Our final review of the Kappius Components wheels is now online here. Carbon wheels have almost become par for the course, with carbon wheelsets available online for less than you might pay for a mid-range alloy wheelset. Yet, at the other end of the spectrum, brands like ENVE and FRM push the boundaries of what […]
Archives for July 2014
Bell and de Groot win Hakahana Nissan TrailSeeker
Some 3200 riders braved the winter cold and took to the trails for the second instalment of the 2014 Nissan TrailSeeker Series. The sold out event took place at Hakahana trails in the hills surrounding Hartebeespoortdam. Current series leaders Robyn de Groot (Biogen Toyota) and Nico Bell (Team RECM) made it two from two taking […]
How to ride steep MTB trails
Riding steep parts of mountain bike trails can be off putting, especially riding them ‘blind’ on new trails or in a marathon race you have entered. If you are on a designated MTB trail though, and not on some sort of wilderness expedition, chances are you can roll right down, with the right position and […]
Reviewed: Pure Edge Go-Fast Energy
Next time you’re out training with your friends, have a quick look to see what each rider has in their bottle, or hydration pack. Chances are, everyone is going to be using something different. Some might be drinking water, others an electrolyte drink to fend off cramps, some might prefer supermarket sports drinks, or cordial, […]
Villabassa prepares for 20th Dolomiti Superbike
The 20th edition of the Südtirol Dolomiti Superbike will take place on Saturday the 12th of July. Held for the first time in 1995, the marathon MTB race in the Dolomites soon developed to become a “must” for every mountain biker. It started with 650 “Pioneers”, and the number of participants tripled in four years to reach […]
Rocky Trail take 12hr Racing to James Estate Winery
Australia isn’t shy of a 3, 4 6, 7, 8, 12 or 24hr event. The race calendar is full of them! But there are certain ones that stand out. The JetBlack 12 Hour Mountain Bike event is the largest 12hr race in NSW and has moved to the trail network at the James Estate Winery in the […]
Sports Massage: Myth or Magic?
Since my first 100km event as a wobbly teenager (giraffe, rollerskates, you get the picture) I’ve been amazed at the recuperating benefits of sports massage. For me it was clear, I did a long ride, I could barely walk afterwards, I got a massage, I felt relatively human again, since then I’ve never turned back! […]
2014 Camelbak Highland Fling Entries Open!
The entries for the 10th Highland Fling are open – on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of November, Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands of NSW, will transform into mountain bike mecca. This year’s Fling is also the last race in the inaugural Maverick Marathon Series. The decider of who is the best across this four […]