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UCI gives PMB MTB World Cup the green light
With the clock ticking by and the start of this weekend’s 2014 UCI MTB World Cup Pietermaritzburg, presented by Shimano, getting ever closer, the International Cycling Union (UCI) have given the Cascades MTB Park-based event an unqualified thumbs up. Myriam Nicole Nick Floros’ revamped cross country course has been the talk of the event thus […]
Meintjes Wins as MTN-Qhubeka Climb Away With Mzansi Tour on Stage 2
In a truly magnificent day of racing, Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung swept the Mzansi Tour stage 2 podium clean by taking the first three positions on the stage as well as 5th place too. In a clinical performance, the only African Professional Continental Team was able to stamp its authority on the Mzansi Tour by […]
Maree eyes back-to-back win at Emperors Palace Classic
After an early season of working towards team goals, David Maree will be hoping to defend his title at the Emperors Palace Classic in Johannesburg on Sunday, April 13. Team Abantu’s David Maree will be aiming to defend his title at the Emperors Palace Classic, presented by ASG, in Johannesburg on April 13. Photo: Supplied […]
Sneaky tweaks could surprise downhillers in 2014
Cascades MTB Park’s downhill course designer Nigel Hicks might have sprung a few subtle surprises on the downhill competitors for the 2014 UCI MTB World Cup, presented by Shimano, after all the riders had the opportunity to have a look at the layout during their course walk on Tuesday afternoon and hometown rider Tim Bentley […]
PMB World Cup: Sam Hill bike check and Nigel Page interview
Ryan Franklin from Monster Energy caught up with Nigel Page, manager of Team CRC/Nukeproof to see what they were running for the Pietermaritzburg DH course. Turns out it’s something very special. https://soundcloud.com/thehubsa/20140409-180949 Team CRC/Nukeproof have opted to go the full custom route for this year’s PMB World Cup. The course being significantly more pedally than […]
TV and live streaming schedules: MTB World Cup 2014 Pietermaritzburg
If you’re unable to join in on the festivities in Pietermaritzburg this weekend for UCI MTB World Cup fear not, you can still catch the action LIVE on SuperSport and streaming via RedBullTV. Here are the broadcast times and online streaming links: RedBullTV – LIVE Streaming Saturday 12 April – 14h15 – 16h15 Junior Men’s […]
MTB World Cup: Checking out the DH course
It’s finally here, the first round of the UCI World Cup in Pietermaritzburg. Yesterday was the start of the festivities and a chance for all the riders to check out the Downhill course. There have been a few changes to the course this year, namely an extension to the rock gardens at the top of […]
MTB World Cup fever engulfs Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal’s capital Pietermaritzburg is the centre of the globe’s mountain biking community’s attention as the world’s cross country and downhill stars gather in Pietermaritzburg ahead of the 2014 UCI MTB World Cup, presented by Shimano, season opener which takes place at Cascades MTB Park from11-13 April. Thousands of mountain biking fans are expected to turn […]
Entries open for Enduroman South Africa
Entries have opened for the much anticipated Enduroman South Africa (ESA), to be hosted in the Franschhoek Wine Valley on 27 September 2014. Including a 2.5km swim, 92km mountain bike and a 21 km trail run ESA is a first for the greater Cape Town area. “We are very excited about bringing ESA to Franschhoek […]
Bike fitting: How to choose the right frame size
It is important to get the right frame size for your body geometry. The correct frame size for you will be noticeably more comfortable and help with improved handling rather that a frame that is too large or small. Choosing a mountain bike frame size Place your feet shoulder-width apart, and measure from the bony […]
Win as safe as a house for Rapha Condor at the Mzansi Tour
Kristian House and his British Rapha Condor JLT team lit up the first day of the Mzansi Tour on Tuesday, scorching up the 5km prologue around Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg. House was first across the finish line and will wear the leader’s yellow jersey on the first stage of the Mzansi Tour in the Free […]
Fox Racing Shox 2015 lineup
A completely redesigned 36 Enduro fork headlines the lineup, along with updates to the rest of the line that are a direct result of the 34 RAD project during the 2013 race season. FOX is celebrating its 40th anniversary since Bob Fox started redefining ride dynamics in the motocross world in 1974. Our entire fork […]