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Welvanpas

Whether it’s because of the location (about an hour from Cape Town CBD), or the summer temperatures, Welvanpas doesn’t get the credit it deserves. One thing’s for sure though: the trails are in the same league as (if not better than) anything else in the Western Cape.

Race-Ready Speed Tricks

Five easy moves to boost speed and beat your best time.

Climb Faster

Nic White Knows Everything There Is To Know About The 947 Cycle Challenge. He’s Won It Twice, And Raced All 21 Of Them.

Cross Training

TURNING YOUR PEDALS IN ANGER CAN GET YOU TO THE TOP.

Tokai

Two years ago the Tokai MTB trail network was gutted by a devastating fire. After a refurbishing process by a committed team of builders and volunteers, it’s finally been reopened to the public.

6 Ways To Avoid Fading On A Long Ride

Anyone can start strongly on an endurance ride like the Cape Town Cycle Tour; but finishing strongly takes some skill, and some clever thinking. Here’s how to avoid fizzling out – or even bonking.

Get In The Van!

In 2016, Jon and Pam Robichaud, 39, rented out their home in Boulder, Colorado, and hit the road in a tricked-out Mercedes Sprinter. For 14 months, the ‘Roaming Robos’ drove and rode their way around North America. Here are their tips on how to have the ultimate road trip no matter where you are in the world.

King Of The Mountain

WHILE ENJOY’S NEW CLIMBER BIBS WON’T NECESSARILY GUARANTEE YOU THAT ELUSIVE STRAVA KOM, THEY WILL AT LEAST MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A NATURAL-BORN MOUNTAIN GOAT – THANKS TO THEIR SUPER-LIGHT FABRIC, SLIM-FITTING DESIGN AND RACY APPEARANCE.

The Science Doesn't Lie

What is middle age without a traditional midlife crisis? Thankfully, a professional sports coach is just waiting to batter you into shape. If nothing else, the training will leave you in better physical and emotional shape to deal with your grey hairs.

Specialized Torch 3.0

Specialized Torch 3.0

Karkloof

We’ve heard a lot about Karkloof MTB Park.

World Cup Woohoo!

UNTIL NOW, KZN HAS BEEN SA’S INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR THE MTB WORLD CUP – BUT IN 2018, THAT ALL CHANGES…

Slay The Sloth

This festive season, you want to do more than slog away. Here’s how to have more fun on the bike and still stay fit.

Give Your Diet A Break

If you’re constantly dieting, but not losing weight… the problem could be that you’re constantly dieting.

The Answer Is ETAP

Why SRAM’s wireless group might just be the best choice you could make for electronic shifting.

State Of The Reincarnation

This hasn’t been a good year for races and events – massive wind caused the Cape Town Cycle Tour to be called off, severe heat saw a stage of the Cape Epic shortened, and crazy rain, hail, and snow neutralised stages of the Sani2C and Berg & Bush.

To Work... Just Faster!

We spent a year with the Specialized Turbo S commuter e-bike and were left with a conundrum... is it really cycling?

Upgrade Your Pasta Party

Take-a your ride fuel to the next-a level, with this Italian classic.

Season's Beatings

Maximise your holiday cycling time, get fitter, and build a body to be at your best in 2017.

Vive le Liquid

Riders each drink seven litres of fluid during every Tour de France stage; that’s two full bathtubs of liquid by the time they arrive at the Champs-Élysées. A good hydration strategy could be the difference between coming home in the yellow jersey or as the lanterne rouge. You may not ride the TdF anytime soon – but these hydration rules will prevent cramps, keep your energy levels constant, and fuel your ride.

Bradley Weiss

28; 2017 Xterra Triathlon World Champion.

High-Protein Pocket Fuel

High-Protein Pocket Fuel

I Zwift And I Like It

IN WHICH I TRAVEL TO AN EXOTIC CYCLING PARADISE in my spare room, SPRINT AT 56 KAYS AN HOUR without wearing a shirt, AND CLIMB THE STEEPEST DAMN ROAD ON THE PLANET while my kid eats jelly beans and laughs at me.

Fizik R1 Infinito Knit

Fizik R1 Infinito Knit

All I want for Christmas...

"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The compression socks were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that Santa Claus soon would be there

Get On Top

Upper-body conditioning is more important to cycling than you might think – it can make you fitter, and your rides easier.

Bring It, Stormaggedon!

Why there’s never been a better time to ride inside.

Power Up Your Ride

Off-the-bike exercises that’ll improve your cycling strength, stability and power – for longer and more exhilarating rides.

Merida Scultura 6000

A road bike that’s just as fast up the climbs as it is on the flats...

You Need This One!

Bianchi Oltre XR4 Campagnolo Super Record.