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Cold and wet winters require a different approach to riding. Feast your eyes on some essentials to use during the current winter season. Assos is widely known for their superior Swiss made products. This stylish ASSOS MILLE GT WIND JACKET is windproof, water repellent and made from a lightweight woven […]
The McMaster siblings from KZN might be unknown to some; these Team Giant SA downhill riders are young and eager to make it to the top step. IMAGES: SUPPLIED Struan (20) and Cullen McMaster (19) grewup in Ladysmith and currently live in Pietermaritzburg. They are both downhill riders for team […]
It’s tough enough to ride during the cold, wet and dark winter days – with a little bit of prep and planning your riding could be a lot easier, warmer and more enjoyable. WORDS : FRANS LE ROUX | IMAGES : OAKPICS OFF THE BIKE + BASELAYERS Yes, you won’t […]
With an alarming increase in cycling related crimes and more specifically bike-jackings, Full Sus investigated some more. Here is what is going on, what you should avoid and how you can stay out of harm’s way. WO R D S : F R A N S L E R O […]
Two new tires are joining forces to meet the challenges of modern cross-country tracks: With the Racing Ray on the front wheel and the new version of the Racing Ralph on the rear wheel, SCHWALBE is setting the new standard combination for cross-country cycling. […]
When it comes to mountain bike racing, few events are arguably tougher than the Absa Cape Epic. Whilst our eyes were fixed on the pro’s, a remarkable “Two Shades of Grey” team completed their Epic. Fred van Zyl (71) was one of the members and became the oldest person ever […]
Gravel bikes have become quite the popular bike choice for the rider who is not too keen on a skinny-tyred, single-purpose road bike. These multi-purpose steeds have unlocked new adventures. KEVIN BENKENSTEIN arguably needs no introduction – he is the unofficial gravel-bike riding king. IMAGES: KEVIN BENKENSTEIN I headed out […]
The world biggest mountain bike race concluded at the end of March on the lush green fields at Val de Vie in Paarl. The 2018 event will go down as one of very best with plenty of upsets and team changes throughout the grueling event. WORDS: FRANS LE ROUX INJURIES […]
Lesotho is a majestic place and the scenery improves once you’re on a bike. Regular writer KATJA STEENKAMP spent a couple of days flying at the Kingdom Enduro event. The adventure started with a 15-hour road trip from Cape Town to Lesotho intercepted with a quick overnight stop in Nieu-Bethesda, […]
