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Unveiling the Pique Advanced 29: Liv's Cutting-Edge Trailblazer!
Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, today launched the new Pique Advanced 29 series, the 3rd generation of the...
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Jun 10, 2021
Brand new Spark RC and Spark 900 from Scott Sports, and we love it!
For years, the Spark family of bikes here at SCOTT has been a cornerstone of our success in the mountain bike industry. From World Cup...
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Oct 11, 2019
Rider Tracking for the Absa Cape Epic - SPOT Has It Covered
Globalstar Africa, whose SPOT Trace and SPOT Gen3 satellite tracking and emergency messaging devices keep an eye on riders, logistics...
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Sep 4, 2019
Zwift Goes Virtual Mountain Biking, Offers Steering - Eurobike 2019
If you're not familiar with Zwift, it's pretty much one-third stationary trainer, one-third fitness program, and one-third video game....
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Jul 26, 2019
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ‘WET’ & ‘DRY’ CHAIN LUBE?
WET OR DRY CHAIN LUBE? Mountain bikers will often disagree on a lot of technical issues, but nothing divides opinions quite like chain...
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May 30, 2019
12-speed Shimano XT and SLX is here
Finally… let the mountain bike drivetrain war begin anew. After spending several years off the back of the 12-speed-wide range-1x race,...
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Nov 7, 2018
TRAINING - How to work the work
Google, cycling mags, cycling sites, professionals’ programs, coaches, etc, there are 1000’s of info and advice on training programs;...
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Nov 2, 2018
Skills Flash: "Ratcheting the Pedals"
Ratcheting the pedals is a useful mountain bike skill that every serious rider should have in their arsenal. It a very useful skill when...
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Oct 23, 2018
A Step-by-Step Guide to Washing Your Bike
What You Need You'll need these everyday, household items to clean your bike: 1. Clean shop rags or old cotton T-shirts 2. Bottle...
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Sep 12, 2018
Top up Tyre Sealant - Do it yourself
There are some mechanical skills every mountain biker should have which will save them time and money. A biggy for us is the ability to...
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Jul 18, 2018
Skill Up With Joanna Dobinson: Smooth is Fast!
H O W T O R I D E F A S T E R O N T H E T R A I L Right ladies, in the previous two editions I taught you howto get into the...
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Jun 29, 2018
9 Observations from All-Women Mountain Bike Rides
Most for better, none for worse, here are 9 common observations (I have made) while on all-women mountain bike rides. #1. SITUATION:...
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Jun 12, 2018
HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT TYRE PRESSURE
THERE ARE A FEW FACTORS THAT COME IN TO PLAY - HERE WE LOOK AT HOW YOU CAN FIND THE MAGIC NUMBER... Here’s some information that will...
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Jun 7, 2018
Skill Up with Joanna Dobinson : Corner like a Queen!
Allow Joanna Dobinson’s 21 years on the bike to get your flow on! Every few weeks she will show you a new 'Game Changer’ that will add...
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May 14, 2018
Take Your first Nite Ride!
With the nightfall comes a whole new adventure to be had on two wheels – night riding. For most people who are limited by their working...
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Apr 24, 2018
The ALL Women Team Dynamic: What makes racing in a women's team different.
Photo Credit: Andrew McFadden/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS If you’ve ever entered a stage race requiring you to compete as a pair, you’ll know...
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Apr 23, 2018
INDOOR TRAINING - What you need to know
Bicycling doesn’t need to be a seasonal activity. If the weather outside is lousy or the days are short, you can still keep your fitness...
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Apr 19, 2018
Fell Off My Bike, and Vowed Never to Get Back On
I crashed on my bike on Oct. 3 and broke my collarbone, an experience so horrific that my first impulse was to say I would never ride on...
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Apr 10, 2018
Cycling survival — what to do if a riding buddy crashes
The wet crump of a fellow rider hitting the road is one of the most horrifying sounds in cycling. What should you do if you or a riding...
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Mar 13, 2018
Joanna's Game Changers - 3 FUNDAMENTALS THAT WILL GET YOU TO RIDE OBSTACLES BETTER
Allow Joanna Dobinson’s 21 years on the bike to get your flow on! She will show you a new ‘ game changer’ every few months that will...
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