This cycling vest is made both for comfort and good looks! 
The breathable Quick-Wic material keeps one extra-cool on those hot summer days (especially in Paarl!).  And much thought has gone into the hems and zippers to be at just the perfect position as not to chafe or irritate you.  The whole garment just sits [...]

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 [...]

After months of begging First Ascent to get some green going in their clothing ranges, they called us to say they had found a roll of green fabric and would we be interested in making a custom-made product.  We didn’t really have to think too hard and came up with the above product.  With the [...]

We will be running a FIRST ASCENT competition from middle of August 2009 where you could be in line to win garments such as L’Alp d’Huez jacket and other awesome First Ascent products.  Be sure to check the website during August 2009 – or you will lose out!

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 [...]

This is probably the best rain jacket I’ve owned!  Initially, on the first few serious winter days I wore only this jacket over a fairly thin top.  Waterproofing is absolutely 100%.  The hoody has a nifty hardened front so it doesn’t flop around over your face and also side panels to keep off the worst [...]

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 – [...]