Episode 6 of Season 3 of the Atherton Project kicks off at Mont St. Anne in Canada – one of the hardest, longest and oldest tracks on the circuit, and the team could do with some good points to help with the title chase. Then it’s on to Windham in New York on the 4th [...]

Kriek looking for medal at Student Games – The South African student cycling team – spear headed by Christiaan Kriek – wants to win a medal or two at the Student Games in Shenzhen, China. Approximately 13 000 students from 175 countries will participate in the Game with more than 20 events from 12-23 August. [...]

We chose Route B. It was the harder route. Marc had sent out mapped out options for route A and route B, both coming in at 112km. He had also given us a deadline for the end of the day to reply and we later realised that no-one had actually looked at the route and [...]

I’ve got a mate who keeps blaming his lack of descending skills on the mental image of his front wheel buckling or blowing out on a big fast descent. Well, as some of these images show, most of the time it’s when you’re on the flat that you’ve got to worry! Here’s 9 of the [...]

Heard about this through my twitter feed (thanks @BarryMcCallum). This is a great initiative and the Daily Crank will be there to support on the day. This is not a race, it is a group ride to show that mountain bikers support the initiatives of the Table Mountain Forum, San Parks, SAPS etc and everyone [...]

Cycling South Africa’s European footprint – Cycling South Africa’s Road Commission launched a long-term initiative in 2009 – a five-year feeder program was put into place to see a greater number of South Africans compete on the world racing circuit. Cycling Safety Suggestions for South African Conditions – The beautiful South African scenery allows for [...]

So we’re off and running  cycling! Our entry is in, we have a sponsor and our kit is being made as soon as the last soon to be named and shamed few get their sizes in. So on Saturday we actually got on the bikes and started to get to know everyone on the team. [...]

I think my partner who is Australian (shock horror) is getting tired of me. I sound like a stuck record at the moment. “What an amazing day hey babe, Cape Town is the best! I mean look at it! I had the GREATEST ride, it was just beautiful! Did you see that sunset/sunrise/mountain glow/view?! Incredible. [...]

Vive Le Tour! This is amazing, if you’ve got 20min on your lunch break to take a look, sit back and enjoy. A real and nostalgic insight into the 60′s and 70′s Tour de France. I love the 2 guys sharing an ice cream. Thanks Ross

Many cycling fans know Laurent Brochard for one reason and one reason only. Despite a long and successful career, fans can often recall Brochard in the peloton by pointing to one very distinctive element of his appearance. Those most distinctive visual elements in all of professional cycling: The rainbow stripes of World Champion on the [...]

We are currently putting together the team kit design for the Double Century this year which has lead me (the designer in the group) to do a bt of research online and it’s always amazed me how cyclists (especially roadies) who on the face of it seemed obsessed with being cool and stylish (and scoff [...]

MTB : Buys And Strauss victorious at Die Burger In case you’re wondering, Die Burger Profile Route Die Burger Event Photos – Note: Not the official photos. Couldn’t find those? Anyone? Renay Groustra’s Die Burger report – Life of a Mountain Biker Lance Armstrong, Rebecca Rusch win Leadville qualifier in Crested Butte Absalon and Pendrel [...]