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Mandela Day Marathon MTB Dash of valuable significance to KZN
In less than a month, throngs of mountain bikers – along with road runners, trail runners and triathletes – will make their way to the iconic Nelson Mandela Capture Site in the heart of the uMgungundlovu District in a celebration of the life and the work of the late former President Nelson Mandela, for the […]
SA Women’s track cycling enters exciting new era
Two South African women track cyclists have been invited by the UCI (International Cycling Union) to participate in a three-month track cycling training camp at the UCI World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland, from September to December 2015. Having been identified as future stars, these young women will be afforded the opportunity to hone their […]
Jayde Julius joins MTN-Qhubeka as Stagiaire
As of August 1st, the young South African rider, Jayde Julius will start his apprenticeship as a professional rider with Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. It is likely that his first race with the team will be the Arctic Race of Norway. The 21 year old is a member of the MTN-Qhubeka Feeder Team which is […]
Enduro World Series heads to Crested Butte for the adventure of a lifetime
Crested Butte holds a very special place in mountain biking’s history, so it seems only right the Enduro World Series should head there for round five – the Yeti Cycles Big Mountain Enduro presented by Shimano. Steeped in mountain biking folklore, Crested Butte remains one of the sport’s most iconic and celebrated locations. The area’s […]
MTN-Qhubeka look to keep momentum going in London
On Sunday 2nd of August MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will take part in the UCI 1.HC Prudential Ride London Classic for the 3rd time. The single day British race which was originally created as a test event before the 2012 London Olympics has grown in popularity over the years and is attracting a higher calibre field […]
Video: Claudio Caluori previews the Mont Sainte-Anne course
It’s a course that the international mountain bike circuit has been visiting for the past 25 years and it’s causing some nostalgia with course commentator Claudio Caluori. Join him as he takes you down the gnarly rock sections, tight gullies and over the massive new jumps here on the Canadian course.
Tour Durban strengthens ties with Domino Foundation
The 2015 aQuellé Tour Durban presented by Sunday Tribune might be little more than a fond memory for thousands of cyclists, but the race’s deep-rooted legacy took another bold stride forward this week with another substantial donation to the unique local community organisation The Domino Foundation. Formally bringing down the curtain on the successful 2015 […]
Preview: 2015 UCI MTB World Cup – Mont Sainte-Anne
The Canadian round has gone hand in hand with the UCI MTB World Cup since 1991. This year it celebrates the organisation of its 25th UCI event. Hosting a combined XCO/DHI event in August, Mont-Sainte-Anne comes before another North American round, Windham. Situated in Quebec, one of the “Sommets de Saint Laurent”, the Queen of […]
Enduro World Series Diary: Crested Butte Day 1
Kicking off the first North American round of the 2015 Enduro World Series, Crested Butte Colorado is perhaps the perfect venue, and certainly the epitome of mountain biking. With a population a little shy of 1500 people, the former coal mining town that is often referred to as the “last great Colorado ski town”, is […]
Eston MTB Challenge vital to club and community alike
The 2015 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge that takes place this Sunday, 2 August, will not only afford riders another golden opportunity to enjoy the pristine trails and spectacular scenery of the region but the day of outdoor adventure also serves as a vital financial contributor to the Eston Club, Eston Primary School and the surrounding […]
Video: How Do Bikes Stay Up?
The team at MinutePhysics explain how a bike stays upright. It’s not as simple as you might think and bikes don’t necessarily need you (the rider) to stay upright when in motion. Watch the video to get an understanding of the physics behind a moving bicycle.
Specialized Women’s Ride Month
For the month of August Specialized Bicycles Africa, in association with Oakley, are going all out in creating a strawberry jam packed month for all female riders. The goal during women’s month is to celebrate, teach and embrace all aspects of women’s riding from tech classes and skills clinics to cocktail parties. What, where, how? […]