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Review: Garmin Varia rearview radar
Garmin’s Varia rearview radar system seeks to give cyclists eyes in the back of their heads. The Varia uses radar to detect the movement of vehicles behind the cyclist and warns the riders of the approaching vehicle. We previously reviewed the South African developed Backtracker which was bought out by Garmin and reimagined as the […]
Photos: Helderberg Trails opening day
The Helderberg Trails, despite having been open to the public for some time, held its official launch on 12 December. Helderberg Trails offers a variety of quality trails for all mountain bikers. Helderberg has become a favourite amongst Cape gravity riders for its steep technical trails and big bike park features. Grant Mclachlan was on […]
Kleinhans and Reid join new Team Spur
Swiss Cape Epic legend Ariane Kleinhans and South African Cross-country Mountain Bike Champion James Reid have joined forces with Spur Steak Ranches to create a new mountain bike team for the 2016 season. Team Spur will pursue a local and international race calendar that includes the Absa Cape Epic as well as the UCI World […]
Paarl Boxing Day’s deep roots
The “focal point” of track cycling in the Cape, the iconic Paarl Boxing Day track cycling event, brings with it exciting new aspects and carries years of history and stories of past riders. As always, the much-celebrated event will take place this year at the Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Saturday 26 December. Remembering […]
Training safely for the Cape Town Cycle Tour this festive season
The start of summer marks the unofficial start of cycling season in South Africa, with hundreds of cyclists starting to train ahead of the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour. Unfortunately this also means an increase in accidents and cycling-related injuries. With so many jostling for space on the road, race organisers are urging cyclists and […]
Two more fantastic Specialized Concept Stores open in December
Capping off what’s been a busy year in the local cycling industry was the launch of the Concept Cyclery Melrose Arch and Bell’s Cycling stores, as Specialized Concept Stores, on the 9th and 11th of December 2015. Both Bell’s Cycling and Concept Cyclery Melrose Arch were well established stores before, and their clients can now […]
Trail Daze: Best of 2015 + Camelbak & Photo Giveaway
Trail Daze | January[/url]’]With daily access to incredible media and stories portraying the world’s best riders in the world’s best locations, we often forget what adventures might be waiting for us just around the corner. It’s all too easy to sit in front of your screen, soaking up someone else’s experience and wishing you lived […]
Review: Leatt Airflex knee and elbow guards
Airflex is Leatt’s first level of protection for your knees and elbows. The Airflex range is designed to be lightweight and offer pedalling efficiency. These types of flexible, all-day comfort guards are extending the scope of protection to more pedal intensive forms of mountain biking. While incorporated in the States, Leatt is a South African […]
Review: Kitted Wonder Ring Narrow Wide Chainring
The simplicity of a one-by chain ring setup has always appealed to me. Less cockpit clutter, no chain suck and, for the weight-weenie in me, some grams lost. When the Kitted Wonder Ring arrived for testing I decided to take the plunge and convert my own steed to 1×10. Kitted’s component range is South African […]
Minnaar: “It was a great season”
South African cycling legend Greg Minnaar has completed yet another incredible season where the three-time World Champion claimed his 18th World Cup career victory making him the most successful downhiller of all time, as well as adding a tenth World Championship medal to his collection when he claimed a silver medal at the spectacular World […]
First Look Friday: MRP Stage fork and guides, Spurcycle Bell, and Giant Numen Mini TL
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a selection of components from MRP, the Spurcycle bell and Giant’s Numen Mini TL rear light. MRP Stage Fork The Stage is MRP’s all-mountain/ enduro fork. The Stage offers easy low speed compression and rebound […]
Chapman’s Peak Drive remains off limits for cyclists
Repair work on the catch fences above Chapman’s Peak Drive that were severely damaged during the fires of March 2015 has been completed. The only outstanding work on the contract is minor cleaning work and the planting of indigenous plants. The planting will be done early next year. The road will be open to two-way […]