How to Train for your First Sabie Xperience
Ladies and gentlemen, aspiring mountain bike warriors, and those who believe that lycra-clad superheroes are a legitimate form of sport – welcome to the wacky world of MTB training! If you’ve ever found yourself clinging to a tree for dear life, convinced that mountain biking is an elaborate plot to see how many times you […]
The Sabie Xperience Newsletter – Feb 22 | Issue 2
This year is the first in a series of three where themed medals will be given to each rider at the end of the event. The medals are beautifully hand-crafted and represent three quintessential aspects of Sabie – waterfalls, pine trees, and trout! The individual pieces will fit together like a puzzle to form the final medal at the end of the race in 2024. The first one in the series is in honour of the many stunning natural water features we have tucked away in the forests around town.
The Sabie Xperience Newsletter – March 2022
Mehmet Muran Ildan said, “There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you.” Chances are he wasn’t talking about cascading gracefully over your handlebars down a steep single track, but it’s not bad advice.
What to Eat for a Mountain Bike Race
As a mountain biker, you know that proper nutrition is crucial to performing at your best, but if you’re new to the sport you might not know exactly how, when, and what to eat before and during a mountain bike race. With a three-day stage race, you need to ensure that you are fuelling your […]
What to Pack for a Mountain Bike Race
It’s hard to know exactly what to pack for your very first mountain bike race, but we’re here to help you get geared up the right way. Packing usually includes all of the same gear no matter the type of race, but it’s important to keep in mind the temperatures and weather conditions you’ll be […]
The Latest Developments in Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is a rapidly growing sport that has seen exciting developments in recent years. From the introduction of cutting-edge bike technology to the growth of new race formats, mountain biking continues to evolve and attract a larger audience of enthusiasts and competitors alike. We’ve rounded up some of the latest developments in mountain biking […]
Mountain Biking Will Change Your Teenager’s Life
The benefits of mountain biking for teenagers extend to all areas of their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Mountain biking is gaining popularity every year, however, statistics show this trend doesn’t apply to all age groups, as the number of teens who ride has decreased. A 2021 survey by Tread Media showed the number of […]
How to Stay Fit During the Festive Season
Staying fit and maintaining your regular mountain biking training routine during the festive season can be tricky, especially if you have friends or family coming to stay. The success of any training program relies on consistency, motivation, and a solid routine, three of the first things to fly out the window as soon as the […]
Women in Mountain Biking
What obstacles do women face in mountain biking, and how can we overcome them? The results of Tread Media’s 2022 South African Women’s MTB survey were published earlier this year and offer a unique insight into the world of women’s mountain biking. It’s no surprise that women are underrepresented in the sport, and while we […]
A Quick Guide to Cardio
Why is cardio training an important aspect of mountain biking? Well, mountain biking is cardio. So it makes sense that you need to be fit in this area to complete long, strenuous, cardio-intense races. What is cardio? According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, cardio, or cardiovascular exercise, “…is a form of aerobic exercise. […]
