s the […]

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Steps To The Top: Team Scott-SRAM at the Cape Epic

Imagine for a second that you’re on the best cross-country mountain bike team in the world. You have the best record, best roster, best support staff and the best-laid plans for success. Nothing can go wrong on your way to the podium — but it all does.

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Johann Potgieter’s 2018 rider youth camps now in October

Johann Potgieter, 4-time South African downhill champion will be hosting his successful Youth Camps again in 2018. The camp will take place at the Vuurberg wine farm just outside Stellenbosch. The only change from last year is that the camp will be in the October holidays instead of December like last year. The dates are […]

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Specialized release new S-Works Venge disc aero bike

Specialised today announced the latest iteration of their Venge aerodynamic road bike. The new revision promises even less aerodynamic drag while significantly reducing weight over previous frames. The new Venge has a redesigned frame and fork to improve aerodynamic performance over the outgoing Venge ViAS. Specialized claim that the new Venge will outpace the old […]

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Cannondale announce the SystemSix aero bike

Cannondale unveiled the all-new SystemSix aerodynamic road race bike today. Cannondale has not held back with their admiration for the new bike declaring it to be “fastest road bike in the world” for most scenarios. The bike’s design integrates the frame (including the use of disc brakes), fork, seatpost, bar, stem, and wheels to work […]