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Strong Hill2Hill showing by RMB Change a Life Zulus
The RMB Change a Life MTB Academy Zulus enjoyed no fewer than seven of their riders inside the top 25 of the gruelling 100km Sunday Tribune Jeep Hill2Hill mountain bike marathon that took place from Hilton to Hillcrest on Sunday 13 September, demonstrating the Valley of a Thousand Hills setup’s wealth of talent yet again. […]
Record Spur Schools MTB season for Western Cape draws to a close
The explosive growth of mountain biking as a school sport was once again highlighted this weekend during the Western Cape finals of the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League. Johann Trotzky finished second in the youth men 16 years category. Showing an impressive increase in both participating schools and riders, more than 1000 riders representing 60 […]
Video: Darklight trailer
Phillips TV teamed up with Sweetgrass Productions to produce this psychedelic movie trailer. “Since the start of Philips TV, it’s been in our core to create TV-moments beyond the ordinary. Philips Ambilight technology uses the power of light to enhance the things you love to watch, play and share. Inspired by what light can bring […]
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 […]