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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
PPA steps up to assist with Tokai MTB trails
The Pedal Power Association (PPA) has stepped up to assist that the Tokai MTB trails open as soon as possible, by offering R175 000 to put two professional teams onsite for 55 ‘trail build days’. Following major fires in 2015 which burnt down nearly 90% of rideable trails, the Tokai plantation was closed until further […]
Video: Destination Trail – Sochi
In this episode of Destination Trail, we follow Nicholi Rogatkin and Martin Söderström to the wilds of Sochi, Russia. Along with a pair of Fuse Carbons, the duo explore the Gorki Bike Park, shake off some trail cobwebs, and hit the saunas like a couple of pros.
Contego Segment Hunter: Episode 3 Preview – Cape Cobra
After conquering the tar on Red Hill, Contego Segment Hunter is heading back to the dirt and knobbly tyres. It is also a return to the Tygerberg Trails but there is good reason; the super enjoyable Hoogekraal Cape Cobra (Down & Up) segment. The Segment: Hoogekraal Cape Cobra (Down & Up) tests both fitness and […]
Trail Daze | Hoogekraal
Timing it perfectly between the year’s first proper grey and rainy winters days, the Trail Daze crew headed out towards Hoogekraal, just a few minutes drive outside Durbanville, to experience some tacky trails, green grass and a herd of curious cattle. Forming part of the greater Tygerberg MTB trail network, this loop probably won’t keep […]
Photo Story: Loosefest 2016
Last week some of the best freeride mountain bikers, accompanied by a throng of onlookers, invaded the small and quiet Ferme Libert Bike Park in Belgium. The reason, the third running of Loosefest. Photos by Eric Palmer. When I got the call from Ryan at Monster Energy asking to join him and Eric Palmer (aka […]
Photos: The inaugural Tour de Franschhoek
The inaugural Tour de Franschhoek was held on Saturday 23 July and Sunday 24 July – the final weekend of the Tour de France. As the name suggests, the Tour is based around the beautiful town of Franschhoek, with an emphasis on being laid back and having fun. For the more competitive riders, there were […]
Loosefest 2016: Going big in Belgium
Bike Hub are in the peaceful Belgium town of Malmédy to witness Loosefest 2016 hosted by Nico Vink. Nico, a former World Cup downhill racer, has made a name for himself building and riding some of the biggest jumps in freeride mountain bike. We’ve got a few exclusive photos by Eric Palmer from the first […]
Braamfontein Spruit Adventure Trail Management Plan
In May 2016, Next Step Consulting (NSC) was appointed by Johannesburg City Park and Zoo (JCPZ) to develop the Braamfontein Spruit Adventure Trail Management Plan. The need for a management plan to facilitate recreational use of the Braamfontein Spruit area (the land running alongside the banks of the Braamfontein Spruit) has been increasingly highlighted over […]
Contego Segment Hunter #2: James Tennent takes aim at Red Hill
Episode 2 of Contego Segment Hunter is here. This time we’re taking to the tarmac and unleashing James Tennent on the second segment in the series, Red Hill In to Lookout. Watch James take on Red Hill The Segment Interestingly, the four previous KOM owners all set their times on the same day during a […]
Trail Daze | Encountering the Puff Adder
Our third and final outing in our search for the North West province’s finest trails took us to the lesser known Pofadder trail at Van Gaalen’s. With no markings or signage in sight, it’s a great idea to have a local show you around this rough and rocky part of town – and to experience […]
Video: Trail Hunter – Jamaica
In this episode of Trail Hunter, Matt Hunter gets irie in Jamaica. There won’t be any lounging by the pool on this trip, though, because he’s busy tearing up the countryside and volunteering with a local organization to get kids on their first bikes.
Contego Segment Hunter: Episode 2 Preview – Redhill Road
After a successful first episode, Contego Segment Hunter is back. This time we’ve washed off the dirt and headed for the tarred roads of the Cape peninsula to take in the picturesque views of False Bay from the slopes of Red Hill. The Segment Red Hill In to Lookout is our featured segment for Episode […]