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SwiftCarbon South Africa launches new custom-order ecommerce website
SwiftCarbon’s founder announces local subsidiary’s new direct-to-customer website in their ‘home market’ after his world record breaking ride from Cairo to Cape Town. Barely off the bike, having ridden 10660km in 38 days, Mark Blewett joked that he’d ridden all the way to Cape Town just to promote SwiftCarbon South Africa’s brand new direct-to-consumer ordering […]
Review: Troy Lee Designs Women’s Skyline Shorts
Until the last couple of years, it was quite rare to come across women riding in baggies in South Africa. Nearing the end of 2015 though, female riders across all disciplines now rock light weight baggies, like Specialized brand ambassador Joanna Dobinson who completed Wines2Whales in women’s specific baggy shorts, and Beani Thies of Greg […]
Let’s share the road responsibly
As much as drivers need to be more cyclist-aware, follow road rules and drive safely, the same holds true for cyclists being responsible and considerate towards motorists “We have come up with some top tips to help cyclists and vehicle drivers avoid conflict on our roads,” explains Steve Hayward chairman of South Africa’s largest cycling […]
Bicycles are changing lives at Firgrove Primary
“You have no idea what this means,” were the first words Vernon Hendricks, principal at the Firgrove Primary School, said last week when the school received fifteen brand-new bicycles and helmets from the Pedal Power Association (PPA). “As a school we want to develop cycling as a way of life where parents and learners can […]
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 […]