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Race report: Imana Wild Ride 2015
With the various race reports that I have done I prepare a template a head of time with the various criteria that I use to rate the race but after only 20 minutes into day one of the Imana Wild Ride I knew that anything I had used before would just not work for this […]
Video: Dada – The Malagasy Trialist
Unexpected and emotional meeting with Monistera Arson, also called “Dada”, and Fredo Jean in Nosy Be (Madagascar) at the end of August 2015. Dada and Fredo, who are originally from Antsiranana, were going to the carnival of Nosy Be when I met them. Directed by Félix le BlancMusic by Girls In Hawai – MissesThanks to […]
Coppa Agostoni: Kudus & Pauwels finish in main group
Under the grey skies of the Coppa Agostoni today, the veteran Davide Rebellin (CCC Sprandi) would ride to victory ahead of breakaway partner Vincenzo Nibali (Astana). Niccolo Bonifazio (Lampre-Merida) led the bunch sprint home for 3rd place. On a cool and gloomy day that saw the riders having to race 198km in wet conditions, 8 […]
Video: Rockslide Helicopter trip with Pyga
Pyga went on a little Heli trip with Rockslide MTB tours in the small Berg last week. Hilton brought his Dad along for the ride with Pat, Hayds Brown from HaydsBrown Photography and Alex, to do some exploring along rough natural cattle track not normally accessible without a pilot. Get to the chopper!
Video: N1NO – The Hunt for Glory – Chapter 6: Making History
In one of the most exciting XCO Racing seasons in history, N1NO Schurter took back the coveted rainbow jersey. It is the 4th Elite World Championship title of his career. His 10th victory this year marked the 29 year old SCOTT athlete’s best ever season. Coming to World Championships after winning three World Cup races […]
Review: Lindarets ReMount
The Lindarets ReMount is a novel component that allows one to use an “over the bar mounted” dropper post lever (a Giant dropper post lever in my instance) to be mounted in a more ergonomic position. Very similar to that of a gear shifter. This may seem trivial, but the action on the standard Giant […]
Medals for SA cycling team at African Games
Team South Africa’s cycling team added to the overall medal tally for the nation over the past four days in the Team Time Trials, Individual Time Trials and Road Races at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville, Congo. Reynard Butler, HB Kruger, Shaun-Nick Bester and Gustav Basson secured a gold medal when they clocked 29 […]
ROAG Series titles all but decided by tough Hill2Hill
Brendon Davids continued his recent run of good form with victory in the coveted Sunday Tribune Jeep Hill2Hill mountain bike marathon from Hilton to Hillcrest on Sunday however Andrew Hill’s second place secured him a record fourth consecutive Quattro ROAG Series title while Jeannie Dreyer all but sewed up the women’s series spoils. After struggling […]
Songezo Jim: Grand Tour Debut Success
Getting to my first grand tour was something I really worked hard for so to finish it now, it is a pretty amazing achievement. I am really happy to have made it to Madrid. When I first started the Vuelta I thought I’d just be there trying to finish but I was also happy with […]
Video: 2015 Isuzu Trucks PE Plett Montage
Our Bike Hub team recently took part in the 2015 Isuzu Trucks PE Plett four day stage race from PE to Plettenberg Bay. Thanks to heavy rainfall in the area is was a rather muddy affair, but still four days of mountain bike goodness. Take a look at this video montage of our experience. In […]
Entries open for the 2016 XTERRA SA season
Online entries for the 2016 XTERRA SA Season will open this coming Thursday, 17 September 2015. Michael Ferreira in action earlier this year at the Fedhealth XTERRA Grabouw presented by Rehidrat® Sport. Photo Credit: Volume Photography Renowned as South Africa’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA presented by Rehidrat® Sport will return to Buffelspoort (North […]
Knox, De Groot triumph at Dullstroom finale
Max Knox (Biogen Volcan) showed that he responds well to pressure when he won the final round and claimed the 2015 Ashburton Investments National MTB Series title in Dullstroom, in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province at the weekend. South African champion, Robyn de Groot (Ascendis Health) claimed the women’s race title, but had to settle for […]