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Celebrity chef David Higgs to take on Lesotho Sky
The age-old expression, “If it’s too hot then get out of the kitchen” doesn’t ring true for celebrity chef David Higgs, but he will find almost any other excuse to get out on his mountain bike. “It’s my escape, my time to recharge and relax,” says South Africa’s 2013 chef-of-the-year. “I love it, I particularly […]
User Review: Bianchi Methanol 29 FS
I was recently given the opportunity to ride a Bianchi Methanol FS 29 for a few weeks and after months of riding my 29er Hardtail in multiple stage races I was very well dialed into my bike, and so thought it would a great time to compare rides. Components: Model: Methanol 29.2 FS Shimano XTR/XT […]
Coming Soon: 2015 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt MSL
The latest iteration of Rocky Mountain’s Thunderbolt has been announced for 2015. Notable features include carbon frames throughout the range, 650b wheels, 120mm travel, Shimano Di2 compatible, shorter chainstays, lower standover, RIDE-9 adjustability, and new pivot technologies. We can also confirm that the 2015 Thunderbolt MSL will be available locally later in the year. Named […]
User Review: SRAM Guide RSC brakes and Centerline Rotor
SRAM recently released the Guide family of brakes that supercedes the Avid range of brakes. SRAM claims its been designed from the ground up to essentially address all the long standing problems that plagued Avid brakes. I recently received the RSC model to find out if SRAM has succeeded. Inadvertently, I’ve become a dedicated SRAM […]
Change a Lifers making tracks in local mountain biking scene
From a modest hut in Valley of a Thousand Hills has emerged a new force in KwaZulu-Natal mountain biking as RMB Change a Life Academy continue to produce results that not only make their founder Martin Dreyer proud but have also galvanised the local community to get behind these young and inspiring men. RMB Change […]
[Video] An African Bicycle Dream: Episode 5
The 5th episode in An African Bicycle Dream reflects back to our participation at the recent Tour de Suisse. Team Principal, Douglas Ryder and Director Sportif, Jens Zemke also give a lot of insight into the teams preparation and plans for the upcoming Vuelta a Espana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy8ekDBOx_Q& Watch previous episodes of Team MTN-Qhubeka’s An African […]
![[Video] Altitude Sickness – Highs & Lows at EWS #5: Winter Park, Colorado](https://wp-media.bikehub.co.za/production/uploads/2023/02/ccs-62657-0-19829700-1407307044-600x338.jpg "[Video] Altitude Sickness - Highs & Lows at EWS #5: Winter Park, Colorado 26")
[Video] Altitude Sickness – Highs & Lows at EWS #5: Winter Park, Colorado
After a season opener in Chile and several races in Europe, the Enduro World Series traveled to the North American continent. At over 10 000 feet of elevation in Winter Park, Colorado, this race promised to be one of the most physically challenging races of the season. http://vimeo.com/102553494 Having endured nearly 36 hours of travel […]
Last chance to cycle for cancer
Mountain bikers and roadies have one last chance to sign up to cycle for cancer before entries for the Powerade Bestmed Lost City Cycle Festival close at 11pm this evening. The 17th edition of the event takes to the roads and offroad trails around Sun City on August 16 and 17. Mountain bikers and roadies […]
Madibaz cycling star ready for world track champs
Port Elizabeth cyclist Monique Gerber will take on the world’s best at the UCI Junior Track World Championships in Gwang Myeong, Korea, from August 8 to 12. Port Elizabeth cyclist Monique Gerber, who rides locally for Bestmed-Shukuma Madibaz, will represent South Africa at the UCI Juniors Track World Championships in Korea in August. // Photo: […]
Six World Numbers for SA riders at BMX World Champs, Rotterdam
Five of South Africa’s BMX riders triumphed at the recent 2014 UCI BMX World Championships in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, when they returned home with six collective World Numbers in their respective categories. Tyrone Johns celebrates his World #1 in the 20” Challenge Class in the Men 30+ category at the 2014 UCI BMX World Championships, […]
Victories for Woolcock and Vale at 9th Die Burger MTB Challenge
Waylon Woolcock (Cannondale Blend) and Cherie Vale (Paarl Media) won the ninth edition of Die Burger MTB Challenge over 75km in Stellenbosch. Men’s Podium. Waylon Woolcock (centre), Darren Lill (left), and Johann Rabie (right). // Photo credit: Eunice Visagie The MTB Challenge was held over six distances – the invitational only 75km, 60km, 50km, 42km, […]
Sweet Illovo Eston title defense for Croeser & Dreyer
The 2014 60km Illovo Marathon, the feature race of the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, ended in a dramatic three-way sprint finish for the second year running which defending champ Rourke Croeser clinched again while a brave effort by a sick yet determined Jeannie Dreyer saw her retain her women’s title as well. Kargo Pro MTB […]