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. [...]

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 [...]

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 Giro is now in full swing and while slightly undermined by the lack of big names due to other commitments and the usual drug busts, it just means that this year’s race is wide open. Cadel Evans is huge odds on to take it and if he balls this up, he’ll be throwing some [...]

Cycling Illustration Competition – Whoever you are and wherever you look a revolution is taking place. Cycling is quickly becoming a part of the fabric of everyday life in London. Students and professionals are invited to submit entries that demonstrate the environmental, health and/or recreational benefits of cycling. It is the task of entrants to [...]

SRAM X.0 2011 – First look at new 2×10 SRAM X.0 (bikemagic) Giro 2010 Up Close: Weeks 1 & 2 Preview! - After all – a Giro roadside adventure is a veritable treasure trove of the best things in life – at least as we see it. Beautiful countryside, warm and welcoming people, hot-blooded women, [...]

Guess those legs – Haha. This is quite classic. “Let’s face it, as cyclists we’re all a little strange with the way we’re always checking out each others legs.  The appearance of someone’s legs can be an intimidating yet deceiving sign of a rider’s form.” (cyclingtips) Why do police target cyclists who jump red lights? [...]

Boasson Hagen to miss Paris-Roubaix – I can’t wait for this! But bleak to hear this. “Achilles injury ends Classics campaign.” (cyclingnews.com) Illness hits Armstrong’s tour preparation – I see a pattern forming here… “Seven-times Tour champion Armstrong pulled out of the Circuit de la Sarthe with gastro-enteritis after he missed the Milan-San Remo classic [...]