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Die Groot Lem is hierdie maan weer besig om ’n paar vere rond te krap. Lees gerus verder oor die eerste vroue-fietsresies in Nederland. Onlangs in Amsterdam gee ’n goeie fietsvriend vir my ’n boek met die naam De Taal van de Fiets deur Wim Daniels.. Hoofstuk sewe begin soos […]
I bet you’ve cruised along the N7 past the Knersvlakte, but chances are you’ve never even heard of the Koebee Valley. Well, maybe it’s time to go check out the Namaqua West Coast Region the next time you want to go gravel on your bike, bru …. WORDS AND IMAGES: […]
When it comes to mountain biking there is no such thing as starting to early or too late – the important thing is to start. NIKKI HAYWOOD shares her experience. WORDS AND IMAGE: NIKKI HAYWOOD SIXTY-SOMETHING DI HAS BEEN RIDING WITH THE TRAIL ANGELS FOR JUST UNDER A YEAR. THIS […]
Stirling Senior shares his opinion on why local bike shops are so important. I love bicycle retail stores. I go overseas on vacation and I can’t wait to visit a few bike shops. Even if it’s only for the experience of being inside a bike shop. I like bicycles and […]
Our resident coach MIKE POSTHUMUS is back as he tries to convince us to keep the pedals spinning during the cold winter months. The key to ensuring continued progression from season to season, or simply year on year if you are merely a recreational rider, is to remain consistent year-round. […]
DIE GROOT LEM werk al verskeie jare aan planne om homself gedurende die koue Kaapse winters fiks en gesond te hou. Lees meer oor sy nuutste idee wat hom top-fiks by Lesotho Sky sal uitkry. Laas jaar het ek geskryf dat die winter nie gemaak is vir fietsry nie, maar […]
TAMY TEQUILA spent a couple of hours riding the splendid trails at Avianto in Krugersdorp. WORDS AND IMAGES: TAMY TEQUILA Avianto … oh you beaut! So if you’re looking for a nice fun trail with the kids you need to take them to Avianto! I missioned there on a Sunday […]
Stef Garlicki competed at the National Downhill Champs at Hartbeespoort in April. See how things played out for our downhill ace. IMAGES : MILAN DE BEER & AMANDA SWANEPOEL There is a gondola in South Africa! Yes, that’s right, a gondola and now open for bikes at Hartbeespoort. This venue […]
In this issue we welcome a new physio on board. RASHAAD JAKOET works at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa in Cape Town where he rehabilitates athlete’s injuries. His first column is about shoulder injuries. WORDS AND IMAGES: RASHAAD JAKOET There are many reasons to end up in a […]
There is no better way to explore the many Swartberg gravel roads than during the annual Gran Fondo Gravel Biking Challenge. Jacques Marais was on hand to check out the action (and route options). WORDS AND IMAGES: JACQUES MARAIS LOCAL BUZZ If you (and your bike) are in search of […]
