Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 4
Scuol to Livigno
76km +2300m
The weathe...: "STAGE 4 Scuol to Livigno 76km +2300m The weather was glorious this morning in Scuol, as it has been for the whole race so far. We have be..."
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Cross Country MTB is great because….
If you have never tried XC mountain biking, or forgotten what it is like, let me remind you, it is a whack load of fun whether you are riding or watching!
For those not familiar with cross country mountain biking, it is a discipline of MTB racing that involves a number of laps on a relatively short MTB route of about 7km long.
It has come back into fashion now thanks to local world cup champion Burry Stander and thanks to the UCI hosting world cup events in Pietermaritzburg in 2009 and 2011.
Cross country MTB took a bit of a beating from all the marathon events over the last few years but is making a strong comeback and rightly so, because there are many reasons to ride XC MTB like
The venues are usually easily accessible and close to the bigger cities
The routes always have loads of singletrack, no boring tar or country road
Its technically challenging so you get a good kick of adrenalin and boost your skills
Your ride laps so you get to do the fun bits over and over again
You race against your age group so its always fair and competitive
You get a decent workout of skills and fitness in just a couple of hours
You can often ride and spectate because there are different start times
The whole family can take part and or spectate and see you riding.
So sharpen your skills, increase your speed and have some fun at a XC MTB event.
For those not familiar with cross country mountain biking, it is a discipline of MTB racing that involves a number of laps on a relatively short MTB route of about 7km long.
It has come back into fashion now thanks to local world cup champion Burry Stander and thanks to the UCI hosting world cup events in Pietermaritzburg in 2009 and 2011.
Cross country MTB took a bit of a beating from all the marathon events over the last few years but is making a strong comeback and rightly so, because there are many reasons to ride XC MTB like
The venues are usually easily accessible and close to the bigger cities
The routes always have loads of singletrack, no boring tar or country road
Its technically challenging so you get a good kick of adrenalin and boost your skills
Your ride laps so you get to do the fun bits over and over again
You race against your age group so its always fair and competitive
You get a decent workout of skills and fitness in just a couple of hours
You can often ride and spectate because there are different start times
The whole family can take part and or spectate and see you riding.
So sharpen your skills, increase your speed and have some fun at a XC MTB event.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Team Pilatus Transalp: STAGE 3 Ischgl to Scuol75km +2500mThis morning...
Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 3
Ischgl to Scuol
75km +2500m
This morning...: "STAGE 3 Ischgl to Scuol 75km +2500m This morning the lights were turned on at 0530 and less than 10 mins later there were racers walking a..."
Ischgl to Scuol
75km +2500m
This morning...: "STAGE 3 Ischgl to Scuol 75km +2500m This morning the lights were turned on at 0530 and less than 10 mins later there were racers walking a..."
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 2Imst to Ischgl77km +3100mAfter a night ...
Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 2
Imst to Ischgl
77km +3100m
After a night ...: "STAGE 2 Imst to Ischgl 77km +3100m After a night in a tennis hall we start into stage 2 with another neutralised start of 6km. A relentless..."
Imst to Ischgl
77km +3100m
After a night ...: "STAGE 2 Imst to Ischgl 77km +3100m After a night in a tennis hall we start into stage 2 with another neutralised start of 6km. A relentless..."
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 1Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria79.80 km...
Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 1
Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria
79.80 km...: "STAGE 1 Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria 79.80 km with +1958 m ascent The today's stage took us from Füssen to Imst and we were glad to ..."
Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria
79.80 km...: "STAGE 1 Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria 79.80 km with +1958 m ascent The today's stage took us from Füssen to Imst and we were glad to ..."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
More kids equals more bikes
Wiesbaden, Germany - Almost all (99 per cent) two-children households
in Germany have a bicycle, according to the Federal Office of
Statistics.
in Germany have a bicycle, according to the Federal Office of
Statistics.
In comparison, only 79 per cent of households without children have a
bicycle, the office reported.
The disparity is even greater if the number of bicycles is considered:
for every 100 households, regardless of number of children, there are
179 bicycles. But for every 100 households with two children there are
387 bicycles - almost one for each member of the family. - Sapa-DPA
So blame all the bikes on the kids next time.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Trips n Trails shorten winter
Another trick to keep you on your bike through winter is to scout some new trails and venues. There are many new MTB bike trails and quite a few MTB bike parks popping up now. So take a trip with the family or friends for the day and have some fun.
Also take advantage of those balmy winter afternoons that our country is famous for and go riding in the afternoon when it is warmer and the sun is out.
Winter is the best time for MTB, it is way more fun than the road, and not nearly as cold because we go so slow.
Also take advantage of those balmy winter afternoons that our country is famous for and go riding in the afternoon when it is warmer and the sun is out.
Winter is the best time for MTB, it is way more fun than the road, and not nearly as cold because we go so slow.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Race to stay on your bike this winter
Last week was the shortest day, that means that summer is coming.
To stay on your mountain bike during winter pick an event or biking trip during or after winter and enter and plan it. It gives you something to aim for and it will keep you honest and training.
You must commit, pay the money, make the bookings – if you plan it, it will come.
Or just commit to one of the winter MTB race series where you can get out almost every weekend and do some of the many shorter events held all over in Gauteng, Cape and KZN.
To stay on your mountain bike during winter pick an event or biking trip during or after winter and enter and plan it. It gives you something to aim for and it will keep you honest and training.
You must commit, pay the money, make the bookings – if you plan it, it will come.
Or just commit to one of the winter MTB race series where you can get out almost every weekend and do some of the many shorter events held all over in Gauteng, Cape and KZN.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
MtbOnline facebook page
Facebook users can now find us at our new facebook page MTBOnline at Facebook.
We have introduced an MTB page on facebook where you can connect with us to find all the latest updates and posts to our website and blog.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
MTB Tip of the Week
MTBOnline MTB Tip of the Week
MtbOnline Updates are back, but with a new name and theme. Our new new weekly update will be called MTB Tip of the Week.
Every week we will send you a brief MTB tip of the week. Something to inspire, help, teach and motivate you to enjoy your mountain bike more.
It maybe to ride more, faster, further or to fix your bike, understand your bike, buy a new bike, find a new ride buddy or any one of the other thousands of MTB tips that we will dig up.
Subscribe here http://www.mtbonline.co.za/newsletter.htm
So lets kick it off with a world cup of our own.
2011 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
April 23-24: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (XCO/DHI/4X)
Yip its true. If you thought the soccer world cup was hot then you better get organised for the MTB World cup in Pietermaritzburg in 2011.
It was announced last week. Make your plans now for next year.
Pack those flags away safely and haul them out in April next year to support our SA riders.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Iodine wheels
First ride on the wheels was pretty awesome. Wheels seem really fast despite being heavier than my other sets.
There is no flex and they track really well. I think it has to do with the fact that the weight is more biased toward the centre of the wheel.
More later...
There is no flex and they track really well. I think it has to do with the fact that the weight is more biased toward the centre of the wheel.
More later...
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Zula gets a facelift
What I can tell you so far is that the orange colour matches the Morewood perfectly.
More later...
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Day 2 start
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