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No regrets for Minnaar after going “all-in”
South African downhill hero, Greg Minnaar claimed the fourth overall spot despite coming off his bike in the last round of the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup presented by Shimano in Val di Sole, Italy on Saturday 22 August 2015. Lying second overall in the season’s points before the start of the race, Minnaar […]
Introducing the Edge Explore 1000: a GPS bike computer for touring and adventure
Garmin today announced the Edge Explore 1000, an easy-to-use GPS bike computer with cycling-specific maps and points of interest. Ideal for touring and adventure, the Edge Explore 1000 features preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with routable road and bike paths, elevation data, points of interest and address search. Users can discover new routes with its ability […]
De Groot and Kleinhans set sights on Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Prominent SA mountain bikers Robyn De Groot and Erik Kleinhans will toe the line at the inaugural 60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge at the picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate (Durbanville) on Sunday, 06 September 2015. Robyn De Groot in action during the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales MTB Race. Photo Credit: Jetline Action Photo. “I have yet to be […]
Inspired to ride: From build to bike Edgar’s story
Go from part-time route builder to full-time rider? Challenge Accepted! Meet 26-year-old Edgar Mutimusakwa, a young man who has been working on the builds for Hollard Joburg Urban MTB Adventure and on the Spruit Fairy’s Spruit maintenance team for the last two years. Inspired by the race, Edgar began training in 2014 with a dream […]
Review: American Classic Carbonator wheelset
Following the success of their Wide Lightning wheels launched a couple of years ago, American Classic set out to design and build a carbon version. As one of the latest mountain bike wheels to go hookless, the Carbonator rim uses a much thicker spoke bed and rim wall for great impact resistance and durability. When […]
The Syndicate – Episode 7 – Val di Sole
The final World Cup weekend of the year delivered some of the most exciting racing on one of the toughest tracks. The last race of the season is always a big one, but with a chance to take the overall, Greg Minnaar was pushing it to the limit —and maybe just a touch over—with a […]
iSSi Pedals now available in Southern Africa
A collection of pedals featuring a crisp and smooth feeling interface, many vibrant colors, 4 models and 3 spindle lengths. New in 2015 iSSi pedals are iSSi and SPD cleat cross compatible. Choose iSSi for a high performance pedal that fits your bike and your style. Ride iSSi. New in 2015 iSSi pedals are iSSi […]
MTN-Qhubeka Preview: Tour de Poitou Charantes
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will be at the start of the Tour de Poitou Charantes which gets underway from tomorrow. Tour de Poitou Charantes is a 4 day, 5 stage UCI 2.1 category race taking place in France. The race is one which suits a puncheur who has a good skill set against the clock […]
Fabian Cancellara abandons in 3rd stage of the Vuelta a España
After his crash in the third stage of the Tour de France, Fabian Cancellara (Trek Factory Racing) also had to abandon in stage three of the Vuelta a España. Cancellara, suffering from stomach problems due to a virus he picked up last week, was unable to finish the stage Monday. Fabian Cancellara has had his […]
Kristian Sbaragli 6th in the sprint finish for MTN-Qhubeka
Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo) won the first bunch sprint of this year’s La Vuelta a Espana coming home just ahead of Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis) and John Degenkolb (Giant-Alpecin) during today’s 3rd stage. It wasn’t your most simple of sprinters stages though as the 158km stage included just over 3000m of climbing. There was an early cat […]
New PRO products for 2016
PRO have unveiled a host of updated road and mountain bike component sets and accessories for 2016. Mountain bikes Today’s mountain biker has firmly carved out several distinct riding styles – Downhill, Enduro, Cross Country, Dirt, and of course racing or just riding. So many different styles, speeds and conditions require dedicated components. With the […]
Enduro World Series unveils 2016 Calendar
The Enduro World Series continues its proud tradition of uncovering the world’s best riding destinations as it reveals its 2016 calendar. The new season will once again feature eight rounds across three continents, including four completely new venues in Chile, Argentina, France and the USA. Next season is set to kick off in style as […]