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Video: Ike Klaassen joins Monster Energy
Ike Klaassen is a 15-year-old Dutch/South African that has been dominating the local junior DH scene and earned himself a few titles in Europe over the past few years and will definitely be a name to keep an eye out for in future. Ike lives in Stellenbosch, a small town just outside of Cape Town. […]
SA’s Largest Charity Owned Point to Point MTB Event Poised to Sell Out Again
It’s that time of year again when riders start planning the second half of their year event calendars, and the Buco Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge is always a favourite. Among hardcore mountain bikers and roadies alike. “I’ve done Karoo to Coast a few times now,” says 2018 winner Craig Boyes. “For me […]
RockShox announces redesigned Reverb Stealth
We’ve taken the RockShox Reverb family to new heights, recently with Reverb AXS, and now with the new Reverb Stealth. Redesigned internals provide effortless actuation and increased reliability featuring new Vent Valve Technology. With reduced overall post lengths and new travel options, riders of all shapes and sizes benefit from more travel than ever before. […]
The ultimate mountain-biking long weekend
Celebrate the Heritage Day long weekend with all the best of what the Garden Route has to offer. Tapering. What’s that? Who needs a big rest ahead of a goal event when you can cruise three beautiful days and then – with all your muscles firing – blaze the goal. For this reason the Buco […]
Nizzolo powers to stage victory for Dimension Data
Giacomo Nizzolo sprinted to victory on the final stage of the Tour of Slovenia. The Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka rider was able to get the better of Luka Mezgec (Mitchelton-Scott) and Shane Archbold (Bora-Hansgrohe) at the line in Novo Mesto. The final stage of the Tour of Slovenia got underway in pouring rain, but […]
Double delight for Frances and Tiano at SA Youth Champs
KZN’s Frances Janse van Rensburg and Gauteng’s Tiano da Silva both doubled up when they won the U19 girls and boys road races on the second day of the SA Youth Road Cycling Championships in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday. For both, Sunday’s wins were their second national titles of the weekend after they won their […]
BMC announce all-new Roadmachine
The performance DNA of BMC’s World-Tour-winning road bikes meets the renowned compliance and versatility of the brand’s endurance road category to deliver the smoothest riding, most integrated, and flat-out fastest Roadmachine ever. “Road cyclists are riding further, longer, and to higher elevations than ever before,” explains Mart Otten, Senior Product Manager Road at BMC Switzerland. […]
National pump track series launched
The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship has already succeeded in creating a revolutionary global series with over 23 groundbreaking inaugural events around the world in 2018. More than 2000 athletes participated in over 19 countries and 67 riders competed in a World Final that saw local heroes, Olympic BMX racers and MTB World Champions […]
Team dormakaba launches online store
Premier South African mountain biking (MTB) outfit, team dormakaba, has officially launched its online store to enable cyclists to show their support of the team with a range of specially-designed kits available. The site features a user-friendly design and is accessible from all mobile platforms. Team dormakaba consists of star athletes Amy McDougall, Samantha Sanders, […]
Froome sustains multiple serious injuries
Team INEOS can confirm that Chris Froome sustained multiple serious injuries during a recon of stage four of the Criterium du Dauphine today (Wednesday). The 34 year old crashed towards the end of his route recon in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, sustaining injuries including a fractured right femur, a fractured elbow and fractured ribs. Froome has subsequently been […]
Breaking from tradition, new trails are blazed at Wines2Whales
Eleven years on from the inaugural FNB Wines2Whales many things in mountain biking have changed. One remains constant however, the sport’s iconic stage race’s commitment to continual route refinements. Every year has seen new singletracks added and old trails reworked and perfected. 2019 is no different. Winter in the Western Cape is trail building time. […]
This smart helmet could save your life
The Livall range of cycle helmets are stylish road helmets packed with technology to enhance your safety on the bike. BH60SE Road Cycle Helmet What do you worry about most when you ride out to meet your friends on a Sunday morning? Not how many Strava trophies you’ll get, or who will be first over […]