Should you do a Cape Epic?
It’s a question many ask – must I do a Cape Epic? Am I only...
Is this South Africa’s greatest race?
You’ve probably heard about the Freedom Challenge, the annual non-stop race across South Africa. You’ve...
PEOPLE, THE CAPE EPIC IS NOT A RIDE, IT’S A RACE
The Absa Cape Epic is the most iconic mountain bike stage race in the world....
Rookie Project – THE POWER OF SELF BELIEF
I have a dream. No, not that one I’m afraid. It’s the kind of dream...
VOLVO INVESTS IN MOUNTAIN BIKING SAFETY
Volvo, the Swedish motor brand known to make safety a priority in its cars, has...
NUTRITION: FAT-ADAPTED RACING, WHAT I’VE LEARNED
The low-carb high-fat nutrition movement has become as contentious as religion or politics. I’ve been...
Stage Race Wisdom: BEAT THE HEAT (AND OTHER EXTREME WEATHER)
While extreme cold is limited in South Africa, stage race mountain bikers will have to...
Stage Racing: MASTER CLASS
Stage racing requires a whole new level of commitment, preparation and suffering to mountain...
Stage Events: COME ON! CHALLENGE YOURSELF PROPERLY
There’s a certain toughness to the South African psyche. An edginess that comes from being...
YOUR FAVOURITE STAGE RACES
There’s still nothing like a word-of-mouth recommendation to give some real-world credibility to an...
