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THE ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR MTB SPEED IMMEDIATELY
Most mountain bikers, especially intermediate level riders, don’t do this one thing that can make a big difference in how smooth and fast they ride. Pro’s and fast, experienced riders do it all the time. Some beginners even do it. It doesn’t cost a cent either! Here’s what that one thing is and how to apply it for immediate results.
THESE ARE SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS PARKS
It can be intimidating getting into mountain biking. Bike, clothing, protection gear, spares, tubeless tyres conversion, bike rack and more! It’s a lot. Knowing where to ride as a beginner isn’t exactly made simple either. Here’s what you need to look for in an ideal beginner trails park and a list of 21 that we recommend.
SOUTH AFRICAN BICYCLE INSURANCE: THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Do you love your bike? Do you love riding it? Do you insure it? Most insurance is considered a grudge cost. But a high crime rate and unsafe roads mean that bicycle insurance in South Africa is almost a must-have. We sent some burning questions about bicycle insurance to Two Three Bird, the company that processes most bicycle insurance claims in South Africa and discovered some surprising statistics and trends.
