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Plett pair seize the moment to win at Zuurberg
The young Plettenberg Bay team of Aidan Connelly and Rogan Smart seized the moment to claim victory on the second stage of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race today. Aiden Connelly (left) and Rogan Smart take the honours in the second stage of the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race at Zuurberg Mountain […]
Two victories in two days for Moolman-Pasio
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio took back to back victories in the Plumelec weekend of racing. Earlier today, Moolman-Pasio won Grand Prix de Plumelec-Morbihan Dames. The victory comes after her win in La Classique for Morbihan yesterday. Photo Credit: Maelys Relet Photographies Cyclisme. The South African was part of a 5-rider group rushing to the line to contest […]
Shimano goes 12-speed with all-new XTR groupset
Shimano has gone 12-speed with their brand new XTR M9100 series groupset. The latest generation XTR features a completely new drivetrain, 2- or 4-piston brake options, an XTR dropper post lever with some weight savings to boot. Now 12-speed, the new XTR cassette is available as a 10-51T for a massive range and a 10-45T […]
Hill, Bester set the early pace at Zuurberg
Andrew Hill and Shaun-Nick Bester exerted pressure from early on to emerge as the team to beat after the first stage of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race today. The three-day event got under way in good conditions from the Zuurberg Mountain Village, about 70km outside Port Elizabeth, with competitors facing 71km with 1 […]
Heard out on the Piket-Bo-Berg route recce
What happens when some of the biggest MTB frothers in the Western Cape get an exclusive ride on one of the province’s most revered trail networks? Craig Kolesky. “It was a very big privilege to have been invited out there,” said Nils Hansen from Woodstock Cycle Works, of The U recce ride out on the […]
New venue for Stellenbosch MTB Challenge
The 13th edition of the Stellenbosch MTB Challenge on 29 July, takes a break from the annual 6 route format and focuses on fun and family with 2 route options launching from our new venue at Spier Wine Estate! As one of the premier venues in South Africa, Spier Wine Estate needs no introduction and […]
Assessing endurance performance – The value of field testing
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: The essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. In this article, we are covering some of the content from the second module which focuses on assessing endurance performance. For further information about the course, please click HERE. Performance testing is often implemented to assess adaptation to […]
Meintjes withdraws from the Giro d’Italia
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider Louis Meintjes has been forced to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia due to illness. The 26-year-old, riding the event for the first time, had been inside the top-50 on the General Classification after stage 16 but had been struggling with flu-like symptoms in recent days. He took the decision […]
MC Ellis prefers CycloPlus – The Experts in Bike Parts
CycloPlus Dealer Tour Episode 1 #WeVisit MC Ellis Fietse, Beaufort West Walking into MC Ellis Fietse is like walking back in time, to an era when ostrich feathers were in vogue and four-legged horsepower reigned supreme. Constructed in 1899, the building was originally a general dealer with a tailor housed upstairs. Tim Ellis’ oupa bought […]
Great conditions at the tenth Amarider 100 Miler
A near perfect day awaited ultra-marathon riders on Saturday 19 May in Malmesbury. With no wind and dry terrain, it was a beautiful Autumn day in the Swartland for the tenth annual Amarider 100Miler and 50Miler presented by Bike Hub. A last-minute entry got David George to ride the 160km on his dirt bike and […]
Alan Hatherly survives mudfest to secure Top-10 at German World Cup
Team Spur’s Alan Hatherly lined up on Saturday afternoon in his first UCI U23 XCO World Cup of the season in Albstadt. The German course is widely regarded as the toughest race on the World Cup circuit with two major climbs and precipitous descents. In the dry, Albstadt is fast and brutal with steep gradients […]
DT SWISS relaunches with a fresh new hand
Renown for precision engineering, DT SWISS brings high-quality bicycle components to the ever-evolving cycling world with an emphasis on reliability and an unforgettable riding experience. Previously available mostly only on off the shelf built bikes in SA, the brand will now be available as stand-alone components to meet the standards of even the most discerning […]