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New Fox Metah trail helmet
Fox MTB is excited to introduce the new Metah trail helmet. The first All Mountain/Enduro focused trail helmet in the line, the Metah features a deeper shell shape for increased coverage, a new Varizorb™ multi density EPS liner and superior airflow from our Big Bore venting system. The Metah has been tested and proven by […]
Introducing RockShox Deluxe and Super Deluxe rear shocks
If you take a couple steps back and look at the advancements in mountain bike technology that have happened in the last few years, you’ll see an astonishing amount of progress. Think about it: You don’t need many fingers to count the bike brands without carbon-fibre offerings; 1x drivetrains are the norm, not the exception; […]
Video: Ambitions (feat. Emily Batty) Episode 5 – Training In Arizona
In this episode of Ambitions, Emily show us what it takes to be one of the top World Cup Cross Country Mountain Bike Athletes and how she prepares for a long season of racing in Tucson, Arizona.
William Mokgopo partners with international fashion brand
South African mountain biker, William Mokgopo, is the new South African ambassador for French sports-inspired lifestyle brand, Le coq sportif. William will be an ambassador alongside radio DJ Fix Moeti from 5fm. The Brand Ambassador position entails product seeding, partnering for charitable drives, print advertisements in selected media, in-store visuals in retail stores, and media […]
The Cows plan stampede at aQuellé Tour Durban
Into the final week before normal entries close for the aQuellé Tour Durban on Sunday 24 April, the distinctive charity-driven athletes in their cow suits are mobilising a “herd” to take part in the popular 45km ride. The KwaZulu-Natal herd of The Cows has become a distinctive part of the aQuellé Tour Durban, and every […]
RedMonkey Sports and Wolf Tooth team up to create one FAT grip
Designed by Wolf Tooth and produced with the same outstanding performance and quality of the RedMonkey Sports Karv series 100% silicone MTB grips, Wolf Tooth Fat Paw grips were developed for riders that crave large diameter grips with a softer feel. The 9.5mm silicone wall and an installed diameter of 36mm make these the FATTEST […]
Elite women’s rule change gets big thumbs up
The 2016 Absa Cape Epic was special for the elite women competitors thanks to the new start batch and the trail-laden route … and there was the introduction of a “podium guy”. The race introduced a separate batch for elite women racers after getting feedback from riders in the 2015 event. In essence the new […]
Hendricks reduced to domestique at Emperors
Just when he was showing good form, a severe bout of flu has possibly dashed Clint Hendricks’ hopes of scalping another top title when the Emperors Palace Classic cycling race takes place over 98km on Sunday. Cape Town Cycle Tour champion Clint Hendricks (Team RoadCover) has been reduced to the role of domestique in Sunday’s […]
Stenerhag’s sani2c challenge on track following scare
A health scare to Jennie Stenerhag forced her and partner Robyn de Groot to withdrawal from the 2016 ABSA Cape Epic however the duo have confirmed they will be out to replicate their 2014 victory when they take on this year’s KAP sani2c after the Stenerhag was given a clean bill of health following heart […]
Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco #3: Steve Cummings solo’s to victory, again!
The 3rd stage of the Vuelta Ciclista al Pais Vasco was a perfect day for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka as Steve Cummings attacked with 1km to go and soloed to a magnificent stage victory. Cummings just held off the chasing pack which was led home by Simon Gerrans (Orica-Greenedge) with Fabio Felline (Trek-Segafredo) in […]
Scheldeprijs: Nail-biting finish as Mark Cavendish finishes in 2nd place
The 104th edition of the Scheldeprijs ended in a mass sprint and Marcel Kittel (Etixx-Quickstep) just managed to cross the line first, ahead of our Mark Cavendish with Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) placing 3rd. It was a pretty cold and grim day in the Flanders region as the peloton took on the 207km Belgian Classic. 6 […]
Review: Five Ten Kestrel shoes
Last year, Five Ten released the Kestrel clipless mountain bike shoe. The Kestrel is a departure from the skate shoe look Five Ten are known for. The minimalistic Kestrel was developed for enduro racers and all-mountain riders with a preference for efficient pedalling achieved using a carbon infused shank to make the stiffest shoe Five […]