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Joburg2C Servicing!!
Hi, We have been running service teams on all 5 previous Epics, including being the official Absa Team service provider, official Cape Pioneer trek service provider(servicing for world champ Christoff Sauzer).We are now offering servicing on the Joburg2C We only service 25 teams, to insure the optimum attention to our cl ...Feb 09 -
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Jason
Ride till you taste BLOOD then back off just a little...
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Troubleshooting Common Bike-Fit Problems
Troubleshooting Common Bike-Fit Problems Symptom Likely Cause Solution You’re always scooting forward on the seat Stem may be too long so you pull yourself forward as you ride; saddle nose may be tipped down too much Install a shorter stem; level saddle You’re always scooting back on the seat Stem may be too short so yo ...Apr 12 -
Hardtail VS. Full-Suspension: Which is Right for You?
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How to Fit Yourself on a Mountain Bike Like a PRO
So, you’re planning on purchasing or assembling your dream bike for the upcoming MTB season. What size should you choose? How long of a stem do you need? Should you get a setback seatpost? What’s the right bar width? I’ll try to answer all these questions and more in this article on mountain bike fitting. ...Feb 12 -
The Great 29er vs. 26er tire debate, MythBuster style
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Mountain Bike History
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Mondays Ride!
Jason and I had an awesome ride today, short but well paced. Did some lovely single track, had to chase Jason along the tracks. Had to work hard to suck down enough oxygen molecules to keep going!!! Finished the ride with a good climb.... ...Jun 29 -
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Ride this weekend
I am looking forward to the ride this weekend with Jason and Jens. 45k of sweat tears and blood.... ...Jul 02 -
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A Killer Ride!
Well it was quite a painful experience riding with Jason and Grant on Saturday, 11 July. They made me work and yes, all the muscles in my body were sore that night. But I am ready for the next ride this weekend...........cannot wait. Bring it on!... ...Jul 14 -
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Lake Eland 25km 2010
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Michaelhouse 50km 2010
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MTN Series Hilton 50Miler Half Marathon - 2010
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Howick Highlander 25km : 2010
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Mountain Splendour 2010 : 20km route
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Roons
Off to train for Sani2C today - minus 10 outside - so stop making excuses for the weather and get out and ride!
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Road to 'Rockies
If you want to read my blog - it is about my journey to do the TransRockies in 2012. I moved to Canada in August 2010 - and settling in to the way of life in Canada. http://roadtorockies.blogspot.com/ Feel free to follow me to get regular updates - I update it once a week or whenever I have something to say! ... ...Apr 14 -
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Wartburg Spar 20km
Mawbs the weatherman got it right on the head as far as the weather was concerned.The day started off with the temps just perfect and away we went."How far have we ridden DAD?"A difficult one to answer when my computer says 5.36 and it feels as if we have actually ridden further, but difficult to judge when you are not riding at your normal pace as ...Feb 14 -
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Photos on DH practice day: pros and cons
The first event of the Mongoose DH Series took place the weekend of 22-23 January 2011, and as most of you will know for DH, the Saturday is usually set out for the practice runs, while the Sunday is the race or competition day. This was my 3rd DH event where I took photos and this time, in contrast to the previous two times (no flash and camera on ...Jan 22 -
MTB beginner/amateur photography
Besides cycling myself, I love to be a spectator at especially DH events, but one of the reasons why I love to go to DH events is to make use of the opportunity to take photos; but it’s not as easy as it might seem. Below is one examples of a nice pic taken by someone who is more of a professional photographer than the amateur (or, to make ...Jul 06 -
MTB single track trip to Howick/Hilton
How spoilt we are to have such a vast variety of single track throughout South Africa! Phenning and I were fortunate (not having children yet) to visit Howick and Hilton last week (4 till 9 June 2010) and enjoy some of the wonderful single track in that area (thank you Jason and MouseA for showing us around!) – what a pity we did not get the cha ...Jun 13 -
Saturday at Dirtopia MTB Festival
The Dirtopia Festival, celebrating this year their 10th B-day, is a great family orientated MTB festival. The festival runs from the Friday till the Sunday and makes provision for week-end camping, as well as for day visitors. The festival was held at Tarentaalkraal, near Greyton, Western Cape. The Dirtopia Festival started on Friday with ev ...May 02 -
Oak Valley: 30km trail part of Cape Epic
At a much slower pace as compared to the professionals, we headed out on the 30km trail at Oak Valley in Grabouw; which was part of stage 7 of the Absa Cape Epic 2010. What I really like about this trail is the large variety of single track sections and all the little bridges one has to cross: The trails starts with single tracks through op ...Apr 04 -
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Off to Berg & Bush 'Descent'
Off to the Berg and Bush 'Descent' riding as a roaming mechanic for the eventHave been marking the trails with large rocks painted with white enamel paint a coloured arrow and a bicycle emblem, looking good and will hopefully withstand the elementsHave opened a fun new piece of trail on Crags View Farm... ...Nov 02 -
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