Important Notice

POSTPONEMENT NOTICE: This is to notify you, our valued participant, that in accordance with our race terms and conditions, underscored by our accreditation requirements with CSA it has become necessary to postpone the 2022 Sabie Xperience to be held from 30 April 2022 to 2 May 2022. The situation in Sabie, the host – town […]
MTB Races across Provinces: A Guide to the best races in SA

MTB (Mountain biking) Races is soaring in popularity as a part-time sport for nature-loving adventure enthusiasts. There are so many great events to choose from in a country with as diverse a landscape as South Africa. We tried to mention as many as we could for each province, but this is by no means an […]
Types of MTB Races: What’s the difference

Mountain biking is fast becoming one of the most popular sports and leisure activities of the masses. It’s easy to do as a total beginner, however there are many different types of MTB races. You’d certainly be forgiven for confusing a few of them. We’ve explained the main types below with a link to some […]
From Must Haves – To – Good to Know: Gear Essentials for any MTB Stage rider

Either new to mountain biking, or thinking of upgrading your bike? The thought of buying expensive equipment can be a daunting prospect. It doesn’t have to break the bank though, as long as you know what the gear essentials are. Google any aspect of apparel basics and gear essentials and you’re bound to find hundreds […]
10 Tips for Race-Day Nutrition

Knowing what to eat before, during, and after a cycle race plays a huge role in your performance and recovery, no matter your skill level. Your individual nutritional needs will vary across riding disciplines and training intensity. Fuelling your body with the correct nutrients is an important part of your training routine. Not eating enough […]
MTB Race: Nutrition Do’s & Don’ts

Confused about what to eat before a race? We previously shared 10 Tips for Race-Day Nutrition with a look at what to focus on when it comes to nutrition. We wanted to get a cyclist’s perspective on what and when to eat so we asked Alison Hutton, a dietician currently living in New Zealand, about […]
MTB Race: Nutrition Do’s & Don’ts

Confused about what to eat before a race? We previously shared 10 Tips for Race-Day Nutrition with a look at what to focus on when it comes to nutrition. We wanted to get a cyclist’s perspective on what and when to eat so we asked Alison Hutton, a dietician currently living in New Zealand, about […]
Mountain Biking: Encourages all Female riders

The Female Mountain biking rider scene as a leisure sport has seen a steady rise in participation over the last few years. Furthermore, encouraged by lockdown having everyone yearning to be outdoors to get in the fresh air. Meanwhile, what has always been (and still is) a male-dominated field, we wanted to take a deeper […]
MTB Stage Races: Choosing the right race for you

A stage race. Is a multi-day competitive cycling events, with each day raced as a separate event? However, it’s not to be confused with stage races in other sports such as cricket or running. On MTB stage races you have daily goals that are measurable and achievable. But it’s easy to lose sight of goals […]