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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Every year, the bike industry throws an epic, sprawling party known as Interbike., where manufacturers come to show off next year’s must-have gear. This year, they’ve asked ARTCRANK to join the party. So they’re planning a poster party for bike people like no other, featuring a roster of artists from across the country and — [...]

Guys always give each other nicknames. And if you don’t have one, then you secretly wish that you did and you give yourself your own one. So that when you’re fighting your way over Ou Kaapse Weg, in your head you shout at yourself using your nickname. Come on Bullet, come oooon. I wonder if [...]

Everyone, if you’re interested in cycling at all, make sure you get along and see this. Watch the official trailer above to see what I mean. For those of us in Cape Town, head over to webtickets.co.za to book your tickets for the showings at the Labia. Life Cycles tells a spectacular story of the [...]

It’s July, the one time of year when the sport of cycling is allowed to take centre-stage and capture the attention of television audiences and newspaper editors around the world. For the rest of us cycling fans the Tour de France represents simply one installment on an already incredible calendar. There is much for us [...]

I.can’t.wait. Already watched the trailer about 8 times. Enjoy.