Cherie Redecker: Racing as a privateer in Europe
Cherie Redecker is an accomplished cross country rider with an impressive resume, including SA XCO champion, winner of the Cape Pioneer Trek, and Lesotho Sky stage races among others. Despite not having the backing of a pro team Cherie is continuing to race the UCI World Cup XCO series after relocating to Germany with her […]
Interview: Nic Lamond talks Team Spur
Nic Lamond, founder of Podium Sports athlete management company, was instrumental in putting together the newly formed Team Spur duo Ariane Kleinhans and James Reid. We caught up with Nic to get his views on professional mountain biking, putting together a professional team in South Africa and the ambitions of Team Spur. You are no […]
Interview: Emil Lindgren chats Cape Epic, SA XCO and the evolution of bikes
Swedish National Cross Country Champion and World Cup Cross Country contender, Emil Lindgren, joined Kargo Pro MTB in November. He recently arrived in South Africa for the first SA Cup XCO event and this coming Sunday (15 March 2015) kick of his fourth Cape Epic partnering with Brendon Davids. We caught up with Emil at […]
Video: Fat bike Friday – fad or future favourite?
Fat biking is a hot topic in cycling at the moment with manufacturers scrambling to get their own big tyre beast to market. As with many new trends in cycling, there is still much debate over the long-term usefulness and sustainability of fat bikes. We asked some local industry experts their thoughts on the future […]
Video: Patrick Morewood on the Pyga Ninetyfive29c Stage
The Ninetyfive29c Stage has been the cause of much anticipation amongst Pyga fans. The company’s first carbon dual suspension bike is designed for cross-country and marathon racing but with a twist. The frame features a slacker head angle, longer top tube and is designed for use with a shorter stem than most XC bikes on […]
Interview: Rachel and Gee Atherton of GT Factory Racing
We caught up with Rachel and Gee following the UCI MTB World Cup Downhill qualifiers on Friday. They shared some insights about their qualifying runs, the season ahead and their bikes. Rachel Atherton An under the weather Rachel Atherton still impressed as she managed to fight her way to second in qualifying on a hot […]
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[Audio Interview] Greg Minnaar on the DH course and his prep ahead of Sunday’s final
South African downhill world champion Greg Minnaar goes into the defence of his title on the final day of the UCI MTB and Trials World Championships on Sunday. The Pietermaritzburg local hero told Dave Macleod that the Friday night rains had helped to compact the downhill course. Photo: Darren Goddard/Gameplan Media