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. [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 5 Sauze D’oulx, Italy Episode 5 of The Atherton Project begins with the team travelling to the mountain town of Sauze D’Oulx for some a week’s free riding ahead of the next World Cup race. It’s a place where all there is to do is eat, sleep and ride – a [...]

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

Episode 4 begins with the team hitting the road as they make the long drive to the next world cup race in Leogang, Austria. Gloomy weather means the track’s not looking its best. Undeterred, Gee’s keen to get a good qualifier and a podium place to get some points in the bank. Dan’s fast getting [...]

This post should probably be called Mud Sweat and Tears, but that’s been used before and I need to move up the google search rankings with some original’ish content. So for the record the Daily Crank took on the 75km MTB and the 50km road ride the next day. I should mention that I would’ve [...]

Tour de France Stage 11 highlights and Stage 12 preview – Mark Cavendish has claimed the 18th Tour de France stage win of his career and seized the points classification leader’s green jersey. Second on the rainy 11th stage was yeserday’s winner Andre Greipel of Germany. (Crank) Jens Voigt: A Room To Myself – The [...]

Header Image – Pelopics #Road – Tour de France Stage 9 highlights and Stage 10 preview – Frenchman Thomas Voeckler finished second and took the overall race leader’s yellow jersey from Thor Hushovd of Norway. #Road – Australian cyclist Hibberd killed in Italy – Australian road cyclist Carly Hibberd has been killed after being hit [...]

The Daily Crank has entered both the 85km MTB ride and 105km Road ride on consecutive days on the first weekend in July. This fills The Daily Crank with trepidation. The Lowdown: Online entries close 30 June 2011. Late entry fees will be effective from 24 June, and participants will not be seeded. 2nd July [...]

New Mountain Bike Speed Record Set by Markus Stöckl on a Bone Stock Evil Revolt. 36-year-old Austrian Markus Stöckl, director and owner of the MS Evil Racing Team, set a new world speed record for serial mountain bikes on gravel on a volcano in Nicaragua when he hit 164.95 kph. By doing so, he eclipsed [...]

I’m thinking of selling this print soon and I’m wondering what the take up would be. If you’d be interested in buying a copy, send me an email on hello@dailycrank.net or leave a comment. Artwork Details: Title: I Ride Because Dimensions: 50cm x 70cm Digital Full Colour CMYK on 200 gsm Semi Gloss art paper. [...]