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Video: N1NO The Hunt for Glory – In Search of the Beginning
N1NO`s 5th chapter of his #huntforglory webisode is all about a journey to the roots of Mountain biking. The 3x MTB World Champion meets one of the Godfathers of Mountain biking, Tom Ritchey, at his home place in Skyline, Northern California. Tom Ritchey is the guy who was already racing bicycles, which we call “Mountain […]
Arctic Heat to keep MTN-Qhubeka cool ahead of La Vuelta
La Vuelta is just a couple of days away. Given the predicted heat in Southern Spain the team is happy to be able to count on Arctic Heat Body Cooling Vests. The company is well known for its lightweight athletic body cooling vest. At La Vuelta Arctic Heat ice vests will pre-cool the riders in […]
Absa Cape Epic gets a new boss
One of South Africa’s most accomplished and experienced sports professionals, Lynn Naudé, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Absa Cape Epic. Naudé has extensive experience with world class sporting events, ranging from managing heavyweight sponsorship portfolios to working on rugby and cricket world cups, the Wimbledon tennis tournament and the Fifa World Cup. […]
FNB W2W proudly supports the Thandi Community Crèche
FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) is proud to continue its support of the Thandi Community Crèche. Founded in March 2011 by Friends of Thandi, a British based charity organization that donated a prefab building, with furniture, books and all amenities including a copier and a telephone, the goal of the Thandi Community Crèche is to care for […]
First Look: Industry Nine’s Trail S
Industry Nine, an innovative cycling components manufacturer in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is pleased to announce the Torch Trail S mountain bike wheelset. The Trail S offers outstanding performance, and quality Industry Nine craftsmanship at a class leading value. This wheelset was designed from the ground up to provide the features Industry […]
Photo Epic: Dirtopia Enduro Helderberg
Riders compete in the Dirtopia All Mountain Enduro held at Helderberg Farm, Somerset West. Photos by Chris Hitchcock. Results available here. The full gallery is available on Facebook here. For more photos by Chris Hitchcock, check out his website here.
Preview: 2016 Momsen Vipa Trail featuring 27.5+ compatability
At their recent dealer launch event, we spotted the latest iteration of the Momsen VIPA Trail. Scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2016, the Trail version will provide a longer travel option to the VIPA lineup with a “mild” and a “wild” build option. The Momsen VIPA Trail is set up with a […]
Fischbach and Widmann succeed in Spicak iXS European Downhill Cup
After more than one month of absence, the iXS European Downhill Cup finally returned with another race. The second but last race of the season invited 300 riders from 25 different countries to Spicak (Czech Republic). Johannes Fischbach and Veronika Widmann are the winners of an exciting weekend. Long time no see… the last round […]
Review: 661 Raji gloves
The 661 Raji is a lightweight breathable trail glove. Features Open mesh upper Ultra lightweight and breathable construction with open mesh upper Increased grip and control with silicone printed palm and finger tips Increased durability with embossed palm overlay Moisture absorbing sweat wipe 45% synthetic leather, 45% nylon, 10% polyester Open mesh upper Perforated dual-layer […]
Arctic Race of Norway #4: Edvald Boasson Hagen finishes 4th on GC
The final stage of the Arctic Race of Norway was a thrilling encounter that saw Silvan Dillier (BMC Racing) win the stage from Ilnur Zakarin (Katusha) and Rein Taaramae (Astana). It was Taaramae though that won the tour overall. The final stage was a tough and fast race from the gun with numerous attacks. 7 […]
Seyffert finds solo success at Lost City MTB race
Roadie turned mountain biker Pieter Seyffert showed his all-round racing abilities when he soloed to victory at the Bestmed Lost City mountain bike race in the Pilanesberg region of the North-West Province on Sunday. Seyffert got away on the first climb of the 55km route and stayed away over the two-lap circuit to claim an […]
Gibbons comes of age at Lost City classic
Rising star Ryan Gibbons received a memorable coming of age gift when he claimed victory in the Powerade Lost City Cycle Classic, presented by Bestmed, in the Pilanesberg on Saturday. CAPTION: Ryan Gibbons (right) edges out runner-up Meron Teshome (left) and third-placed Nolan Hoffman (obscured) to take the win in the Powerade Lost City Cycle […]