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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 […]
Hendrik Lemmer gesels hierdie keer oor die pret wat ons dadelik moet terugkry in fietsry! Tet ’n nuwe jaar wat teen vol spoed begin het, sien ek almal hardloop weer flat-out rond om alles in hul dag ingepas te kry, tussen die gejagery van die lewe gaan ry van ons […]
Words by: Frans Le Roux It’s that time of year as the most anticipated mountain bike event in the world rolls around the majestic Western Cape mountains again. The 2019 ABSA Cape Epic promises to be a battle of the giants!. 2019 ROUTE: 624KM/16 650M When the 2019 ABSA Cape […]
After a big tumble, publisher SHAYNE DOWLING enrolled at Sport Science’s Endurance Studio where he was introduced to a Watt Bike. Check out his experiences after he tried it for a couple of months. Ok, so I have no scientific knowledge to back up my experience of training on a […]
