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Lesotho Sky Diaries: Day 5 – Malealea to Roma
It’s the morning of day 5 the longest stage in the 2014 Lesotho Sky at 89 kilometers. Also a moving day we’re up a little earlier to pack and load bags for transit to the next camp in Roma. With my stomach doing a few somersaults and a pounding headache I’m a little apprehensive about […]
Cycling for change with Ride for RedCap
Plenty of team spirit and countless hours of training and preparation will soon be tested when thirty cyclists ride from Johannesburg to Durban in less than 48 hours, and all in the name of changing young South Africans’ lives for the better. easoned riders are invited to join the fifth annual Ride for RedCap on […]
eThekwini District embraces Development Series Race
The second round of the inaugural Development Race Day Series 2014 took place in the eThekwini District at Lahee Park Sports Grounds in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday 20 September. The second round of the inaugural Development Race Day Series 2014 took place in the eThekwini District at Lahee Park Sports Grounds in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, on […]
Video: Lesotho Sky Day 4 Highlights
Day 4 of the 2014 Lesotho Sky had riders tackling the “Malealea Monster”: a 55 km course starting and finishing at Malealea Lodge. Once again the route delivered smiles early as riders immediately entered undulating, but fast flowing single track. Rolling district roads led up to the first major climb to Ribaneng and the reward […]
The Taper: The ‘forgotten’ phase of training
Tapering is a training strategy that allows endurance athletes to achieve peak performance for major competitions. Manipulating both the volume and the intensity of the training during the taper allows the athletes to flush out any fatigue without losing training induced adaptations. There are an infinite number of methods used to structure tapers. In addition, […]
Lesotho Sky Diaries: Day 4 – Malealea loop
Some slight rain overnight and overcast conditions on Day 4 had us donning a few additional layers on the start line. The stage started from the new camp at Malealea lodge where we’d been treated to some t-bone steaks which would rival any top end steak house. Photo: Cherie Vale / Lesotho Sky After a […]
Eighth for Meintjes at World Champs in Spain
While South Africans all over the world celebrate their heritage today, South Africa’s national road cycling squad will enjoy the rest day at the 2014 UCI Road World Championships, currently underway in Ponferrada, Spain, from 21-28 September. Louis Meintjes during the ITT at the 2014 UCI Road World Championships, currently underway in Ponferrada, Spain, from […]
Video: Lesotho Sky Day 3 Highlights
Day 3 of the 2014 Lesotho Sky had riders take on a 69 km course from Ramabanta to Malealea. After a fast and flowy start the technical descent into the Makhaleng River valley provided an early test of nerves and abilities. A riverside single track treated riders to some breathtaking views out of the valley […]
SRAM athletes ready for Redbull Rampage
After success at the RedBull District Ride, SRAM | RockShox athletes prepare themselves for the RedBull Rampage Photo by Ale Di Lullo Brandon Semenuk’s winning runs at the RedBull Joyride and the RedBull District Ride stepped him up from second place overall, to leading the FMB Diamond Series points standings. With one event left in […]
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour officially renamed the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour was officially renamed the Cape Town Cycle Tour at a launch event held in downtown Cape Town this evening. In recognition of the tour’s global status and international appeal, its organisers and owners – the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust (CTCTT) – in association with the […]
Lesotho Sky Diaries: Day 3 – Ramabanta to Malealea
Waking up on day 3 I could feel some aches setting in. Perhaps from yesterday’s tumble or maybe just tent life, but nothing a warm cup of coffee won’t cure. First though, it’s time to check on my bike. It had spent the night at the mechanics in an effort to de-skew my derailleur hanger. […]
Anatomic Spur School MTB League North-West final this weekend
Following an action packed 2014 season, fierce competition and exciting racing is expected at the North West finals of the Anatomic Spur School MTB Series to be hosted at Hoër Volkskool, Potchefstroom this Saturday, 27 September. Volkies team mates Gerdeon Vermaak and Chante Fourie catching up on the course during the Spur School MTB League […]