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Africa Cycle Fair with Grant Usher, JP van Zyl chat’s the World Cycling Centre Africa & the Momentum 94.7 Charity Wager – Cycle Talk SA Episode 14
There are only a few weeks to go until the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge and we have got some cool news to announce on this week’s show. In episode 14 of Cycle Talk SA:
- Stuart Pickering from was at the Africa Cycle Fair this past weekend and caught up with the self-confessed single speed dude, Grant Usher.
- Brad Brown chats about the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge Charity Wager.
- We spoke to JP van Zyl about the World Cycling Centre Africa .the WCC has done some amazing work over the last 9 years and if you are looking for a real feel good story about South African and African cycling then you HAVE to listen to this interview.
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Share This PostSA Idols Presenter Proverb rides the Amashova & Maroesjka Matthee talks track cycling – Cycle Talk SA Episode 13
This week on Cycle Talk SA we have two really amazing, inspiring guests. Brad caught up with:
- A former colleague who has not only done really well in the radio, TV and music industry but has also lost a fifth of his body weight since he made the decision to turn things around. South African Idols presenter Proverb joins Big Brad this week to chat about his first cycle race, the Amashova Classic. Pro talks about how much he enjoyed the ride and then the pair spoke about the South African music industry and what it takes to get ahead. Be sure to send Pro some Cycle Talk SA love by f.
- Maroesjka Matthee, who is on her way to the UK to take part in the first of three UCI World Cup Events. Maroesjka spoke about what she needed to do to qualify as well as how the sport of track cycling is struggling to attract both youngsters and sponsors. If you would like to find out more about the sport of track cycling, Marosjka’s journey or if you would like to help with sponsorship you can visit Maroesjka’s website here. You can also
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Share This PostDavid O’Sullivan rides with Daryl Impey & the City Cycling Club with Graham Ward – Cycle Talk SA Episode 12
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Into yet another episode of Cycle Talk SA and this week:
- We caught up with Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk’s David O’Sullivan who is very new to the sport of cycling. David is riding the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge for a great cause this year and he is urging you to do the same. You have the opportunity to ride alongside Daryl Impey just by donating R1000 to the Teddy Bear Clinic. We chat all about that on this week show and as discussed if you want to contact David you can on
- We also spoke to Graham Ward from the City Cycling Club about the club’s history, what they do as well as where and when they ride from. If you are ever in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town look them up by visiting their website.
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Share This PostLouis Meintjes on his Silver at the 2013 World Champs, Nolan Hoffman wins the Go West Cycle Race & Mike Hewan talks about what novice cyclists should take with them on a ride – Cycle Talk SA Episode 11
2013 has been a superb year for South African cycling and last Friday saw another South African show that we have what it takes to perform on the world stage. This week on Cycle Talk SA:
- Brad caught up with Louis Meintjes, who won silver at the 2013 UCI World Championships in the under 23 road race. Brad chatted to Louis about the race as well as how he got involved in cycling. Louis explained to Brad how exciting it is to be racing for Team MTN Qhubeka on the European circuit and what he believes the future holds.
- Team Abantu’s Nolan Hoffman won the inaugural Go West Cycle Race on Saturday and with it a R40 000 purse. Brad managed to catch up with Nolan straight after his win to chat about the race, life and the state of South African cycling.
- We chat about what novices, and in particular women, should know when they head out on the road for the first time with Mike Hewan from the Complete Cyclist. Mike also told us what to look out for when it comes to tyre wear to avoid punctures in the first place.
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We have had another really cool week at Cycle Talk SA this week. We chat to:
- Adventurer Raoul de Jongh, who is a really good amateur triathlete, recently returned from an amazing trip to ride the Cent Cols Challenge in Italy. The tour, which sees riders cover approximately 2000km in 10 days includes more than 50 000m of climbing. You can follow , visit his blog here and as discussed on the show this is the Cent Cols Challenge website and here are the two blog posts that describe the trip. (, )
- Catherine Albertyn who has lost 30kgs over the last 5 years and has become a phenomenal cyclist, regularly winning her category at races around the country. This weekend she was the first lady home at the Meals on Wheels cycle race in Heidelberg. Cath speaks about how training to power has improved her cycling as well as how spinning can be used as a really effective tool to improve your cycling if you are pressed for time. You can .
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Share This PostRobbie Hunter Retires, Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg on the Vuelta e Espana & Kevin McCallum on all things cycling – Cycle Talk SA Episode 9
It has been a huge week for cycling in South Africa this week and we are really chuffed to have two of the biggest names in SA cycling on the show this week, one a seasoned pro, the other a star of the future. This week Brad was able to:
- Catch up with Robbie Hunter, who announced his retirement from cycling this week. Robbie was the first South African to complete the Tour de France as well as win a stage in the Tour de France.
- Touch base with Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg, who has just completed his first Grand Tour, the Vuelta e Espana with team Argos Shimano.
- Chat to the chief sports writer for the Star, Kevin McCallum about all things cycling as well as a project he is involved in to raise funds for the Teddy Bear Clinic. As discussed on the show, if you want to participate you can email David on
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Share This PostLiezel van der Westhuizen on Cycling and Cheris Stander talks about the PPA 1.5m campaign and losing her husband Burry in January this year – Cycle Talk SA Episode 8
It is an all-girl episode of Cycle Talk SA this week. In Episode 8:
- Brad caught up with radio and television personality Liezel van der Westhuizen, who after falling and breaking her pelvis a couple of years ago, has overcome her fear and got back onto the bike. Liezel talks about how she overcame that mental block and what she is hoping to achieve on the bike. You can or .
- Brad spoke to Cherise Stander about the Pedal Power Association 1.5m campaign. Cherise, along with a handful of other cyclists are riding from Johannesburg to Cape Town over the next few weeks to raise awareness about the campaign, and to try and (hopefully) get buy in from all other road users. Cherise also spoke candidly about losing her husband Burry Stander earlier this year and how difficult it has been to continue riding. You can visit the Pedal Power website here to find out more. You can also .
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Share This PostMTN Qhubeka’s Team Principal Douglas Ryder, Ali Mclean from Cycle Lab Cycling Club & Freddie Pienaar from the Race for Better Hearing – Cycle Talk SA Episode 7
This week on Cycle Talk SA we chat about a couple of the shining lights in SA cycling, one a professional team, the other a club. This week on Cycle Talk SA:
- Team principal from Team MTN Qhubeka, Douglas Ryder, joins us to chat about the team and how they are progressing in their first year in Europe. We also spoke about their hopes and aspirations in taking the team forward. You can or .
- Ali Mclean from Cyclelab Cycling Club joins us and I try and figure out why they are as successful as they are. If you are involved in a club and want to grow you numbers you may learn a lot out of this interview. You can visit the Cycle Lab Club online here or call them on . They are also active on and .
- A group of 14 cyclist are undertaking a cycle from Pretoria to Port Elizabeth as part of the Race for Better Hearing to raise funds for the Eduplex School in Queenswood, Pretoria. Freddie Pienaar is one of those cyclists and he joined us this week to talk about the ride and how you can get involved. To find out more you can or you can contact Crezane Bosch on or via email on
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Share This PostTyler Hamilton, Argos Shimano’s Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg & Khalid Galant CEO at the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport – Cycle Talk SA Episode 6
This week on Cycle Talk SA we talk extensively about doping in cycling. In Episode 6 Brad:
- Caught up the CEO at the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, Khalid Galant, and spoke about the extent of the problem in cycling and in particular in South Africa.
- Spoke to disgraced former US Postal cyclist and team mate of Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton, about his doping and asked him if he would’ve come clean if he wasn’t caught.
- Chatted to Reinardt Janse van Rensburg, who will be riding his first Vuelta a España this year in the colours of Argos Shimano. They spoke about Reinardt’s career and his goals for his first grand tour and where he would like to see his career progress to.
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Share This PostLuthando Kaka – The new Team Bonitas captain, Professor Tim Noakes and 94.7 Highveld Stereo’s Gavin Deysel – Cycle Talk SA Episode 5
I am extremely proud of the content we have produced on this episode of Cycle Talk SA. We have some massive news to break and I am really chuffed to be able to break it here on Cycle Talk SA. This week on the show:
- Brad chats to Luthando Kaka, who has just been announced as the captain of Team Bonitas. It is an historic appointment, as he is now the first black cyclist to captain any South African professional cycling team. You can here or .
- Brad also interviewed Professor Tim Noakes this week about his Low Carb High Fat Diet amongst other things. It was a fascinating chat, and Brad asked the Prof if elite cyclists could maintain their performance on this diet. You can hear the whole interview on Run Talk SA here.
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