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Ariane Kleinhans: An Epic Retrospective
Ariane Kleinhans takes an emotional look back at her journey to a third-straight Absa Cape Epic title. Just what did it take to stand atop the women’s podium after eight days in the world’s toughest mountain bike race? Freelance writer Jazz Kushke finds out. Nick Muzik/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS Mountain-bike racing is very much like life – […]
First Look Friday: Cube AMS 100 and YT Capra
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing two German bikes, the Cube AMS 100 Race 29 and YT Capra CF Comp. Cube AMS 100 Race 29 The AMS 100 aims to be a stiff and efficient cross-country and marathon racer. The full […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka welcomes Dan Lloyd
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is happy to announce the signing of Dan Lloyd. He will come out of retirement and join the team for the rest of the season. Lloyd, who has been working in the cycling media as lead presenter for the YouTube channel Global Cycling Network (GCN) over the last three years, […]
Oakley introduces the new EVZero Range and Path lightweight performance sunglasses
Oakley is proud to introduce their lightest sport performance frame yet – the EVZero Path and Range. EVZero Range Oakley’s lightweight performance sunglass, EVZero Range, offer an extended view. The ultimate performance sunglass for cycling and beyond, EVZero Range combines Oakley’s lightest sport performance frame with the unobstructed view of a rimless toric shield that […]
Meet the new Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust Group CEO – Ram Barkai
The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Ram Barkai to the position of Group CEO. The role of Group CEO is a new one, which has become necessary since the Racetec operations within the CTCTT were hived off into a separate entity. This was done to allow them to […]
sani2c runs through Scarpa’s veins
As one of the handful of riders to have done every single edition of the KAP sani2c, Scottburgh MTB stalwart Flavio Scarpa says the three day classic is very much part of his make-up and can’t wait to share the experience with his teenage son next year. KAP sani2c stalwart Flavio Scarpa shows off his […]
aQuellé Tour Durban 45km Fun Ride attracts part time cycling fans
With just less than a month to go to the popular aQuellé Tour Durban on Sunday 24 April, part-time cycling enthusiasts are blowing the dust off their road and mountain bikes alike to prepare for the 45km Fun Ride that attracts the majority of the riders taking part in the iconic cycling occasion. The aQuellé […]
Suspension manufacturers introduce metric shock sizing
Six of the bicycle industry’s main suspension manufacturers announced today that, beginning with model year 2017 bicycles, consumers will see several new shock lengths and fitment options. The new lengths are based on metric dimensions instead of the imperial-based dimensions of most current shock offerings. Cane Creek, DVO Suspension, Manitou, RockShox, SR Suntour, and X-Fusion […]
ProTouch crit returns to old Emperors circuit
The second leg of the ProTouch Cycling Club National Criterium Series, which is held in conjunction with the Emperors Palace Road Classic on Sunday, April 10, will mark a return to the famous old circuit featuring the Chariots Statue. “The support of Emperors Palace has allowed us to reinstate the traditional route that enables spectators […]
Win another very special Santini X Eroica jersey
This is the next in a series of competitions we’re running leading up to our inaugural Eroica South Africa event. Since nice vintage kit is so hard to find, this is your chance to win a brand new Santini vintage-style jersey, to help you look the part for Eroica this April. For this competition, the […]
New National Records for youngsters at Day two of SA Track Champs
It was the young riders that rode with extra fervour and a few National Records tumbled on the second day of the 2016 South African Track and Para-cycling Championships at the Westbourne Oval in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday 29 April, with Mia Fortuin (U12G), Eathan Kulsen (U12B) and Chante Olivier (U14G) all smashing 1500m Individual […]
Specialized Bicycles eliminating counterfeit products
Specialized Bicycle Components looks to improve rider safety and eliminate counterfeit products available for consumer purchase. As the Internet shopping realm continues to grow, so does the opportunity for low-cost, counterfeit products. Although the low-cost purchase opportunities may sound like a bargain up front, purchasing a product that isn’t tested to industry standards is not […]