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Woolcock, Lill fire back at joBerg2c
Former winner Waylon Woolcock and partner Darren Lill fired a warning shot at race leaders Johann Rabie and Gawie Combrinck when they claimed a second stage victory on day five of the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race on Tuesday. Darren Lill (left) and Waylon Woolcock of Cannondale-Blend claim their second stage victory on day […]
An African Bicycle Dream – Episode 4
The 4th episode of An African Bicycle Dream from Team MTN-Qhubeka is here. It reflects back to key moments from our 2013 season as well as takes you behind the scenes to our first training camp and team presentation held at the MTN headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of our 2014 season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0H7wMRnoxE The […]
Javier Gomez Brilliant again in ITU Triathlon Series win
Spain’s Javier Gomez Noya’s quest to become the second man to win four ITU World Championships gained strength in Cape Town yesterday, as he comfortably beat Jonathan Brownlee for his second consecutive ITU World Triathlon Series win in 2014. RSA’s Richard Murray finishes fifth // Image credit: Chris Hitchcock As the series made its debut […]
Rabie, Combrinck take charge at joBerg2c.
Race leaders Johann Rabie and Gawie Combrinck stamped their authority on the nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race as they rode away from Sterkfontein Dam in the Harrismith district, and their nearest rivals, on Monday. AI Cycling’s Johann Rabie (left) and Gawie Combrinck stamped their authority on the Old Mutual joBerg2c with their second […]
Rabie, Combrinck draw first blood at joBerg2c
Johann Rabie and Gawie Combrinck held their nerve in a four-team sprint to win the stage and secure the overall lead on day two of the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race on Saturday. EAI Cycling’s Johann Rabie celebrates the win on stage two of the nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c in Reitz on Saturday. He […]
Another Gomez-Brownlee party or will Murray take the spoils
Is it going to be another 1-2 for Javier Gomez (ESP) and Jonathan Brownlee (UK) or will the South African favourite Richard Murray upset the apple cart at Sunday’s Discovery World Triathlon Cape Town. Image credit: Delly Carr/ITU Sunday’s action over the 1 500m harbour swim, 40km beach side bike and 10km run starts and […]
Trail bike project: Bits and pieces
I can only manage to keep one bike at a time, so it has to be one that will suit how I ride most considerably. My Nukeproof Snap did this job admirably, as at the time I was riding street more often with a few trails rides here and there. Most recently, it has been […]
Berg & Bush opens event to teens
The FedGroup Berg & Bush is set to give talented youngsters their first real taste of stage racing by allowing teenagers to participate in the two-day mountain bike event in the Central Drakensberg on October 18. The FedGroup Berg & Bush will give teenagers their first real taste of stage racing by allowing them to […]
joBerg2c announces Vets and Masters age category prizes
The Old Mutual joBerg2c has announced age category prizes to complement its overall cash offering ahead of the start of the nine-day mountain bike race on Friday. The Old Mutual joBerg2c’s vets and masters category winners will enjoy luxurious hotel accommodation after eight days of tented camps, courtesy of the City Lodge Hotel Group. Image […]
New women’s champion certain for Tour Durban
There will be a new name engraved on the women’s trophy for the 105km aQuellé Tour Durban road race on Monday 28 April, as double champion Lynette Burger will be watching from the sidelines, expecting her first child in three week’s time. Lynette Burger, winner of the 2012 and 2013 aQuellé Tour Durban women’s titles, […]
2014 Nissan TrailSeeker Series announced with new additional venue
The immensely popular Gauteng based Nissan TrailSeeker Series announced their 2014 dates with the addition of a new venue to the list of 5 events. Image credit: Zoon Cronje The sold out series will be increasing the number of participants from 12500 in 2013 to 15000 this year by capping all 5 events on 3000 […]
Bike fitting: Handlebar choice
Being one of the major contact points on a bicycle it is important have the correct shape and size of handlebar setup correctly for you. In this article we explore different options of handlebars, and how you can make this selection work for you. Image credit: Zoon Cronje Have your shoulder width measured from outer […]