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St Moritz…known for its chique and splendour is a beautiful town with stunning grand hotels (one of which we were lucky enough to stay in) and a stunning lake which in winter time once frozen holds not only one of the biggest cross country ski marathons but also polo matches […]
Storms River Traverse is the ideal event to get into stage racing or mountain biking. The race featured a bit of everything – jeep track, single track, gravel roads. It was a really spectacular and scenic route along the Tsitsikamma coastline and in between the forests. 1. HOW DID YOU FIND […]
Words by: Marc Van Veen Having had this “silly” idea a couple of years ago to cycle in the Alps and enjoy the scenery (and hopefully some single tracks) MARC VAN VEEN and Mike Nixon finally managed to embark on a Swiss journey, and took part in the Spar Swiss Epic […]
Hey guys! I hope everyone is riding safely and has been having loads of fun! A lot has happened in my life since I have last written to you guys. I have won another SA champs title which I am super stoked about, my twin daughters have been born and […]
Tokai is probably the most well-known trail network in the Western Cape. With ease of access to the Cape Town metropole and the southern suburbs; trails like Vasbyt, DH1, the Snakes and of course the test that is the “Mast”, it has become legendary. Then came the fire… “The 2015 […]
WORDS & IMAGES: ANN HARRISON Mountain biking is my passion and will always be. Whether I am riding on the road, bombing down single track, cruising the jeep tracks or covering distance on a bike packing tour, no matter the terrain, riding a bike is a gift, a privilege and […]
Words By: Devon Da Costa Sports Science Institute of South Africa. Unlike medication, supplementation is poorly regulated in South Africa and internationally. Premarket approval by bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHRPA), with a few exceptions, is not required. […]
Doing your first ABSA Cape Epic or even if you’re a seasoned vet, good advice is always welcome. We asked some of our local elite athletes for their top tips if you’re tackling the “big one”. WESSEL BOTHA – Imbuko {type}DEV Tip 1:Break the race up into sections and take it […]
While preparing for her Absa Cape Epic and mountain bike stage racing debut Fran Millar asked to be put in touch with a couple of experienced “normal” women. She did not want the advice from professional riders, but rather good cyclists who balance work, life and taking on the Untamed […]
Words & Images by: Seamus Allardice The first week in January is for bikepacking trips. Well, bike-slackpacking trips. Who wants to carry their gear on a bike when a bakkie could do all the heavy lifting? In 2018 we rode from Stellenbosch to Opsoek. In 2020 we did a loop […]
