Bicycling South Africa - May/June 2020
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Our gear editor took on the challenge: ride an e-bike as far as possible. Guess who got tired first? From trail-friendly MTBs to road and adventure bikes, here are the best powered steeds you can get. Time to treat your feet to a new pair of riding shoes? We’ve rounded up six of the best.
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A Tale of Two Rhinos
The inaugural edition of the Rhino run saw a packed field of lunatic bike riders covering 2 700km across South Africa and Namibia - Some faster than should be possible, others getting full value.
23 bike buyer's guide
The best bikes for every rider - Available right now.
PREVENT FLATS AND IMPROVE YOUR RIDE
Over the past decade, 29-inch wheels, bicycle-geometry evolution and improved suspension performance have increased the speed at which we ride our mountain bikes.
What If We're All Training Too Hard?
Most riders can get faster, ride further, and crush all-day events with this minimalist training programme.
HITTING THE PERFECT TYRE PRESSURE FOR EVERY RIDE
RIDE FASTER, FLAT LESS, CORNER HARDER, AND LOVE EACH RIDE JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE, PRO CYCLIST ALISON TETRICK HAS A MANTRA: LOWER TYRE PRESSURE, LOWER LIFE PRESSURE.
POP A WHEELIE
Wheelies aren’t just a super-cool trick. They actually offer some practical skills you can use every day on the bike.
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF CLEAT SET-UP
For many riders who use clipless pedals, cleat set-up can be a combination of guesswork, trial and-error, and riding experience.
SEE IF FODMAPS AFFECT YOU
If you’ve struggled with diarrhoea, gas or bloating during workouts, a low-FODMAP diet might help you suss out what’s causing it
TRAIN WITH VO2 MAX
VO2 max stands for a measurement of the maximum (max) volume (V) of oxygen (O2) your body can take in and use during intense aerobic exercise.
CONQUER TOUGH WORKOUTS
Training sessions that push you past your limits prepare your body to handle pain and discomfort when you need to drop the hammer and pull away from the peloton, bridge the gap to a lead group, or cement a podium spot.