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Gondwana Game Reserve launches mountain bike trails
In keeping with the traveller’s increasing focus on experiential experiences and sustainability, the award-winning Gondwana Game Reserve on South Africa’s Garden Route, accessibly located close to Cape Town, has opened several mountain bike trails on the reserve. Combining a traditional Big 5 safari experience with healthy outdoor exercise, adventurous individuals can interact with nature in […]
Spioenkop proves pivotal on day 4 of joBerg2c
On day 4 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c, a 93km “sprint” from Sterkfontein Dam to Em’seni near Winterton, it was another great day for the leading team in the Amabokkebokkie Global Mixed Champs category, with Amy McDougall and Arno du Toit extending their lead over Team Summit’s husband and wife team of Darren and Candice […]
Jessop’s dream month continues at the Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge
South Africa U23 champion Julian Jessop continued his dream month when he beat off the challenge of Tyronne White in a dash for the line at the 60km mountain bike race at the Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge and Trail Run on Sunday. The 20-year-old Jessop – who is coming off a dream 12th position […]
Basson clinches Limpopo’s opening stage, Hendricks in yellow
In a crazy and ferocious bunch sprint with the peloton closing in on a breakaway group, it was ProTouch Sports’ Gustav Basson who edged his wheel in front to clinch the victory on the opening 96.6-kilometre stage of the Tour de Limpopo from Polokwane to Tzaneen on Monday. Due to points accumulated during the stage, […]
Chasers left with a mountain to climb at joBerg2c
The imposing Mount Paul proved the decisive feature of the third day of the Old Mutual joBerg2c on Sunday with both the men’s and the Amabokkebokkie Global Mixed Champs categories being decided in the shadow of the imposing mountain which overlooks the overnight camp at Sterkfontein Dam. On the 122km stage 3 from Reitz to […]
Moolman-Pasio again impressive with fourth in Liege-Bastogne-Liege
The Ardennes Classics came to a close on Sunday with Liege Bastogne Liege as the final race in the week-long hilly classics. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio was again impressive as she has been all season. The South African finished with a great fourth place after second in Fleche Wallonne earlier in the week. The Cervélo Bigla Pro […]
Amabokkebokkies provide the excitement at joBerg2c
Gawie Combrinck and Nico Bell secured the first win of the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c when the Nad Pro Team pair claimed the first racing stage from Frankfort to Reitz on Saturday, but the most exciting racing was in the Amabokkebokkie Global Mixed Champs category with less than a minute separating the first two teams. […]
Bekkenk and Dreyer race to 36ONE success
Ramses Bekkenk and Jeannie Dreyer rode to dominant victories at the 2018 36ONE MTB Challenge in Oudtshoorn on Saturday, the 21st of April. While Bekkenk started fast and missed out on the course record, Dreyer paced her race to perfection; finishing strong to smash her 2015 record by half an hour. Ramses Bekkenk fought exhaustion, […]
Course Preview: Lošinj World Cup track with Troy Brosnan and Mark Wallace
It’s the start of the 2018 World Cup race season and the anticipation levels are sky high as we head into the most exciting race season to date. We’re behind the scenes with all the boys at the newest location on the line-up; the beautiful island of Lošinj in Croatia. https://www.facebook.com/MonsterEnergy/videos/10156555887675827/ The track is not […]
Michael and Wayne master opening day of Old Mutual joBerg2c
Michael McDermott and Wayne McDuling cruised home to win the opening stage of the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c, but the pair of masters will not gain any advantage for winning the 116km neutral stage from Heidelberg to Frankfort on Friday. https://www.facebook.com/JoBerg2c/videos/1813599755352132/ Although the two are aiming to win the masters category, and their four-hour 26-minute […]
Quarq launch TyreWiz for real-time tyre pressure data
Quarq, SRAM’s data and digital technology brand, today announced the launch of TyreWiz, the first-of-its-kind tire pressure sensor for road and mountain bike riders. The real-time monitoring device designed to help riders reduce tire wear, improve compliance, and boost speed. “Tire choice and tire pressure are the most underrated factors in cycling performance and comfort […]
Maxxis introduces Greg Minnaar’s Signature Tire, the Assegai
Without a doubt, Greg Minnaar is the most dominant downhill racer in World Cup history. He’s also remarkably consistent and versatile — a podium contender on any course, whether steep and technical or smooth and flowing. Simply put, Greg is fast everywhere. Greg Minnaar. The G.O.A.T. 3 World Championship Titles3 World Cup Overall Titles21 World […]