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Scott LCB Factory Racing add Olympic focus in 2016
Philip Buys, one of South Africa’s most successful mountain bike racers, will continue to lead the SCOTT LCB Factory Racing professional mountain bike team in 2016. But being an Olympic year, the team will have dual objectives. The four-man squad remains unchanged from 2015 and comprises Buys, a London Olympian and former multiple African and […]
Review: RockShox Pike
Calling something a game-changer is most often just marketing talk, but when RockShox released the new Pike in 2013 it did just that – it changed the game. Along came a fork that seemingly offered it all at a time when Enduro racing was booming. A tapered (1.125″ to 1.5″) head tube and 15 mm […]
Video: Pure Darkness 3 | Building Week Two
Week two of the build and things are only getting bigger. Sam packs in the lip and Matt paints a new set. They also jump off the biggest bridge bungee in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knjmF-J86O4 It’s like looking at a painting three quarters the way through and it looks terrible, right? Well, it’s the same with […]
New-company boost for Morewood Bikes
A new company, Morewood Bikes (Pty) Ltd, has been formed that will give the South African-based mountain bike brand, Morewood Bikes, a new range and a fresh focus on it’s primary bike categories of Gravity and Trail. The new company is owned by Richard Carter, Morewood Bikes co-founder and Victor Momsen, founder of Momsen Bikes, […]
Safer Berge en Dale Classic route approved
Organisers of next weekend’s Rudy Project Berge en Dale Classic confirmed a change to the official race route after receiving the go-ahead from local authorities. Route director Darren Herbst said they made the decision in conjunction with the Mogale City Metro Police Department to divert the iconic West Rand cycle race from its traditional course […]
Peters, Reeves crowned champions at XTERRA Buffelspoort Lite
A weekend of action packed XTERRA racing was closed off at the Buffelspoort Dam on Sunday, 24 January 2016 when close to 750 multi-sport enthusiasts gathered to partake in the Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort Lite. Herbert Peters took the lead in the men’s race, completing the 400m swim, 19km mountain bike discipline and 6km trail run […]
Weiss, Griffioen successfully defend XTERRA Buffelspoort titles
Reigning Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort Champions Bradley Weiss and Nicolette Griffioen obliterated the field on Saturday, 23 January 2016 when they successfully defended their Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort titles in 02 hours 27 minutes 13 seconds and 02 hours 51 minutes 15 seconds respectively. “Coming to XTERRA Buffelspoort as the defending champion, I had high hopes to […]
Mark Renshaw claims another sprint finish 2nd place at Tour Down Under
Just as the Santos Tour Down Under started with a stage 1 Caleb Ewan (GreenEDGE) sprint victory and our Mark Renshaw in 2nd, so it would conclude on today’s final stage. Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek-Segafredo) was the rider 3rd on the line. 20 laps of a 4.5km city circuit were to be raced around Adelaide today. […]
Olympic International launches new cycling shoe range
Arguably the fastest-growing sport in South Africa, cycling has taken the nation by storm over the past few years with the estimated year-on-year growth of this industry believed to be in double-digit figures. Following this trend, leading South African footwear brand, Olympic International, has launched its new range of cycling gear to the public. The […]
Reinardt Janse van Rensburg attacks at Tour Down Under
For the 3rd year in a row, Richie Porte (BMC Racing) won the stage finishing stage atop Willunga Hill. Today it was Sergio Henao (Team Sky) in 2nd and Michael Woods (Cannondale) in 3rd place. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka were in the spotlight for the majority of the stage, thanks to Reinardt Janse van […]
Exciting venues for 2016 Greg Minnaar Cycles DHI and Enduro Series
The 2016 KZNMTB Provincial Series is set to kick off with a bang as the province signs a new presenting sponsor – Greg Minnaar Cycles – for the Enduro and Downhill events. GMC returns after having previously sponsored the series for many years, and aims to introduce new talent to the disciplines of Enduro and […]
First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Roam 40 wheels, and Oakley Factory Lite gloves
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8, SRAM’s Roam 40 wheels and the Factory Lite gloves from Oakley. BH Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29” 9.5 The Lynx 4.8 sits firmly in the cross country trail bike category, with 120mm […]