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Review: Smoove Chain Lubricant
I was recently given a bottle of Smoove chain lube to try out while I was training for the Cape Epic, this is a locally made product by Spoke Works in Pretoria. I am told that the guys at Spoke Works have been working on this for a few years to get the product refined […]
Reid, Strauss and Odendaal claim Elite MTB races in Lesotho
Afriski Ski and Mountain Resort in Lesotho hosted the second round of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series, on 19 and 20 April. South African, and some international riders, competed for UCI category points in the cross-country and downhill disciplines, which were UCI category 1 for the Elite Men and Elite Women, and […]
Mzansi Tour 2014 in pictures
This past weekend saw the second Mzansi Tour wrap up with local and international teams battling head-to-head. A dominant show from Team MTN-Qhubeka saw Jacques Janse van Rensburg take the overall honours and the team take five of the six classifications on offer. Thanks to Warren from Capcha Photography for providing the great images. Prologue […]
Single speed build project: The frame part 1
Things have been a bit quiet, too quiet, on my front with the build. That’s largely down to me doing an about-turn on the paint job. Momsen STR 29 fresh out the box My frame of choice was, and still is, a Momsen STR 29. The idea was to strip it down and do spray […]
joBerg2c unveils new Vaal Dam crossing
Organisers of the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race have unveiled a brand new Vaal Dam crossing on the opening stage of the nine-day mountain bike race, which starts near Johannesburg on April 25. Organisers of the nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c have announced a number of changes to the 880km mountain bike route from Heidelberg […]
Enduro World Series 2014 Gets Underway in Chile, April 19-20
As mountain bike season kicks off, the enduro mountain bike racing community is headed south, massing in Chile for the first round of the 2014 Enduro World Series this weekend, April 19-20. Tracey Moseley // Image credit: Sven Martin Against the backdrop and thin air of the Nevados de Chillan volcano, the Santa Cruz Montenbaik […]
Excitement builds for the 2014 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic
Taking place at ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province) on Saturday, 24 May 2014, mountain bikers can look forward to testing their skill at this much talked about MTB experience. Cherie Vale/NEWSPORT MEDIA “We are looking forward to taking the rider experience up a notch in 2014,” says Alexa Cunningham, Event Manager. “Riders can look forward […]
Afriski ready to host Mountain Bike Cup race this weekend, Lesotho
Afriski Ski and Mountain Resort in Lesotho is ready for round two of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series, which takes place on 19 and 20 April. Tiaan Odendaal testing the track at the Afriski Ski and Mountain Resort in Lesotho Online entries close at midnight tonight, 15 April, and riders who need […]
Absalon reigns supreme at Maritzburg MTB World Cup
The 2014 UCI MTB World Cup, presented by Shimano, at Cascades MTB Park in Pietermaritzburg came to a thrilling end with the elite men’s cross country final that saw Julien Absalon claim his maiden victory in South Africa. Julien Absalon of BMC MTB Racing punches the air after claiming victory in the elite men’s cross […]
PMB World Cup: Found in the pits – Prototype Morewood Makhulu 650b, Specialized and Polygon
After an action-packed World Cup at Cascades we’ve pulled together a few more shots of bikes spotted over the weekend. Jonty Neethling’s Prototype Morewood Makhulu 650b Some colour coded Hope bits on Adam Brayton’s (Hope Factory Racing) Specialized Enduro 29er Junior Men DH Winner Luca Shaw’s Specialized Demo Elite Men DH winner Aaron Gwin’s modded […]
U23 Sarrou & Rissveds win in hot & dusty Maritzburg
The under-23 men’s and women’s cross country races of the UCI MTB World Cup, presented by Shimano, season opener in Pietermaritzburg saw Jordan Sarrou and Jenny Rissveds overcame not only their fellow competitors but the hot and dusty conditions of Cascades MTB Park as well en route to their respective victories. The under-23 men’s cross […]
Fairytale start to Neff’s elite MTB career
Swiss star Jolanda Neff claimed her maiden elite Cross Country World Cup win at the same Cascades MTB Park where she won her Under 23 World Championship title last year, as she held off the experienced Gunn-Rita Dahle and team mate Maja Wloszczowska in harsh conditions on Sunday afternoon. Liv Pro XC Team rider Jolanda […]