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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, […]
In a society where labels matter, we as South Africans often overlook the great quality local products we can buy. Gear that is designed, created and manufactured in our beloved country. Feast your eyes on some delicious local produce. 1. First up is a brand called FINNI. The brand […]
Stage races and one-day marathon events are big business in South Africa. With over 80+ events taking place annually, we take a look at what they offer and how they differ. WORDS: SHAYNE DOWLING South African’s are mad about marathon mountain biking. This is pretty evident if you look at […]
Team PYGA Euro Steel’s Matthys Beukes and Philip Buys have set the South African mountain bike scene alight recently. With just 6 days before the Cape Epic starts, we caught up with Matthys to find what the rest of 2018 has in store. Congratulations on your Attakwas victory. What would […]
The name Alan Hatherly (21) is one to remember. This young mountain biking champion has a bright future ahead. WORDS: FRANS LE ROUX | IMAGES: CRAIG KOLESKY Q: You had an amazing 2017 with the highlight certainly being your silver at World Champs. What went through your mind during that […]
