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Even though Cuba is almost first world, equipment choice for Billy Stelling’s bikepacking trip needed to err on the side of wile, just in case. My choice of bicycle and equipment was quite personal, but there are many to choose from, even here in South Africa, with a variety of […]
Words by: Tim Brink | Images by: Nick Muzik / Luke Lockhart- Ross The FNBWines2Whales is on the horizon, and as we have come to expect, for 2019 there is a whole lot of same-same, but equal amounts of change in store for returning riders and newcomers alike. The format […]
We have all been there: 67km into a 65km race, with nary a sight nor sound of the finish. TIM BRINK set out to see how and why event organisers get this so wrong, or right. And who need the Altitude Adjustment Klap. It all started with a semi-heated discussion […]
It can be safely stated that the largest majority of bicycle mechanics in South Africa are not qualified to practice. GRAEME STICKELLS has the questions, and the answers. Maybe a bit of a harsh statement considering it is no fault of their own, as there has never before been formalised […]
Words and Images by: Jacques Marais Go klap a ride or two with your buddies – and a few cold beers – at one of my fave Klein Karoo getaways. Go ride it solo right now, or join the Transcape MTB Experience crew for eight days of fun over February […]
We’ve all been there, no motivation to train or even do a social ride. We met up with renowned sport psychologist EUGENE OPPELT to find out how we can motivate our minds once more. Every now and then I hear that Kenny (fictitious name), one of the cyclists in my […]
Bikepacking Adventures Part 1 BILLY STELLING recently returned from another amazing bikepacking adventure. This time around he spent some time riding through the Caribbean island of Cuba. Bikepacking by definition, basically refers to self-contained and self-supported travel by bicycle. It is simple really, budget depending, one carries supplies, camping gear […]
Words by: Frans le Roux After closely following the 2019 Absa Cape Epic, there is no wonder why the world takes notice of this remarkable spectacle which happens to take place right in our backyard. It was an enticing Epic with some major surprises thrown into the mix. NEW FACES […]
Woorde: Frans le Roux | Fotos: Hayden Brown & Sportograf Die naam Wessel Botha mag dalk onbekend wees vir die meeste fietsry-entoesiaste in SA, maar die 20 jarige spoedvraat van Team NAD-Pro Specialized het vinnig vir homself ’n naam gemaak. Q. Bietjie persoonlike agtergrond: Waar is jy gebore, ouderdom, hoe […]
Words and Images by: Jacques Marais Kicking off 2019, regular trail finder Jacques Marais heads to the Northern Cape. Bike-packing and gravel riding currently rates as two of the fastest growing segments in the sport of mountain biking. Augrabies proves to be a pedal paradise of note for both of […]
