Maxxis introduces Greg Minnaar’s Signature Tire, the Assegai
Without a doubt, Greg Minnaar is the most dominant downhill racer in World Cup history. He’s also remarkably consistent and versatile — a podium contender on any course, whether steep and technical or smooth and flowing. Simply put, Greg is fast everywhere. Greg Minnaar. The G.O.A.T. 3 World Championship Titles3 World Cup Overall Titles21 World […]
Meet Greg Minnaar and the Santa Cruz Blur at Den Anker tonight!
Come and join Greg Minnaar, Andre Van Aarde, and Oliver Munnik and get up close and personal with the 2019 Santa Cruz Bicycles Blur tonight. Join the Santa Cruz team on 28 March 2018 (tonight) from 19:30 onwards at Den Anker in Cape Town. Head over to Facebook here to RSVP and find out more […]
Video: The Syndicate 2017 – Greg Minnaar
For the final episode of the season, we spend some time with the longest-tenured rider on the Syndicate, Greg Minnaar. Following a quick round of golf and a rainstorm in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Greg heads to Morzine, France for a bit of testing with Tripod and backyard bonfire-building. Then it’s on to Val di Sole for the […]
Lenzerheide: Minnaar’s masterclass in risk management
Magnanimous in victory, Minnaar’s Lenzerheide win should never be discredited by tyre issues. This past Saturday was a testing one for friends, family, pets and neighbours. Ordinarily mild-mannered mountain bikers across the country exploded from their sofas, rising into postures of fist-pumping delight, crowing with approval, as Greg Minnaar cemented another victory to the foundation […]
This is Home: Greg Minnaar
The schedule of one of the most successful downhill racers of all time doesn’t allow for much time to spend with family or friends, yet somehow – Greg Minnaar makes it work. This past winter, Shimano paid him a visit in his hometown of Pietermaritzburg to film the latest episode of This is Home.
Greg Minnaar: The definition of legend
Many know his name. Few understand his importance. But we’ll all benefit from the legacy. Marcelo Gutierrez, Jack Moir, Greg Minnaar, Aaron Gwin, and Remi Thirion stand on the podium at UCI DH World Cup in Fort William, Scotland on June 4th, 2017. Photo credit: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool. It is not so much […]
29er downhill bikes will help us all
The advent of 29er downhill bikes has a resonance way beyond the start gate. Two weeks ago, one of our own did the unconscionable. After much teasing of bits and pieces on social media, the greatest mountain biker South Africa has – and likely ever will – produce did what many considered impossible. He introduced […]
Minnaar to give it his all in 2017 season
Three-time World MTB Downhill Champion and multiple World Cup medallist Greg Minnaar has kept himself rather busy off the bike during his time at home, but is looking forward to get the cracks going when he goes bike testing in Portugal ahead of the first UCI Downhill World Cup in Lourdes, France, on 29 April. […]
Cape Town pop-up party with Greg Minnaar and Gary Perkin
Join us for an evening of fun, food and beer as we discuss bikes, adventures and racing. We will have selected Santa Cruz models on display to view, and Gary Perkin and Greg Minnaar on hand to give insight into their experiences with Santa Cruz, and what is in-store for the brand in South Africa. […]
Video: Loris Vergier and Luca Shaw join Santa Cruz Syndicate
The Santa Cruz Syndicate goes transcontinental in 2017 with fresh signings of Luca Shaw from the USA, and Loris Vergier of France. We sent the 20 year old recruits to a week of intensive training under the watchful eyes of Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar—watch the video to see exactly what constituted ‘training’ here in […]
Bike Check: Greg Minnaar’s Santa Cruz V10
Other than being one of the world’s greatest downhill racers, Greg Minnaar is also a co-founder of the Crank Chaos mountain bike festival. Like a good host, Greg spent most of the event on his bike ensuring that all the riders were having a great time. Craig Kolesky managed to catch up with Greg in […]
Greg Minnaar joins Rush Sports
International mountain bike racing legend, Greg Minnaar, has joined South African-based bicycle industry wholesaler, Rush Sports, as a director. Three-time world champion, Greg Minnaar, has joined South African-based cycle industry distribution company, Rush Sports, as a director. Photo credit: Gary Perkin/flipper Minnaar, who begins his 18th professional downhill racing season in 2017, will play an […]