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Tour of Good Hope lands UCI status
The Takealot Tour of Good Hope’s elevation to UCI status for 2019 will ensure that one of South Africa’s premier road tours is a drawcard for local and international competitors. It is the first time that the five-day race, which takes place in the Cape Winelands from March 4 to 8, will have UCI points […]
Fairtree announces sponsorship of Jennie Stenerhag
This week Fairtree announced their mountain bike sponsorship of current Swedish MTB marathon champion and 2017 Absa Cape Epic winner, Jennie Stenerhag. “Jennie is a wonderful ambassador for Fairtree. She has overcome tremendous challenges and her tenacity, commitment to excellence and achievement are qualities we embrace in our business,” said Herman Sandrock, head of Distribution. […]
No-fuss commuting with Trek’s new e-bike
Trek has unveiled an electric bike that aims to improve the way people get around in cities around the world. Say goodbye to parking fees and traffic jams. The all-new Super Commuter+ 7 is a sleek, powerful e-bike built to simplify your daily grind. Super Commuter+ 7 is a complete departure from electric bikes of […]
Peschl Sports launches new Bluff Meat Supply Pro-Am Team
In an exciting move for cycling development, Peschl Sports Pro Development has partnered with Bluff Meat Supply (BMS) to launch the Bluff Meat Supply Pro-Am Team. Peschl Sports has a strong track record in the professional cycling industry, having managed the Kargo Pro MTB Team for five years (2012 – 2016) and producing an Olympic […]
Sharjah Jonsson vs. the Enduro World Series
As an introduction, I have been riding bikes since the age of five in the Howick forests of KwaZulu-Natal. I started racing XCO at a national level up until 16 also taking on road, time trial, and downhill in those years. In my junior years, I raced enduro and downhill and found myself swaying over […]
Improve your cycling performance with EMS Cycling
EMS Cycling is a electrical muscular stimulation studio based on results of EMG testing which determines how activated your muscles are. This assessment determines which muscles are firing and which ones are not which can improve performance. Cycling programs are then designed by a biokineticist who has done a thesis on professional cyclists vs amateur […]
Mark Renshaw to miss season start after car collision
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka’s Mark Renshaw will miss the start of the season after sustaining an injury in a collision with a motor vehicle while training in his hometown of Bathurst. Dr. Helge Riepenhoff, Head of Medical, confirmed the extent of the injury: “Mark has a fracture of his left pelvis. Unfortunately, it will […]
Lyne Components announce 2019 Alloy Wheelset Lineup
Lyne Components’ revised wheelset offerings include new wheel models and revised versions of previous models. The main benefits of being a small brand are having the flexibility to react swiftly to customer feedback. After launching our alloy wheels at the beginning of the year and actively listening to rider feedback over multiple disciplines, we have […]
More chances to WIN with Titan Racing
For Black Friday, Titan Racing ran a promotion that would see one lucky person ride away on a new Titan Racing bike of their choice. The competition was a great success and they’ve decided to celebrate a little longer with a few more great competitions. “From all of us at Titan Racing, we would like […]
Canyon launch new Neuron and Neuron:ON mountain bikes
The Neuron is positioned between the Lux, our cross country race bike, and the Spectral, our trail bike. It is aimed at riders of all levels and styles–from beginners setting out to explore their local trails for the first time, to seasoned pros pushing for every last metre on the climb. With 130 mm suspension […]
Pure Savage Ladies Coronation Double Century round up
One “busy day at work”, the week following the Coronation Double Century in 2017, Mr Savage was trolling through the Racetec results. He was performing a thorough analysis, as an auditor does, and he thought that a Pure Savage Ladies team would be able to podium if they rocked up in 2018 with a goal […]
Pure Savage Coronation Double Century 2018 Race Report
There comes a point in every Coronation Double Century where you question your sanity, especially after seeing the 150km-to-go marker only to realise you’re already down to six soldiers. How did this happen? How did we lose Garth, Stuart, Donald, Sean, Willie and Klyde in such short succession? The DC is basically Christmas for cyclists! […]