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Southern Cape all set for 2016 Spur Schools MTB League
Eight years into the Spur High Schools Mountain Bike League organisers are anticipating that more than 500 Southern African schools will be represented in the 2016 season. The League consists of 11 South African regions including neighbouring African countries Zimbabwe, Namibia and Lesotho. Around 60 events take place from May to the season-ending National Final […]
Bike Check: The Bikes of Pure Darkness 3
You have seen Pure Darkness 3. Now check out the machines Matt MacDuff, Sam Reynolds, Andreu Lacondeguy, and Danny Pace used to launch themselves off the massive Garden Route Trail Park jumps. Photos by Eric Palmer. In the previous Pure Darkness videos, the riders used hardtail dirt jump bikes. They could have continued with these […]
Christie clan returns for another dusi2c experience
The Pietermaritzburg based Christie family have enjoyed a long association with ‘Farmer’ Glen Haw’s mountain bike events and despite the fact that at times it is more work than play, sales manager at Subaru Pietermaritzburg, Mark Christie will tackle his fourth BSi Steel dusi2c race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on 11 and 12 June. Mark […]
Criterium du Dauphine #2: Serge Pauwels powers to 3rd place
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka were at the forefront of the 2nd stage of the Criterium du Dauphine as Daniel Teklehaimanot made the break of the day and Serge Pauwels finished in 3rd place on the stage. As the riders left Creches-sur-Saone Teklehaimanot made his intentions clear straight away as he attacked after just 9km […]
All-new FOX Transfer seatpost
The all-new Transfer seatpost features an infinitely adjustable design with the choice of internal or external cable routing, three drop options, and two lever designs. Low lever force and great modulation make it easy to regulate return speed and small height adjustments. Low lever force provides consistent actuation pressure even with saddle weighted or unweighted […]
Absa Pride Riders continue to support young Diepsloot mountain bikers
This weekend a number of Absa Pride Riders who participated in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic continued their support and commitment to the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA). Ray Wilson, Absa Pride Rider and owner of Biketique, made good on his promise and donated 10 brand new mountain bikes. The DMA riders also received cycling […]
Relationship between dusi2c and DUCT strengthens in 2016
The fourth edition of the popular BSi Steel duis2c mountain bike race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban will once again see the forces of the Durban Green Corridor, Dusi uMngeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) and the race reunite as they prepare the widely admired trails for the two day adventure from 11 to 12 June. Both the […]
Du Plessis, Griffioen tops at DualX Van Gaalen
Pre-race favourite, Brand du Plessis (Energas) blazed his way to his third successive victory in the men’s division, while Nicolette Griffioen claimed her first title in the women’s category at Round 3 of the 2016 Momentum Health OatWell DualX Series powered by PeptoPro at Van Gaalen, North West province at the weekend. DualX is a […]
XCO Series titles wide open as finale approaches
With the fifth and final round of the STIHL 2016 SA XCO Cup Series rapidly approaching, the Series Title is wide open as the riders prepare for the season finale in the Free State at Happy Valley Conservancy in Bloemfontein on Saturday 18 June. What is important to note, is that all five rounds this […]
Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort to host Western Cape Marathon Champs
The Western Cape Cross Country Marathon (XCM) Championships 2016 will be hosted by Dryland at the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Mountain Bike Challenge on 1 October 2016. The Start Venue is the Amalienstein Packing shed in Amalienstein and the Finish Venue is the Ladismith High School in Ladismith. “The Ladismith Cheese 7weekspoort MTB Challenge, in the […]
Join or renew your Pedal Power Association membership to win a Cannondale bicycle
Joining the Pedal Power Association is easy, with a variety of options available. Membership brings many benefits, including discounted entries to many events, a seeded funride number and timing (results) at selected events. PPA members also qualify for several discounts and membership benefits from our external partners. PPA Membership information The membership year runs from […]
Video: Pure Darkness 3 – Going Big Will Never Die
The boys are back with number 3, bigger and better than ever. A new guest rider, a new course but still that same Pure Darkness we all love. Music: Iron Angel – Nightmare IG: @PureDarkness_ Featuring: Sam Reynolds, Matt MacDuff, Danny Pace, Andreu Lacondeguy and Dylan Stone. Filmed at: The Garden route trail park, Knysna, […]