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New ballot-style entry process for 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust (CTCTT) has announced a new entry process for the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour. In line with international best practice, it will take the form of an online ballot system to eliminate the quick sell-out of entries and ensure a more equitable process for all prospective riders. The free […]
Thumbs up for new Absa Cape Epic rules
Leading international mountain bikers have welcomed new Absa Cape Epic rules for the Women’s category as a “massive step” and “great news”. “Having a separate start for the UCI-registered women is a massive step forwards in promoting professional women’s mountain bike racing,” said two-time Absa Cape Epic winner Sally Bigham. “A separate start will ensure […]
Tour of Utah #3: Johann van Zyl takes King of the Mountain Jersey
The 3rd stage of the Tour of Utah was yet again, a good one for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. Johann van Zyl pulled on the King of the Mountains jersey and Natnael Berhane sprinted to a fine 6th place at the finish. The day started with 6 riders forming the main break of the day. […]
Video: Claudio’s Windham course preview with Aaron Gwin
This weekend the downhill racing will be coming live from the Windham, USA, and the rolling Catskill Mountains. Course commentator Claudio has his work cut out this time around as he attempts to keep up with current World Cup leader Aaron Gwin. Chasing America’s finest down the super fast Windham track was never going to […]
Tour of Denmark #2: Incredible 1st and 2nd place for MTN-Qhubeka
The 2nd stage of the Tour of Denmark would see MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung put in an incredible team performance, resulting in a 1st and 2nd finish on the stage! Edvald Boasson Hagen was our victorious rider while Kristian Sbaragli finished in 2nd place. It would be a long stage at 235km in length but in […]
Lindarets & Wolf Tooth take to the road with wide-range drivetrains
Introducing the Lindarets x Wolf Tooth RoadLink: Allowing the use of wide-range cassettes with ten- and eleven-speed Shimano road drivetrains. The US-made RoadLink is an ideal solution for riders looking to convert their road, gravel, ‘cross, or commuter bike to the simplicity and light weight of a single chainring, or for those whose riding demands […]
Lydenburg High School leads Spur MTB League
Conventional mountain biking can be a lonely adventure over terrain that non-cyclists consider dangerous, but the aim of the Spur Schools MTB League is much broader. Promoting cycling as a school sport is part of the deal, so the routes try to balance skill and fitness with fun. A total of 61 schools have already […]
Inside Rush Sports
Ever wondered where all those parts you see hanging in bike shops come from? We all know they get there through distributors but it’s not common for most people to get insight into that side of the bike industry. Keen to check it out for myself, I was quick to jump when invited to spend […]
Tour of Utah #2: Jay Thomson shows his strength on 2nd stage
Jay Thomson would assert himself upon the 2nd Tour of Utah stage by making the break of the day and then still sprinting to 10th place after getting caught by the reduced peloton. Jure Kocjan (Smartstop) was the rider who won the stage. After an early attack by Adrien Niyonshuti was caught inside of the […]
Review: KASK Rapido, Mojito, and Protone road helmets
The KASK brand of helmets, as worn by Team Sky, is fast growing in popularity and I had the pleasure of donning three different models from the KASK stable over a number of weeks. The KASK brand is distributed by NSquared, in Cape Town, who clearly have a fetish for Italian styled products as they […]
Video: On Track Episode 2 – Hometown Heroics
Currently riding in Prescott Arizona, Curtis takes us back to stop #2 of the Enduro World Series in Ireland. When results are not as expected, the people that surround you become even more important. From the Team Mechanic Paddy, to his teammates Mitch and Anneke, Curtis looks to re-find some equilibrium, while a hometown hero […]
Tour of Denmark #1: Wet start to Danish tour
The rain soaked opening stage of the Tour of Denmark saw a late escape take the spoils with Lars Boom (Astana) being the first rider across the line. Lars Bak (Lotto-Soudal) was 2nd and Asbjorn Kragh Andersen (Trefor-Blue Water) finished in 3rd. There would be a frantic start the stage which saw the riders complete […]