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Mandela Day Marathon MTB Dash a race of great significance
The 2015 Mandela Day Marathon MTB Dash takes place in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Saturday 29 August, with the start and finish situated at the iconic Nelson Mandela Capture Site, which has become a popular tourist destination since the erection of the famous steel-column sculpture in 2012, made famous by artist Marco Cianfanelli. The 50 […]
Trail Daze: Contermanskloof during Winter
Once a year, for a few months, Contermanskloof transforms into a winter wonderland with a seemingly unending expanse of rolling grass fields and ribbons of trails running through them. Contrasting the extremely barren and dusty conditions during the summer months, you’re welcomed by lush greenery and a cool breeze rising up from the Atlantic ocean. […]
First Look: 2016 Giant Anthem X, Reign, TCR and Liv Lust
We visited Dragons Sports to get a sneak peek of some samples from the 2016 range of Giant bikes. 2016 Giant Reign Advanced 27.5 1 The design of the Reign is much the same from the previous year’s model. The 2016 range features updated components and new colour ways. The Reign Advanced 27.5 1 boasts […]
Masters Track team announcement for Masters World Champs – Manchester (ENG)
Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission has great pleasure in announcing that the following riders have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 UCI Track Cycling Masters World Championships in Manchester, England, from 3-10 October. The Cycling South Africa Track Commission has selected the riders that will be representing South Africa at the 2015 […]
Junior Track team announcement for Junior World Champs – Astana (KAZ)
Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission has great pleasure in announcing that the following riders have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan from 19-23 August. The Saryarka Velodrome in Astana, Kazakhstan, is constructed in the shape of a racer’s helmet and not only houses […]
Review: Garmin fenix 3
Most sports watches I’ve owned have always shared a few common traits: they’re bulky, plasticy and generally a bit nerdy looking. Garmin’s fenix range of GPS multi-sport watches have changed all that. Their latest edition, the fenix 3, has been strapped to my wrist for the last month and as far as watches go, never […]
KwaZulu-Natal all set to welcome inaugural CAC Forum
The Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) will be hosting an international cycling forum, which takes place in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, from 30 July to 6 August 2015. The CAC Forum will present a range of activities and services, such as a coaching course, commissaire’s course, mechanic’s course and anti-doping workshops, getting together to arm the African […]
First Look Friday: Oakley Prizm Jawbreaker, FLR MTB Shoes, and Vee road tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Oakley Prizm Road Jawbreaker sunglasses, FLR F-75 mountain bike shoes and Vee Tire Co’s Apache road tyres. Oakley Prizm Road Jawbreaker Oakley launched their new Prizm Jawbreaker sunglasses earlier this year to much fanfare. […]
Serge Pauwels superb once again
The 18th stage of the Tour de France would be a stern test for the riders, a test that Romain Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) would pass with flying colours, as he soloed to victory. Serge Pauwels was absolutely fantastic once again, finishing in 6th place for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. As has been the order […]
Fantasy Tour Preview Stage 19: Giro Empire SLX
The big climbs continue into Stage 19, a 138 km route from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to La Toussuire. The Stage 19 prize, a pair of Giro Empire SLX shoes, will be awarded to a team boss leading the polka dot jersey classification. What awaits your team on Stage 19: Stage 19 Route Profile: Stage 19 Route Map: […]
Eston MTB drives Illovo & Tala rhino conservation
The plight of the rhino worldwide has rightfully been well documented and sugar giants Illovo, title sponsors of the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge that takes place at the Eston Club on Sunday 2 August, have joined forces with the Tala Game Reserve to help in trying protect the rhino in the reserve as well as […]
Ashburton Investments National MTB Series brings strong field to Ballito
The prestigious Ashburton Investments National MTB Series heads to South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province this weekend for what could be the most decisive round in the seven-event series. The event, which takes place at Hero Adventure at Sugar Rush incorporating Holla Trails, Ballito, is Round 5 of the Series, a crucial round in terms of the […]