Video: Tim Bentley rides Giba Gorge
Watch Tim Bentley enjoy a day out on the trails at Giba Gorge MTB Park.
Video: Spur Sizzling Skillz – Drop-offs
James Reid recently tore through the all-new Cascades course in Pietermaritzburg to claim his second South African Elite Cross-country title. Get some hot tips from our champion on staying fast and smooth when hitting drop-offs.
Video: Bike Life – Spitzkoppe, Namibia
We love the process of adventure, the unexpected challenges and rewards. Our Namibian trip was way more rewarding than it was challenging. We flew out of Durban to catch a connecting flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek. In Windhoek, we met up with Patrick de Goede who runs Cycletec in Windhoek and operates bike tours into […]
Video: Destination Trail – Sochi
In this episode of Destination Trail, we follow Nicholi Rogatkin and Martin Söderström to the wilds of Sochi, Russia. Along with a pair of Fuse Carbons, the duo explore the Gorki Bike Park, shake off some trail cobwebs, and hit the saunas like a couple of pros.
Contego Segment Hunter: Episode 3 Preview – Cape Cobra
After conquering the tar on Red Hill, Contego Segment Hunter is heading back to the dirt and knobbly tyres. It is also a return to the Tygerberg Trails but there is good reason; the super enjoyable Hoogekraal Cape Cobra (Down & Up) segment. The Segment: Hoogekraal Cape Cobra (Down & Up) tests both fitness and […]
Contego Segment Hunter #2: James Tennent takes aim at Red Hill
Episode 2 of Contego Segment Hunter is here. This time we’re taking to the tarmac and unleashing James Tennent on the second segment in the series, Red Hill In to Lookout. Watch James take on Red Hill The Segment Interestingly, the four previous KOM owners all set their times on the same day during a […]
Video: Spur Sizzling Skillz – Bottle Handover
Bottle handovers have become an essential part of lap racing and are fun to practice. Our Five-time Absa Cape Epic winner and Swiss Marathon Champion Ariane Kleinhans relies on Team Spur’s Brent Botha for a seamless and skilful bottle transfer. Watch for a close look at the rules and technique…
Video: Spur Sizzling Skillz – Fixing a flat
South African Mountain Bike Champion James Reid has been known to plug a tyre, inflate it, and get racing again in under 20 seconds! Here he takes you through the basics of this essential trailside mechanical skill.
Video: The Hunt for Glory – New Bike Day
What does it take to be a champion? World class talent, world class drive, and world class equipment. To develop the best products, it is important to get feedback from the best athletes in the world in order to create podium worthy bikes. Check out how Nino shaped the development of the new Scale and […]
Video: Spur Sizzling Skill – Starting fast
South African Cross-country Mountain Bike Champion James Reid has spent years honing his mass-starting technique. Here he shows you how to make sure you’re the first rider into the singletrack.
Video: Spur Sizzling Skillz – Hopping Pavements
Mountain biking about dealing with whatever the trail throws at you. Successfully getting you and your bike up and over rocks, steps and bumps is an important skill to master. Watch Ariane Kleinhans from Team Spur show you the simple approach to getting over an obstacle, so you can practice on a pavement at home.
Video: Trail Hunter – Jamaica
In this episode of Trail Hunter, Matt Hunter gets irie in Jamaica. There won’t be any lounging by the pool on this trip, though, because he’s busy tearing up the countryside and volunteering with a local organization to get kids on their first bikes.