Training for a stage race, whether it’s your first or not can be confusing. Life has a funny way of throwing your training off the rails, and sometimes we end up trying to cram in some last minute training for an event. 4 Weeks before Wines to Whales I got a call from my good […]
When I was a kid, cross country racing ignited a fire inside of me. It really appealed to me to ride at the edge of my technical ability at certain points of a race, trying to hold my composure, get the most out of my body on every single climb and execute smooth laps. To […]
2017 has seen a big change in my riding. A long travel steel frame hard-tail with a dropper seat post has replaced my dual suspension carbon race machine. This has in a way forced me to race less, although that competitive gene has been super hard to suppress! This has recently seen me explore the […]
Since the invention of the bicycle, man has been inspired to hop on and ride wherever his heart desires. It is also fair to say that since the invention of the bicycle man has had problems integrating with it. After all, a bicycle and its contact points are symmetrical, while a human is not. With […]
Those of you who read my post from last year will remember that my experience at the 2015 FNB 1Zambia MTB was a little different to the norm. Mixed team racing presented a completely new challenge, which my girlfriend and I overcame with great success. Conquering a race like that together was definitely a special […]
No, I am not referring to Africa Burn, so sorry if you clicked the link and this post is not what you thought. What I am actually writing about is the first round of the Western Cape Nissan TrailSeeker Series held at Boschendal, Stellenbosch. Yes, it burned! The Nissan TrailSeeker Series is a marathon series, […]
Ever wondered where to ride in the Constantia greenbelts? The legal trail has recently been marked, so we took it upon ourselves to show you exactly how it goes. Enjoy
Few places in South Africa, if not the world, match the Garden Route for its scenery, riding options, and friendly people. The 2016 edition of the Garden Route 300 saw some changes to the event, including a shortened route catering for those Epic riders looking for last minute training, a remote start and finish on […]
Year after year that I’ve driven up the N7, on my way to a camping trip or some other adventure on the bike, the only reason to ever stop at Piketberg was maybe at the Spur to fill our adventure sapped stomachs, or the garage to top up the fuel tank. With Piketberg’s main industry […]
Every year September rolls around, the same old issues rear their head. When to drive up? Where to stay? How do I get my car to Knysna? And for many, can I finish this damn thing? I am of course talking about the Karoo to Coast, which by now has seen thousands make their way […]