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Inaugural Swellendam100 MTB weekend adventure

The first edition of the Swellendam100 MTB adventure, which took place on the 7th and 8th of November 2015, saw 40% of the field made up by female participants. The mountain bike weekend adventure was a raging success and has automatically assumed its slot as a permanent fixture on the annual Swellendam events calendar. The […]

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Atherton family joins Trek Factory Racing Downhill

Trek and Trek Factory Racing announced today the creation of a marquee World Cup-level Downhill racing program for the 2016 season. The new team will take on the full UCI World Cup series as well as select regional Red Bull events. Joining Trek Factory Racing Downhill for its inaugural season will be Rachel Atherton (UK), […]

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Western Cape puts on a great show at Interprov and GP

The Western Cape saw an influx of track action over the weekend, as the second round of the Interprovincial and Grand Prix Series took place at the Bellville Velodrome, shortly after the South African National Omnium Champs, on 6 and 8 November 2015. “The second round of the Presidents Cup (Interprovincial) was a great success, […]

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SA BMX stars headed for Zimbabwe

South African BMX stars head to Old Georgians Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe, to compete in the 2015 African Continental BMX Championships on Saturday 14 November. Elite riders Tyler Klumper, Kyle Dodd, Bryce Stiebel, Themba Hlope and Alex Limberg will be among the names battling for important UCI points – a step closer towards Olympic […]

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Review: POC Octal AVIP helmet

POC is a Swedish helmet manufacturer, specializing in protective equipment for gravity sports. The clean lines and bold colouring of POC helmets tend to elicit strong reactions from onlookers- it’s either love or hate at first sight. I sit firmly on the love side of the fence, so I jumped at the chance to test […]

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Video: Sandy Plenty – #IAmEndurance

An inspirational video from Sandy Plenty to help get you over the midweek hump.

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Video: See things differently with Kaleidoscope

Kriss Kyle is widely regarded as one of the most unique and creative BMX riders of his generation and today sees the release of his most ambitious project to date. ‘Kaleidoscope’ sees the young Scot perform a number of world’s first tricks in an ever-changing environment that isn’t quite what it seems. The Red Bull […]

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SA National Championship dates for 2016

Cycling South Africa confirms the calendar dates and provinces that will be hosting the South African National Championship events for 2016. In addition, the National Federation will also be hosting some first-class events that will take place in Pietermaritzburg. Cycling SA’s National Championship events dates and venues are finalised, these being the SA National Road […]

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This Way Out – An indoor space for outside beings

This is not just another introduction to a new retail brand. This is the foundation of something much more exciting. Hullabaloo Products is the official distributor of several international outdoor brands – each with its own identity and unique target audience. The common thread amongst the brands in the Hullabaloo stable is the enthusiasm for […]

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Coronation Double Century: Tips from the expert

The Coronation Double Century is no Saturday morning coffee ride. You have to be fit and you have to be prepared. We speak to Johann le Roux, the only CDC participant to have completed all 22 events, about what it takes to get his team over the finish line. Johann’s training for Coronation Double Century […]

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Dirtopia 2015 Enduro series ends on high note this Sunday

The tenth Dirtopia Enduro event takes place from Delheim Wine Estate this Sunday, 15 November. The five adrenalin pumping stages will be a highlight, as the Simonsberg Conservancy trails constantly get maintained and new trails have been built throughout the year. The Enduro events are geared for real mountain bikers that enjoy singletrack and are […]

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Amashova qualifies South Africans for UCI Granfondo World Champs (AUS)

From competing in the 2015 Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic, the following participants have qualified for the 2016 UCI Granfondo World Championships, which will take place in Perth, Australia, in October 2016. Previously known as the UCI Masters Road World Championships, a series of high level events for masters and amateurs, the UCI World Cycling […]