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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
Ride report: The Cross Cape Cycle Route
What better way to experience the beauty of South Africa than on a 742 km mountain bike route that takes you off the beaten track and into the heart of the Western Cape. Thamar Houliston spent a week riding the newly unveiled Cross Cape Cycle Route. Here’s the lowdown… The Cross Cape Cycle Route from […]
Ride report: Subaru Cape Town WC XCO Champs
The Subaru Cape Town WC XCO Champs took place at Bloemendal on Saturday. Our sources on the ground informed us in the days leading up to the race that some changes were being made to the course that we rode in the WC XCO Series #3 race at the same venue. A whole new climb […]
Trail Daze | Fatbiking the Garden Route – Part 1
We change the pace slightly for this micro-adventure episode of Trail Daze, as we add some weight, thicken the wheels and put away the knee pads for our stint along the beach… Discussing this mission over a few beers – mostly what equipment we didn’t have and still need to get – the plan manifested […]
Pure Savage Race Report: Amarider 100Miler
It was a crisp morning in Malmesbury as we prepared for the 100 miles of dirt road ahead. There was the chatter of teeth as we shivered while we made sure our bikes and Garmin’s were ready to go! #strava!!! Aaron and Waldo lined up for Team Pure Savage and were looking forward to a […]
Western Province Downhill Round 3 – Jonkershoek
Round 3 of the 2017 Western Province Downhill series took place the past weekend at Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch. After a 2 month long break without racing, downhill riders from all over Cape Town geared up and headed for Stellenbosch to take on the ever popular Jonkershoek track. It would be the same track as used in […]
Capturing sani2c on the 2018 Giant E-Bike Full E+1.5
Photographer Anthony Churchyard was tasked with following a group of riders at Sani2c and needed a solution that would allow him to keep up, while still managing to perform his job. He used a Giant E-Bike Full E+1.5 to follow the racing, and documented the journey. Photo credit: Em Gatland. The Idea For a second […]
Trail Daze | Delvera – The Original Trail Park
Thunder and lightning, with the occasional break in clouds and ultimately buckets of rain was the order of the day as we visited the original South African mountain bike trail park, the Dirtopia HQ at Delvera. Established way back in 2004 already, the Dirtopia Trail Centre has undergone plenty of upgrades over the years, and […]
Video: Jeff Kendall-Weed- Escape to Hurricane
Hurricane, UT- Escape the dreary winter rains with a trip to Hurricane, Utah, with professional mountain bike rider Jeff Kendall-Weed. Follow along with Jeff as he jumps and wheelies across the beautiful desert terrain that lies in the foreground to Zion National Park. Presented by Ibis Cycles, in association with BikeFlights.com, Kali Protectives, and Kitsbow […]
Ride Report: Subaru Cape Town WC MTB XCO Series #4 Rhebokskloof
The fourth and final leg of the Subaru Cape Town Western Cape XCO Series took place on Freedom Day at the spectacular Rhebokskloof Wine Farm. It is a venue that the series visited earlier in the year, pairing with the first round of the SA XCO Cup Series. You can read our race report from […]
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Champagne stage
The final stage of the Old Mutual joBerg2c was the Old Mutual Wealth Champagne Stage from Jolivet to the coast at Scottsburgh. Fancy dress kept the mood light on the final stage. Photo credit: Em Gatland What a way to end off nine days of traversing the country by bike. The neutral stage meant a […]
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Day 8
Day 8 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c was probably my favourite route thus far. The drop off the escarpment from the Free State to KZN on Day 4 being the other contender for the pick of the days. Riders head into the sunrise. Photo credit: Em Gatland We left the Mackenzie Club in a flurry […]
Ride report: Old Mutual Joberg2C Day 7
Day 7 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c saw us leave Glencairn Farm at 8 am this morning, after the absolute luxury of a “sleep-in”. Getting out of bed at 6 am seemed positively relaxed. The pace was fierce from the start as riders vied for a good spot on the much hyped single track. Photo […]