Events from November 8 – December 16 - Bicycling
Cyclo Pro Longmore Classic. Three Rivers Trails at Crossways Three Rivers Trails at Crossways, Thornhill, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Cyclo Pro Longmore Classic Event date - Sunday 1 December 2024 Venue - Three Rivers at Crossways, Crossways Farm Village... R90 – R360. December 6 @ 8:00 am - December 8 @ 5:00 pm.
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Cape Epic Founder Launches New Gravel Project
Oct 14, 2024 · Kevin Vermaak, the founder of the Absa Cape Epic, has launched a new gravel event for 2025. Vermaak, who eventually sold the Epic to the US-based Ironman group and then continued as a consultant until 2022, launched his new project in Cape Town with the who’s who of cycling in attendance. The new event, which is scheduled to take place in ...
Cape Town Cycle Tour – What You Need To Know - Bicycling
Mar 5, 2019 · Keep your legs active. Don’t rest fully; rather, include a few low-intensity rides, to keep the legs awake. Throw in a few midweek ‘efforts’ of two to four minutes where you gradually increase the intensity, ending at about 8 out 10, with 10 being a maximal effort. A pre-race ride the day before is a good idea too.
A Quick Guide to Buying The Right Size Bike Frame - Bicycling
Oct 21, 2020 · Listen to Your Body. Ideally, you’ll know your bike size before you buy. It’ll make the whole process easier, and you’ll be set up for success right from the beginning. Sometimes, however, there are other ways to know if your setup isn’t right. Lower back pain, elbow pain, neck pain, and knee pain can all be indicative of a poor fit ...
4 Ways Chocolate Can Boost Your Workout - Bicycling
Apr 7, 2020 · Go Further. Caffeine found in dark chocolate may allow you to ride longer. A study published in Sports Medicine found that ingesting caffeine enhances both strength and endurance. Plus, consuming caffeine with carbs – a combo you see in chocolate – can help boost your muscle recovery after a hard workout. Just make sure you are chomping it ...
Cape Town Cycle Tour introduces a 42km short route - Bicycling
Dec 5, 2022 · The 45th Anniversary Cape Town Cycle Tour, which will be held over its usual 109km route around the Cape Peninsula on Sunday 12 March, 2023, is proud to announce a baby brother, due on the same day!. The 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour will boast a shorter 42km route that will complement the Mother City’s’s celebration of cycling by taking riders out and back along the M3 freeway, just the way ...
Elite Race Preview: Who Will Win the 2024 CT Cycle Tour? - Bicycling
Mar 8, 2024 · More recently, Robbie Hunter, Anriette Schoeman, Cherise Willeit, Kim le Court, and of course, Nolan Hoffman, have gained fame through victory. In 2024, the elite men’s race can be billed as a battle for legacy, while the elite women’s race will see a first-time winner. For the men, the surprise success of Chris Jooste in 2023 will probably ...
FNB Wines2Whales Reroutes Day 1 - Bicycling
Oct 19, 2023 · The recent reopening of the Hemel en Aarde as well as Karwyderskraal roads has meant a dramatic increase in vehicle traffic on these roads, which presents a safety risk to our riders on the originally planned Stage 1 of the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback. The race will now proceed with Stage 1 starting and finishing at Lourensford Wine Estate ...
Shattered Rear Wheel Dashes Lill’s Olympic Medal Hopes - Bicycling
Jul 29, 2024 · Candice Lill’s Olympic XCO race on Sunday was a display of perseverance in the face of disaster. Starting strong, Lill navigated the demanding course, demonstrating her skill and preparation. Lying in 10th place on the second lap, her rear wheel shattered at the bottom of a descent and she had to carry her bike to the tech zone for a replacement.