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Modern Athlete December 2013 Edition
The December 2013 edition of Modern Athlete is out. You can access the digital version below or subscribe to it free here. As always the magazine is packed with some awesome articles. Read about the phenomenal Landie Greyling, The King of Comrades Bruce Fordyce, learn more about the Park Run explosion in South Africa and singing sensation Danny K tells them why he runs.
Share This PostMountain Biker of the Week – Heleen Els
How did you get into mountain biking? Strange story. I use to be a squash player but was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2011. I got told to get another form of exercise because squash cannot be no more. So I chose mountain biking. After much deliberation the Dr agreed and then it all started
How long have you been riding? First race was in November 2011
What is your favourite distance to ride and why? I have been limited with the distances I could do so far. At this stage the longest ride was a 25km. That is quite nice and my favourite so far but I would like to do at least a couple of 40’s. I think that it tests both physical and mental strength
Who is your biggest mountain biking inspiration and why? All these small kids who participate in the 10kms events and finish it! I think that is incredible.
What is your biggest or best mountain biking achievement? What are you most proud of? My biggest achievement – never gave up in a race as yet. Finished each and every one I have started so far. My proudest moment was actually finishing my very first race. That was the Lynford Classic and I thought I was going to die….
What is your favourite mountain biking quote? Continue reading
Share This PostAriane Kleinhans Talks Absa Cape Epic Money & Stop Numbness on your Mountain Bike – MTB Talk SA Episode 15
This week on MTB Talk SA we chat prize money and another pressing medical issue with our resident physio. On Episode 15 this week Brad:
Spoke to Ariane Kleinhans about the increased prize purse for the ladies at the Absa Cape Epic in 2014. Brad also found out a little bit more about the Swiss born mountain biker who has dominated the mixed category over the last couple of years with her husband Erik.
Found out more about numbness on the mountain bike with the MTB Talk SA Physiotherapist Richeard Feher. Numbness affects all of us at one stage or another on the bike and Brad and Richard talk about the causes of numbness, the treatment of numbness and most importantly how to avoid numbness on the bike.
Also be sure to check out out Mountain Biker of the Week this Stephan Pieterse.
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Share This PostMountain Biker of the Week – Stefan Pieterse
How did you get into mountain biking? My cousin inspired me to start mountain biker as he is a keen mountain biker
How long have you been riding? Around 1 year and 1 month about
What is your favourite distance to ride and why? Around 30km, it’s not too far and it’s a good training distance
Who is your biggest mountain biking inspiration and why? Barry Stander, he was awesome.
What is your biggest or best mountain biking achievement? What are you most proud of? Coming out of the USN technical races still in one piece hahaha
What is your favourite mountain biking quote? Peace, Love, Bike!
Where is your favourite place to ride and tell us why? Muldersdrift, it’s so scenic and beautiful out there
Why do you ride? Fitness, relaxation, pushing my boundaries and just getting out there and being in nature, it’s so good for the soul. Continue reading
Share This PostHlubi Moya to take on the Epic & the Durban Dirt Challenge with Damian Bradley – MTB Talk SA Episode 14
On episode 14 of MTB Talk SA this week we:
Caught up with actress Hlubi Mboya who is taking on the ABSA Cape Epic in 2014. Best known for her role as Nandipha in the soap Isidingo, Hlubi proves that dynamite does come in small packages and after only riding mountain bikes for 4 months is taking on the world’s toughest MTB stage race.
Find out more about the Durban Dirt Challenge with director of B Active Sports, Damian Bradley. The Durban Dirt Challenge takes place in just one a month from now, and promises to be a great event in the heart of metropolitan Durban.
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Share This PostModern Athlete – November 2013 Edition
The latest edition of Modern Athlete is out. You can access the digital version below or subscribe to it free here. As always the magazine is packed with some amazing articles. Read about the inspiring Ken Poole, Vaylen Kirtley talks about going from Comrades TV Presenter to Comrades Runner and a fascinating interview with the president of Athletics South Africa James Evans following the Soweto Marathon debacle.
Share This PostABSA Cape Epic Route Launched, Joel Stransky & Stefan Terblanche, The Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy, ABSA Cape Epic Founder Kevin Vermaak, Cansa’s Richard Beer, Hein Wagner and Craig Wapnick from the Old Mutual Joberg2C – MTB Talk SA Episode 13
We have a jam packed show for you this week on MTB Talk SA. The route for the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic was announced this week and we have the following for you on this week’s show:
- Brad Brown caught up with former Springboks Joel Stransky and Stefan Terblanche, who are both riding as part of Team ABSA in 2014. Joel has completed four, so knows exactly what he is in for, while Stefan is riding his first Epic in 2014.
- Brad spoke with William Mokgopo from the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy, who is riding in his third ABSA Cape Epic and he told Brad about how he got into the sport of mountain biking. William has achieved so much through the sport of mountain biking and attributes all his success to the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy
- Kevin Vermaak, Founder of the ABSA Cape Epic, talks to Brad about the race as well as some of the cool initiatives they have introduced for 2014, including new tracking pods that will enable the entire field to be tracked live online. Kevin also spoke about the Epic’s relationship with ABSA as a title sponsor.
- There is also a great charity aspect to the ABSA Cape Epic and Richard Beer from Cansa joins us to tell us about their involvement with the race and how you can get involved too.
- Hein Wagner, who was the first blind person to complete the ABSA Cape Epic spoke to us about possibly riding the ABSA Cape Epic in 2014.
- Stuart Pickering from was at the Africa Cycle Fair this past weekend in Johannesburg, and while there he caught up with Craig Wapnick from the Old Mutual Joberg2C.
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Share This PostVanessa Haywood’s Ladies Mountain Biking Workshop & The Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club – MTB Talk SA Episode 12
On this episode of MTB Talk SA:
- Brad Brown caught up with actress, model and mountain biker Vanessa Haywood. Van has been on the show before on episode 1 but this time round Brad chats to her about the Ladies Weekend she is hosting at the Arabella Hotel and Spa. It sounds like an amazing weekend of riding, so if you want to find out more listen to this week’s show and visit Vanessa’s website here.
- Brad also chatted to the chairman of the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club, Charl Joubert. Charl told us about the history of the club, one of the oldest around in the country. He also told us about their club rides and excursions as well as an amazing trail that runs right through the middle of Port Elizabeth. You can be in contact with the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club by visiting their website here.
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Share This PostSibusiso Vilane & Alec Riddle to ride the 2013 Wines2Whales and Tony Cook tells us about his mountain biking tours in Knysna – MTB Talk SA Episode 11
Another week of MTB Talk SA which means we have a few more fascinating guests to speak to. This week:
- Alec Riddle joins us to chat about his entry into the sport of mountain biking. Alec is a very competitive age grouper triathlete and will be riding the FNB Wines2Whales in a few weeks time. Alec told us how he gets the balance right between work, family and training. You can or visit his website.
- Mountaineer, adventurer and Everest summiter Sibusiso Vilane also chats to us about his decision to ride the FNB Wines2Whales. If you have the desire to take on a crazy adventure, Sibusiso has some great advice for you. You can or visit his webiste.
- We look ahead to our year end holidays and chat to Tony Cook from Tony Cook Adventures about their mountain bike tours that they run in Knysna. If you are heading down to the Garden Route you really need to look Tony up and go for a ride in the Knysna Forrest. You can call Tony on , or visit their website.
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Share This PostTeam Bestmed-ASG’s Zandile Ndhlovu & Back Pain Caused By Mountain Biking with Physio Richard Feher
This week on the show Brad:
- Caught up with Zandile Ndhlovu from Team Bestmed-ASG about her mountain biking journey. From not owning a bike three years ago to racing competitively, Zandi’s story is truly inspiring. As mentioned in the show you can or .
- Quizzed our resident physiotherapist Richard Feher about back pain associated with mountain biking. The pair discussed what causes back pain on a mountain bike, how to treat back pain and most importantly how to avoid back pain on a mountain bike. You can call Richard’s practice on
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