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Nico Bell preparing to defend his title at sani2c
With the world marathon championships looming, Nico Bell is preparing for a ding-dong battle as he mounts his title defence at the Nedbank sani2c mountain bike race in KwaZulu-Natal from Thursday. Image credit: Jazz Kuschke Bell, riding in the colours of Team RECM, will saddle up with Cape Epic partner Erik Kleinhans for the 10th […]
Kargo Pro MTB Team Signs William Mokgopo
Peschlsports, management of the Kargo Pro MTB Team, are extremely excited and proud to announce that William Mokgopo has joined the first official UCI XCO MTB Team in South Africa. It has been a long journey from humble beginnings when William was first discovered by Simon Nash at the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA), and […]
Enter now for the Jeffreys Bay Mountain Bike Open
The second edition one of the Jeffreys Bay Mountain Bike Open will take place on 19 July 2014 as part of the JBay Winterfest. Entries open on 14 May and new routes promise to offer something for riders of all fitness and skill levels. Image credit: www.jeffreysbaysport.co.za “Last year’s race had a little bit of […]
Video: Road Bike Party 2 – Behind the Scenes
For those of you who enjoyed Martyn Ashton’s Road Bike Party and its sequel, featuring Danny MacAskill and Chriss Akrigg, this was made just for you. It’s not the typical bloopers-style behind the scenes either, but a full on making-of complete with bloopers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhI3CUDEWfU
Croeser claims maiden Karkloof crown as Neethling cruises to women’s title
Kargo Pro MTB Team star Rourke Croeser produced the strongest display at the 2014 Sappi Karkloof Classic as he held off the rest of the field to claim his maiden victory in the 60km marathon event with Time Freight VELOLife’s Candice Neethling cruising to a comfortable win in the ladies race at the Karkloof Country […]
Bike fitting: Handlebar choice – Details Part 1
Following our last article on handle bar width, readers felt more information was needed on specifics such as riders shoulder width vs handlebar width, handle bar back sweep/rise and stem length/angle. In this two part article, we tackle these questions and explain how correct handle bar setup can improve your cycling. Image credit: Zoon Cronje […]
Entries for the 4th Lesotho Sky almost sold out
The Lesotho Sky has grown consistently every year and will now host 80 riders in the 2014 edition. It is quickly becoming popular so don’t miss out on what is likely to be your best ever MTB experience. The Night sky at Ramabanta Lodge the Finish of this years race | Photo: Cherie Vale At […]
Round 3 of SA Mountain Bike Cup Series for Mankele, Mpumalanga
The third round of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series takes place at Mankele MTB Park near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, from 24-25 May. Hennie Kriek tackles the “BBB Drop” at Mankele MTB Park in Mpumalanga, the venue for the third round of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series, from 24-25 May. Mpumalanga’s […]
Bell sounds warning ahead of MTB Marathon Worlds
MTN National MTB Series men’s log leader Nico Bell clinched a hard fought victory over Germany’s Karl Platt while Theresa Ralph clinched the women’s spoils in the second of two South African legs of the 2014 UCI Marathon World Series on Sunday 4 May, emphasising Bell’s strong form ahead of the UCI MTB Marathon World […]
Winner of the Photo of the Day, April 2014
Voting’s all done and a winner has been chosen! Congratulations to Rata Del Spruit for his photo “Thaba Drift”. “Thaba Drift” by Rata Del Spruit. Congratulations Rata Del Spruit, you are the new owner of a GoPro 3+ Silver Edition! Don’t forget to post your own Photos to the Photo of the Day competition to […]
Ten years of thrills celebrated at sani2c
More than 4 350 mountain bikers will be part of the festivities when the world’s biggest stage race, the Nedbank sani2c, celebrates its 10th anniversary in KwaZulu-Natal next week. More than 4 350 mountain bikers will take on the 10th edition of the Nedbank sani2c in KwaZulu-Natal next week. The three-day stage race starts in […]
Enduro and Night Race add dimensions to Karkloof MTB festival
While thousands of riders will enjoy the single track carved through the countryside on Sunday’s Sappi Karkloof Classic Marathon races, the hugely popular mountain bike event will be preceded by two unique races, and their course designer Hylton Turvey is urging MTB lovers to turn their hands to the discipline of enduro racing and the […]