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Safety top priority in Cradle Gateway-2-Gateway trail extension
In late 2017, the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Management Authority awarded a contract to build a 14km mountain bike trail within the road reserve of the D374 and D101 to the N3 Gateway Tourism Association, in partnership with Terra Firma Trail Solutions and CESBE (Pty) Ltd. The trail build is well under-way, with […]
An Epic World Cup course
As South Africa and the world get set for the opening leg of the 2018 UCI World Cup in Stellenbosch on March 10, the final touches have been put on a course that has been described as a world-class setting for world-class athletes, with the added bonus of South African flair. The 4.3km course on […]
Video: Andrew Neethling goes full circle
Andrew Neethling is a South African journeyman, champion, pioneer and ambassador of the downhill world cup mountain biking scene. He takes us back to where it all started at the foot of the Helderberg mountains. Andrew has recently returned to where it all started – Helderberg, Somerset West, to open his own bike shop and […]
King of the Mountains – Daniel Teklehaimanot and the giants of Eritrean cycling
On the Horn of Africa, with around 5 million people lies the enigmatic country of Eritrea. How has this small, multi-cultural nation dominated the continent of African cycling … and produced the first Black African cyclists to finish the mighty Tour de France? This is the story of Daniel Teklehaimanot and the giants of Eritrean […]
Elite riders fired up for the Momentum Health Attakwas Extreme
The 2018 mountain biking season gets underway in a few short days, on the 20th of January, at the traditional season opener: the Momentum Health Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen. The one hundred and twenty one kilometre ultra-marathon – from Chandelier, near Oudtshoorn, to Pine Creek, in Great Brak River – has once again attracted […]
YT Industries reveal 2018 range and new branding
Following on from an anonymous series of films telling the stories of four incredible Young Talents – the 87-year-old IronNun, downhill skateboarder Ryan Farmer, Mixed Martial Arts fighter Polly Beauchamp and reformed mob enforcer, James Giuliani – YT Industries (YT) revealed their role as teller of these empowering stories the weekend just gone. The four […]
Video: The Power of the Bike Culture in Cape Town
Follow Sam Reynolds and Fabien Cousinié on an incredible journey to South Africa where people and bikes meet. It’s amazing to see how bikes can bring people together and make them happy!
American Classic halts supply worldwide
According to a statement released by Cape Cycle Systems, American Classic have notified them that the international brand has filed for voluntary closure. The statement from Cape Cycle Systems: To our IBD’s, retailers and loyal customers Cape Cycle Systems has received a cease trade notification from American Classic dated 31 December 2017. The Company American […]
SRAM introduce cheaper Guide T brakes
SRAM has announced their most budget-friendly Guide brakeset yet. Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from our lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with our Bleeding Edge drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget […]
Video: Johann Potgieter prepares for 2018 at Contermanskloof
An interview with Johann Potgieter. He explains how his 2017 Downhill World Cup season went and tells us a bit about his goals for this upcoming 2018 Downhill World Cup Downhill.
Shameeg Salie joins Randwater-Transnet cycling team
We are excited to reveal Team Randwater-Transnet new signing for the 2018 season, Shameeg Salie, sprinter and track rider making an impressive addition to the squad who adds more power and diversity to the roster. Salie, came through the development ranks of HotChillee, then later rode for Team Dimension Data Continental and most recently for […]
Transition reveal carbon Sentinel
For those of you who have been Sentimental over our new Sentinel but only ride carbon, the wait is over. Available in S, M, L and XL sizes and boasting all the same great features, hardware and parts kits as the alloy model. Coming in at a modest 6.83lbs / 3.1Kg this carbon beauty is […]