Race report: KZN MTB Enduro #1 Karkloof
The picturesque Karkloof Valley just outside Howick near Pietermaritzburg played host to Round 1 of the 2015 KZN MTB Enduro Series presented by NMI-DSM. The riders were greeted by beautiful sunny conditions, but very variable track conditions following some heavy evening rains leading up to the event. Karkloof MTB Club and Sappi Forestry had their […]
Race report: Dirtopia Delheim Enduro 2014
It was back to Delheim, just outside Stellenbosch for the annual Dirtopia Delheim Enduro this weekend. As per usual, the race consisted of 5 fun stages, some with freshly built, loose and slippery single track. The tree tunnels and hard packed gravel/clay surfaces on stages 2 and 3 meant full aero tucks and seriously impressive […]
Video: Jared Graves going fast in the Kootneays
There are core experiences that define a mountain biker. Like going up into the mountains and finding trails that are woven into the natural landscape, testing our limits on that terrain, having fun, and going fast. Deep in the heart of the Kootneay region Jared Graves, the reigning Enduro World champ, found just that. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/383778
Race report: Western Province Gravity Enduro round 3 at Contermanskloof
A 5 month long break in racing, saw the Western Province Gravity Enduro host round 3 for the first time at the infamous Contermanskloof MTB trails. The wind-swept, barren and dry surroundings presented a different kind of beauty and the 3 special stages left the 87 riders wanting more, despite a nasty wind and soaring […]
Project BLACK: Part 3 – The Light Enduro Build
South Africa’s the leader in MTB stage races, but it is also adopting enduro racing with fervour. Fast catching on around South Africa, this discipline attracts a new breed of rider: from XCO and DH. Does that mean you need another bike in your garage? We’d say yes (as you can never have too many), […]
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[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 […]
Review: Spank Spike pedals
When Spank set out to create the Spike flat pedals, they aimed to create a thin, lightweight platform pedal that could still withstand the kind of abuse dished out by amateurs and pros alike, week after week in all weather conditions. The Spike design incorporates a total of 20 pins (10 per side) of which […]
Enduro World Series revisits French Alpine roots at Enduro Series Valloire
After the incredible welcome Chile and Scotland gave to the enduro mountain bike racing community in the first two rounds of the Enduro World Series, it’s hard to say that enduro has any particular physical headquarters. But if there’s a spiritual home to the sport, it would be France, and if there’s a spiritual godfather, […]
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 […]
Western Province Gravity Enduro round 1 at Jonkershoek
The Enduro scene is growing nicely here in Cape Town (and in South Africa) and it’s great to see so many new faces enjoying racing and having fun. Early start to the day, hoping to beat the heat Sunrise over Jonkershoek, the perfect Enduro playground Admin Parking lot strategy talk Future Enduro star? Race briefing […]
Simonsberg trails open with scenic single track at the annual Delheim events
International riders like Andrew Neethling (Giant) participated at the Simonsberg Enduro, which formed part of the Delheim Outdoor weekend, held on the 23rd & 24th of November near Stellenbosch. The biggest South African Enduro to date was won on the Sunday by Darren Stow, with Jonty Neethling in second place and Andrew Neethling in third. […]
Interbike: Enduro everywhere
One of the major trends this year at Interbike is Enduro. It’s everywhere you look, and for good reason: it’s the fastest growing sector of the MTB world. Enduro is basically dead centre between DH and XC, and isn’t that just about right? It’s hard to go full on Downhill and, for some, it’s boring […]