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Diversity a key feature of new TransCape route. Moving the start for the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter from Knysna to George has resulted in a slightly shorter overall distance, but has enabled route director Wayne Collett to make significant improvements. Photo courtesy: http://www.transcapemtb.co.za/event-gallery/ The seven-stage mountain-bike race, powered by Volvo, takes place from February 2 to 9 and will end at La Couronne Wine Estate in Franschhoek in the Western Cap

TRANSPYR GRAN RAID, is designed to offer a great personal challenge and provide one of the best mountain bike adventures available. The route will immerse riders in the scenery and cultures of the Pyrenees, from the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, crossing and merging Catalonia Pyrenees, Aragón, Navarra and Euskadi. An authentic Graduation in Mountain Biking to attempt at least once in your life. 2017 will mark the eighth edition of this event that is already consolidated in

Fancy a stage race combined with a beach holiday in one of the best islands in the world? We take a look at the Mauritius Tour Beachcomber MTB race on the Indian ocean island of Mauritius. Not only do you get to ride the best trails the island has to offer but the hospitatlity will be world class at beachcombers finest hotels on the island. This year marked the third edition of the Mauritius Tour Beachcomber (MTB) competition, a firm favourite among mountain bikers and thril

After the dry and hot conditions of the opening round of he Mercedes-Benz UCI MTB Cross-Country World Cup in Stellenbosch the world's elite were presented with the polar opposite here in Albstadt, Germany. The course had been heavily effected by rain earlier in the week, and further muddied by overnight rain. Tyre choice would be important in such conditions on a track that has at times been like skating on ice during practice runs. The course was indeed treacherous for the w

Our resident blogger Nicki Sutherland recently took on her 1st ABSA Cape Epic race. She shares her highs and lows and gives some great tips for all aspiring riders who want to conquer the untamed. Well done Nicki and thank you for sharing your incredible story with us. It’s funny how the universe conspires to align things for us, often when we are just about to give up. I heard about the Cape Epic more than 5 years ago while in the US. One of my racing friends caught wind of

There are certain elements which can make or break a stage race and it really has very little to do with the ride itself. Yes, if you are undertrained and spend lots of time pushing your bike up the hills or your bike needs some attention and so the time you wasted on the trails fixing mechanicals, could definitely create a lasting impression on a race, but there are so many elements that subconsciously and collectively give a rider the overall “score” when they come away fro

A tough course underscored by dry and loose conditions has the world’s best cross-country riders revved up and ready to ride their hearts out on Saturday, 10 March. Stellenbosch, South Africa. The excitement is building as the world’s best cross-country riders gravitate towards Stellenbosch for the Epic World Cup on 10 March. It might be 20 years since Stellenbosch last hosted a UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, but the Epic World Cup is looking to become the gold standard for Wor

The World Masters Games is the world’s largest multi-sport event. Held every four years, it is the pinnacle sporting event for masters competitors worldwide. In supporting the Olympic Games ethos of ‘sport for all’, the goal of the World Masters Games is to encourage participation in sport throughout life. Competition and camaraderie are equally celebrated. Every four years, the International Masters Games Association, the representative body of masters sport worldwide, gra

These days the South African mountain biking stage race calendar is literally bursting at the seams. We are one of the luckiest countries in the world to have such a variety of races to choose from. Our beautiful country plays host to various events ranging in distance, difficulty, and format. I was lucky enough to get an entry into the 2016 Grinrod Berg and Bush Great Trek. This is one of the longest running and most popular events on the racing calendar. It is held in O