Thanks to First Ascent for allowing us to test their new Ladies Cyclone Jacket!  What a cool, new-generation product. 
 

The Cyclone jacket’s main function is as a wind-breaker and water resistant “rain” jacket.  Although not as thermal as the Vortex, the Cyclone is ideal for South African climate as a rainy day garment over your [...]

Thought we’d highlight this area of concern as we see a lot of athletes for Bike Set-up and one common issue is CORE STRENGTH – or a lack thereof!
 
Think about this:  you can have beautiful, sexy and strong legs and good strong arms – BUT if you don’t have a strong enough core to support [...]

Our first “boot camp” took place this past weekend with 13 riders taking to the mountains of Stellenbosch, Elgin, Oak Valley and Groenlandberg!
 

 
 
As mentioned, first Ascent sponsored our lucky draw which was held on Saturday straight after our ride!  Click here to check out Terms and Conditions for First Ascent Lucky Draws
 
Lucky draw winners [...]

After years of training and racing there were very few cycling clothing companies in South Africa that were producing a functional thermal cycling top – until recently . . .
 
Most of us don’t do “cold” very well and if you’re anything like me, you just won’t go riding in cold or wet weather!
 
Well, look [...]

Just returned from holiday where I had some time to get used to my new Scott Contessa RC.  I was “forced” to do slightly shorter, but more intense training in order to keep the family happy.
 
We rode up along the river in Still Bay, where the roads are quite brake-bumpy (stutter bumps).  I tested my [...]

Much to my surprise (and many others) I have just taken delivery of my brand spanking new SCOTT CONTESSA SPARK RC!  And who do I have to thank?  Willie Engelbrecht!!  THANK YOU WILLIE!  (Know it’s Christmas, but I’ve never been this excited about a new bike!!)  Go to www.willieengelbrecht.co.za.
 
It’s been pimped good and proper – [...]

Willie Engelbrecht and I will be teaming up for the 2009 ABSA Cape Epic as a mixed team for TEAM ABSA!  We will both be riding SCOTT bicycles!  (May be able to convince Willie to get a dual-suspension now!)

Helderberg Cycle World once again paid for our women’s team entry for this year’s event.  The team consisted of:

Hanlie Booyens (Chief Whip/team captain)
Janneke Leask
Pia (from Sweden)
Louise Ferreira (Ironman athlete)
Mari Rabie (ala Beijing Triathlete)
Amanda van Wyk (incredible power-woman)
Maritza Terblanche (from Knysna)
and me

Our back-up crew Ancia van der Mescht and Annelle Rabie were tops and had us [...]

I was extremely privileged to be invited by Chris Cheetham and Andrew Paterson of Mondi to take part in the 2008 Mondi Addo MTB Challenge along with Tiaan Strauss – a relatively new event on the mtb calendar.
 
All expenses covered – I just had to get on the aeroplane!  Anderson Transport kindly agreed to “fast [...]

2008 SABIE EXPERIENCE
Hanlie and I competed in the 2007 Sabie Experience – I was looking quite forward to the trip, but didn’t have a clue what I was in for! Hanlie was race-ready and I guess, as hard as I’ve been training, I am still quite “behind” with my form! Hanlie, literally dragged me up [...]