When it comes to hydrating while riding and racing our options are becoming more varied as companies like Camelbak become more and more innovative. Recently I have been using the new Chase Bike Vest in marathon race … Read More
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Preparing for Easter in the Alice
Lasseters Easter in the Alice starts tomorrow, with the first stage sending elite racers on a 75km singletrack-heavy loop of some of the best and some of the roughest trails in Alice Springs.Racing in Alice Springs … Read More
Cape Epic Finale shows true champions in 2018
The final stage of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic saw the two strongest teams crowned as champions, but it was no parade for the Grand Finale.In the men’s race Czech Jaroslav Kulhavy notched up his third win, this time with … Read More
REVIEWED: Camelbak Chase Bike Vest
The endurance racer has always faced a conundrum when it comes to liquid nutrition. Bottles or hydration pack? The low placed, light weight of bottles onboard a frame have been the logical solution for at-the-ready … Read More
Leaders extend on 2018 Cape Epic penultimate stage
The final stage of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic looms on Sunday and, barring disaster, two United States riders will stand atop the Men’s and Women’s podiums for the first time ever.Howard Grotts and Czech powerhouse … Read More
Specialized teams reign supreme in Cape Epic Time Trial
With just over five minutes separating the top three men’s teams on the general classification it was full gas from the gun on Stage 5’s 39km time-trial in Wellington at the 2018 Cape Epic.With a brutal 39km/1430m to … Read More
Centurion Vaude win Queen Stage at 2018 Cape Epic
Centurion Vaude’s Daniel Geismayr and Nicola Rohrbach have won the 4th stage of the 2018 Cape Epic, yet still find themselves in fourth place on the general classification – five minutes behind Canyon … Read More
Snowy Adventure at Pretorian Bike Race
The racing calendar is awash with new stage races this year. Marathon and multi day racing continues to show healthy growth. Pretorian Bike Race is a new event from an established organiser and the event offered a 3 day … Read More
Specialized teams lead Cape Epic
After the 2018 Cape Epic's longest stage, Team Songo Investec Specialized’s top men’s and women’s teams will both start Thursday’s crucial Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic in the respective category leader’s jerseys. Catch … Read More
Mechanical drama on Stage 2 of 2018 Cape Epic
Stage 2 of the 2018 Cape Epic might look like a repeat performance for the men's and women's leaders - but results can belie the battles that lead to them. And this stage was no exception. Catch up on the prologue | … Read More
Momsen’s new Vipa spotted at Cape Epic
The Cape Epic always turns up plenty of new gear. We already know that the Canyon Topeak Factory Team are riding on a new cross-country full-suspension bike. But the Imbuko-Momsen team of Dylan Rybello and Marco Joubert … Read More