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Even better route for second Paarl MTB Classic

Following a successful inaugural Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic, the race organisers have improved the route to showcase even more breathtaking landscapes and awesome single-track in the winelands surrounding the Western Cape Town. The beautiful Rhebokskloof Wine Estate will now be the official host venue for Paarl’s signature mountain bike event on November 22, and route […]

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Tour de Eurometropole: Jayde Julius enjoys day in breakaway

The first road stage of the Tour de Eurometropole would come down to the expected bunch sprint. Jens Debusschere (Lotto-Soudal) would be the fastest on the day, securing the stage win ahead of Raymond Kreder (Roompot) and Timothy Dupont (Roubaix Lille). MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung were represented in the early action of the stage with Nic […]

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Heat wave forces shortening of Nissan Trailseeker Hakahana

Unusually hot spring weather in Gauteng has led to a decision to shorten race distances at Saturday’s Nissan TrailSeeker mountain bike event at Hakahana, outside Pretoria. With temperatures reaching 35-degrees Celsius during the week and forecast to continue through the weekend, Advendurance, the organisers of the Nissan TrailSeeker Series, opted in favour of rider safety […]

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Exciting 2015 Quattro ROAG Series concludes at Lake Eland

The whirlwind 2015 edition of the popular Quattro ROAG Series concludes this weekend with the exciting Lake Eland Quattro Classic powered by the Burry Stander Foundation that takes riders through the majestic Lake Eland nature reserve and with the series’ titles all but wrapped up, riders will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery on […]

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Liv introduces Avow Advanced, the world’s first women’s-specific triathlon bike

Liv, the cycling brand dedicated solely to the female cyclist, is introducing the world’s first women’s specific, performance triathlon bike. Representing years of research and design innovation, the Avow Advanced series offers a complete triathlon solution with a precise, easily adjustable fit. In addition to being lightweight and aerodynamic, the frame geometry and adjustability helps […]

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Enduro World Series prepares to crown the 2015 World Champs in Italy

After seven rounds in seven countries across three continents, the Enduro World Series has come home to Finale in Italy for its eighth and final race of the year – Superenduro powered by SRAM. In just a few days, on the shores of the Mediterranean, the 2015 Enduro World Champions will be crowned. All that […]

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Team Dimension Data with more home continent renewals

After announcing a number of new additions to Africa’s Team this week, it is with great pride that Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung, who are set to race as Team Dimension Data from 2016, are now able to confirm 6 more African rider renewals. Youcef Reguigui, our Algerian fast man who took a stand out overall […]

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Excitement mounts for finals of Spur Schools MTB League

Hundreds of MTB riders and supporters are heading for Bekker School in Gauteng for the eagerly anticipated finals of the Spur Schools MTB league. The league recorded stratospheric growth during the 2015 season and organisers are expecting a tough battle as schools compete for league supremacy and the coveted championship title. Junior men in action […]

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Video: Nine Knights Reece Wallace – The Wildcard

We follow Canadian Reece Wallace, on his Journey to ride at the Nine Knights freeride event in Livigno Italy. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/424009/

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Video: The Backwoods – Logan Peat

He knew what he wanted: big, floaty jumps in the ideal location and with the perfect slope and sublime dirt. So when he saw an opportunity to build his own slopestyle course in the Coast Gravity Park, Logan picked up some tools and started sculpting. A colossal build like this is never a one-man endeavour, […]

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Tre Valli Varesine: Kristian Sbaragli 6th in tough Italian race

The Tre Valli Varesine saw another tough attacking showdown on Italian roads and it was the Italian national champion, Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) who reigned supreme with a solo win. Sergey Firsanov (Rusvelo) took 2nd and Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek Factory Racing) was 3rd. As has been the case in the last few Italian one day events, […]

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Niner Bikes introduce race-ready RKT 9 RDO

From the race track to everyday singletrack, the RKT 9 RDO is made to fly. Our completely new frame design will have you rethinking what is possible on a short-travel, race-ready full suspension 29er. The RKT 9 RDO is intended to do one thing very well—fly. All stops were pulled to create the most efficient […]