Underberg was a hive of activity this past weekend, the 1st & 2nd February, as thousands of sports enthusiasts, music lovers, friends and family flocked to the town of Underberg to participate in the FNB Drak Adventure Weekend, which comprised … Continued
by Bruno Ferriera (support) 26/11/2019 We left Johannesburg at 10:30 and we got to the race registration point around 14:30. We received an amazing welcome and the race promotors made us feel at home. Marco signed for his race plate and … Continued
This year marked my third Hell and Back. I wasn’t going to ride again, because, well, it’s tough! But this was the 25th installment of the longest-running stage race in SA, in the Karoo (who doesn’t love the Karoo), with only … Continued
by Lisa Strydom The training was done and the day had arrived. Oh goodness, exciting times were ahead of us and the butterflies confirmed the excitement. I made my way to oom Gert’s house the Thursday morning. Whoever knows oom … Continued
Date: Sunday, 13 October 2019Time: Meet at 07h30, leave at 08h00 sharpVenue: RietvleiRide Details: Route to the circus and back. Arrive dressed in your Super Hero outfit (kiddies, moms & dads). One parent must cycle & the other parent must be en-route to either drop off … Continued
Waking up on Tuesday morning Dan was unaware of his new career path as Evil Knievel, for today was the day that he was to be properly initiated as a mountain biker and buy a large piece of land. He … Continued
Day 1 – Platberg⛰ We had a lot more Doclings joining us this year at the Swinburne weekend which was fabulous ? It was really great seeing the future XC and Downhill Champions showing off their skills?? On Saturday morning … Continued
Sunday morning dawned, my head feeling a little sensitive from the previous night, as I may have consumed 1 G&T toooooo many. Our old friend and guide Carl arrived at 07h00 on the dot, we were ready for this epic … Continued
by El Kapitein, Mark Segers My front brakes were binding slightly so at 15kms we stopped and removed them but huge effort had gone into staying with the group as we climbed and climbed and climbed some more. That route … Continued
