Video: Contego Segment Hunter #5: Aap D’Huez
In episode 5, Mariske Strauss is out to claim the Queen of the Mountain from Ila Stow on the Aap d’Huez climb at Welvanpas trails. https://www.strava.com/segments/9765064 Behind the scenes making Contego Segment Hunter Episode 5: How do I ride this segment? Aap d’Huez is part of the black route at the Welvanpas trails just outside […]
Video: 12-year-old Ike Klaassen shreds Vuurberg
Ike, what promise this guy has! Living out on a farm in Vuurberg, an hour out of Cape Town, he has a playground any 12 year old shredder could only dream of. Over the last couple of years, local building OG Bennet Nel has been carving lines into their local hill with features that progress […]
Video: Trail Hunter – Weekend State of Mind
In this episode of Trail Hunter, we see the world from the rider’s perspective, as Matt Hunter captures his point of view from aboard the new Enduro.
Contego Segment Hunter #5 Preview: Aap D’Huez
After gliding down Bartinney Skyfall, Contego Segment Hunter moves to the twisty climbs of Welvanpas for the Aap D’Huez climb. Watch as current QOM holder Ila Stow (Gray) and Oliver Munnik take us up the Aap d’Huez segment. The Segment: The highlight of the Aap d’Huez segment is the tight switchback turns, and the shade […]
Video: Tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly
A mountain bike suspension fork requires regular care. Steve Bowman has two simple tips to keep your fork sliding smoothly. Two tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly: It’s recommended to turn your fork upside down for 10 minutes once a week. This will help keep your wiper seals and sponge ring lubricated and […]
Video: When to service your suspension fork
A mountain bike suspension fork needs regular cleaning and servicing to continue operating optimally without causing damage. If done correctly, your fork should last the life time of the bike. Here’s a guide on when you should be servicing your fork and what signs of wear to look out for. In South Africa, we ride […]
Contego Segment Hunter #4: Bartinney Skyfall
In Episode 4 of Contego Segment Hunter Adriaan Louw seeks to best Gert Heyn’s record on the scenic Bartinney Skyfall trail. https://www.strava.com/segments/13164991 How do I ride this segment? The Bartinney Skyfall trail is on the Bartinney Estate wine farm just off Helshoogte Road and forms part of the Banhoek Conservancy trail network. On a bike, […]
Video: Bike Life – Swakopmund, Namibia
The Bike Life crew recently returned from a Namibian mountain bike adventure. In the latest episode they visit the immense sand dunes and lunar landscapes of Swakopmund. Our man on the ground was Alfons, once again having local knowledge is KEY to having a good time! Our first afternoon was mind blowing! We followed Alfons […]
Contego Segment Hunter: Episode 4 Preview – Bartinney Skyfall
After an eventful hunt at Hoegekraal’s Cape Cobra, Contego Segment Hunter heads to the Banhoek Conservancy just outside Stellenbosch. In this episode our challenger will be taking on the glamorous Bartinney Skyfall trail. Watch as Erik Kleinhans and Oliver Munnik take you down the Bartinney Skyfall segment. The Segment: For this episode, we created the […]
Video: Destination Trail – Jackson Hole, WY
In this episode of Destination Trail, we follow Curtis Keene and Jared Graves to the epic trails of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Aboard the all-new Enduro, the pair check some trails off of their bucket lists, dive headfirst into hitchhiking, and go wild in one of mountain biking’s most drool-worthy locales.
Contego Segment Hunter #3: The battle for Cape Cobra
The third instalment of Contego Segment Hunter at Hoogekraal’s Cape Cobra turned out to be a fiercely contested battle. Shortly after announcing the segment, Darryn Stow’s title was snatched by Die Muishond. Darryn went back to rectify things but that KOM fell a few hours later when Tiaan Jordaan raised the bar with an outstanding […]
Video: Spur Sizzling Skillz – Track Stands
Sometimes it’s not about being the fastest! Trackstanding is an essential skill to master on the trail. It’ll help you climb and descend better when the trails get really steep. Besides, it’s impressive to watch and fun to learn this balancing technique with friends. South African Mountain Bike Champion James Reid shows you how to […]