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In this issue

THIS is how you get faster! These experts skills and tips will unlock your inner speed demon. OLD MUTUAL WEALTH DOUBLE CENTURY SPECIAL: The rules of race day success, pro tips for every team and all the banter PLUS SA's greatest cycling rivalry, the truth about creatine and cycling and our awesome gift guide that will solve all your festive season present stress.

YOUR PLAYLIST, UNPLUGGED

MIGHTY 3 MUSIC PLAYER / R3 499 / BEMIGHTY.CO.ZA

1 mins

THE SYMPTOMS OF SITTING

THE DANGERS OF SITTING ALL DAYhave been well researched. The reality is that even for those of us who ride regularly, it’s all too easy to rack up way too much time at your desk or on the couch.

2 mins

IS YOUR SADDLE TOO HIGH?

SADDLE HEIGHT IS THE FOUNDATION of a good bike fit. When it’s dialled in, it boosts both power and comfort. But it’s also surprisingly easy to get wrong.

1 mins

WHO ATE ALL THE WINE GUMS?

I PARTICIPATED IN ONE DOUBLE CENTURY where the rain was so vicious for 202km that I had to wear sunglasses just to protect my eyes. I couldn't see anything, but at least my retimas survived a power-wasn.

2 mins

ILA STOW GOES WITH THE FLOW

MOUNTAIN-BIKE STAGE RACER, & JACK OF ALL TRADES AT THE BIKE PARK AT CONSTANTIA UITSIG

3 mins

ALAN HATHERLY'S WORLD CHAMPS-WINNING BIKE

ALAN HATHERLY became only the fifth rider in the history of the UCI Mountain Bike XCO World Championships to win two or more titles when he romped to victory for the second year in a row at Valais in France during September.

1 mins

COURTING SUCCESS

SOUTH AFRICAN-BASED, MAURITIAN-RAISED KIM LE COURT-PIENAAR BECAME THE FIRST AFRICAN CYCLIST TO WEAR THE YELLOW JERSEY IN THE TOUR DE FRANCE FEMMES. HER RISE HAS BEEN SPECTACULAR.

5 mins

RIDE THE BELOVED COUNTRY

AS FAR AS STAGE RACES GO, OLD MUTUAL GO2BERG IS ONE OF THE MOST RELAXED - A SEVEN-DAY CELEBRATION OF THE LANDSCAPES AND FARMING COMMUNITIES BETWEEN JOBURG AND THE DRAKENSBERG. THINKING ABOUT ADDING IT TO NEXT YEAR'S WISH LIST? HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD.

7 mins

FURTHER TOGETHER

FOR OLD MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGING DIRECTOR FARHAD SADER, THE DOUBLE CENTURY IS MORE THAN JUST A CYCLING EVENT - IT'S A METAPHOR FOR THE JOURNEY THE COMPANY TAKES WITH ITS CLIENTS.

2 mins

WINNING TIPS TO ACE YOUR RACE

SOME TEAMS GO TO THE OLD MUTUAL WEALTH DOUBLE CENTURY TO WIN; SOME GO FOR FUN. OTHERS GO TO GET 12 RIDERS OVER THE LINE. WHATEVER YOUR REASONS FOR RIDING, THE NAME OF THE GAME FOR A SUCCESSFUL 202KM DC SATURDAY IS TACTICS. ARRIVE WITH A GAME PLAN, AND YOU'LL LEAVE WITH A RESULT.

7 mins

THE 8 RULES OF THE DC

THE OLD MUTUAL WEALTH DOUBLE CENTURY IS NOT AN EVENT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY. DEDICATED TRAINING IS JUST ONE REQUIREMENT TO RACE THIS UNIQUE TEAM TIME TRIAL; TO GET MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT FROM THE DAY, RIDERS ALSO NEED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF RACE ETIQUETTE...

5 mins

DC DEEP THROAT

IN BETWEEN STOCKING HIS MUSETTE WITH GLUTEN-FREE RACE FUEL, OUR EMBEDDED 'PRO' (WHO MUST REMAIN NAMELESS, FOR HIS OWN SAFETY) TAKES US TO THE MEAN STREETS OF CAPE TOWN, WHERE THREE TEAMS ARE BATTLING IT OUT FOR THE CROWN OF KINGS OF THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD. AND KINGS OF THE DOUBLE CENTURY, BUT THAT'S A MINOR DETAIL...

5 mins

DIAL IN YOUR PEDAL REVS

MASTER CADENCE, AND YOU'LL BE A SPEEDIER CYCLIST

3 mins

MASTER YOUR TECHNIQUE

EXPERT TIPS ON CORNERING & CLIMBING (AND DESCENDING) THAT MAKE YOU A FASTER RIDER, WHETHER YOU'RE ON A ROAD BIKE OR A MOUNTAIN BIKE.

2 mins

CAN CREATINE MAKE YOU FASTER?

CREATINE HAS RECEIVED LOTS OF ATTENTION AS A MUSCLE-BUILDING AID, BUT IS THERE ANY BENEFIT TO CYCLISTS? HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

9 mins

HYDRATION IS A SKILL YOU CAN LEARN

EVERYONE ALWAYS GOES ON ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DRINKING BEFORE YOU RIDE, WHILE YOU RIDE, AFTER YOU RIDE. .. BUT HOW MUCH FLUID DO YOU REALLY NEED?

3 mins

Metal Still Rocks

The Trek Checkpoint ALR is a versatile, upgrade-friendly gravel bike that offers premium features at an attainable price.

3 mins

7x Reasons To Ride 1x On Your Road Bike

Ditching the front derailleur is gaining popularity among road cyclists. Here's what you need to know about the 1x drivetrain trend - and whether it's right for your next upgrade.

4 mins

Oops!... We Did It Again

Just as 29-inch wheels shook up mountain biking in the 2000s, even bigger 32-inch wheels are doing it again. Major brands and custom builders alike are betting on the new standard, signalling 'big' changes in bike performance and design.

4 mins

THE COFFEE PERSONALITY GUIDE

COFFEE IS THE MYERS-BRIGGS TEST FOR CYCLISTS. HERE'S WHAT YOUR CHOSEN BREW SAYS ABOUT YOU.

1 mins

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Bicycling South Africa Magazine Description:

Publisher: QuickBrownFox-(Pty)-Ltd

Category: Sports

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Bicycling is South Africa's leading cycling magazine and is aimed at both road and mountain biking enthusiasts. Launched in February 2003, it is published 10 times a year, targeting the fast-growing and affluent lifestyle cycling market youngsters, adults, professional as well as casual cyclists. The magazine is filled with the best international and local content for every element of the cyclist's life from training techniques and fitness information to inspiring human interest stories, event news, nutrition and motivation. Bicycling is also South Africa's leading tester of bikes and gear with over 30% of the monthly magazine dedicated to the latest reviews so our readers can make the best choices.