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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
Trail Daze | Witfontein
Following last year’s example in a desperate attempt to find greener pastures, a Southeaster-less, damp riding environment and even some loam, we headed about four hours up the N2 towards the Garden Route. Based out of Sedgefield, we were pretty centrally located with easy access to a list of trails – all within a 30-40 […]
Pure Savage Race Report: 99er Cycle Tour
The South African National Road Champs, Tankwa Trek, TransCape MTB as well as the World Triathlon Series did little to thwart the spirits of the thousands of riders that lined up to ride the 99er Cycle Tour in Durbanville on Saturday. Owing to this fact the lack of firepower up front was clearly evident and […]
Pure Savage race report: Bouckaert-Soenen
It was a very early start to the morning out in Paarl for the first road race of the year, The Bouckaert-Soenen Road race run by the Paarl Rotary Club. Due to training for the Epic, XCO races and offspring due, only one Pure Savage was able to make it to the start in Paarl […]
Race Report: Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series #1 Slanghoek
After my first taste of cross country racing in the 2016 Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series, which you can read about here and here, signing up for 2017 was a no-brainer. There is nothing quite like an XCO race to get your adrenalin pumping and endorphins flowing. Mariske Strauss on her way to […]
2017 SA Downhill Cup Round 1 | Helderberg
Round one of the 2017 SA Downhill Cup series kicked off with a bang and some tight racing this past weekend. Plenty of KZN riders made the trip down Cape Town to join in and give the Western Province boys a good run for their money on the ever popular Helderberg Downhill track. The event […]
Trail Daze | Cape Town – Part 2
Kicking off 2017, the Trail Daze crew re-visited Cape Town to bring you the second of this two-part (part one) mother-city mountain biking showcase. We were joined by local pinner, industry influencer and all-round nice guy, Mark Hopkins. We met up at the Kloof Nek parking lot, just off Tafelberg Road, and headed for the […]
The Snow Bike Festival 2017
Arriving in Gstaad in January with fat takkies in hand is like entering wonderland – especially after the fall of picture perfect powder snow, which came just in time for this year’s 2017 Snow Bike Festival. An official UCI event, early on the calendar, the race attracts around 100 riders – some looking for points […]
Ray’s Race Report: Jailbreak Maximum Escape
I’ve always wanted to do an ultra-distance triathlon but it has always been a bit out of my reach. I’m not a member of a triathlon club, I don’t own a time trial bike, and I can’t swim properly. I’ve completed a few shorter triathlons, including the Jailbreak Minimum Escape, but Jailbreak Maximum Security is […]
Trail Daze: Best of 2016 + Camelbak & Photobook Giveaway
Trail Daze, yet again you simply take my breath away. I am now seriously waiting to be able to buy my first full trail bike and follow your lead. KarlvN Seems I have a trail to go explore this weekend. Thanks for the great review. BlackSnow Now why post all of this awesomeness on a […]
Pure Savage race report: West Coast Wheel Suckers
After being postponed a few months ago the Outriders West Coast Express was the final Pedal Power Association event of the year. Due to Tokai opening, The Cape Town Sevens and the festive season having kicked off most of the Savage team was out of action for the action on Sunday, the remaining Pure Savage […]
Photo Story: The Munga 2016
Johan Badenhorst joined The Munga on a motor bike to document Kevin Benkenstein’s journey through the heart of South Africa. Along the way he witnessed the fortunes of many of the leading riders. This is his story of following the 2016 The Munga. The Munga was an eye opener to what average people can do […]
Video: Contego Segment Hunter #5: Aap D’Huez
In episode 5, Mariske Strauss is out to claim the Queen of the Mountain from Ila Stow on the Aap d’Huez climb at Welvanpas trails. https://www.strava.com/segments/9765064 Behind the scenes making Contego Segment Hunter Episode 5: How do I ride this segment? Aap d’Huez is part of the black route at the Welvanpas trails just outside […]