• Absa Cape Epic 2022 Report
• Best mountain bike 2022: how to choose the right one for you
• What You Should Be Carrying With You On Every Ride
• Weekend Ride Schedule
• Weekday Night Rides 
• 5 things you’ve got wrong with your mountain bike setup
• Cool DOC Kit For Sale

Absa Cape Epic 2022 Report

Best mountain bike 2022:
how to choose the right one for you

By Katherine Moore
 

Choosing the best mountain bike for your needs is vital if you want to get maximum enjoyment out on the trails – but finding the right machine in a crowded market can be a minefield.

Fear not, because our ultimate guide to buying a mountain bike will run you through everything you need to know, from choosing the best machine for your budget, to matching a bike to your riding style.

We’ll also highlight the most important spec features you should look out for on a mountain bike and then point you to our full buyer’s guides of the best buys at each price point.

What You Should Be Carrying With You On Every Ride

• Chain links
• Drop out
• Spare tube
• Tyre levers
• Bombs
• Check your tyre sealant, this needs to be topped up every 3 months.

Weekend Ride Schedule

• GOOD NEWS FOR NEWBIES!!  We have started a new group for people who have mountain bikes but not confident enough to start riding with our Beginners Group.  There is a separate WhatsApp group should you wish to join - https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cxxk2oOLZPS1wJJeYy0rvX.  All you need is a bicycle, a helmet and a sense of adventure. Further details will be posted on the above group and on Telegram.
• We love having 'newbies' joining the Beginners Group, but before you do, you must be able to ride at least 30km and/or ride 2 laps of Rietvlei.
• Please check the average speed below and slot into the group relevant to your fitness level.
• Routes may be changed on the day, subject to numbers and ride captains.

Pen-Re weekday rides - Tuesdays & Thursdays (subject to change)

We have a Pen-Re group, initially for Pensioners and Retirees, but you do not have to be either of these to join our rides.  All you need is a free morning with no time constraints and a sense of humour.  Whoever keeps on looking at their watch pays for coffee!  Rides start from Rietvlei and are anything between 40km to 60km at an average speed of 18kph.  Bring $$$ for coffee afterwards.  Rides are however subject to numbers so we do have a separate WhatsApp group to confirm rides. You may join on this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQvcBHYxXx8JXjrInWsBKd
 

      

Weekday Night Rides 

(photo cred - Eugene)
 

Social Tuesdays
Meet:  18h00 to leave at 18h15
Pace:  16/18kph
Distance:  35/40km

Workout Wednesdays 

Meet:  18h00 to leave at 18h15

Race Snake pace:  22/23 kph

Green pace:  20/22 kph
Distance:  40 to 50km

All groups are subject to a minimum of 8 riders.
Check Telegram for regular updates

NB:  you cannot ride without a light!

Why go mountain biking at night? - YouTube

5 things you’ve got wrong with your mountain bike setup

By Tom Marvin

No new mountain biker will have their bike set up perfectly from the very moment they swing a leg over it, but there are some basic setup mistakes that even veteran shredders often fall foul of.

While bike setup is a very personal thing, there are a few of these persistent mistakes that we often see on our rides, and each one makes us cry a little bit.

Taking a few minutes to think about your bike’s setup can make a surprising difference to how it performs and how comfortable it is.

Why not have a look at our list below then get experimenting? Maybe you’ll find your new perfect setup.

1.  Brake lever levels
2.  Set your suspension right
3.  Saddle sores
4.  Tyre trouble
5.  Your cleats are too far forward

Continue reading....

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