It can often seem like mountain bike culture in South Africa revolves around stage races. At their best they are incredible riding experiences where you can slip away from the busyness of the day-to-day grind and just enjoy riding your bike with your mates on...

We all know that practice makes perfect but how often do we actually set aside the time to practice the basic mountain bike skills so we can improve our riding and enjoy the experience all the more? Part of the issue can be an uncertainty around what skills to...

Effective braking is an essential skill for any mountain biker to learn. When you know how to brake correctly at the right time and effectively, you can ride safer and faster. If you want to go fast on your mountain bike, you’ve got to brake properly. No matter...