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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

News has come in that Morvélo has designed a range of official t-shirts for the Tour de France 2011  and I love them!! I’m a big fan of them having learnt of them at the London Cycle Show last year and already have a couple of their t-shirts. The Ride Tour de France range is [...]

Regardless of what you think of Rapha or the people wearing it, you can’t deny Rapha have a beautiful style and romanticism about them. And they make lovely (expensive) kit. Now from Rapha comes this beautifully shot film about rediscovering the love of riding, not for racing or distance, but rather the journey. A very [...]

Not really my style, but if you like the BMW M series and it didn’t quite come in on budget, then this new M Carbon Racer might be a nice alternative. And more eco-friendly too. Although sans that lovely sounding exhaust noise. So while it doesn’t have a front bumper intake and rear exhaust manifold [...]

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. [...]

It’s that time of year again, the Cycle Show is here! I’m not completely sure why it’s held at this time of year as winter draws in and people start hiding their bikes in the back of their sheds, but I digress. I’m looking forward to it either way, it’s basically bicycle porn whichever way [...]