When people ask Alistair Schorn whether he has done the Cape Epic, he always says no. But, after being present at the recent 2018 route launch and gala dinner, his answer may soon change. Enjoy this instalment of Confessions of a Weekend Warrior. … [Read more...]
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Confessions of a Weekend Warrior – Liberty Waterberg Encounter 2017
Alistair Schorn had near misses with giraffes, battled through thick sand and got up close and personal with thorn bushes during the three days of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter. … [Read more...]
Defining and defying saddle sores
Stage events such as the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek can take their toll on the body. When it comes to saddle sores, the age-old adage that "prevention is better than cure" is something all cyclists should abide by. Before lining up for the three-day mountain bike race, professional cyclist Chris Wolhuter offered his advice on how to prevent a painful backside. … [Read more...]
When mountain biking becomes an action movie
Mountain biker Andrew Hill, who rides for TIB Insurance-Contego alongside Adriaan Louw, feels like he has become the lead actor in an action movie. "Watch" this until the credits roll. … [Read more...]
The brief meeting between Bassons and Armstrong
Cyclingnews writes that last year December Christophe Bassons met Lance Armstrong in Paris. As well as touching on their short conversation on the road to Sestrières during the 1999 Tour, the pair discussed what it was that set them on different paths, as Bassons reveals in this extract from his autobiography, A Clean Break: … [Read more...]
Impey responds to failed drug test
Read Daryl Impey's response after it was found that he was tested positive for Probenecid. … [Read more...]
What lies beyond life as a thriathlete
South African Kate Roberts is a double Olympian triathlete. Read her blog below. … [Read more...]
The truth on ‘Big George’ Hincapie
Steve Maxwell is a business consultant, writer, and cyclist in Colorado, read his latest blog below. … [Read more...]
No bad luck for Evans yet
Former professional cyclist Robert Millar writes about how long Cadel Evans's luck can last. … [Read more...]
Contador returns as the best rider
Read the following blog by Oleg Tinkov: … [Read more...]