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Review: 2015 Momsen VIPA AC
We’ve had a Momsen VIPA AC in the office for a little while now. Since my own carbon VIPA XT has been sitting in pieces pending a rebuild it was a perfect time to put in some testing. Before we get stuck into the review let me clarify that this is the 2015 spec. Although […]
Review: Thule Touring S
Thule’s Touring range of roof boxes is available in five sizes and two colour options to fit every need. The full range comes loaded with features and have been shaped with minimal wind resistance and noise in mind. The Touring S (or 100) is the smallest in the range, but can still swallow a healthy […]
Pro international Team Liv-Plantur in SA for Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge
Four members of one of the world’s top international female cycling teams, Team Liv-Plantur, are set to participate in the world’s greatest timed race, the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge in Johannesburg, on November 15. They are among three pro international cycling teams participating in the race for the first time in its 19-year history. They […]
Sharks Trail Adventure returns to picturesque Summerveld this December
Trail running and mountain biking fans and their families can look forward to the ideal start to the festive season in the company of their favourite rugby players when the STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure takes place at Summerveld Estate, Shongweni on Sunday 6 December. The popular Upper Highway venue is the ideal location for this […]
SA women track cyclists ride the wave in Aigle (SUI)
Two South African women track cyclists were granted an opportunity of a lifetime when they accepted an invitation from the UCI (Union Internationale Cycliste) to participate in a three-month track cycling training camp at the UCI World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland, from September to December 2015. South African Odette Van Deventer (left) and Bernette […]
Review: Niner Jet 9 Carbon
The Jet 9 Carbon is Niner’s cross-country offering featuring 100mm of rear wheel travel. Although it boasts the same front triangle as its R.D.O (Race Day Optimized) bigger brother, the “Carbon” version as tested has an alloy rear triangle to keep costs in check. The Frame The Jet 9 Carbon features a carbon front triangle […]
Kleinhans, Reid clinch victory at FNB W2W MTB Race
Team RECM’s Erik Kleinhans and James Reid closed their racing season off on a high note on Sunday, 08 November 2015 by claiming gold at the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Three Day Mountain Bike (MTB) Stage Race. Team RECM’s Erik Kleinhans and James Reid closed their racing season off on a high note on Sunday, 08 […]
Reid, Kleinhans secure second stage victory at FNB W2W MTB Race
Team RECM’s James Reid and Erik Kleinhans continued their winning streak at Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw) on Saturday, 07 November 2015 after completing Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race in an impressive time of 02 hours 33 minutes 57 seconds. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Oak Valley Wine […]
PPA sponsors development team at Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge
For ten young cyclists from the Legadima Cycling Club in Zandspruit Informal Settlement, Gauteng, the forthcoming 2015 Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge is the highlight of their year. For many of them, this will be their first time participating in this prestigious event, courtesy of the Pedal Power Association (PPA). David Baloyi, Given Mkwayi, Happy Mkwayi, […]
Kleinhans, Reid claim stage one victory at FNB W2W MTB Race
The much anticipated FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race started at a blistering pace on Friday, 06 November 2015. Kicking off at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West), Stage One saw 1300 mountain bikers (650 teams of two) toe the line to take on the 72km route that featured a 1620m ascent. Finishing […]
Women’s cycling on the rise in Africa
With the 2015 Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge women’s race being granted UCI 1.1 status by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), even more of Africa’s top women will take to the tarmac and use the opportunity to shine and show the continent just how far women’s cycling has developed on Sunday 15 November. World Cycling Centre […]
Parsons produces fireworks at SA omnium champs
Team Bestmed-ASG’s Ashleigh Parsons won five of her six events to claim the under-16 title at the South African Omnium Track Championships at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town on Thursday evening. Parsons put on a fireworks-filled display over the course of the two-day event to secure the overall champion’s jersey on Guy Fawkes Night. […]