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Mpumalanga pair relish fresh MTB challenge at 2015 Sharks Trail Adventure
Many of KZN’s female mountain bikers will be hoping for a final strong showing of 2015 when they take on Sunday, 6 December’s STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure at Summerveld Estate, Shongweni however they will not only have the challenge of each other to overcome but some of Mpumalanga’s finest as well. As the start of […]
Entries for the 2016 Trans Baviaans 24 hr opened today!
In just over an hour the entries for Event #1 sold out! ‘Because of the limit on entries, the demand has become so high, the only way to accommodate all the riders is to host a second event’, says Wikus Van Der Walt, Director of EcoBound. Just like last year, there will be 2 events […]
Seyffert, Bateson snare inaugural Bestmed MTB series win
Pieter Seyffert and Chloe Bateson have emerged as the overall male and female champions in the inaugural Bestmed National Mountain Biking Series, which drew to a close earlier this month. Pieter Seyffert of Altech-Autopage was the inaugural winner of the Bestmed National MTB Series. Photo: Full Stop Communications Seyffert (Altech-Autopage) won both the Lost City […]
Review: Syntace W-35 MX Wheels
Syntace is a name that I first recognised from my triathlon days as the makers of tri bars and other high-end products. Perhaps a little ahead of their time, the German company introduced their W-Series range of lightweight, super wide aluminium mountain bike wheels “way” back in 2012. The Syntace W-35 MX wheelset is the […]
TokaiMTB Update: Possible earlier access?
TokaiMTB, together with PPA and Amarider met with Table Mountain National Park management in Tokai for a further in-depth discussion regarding the ongoing logging operations and reopening timelines for recreational activities in the Tokai precinct and surrounds. The discussion pointed to areas that have been clear felled or unaffected by the threat of falling trees […]
Video: Ambitions featuring Emily Batty: Episode 1 – The Beginnings
In episode 1 of Ambitions, find out how Emily Batty got her start in the sport of mountain biking while learning about some of the major cycling supporters that she represents.
2016: The Year of the Bike Fit
Regardless of the bike style or brand you ride, from triathlon to commuting or downhill to touring, you should make 2016 your most successful year of cycling yet; by getting yourself set-up for comfort, efficiency and to avoid injury with Body Geometry Fit. Body Geometry Fit is the leading method of bicycle fitment in the […]
The Perfect Festive Season Carrot: Enter the GR300 or GR Lite
What will you be doing in three months from now? You could be whooping your way through pristine Knysna forest singletrack in the 2016 Garden Route 300 or GR Lite, from the 26th to the 28th of February 2016. Here’s why… Morne van der Westhuizen pinning it down a forest singletrack. Photo by: Julie Anne […]
Iconic Paarl Boxing Day draws the masses
Known as one of the most celebrated cycling galas in the Western Cape and South Africa, the annual Paarl Boxing Day track cycling event attracts between 3000 and 5000 spectators every year and will take place at the Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Saturday 26 December 2015. The annual Paarl Boxing Day track cycling […]
Review: Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1
When the new 650b Giant Reign was announced, its “out there” geometry had me intrigued. Giant certainly didn’t hold back and I was very eager to see how this bike performed out on the trails. The Frame The new Reign and Reign Advanced fully embrace longer, lower and slacker geometry. Doing some research, I discovered […]
Trail Daze: Cascade Country Manor
Following our previous episode featuring trails requiring longer travel mountain bikes, we headed off to Cascade Country Manor just outside Paarl, to see if the rumours were true. Nestled between the lower slopes of the majestic towering peaks of the Du Toitskloof Pass, the 4-star boutique hotel serves as base and starting point for the […]
Video: Dawn Of The Dirt Jam 2015
Dawn of the Dirt took place in mid November at the Garden Route Trail Park. The main event was a dirt jump jam including mountain bike and BMX riders. The event also featured an enduro, making the most of the amazing single track on offer at the Trail Park. Watch Thomas Sandell’s highlights video from […]