Absolute Cycling

We finally sat down for a chat with coach Marike Vreken. She is a busy lady, being a mom, coach, businesswoman and also involved in all things cycling! 
Marike have been apart of Absolute Motion for years, making a difference and investing in the lives of her athletes! Her advice to young athletes: “Comparison is the thief of Joy” - your journey is unique and you should only compare yourself to yourself, no one else 😌
Get to know more about Marike in this podcast!

Cramping - probably any cyclists biggest fear 😰

Training, lifestyle and diet habits all play a role in why you are struggling with cramps during racing and training. 

We had a discussion with our nutritionist Hanlie Botha about cramping, what causes it and how to prevent it. 
Tune in to this podcast to get expert advice on how to beat those dreaded cramps 🦾

Coach Cindy Nel have been a part of Absolute Motion for a long time, coaching runners, cyclists and multi-sport athletes all over the world. 

Passionate about God and her faith, Cindy uses coaching as a platform to spread the gospel. 
An incredible athlete in her own right, Cindy has a medal collection that most people can only dream of. She has won multiple medals at Biathle and Duathlon world champs including a gold in Biathle!
Join us in this podcast and get to know more about Cindy! 

For long endurance events and stage racing, Carb Loading is very important to ensure optimal performance. 
But it is not about eating as many pastries and chocolates as you can! Our nutritionist Hanlie Botha breaks down everything you need to know about Carb Loading. Learn the do's and don'ts, how to time it perfectly and what common mistakes might be holding you back! 
Join us in this episode and get ready for your next endurance event.

Coach Jannie Schoeman has been a part of our family for a few years now. Coming from a background where sport runs in the family, Jannie played cricket before being introduced to cycling. 🏏

Jannie had always been more interested in individual sports, but when one of his friends invited him to join a 40km cycle race at church, he borrowed a bike. Despite suffering like never before, that’s when the cycling bug bit, and his life changed forever!

Get to know more about Jannie in this podcast 🎙️🤩

We are very excited to introduce the newest member of our coaching team to you. After making a turn studying Accounting, Sunique came back to her 1st love which is human performance and people. She is busy completing her BSc Sport Science degree at the University of Stellenbosch. 👩‍💻

Sunique joined Absolute Motion as an athlete in 2016. “Soon after, I took part in an Absolute Motion training camp, and my life has been changed ever since.” 

 Sunique comes from a mountain biking background but has since found a passion for road and track cycling as well. If it has 2 wheels and requires you to pedal it to go forward, Sunique is in her element! 🚴‍♀️ 

The BC bike race is a 7 day mountain bike stage race that takes place on the coast of British Columbia, the mecca of mountain biking. 
Riders get to experience some of the oldest and most mature trail networks in the world, riding through the magical old forests that British Columbia is renowned for. 🌲⛰
This race contains the highest overall singletrack content globally!

Noah Perrin tells us about his experience at this incredible race in this podcast! 🤩

Andorra is a hidden gem in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains and hosts the Andorra Epic, a 4 day mountain bike stage race that forms part of the global MTB Epic Series. 🚵 Most of this event takes place at high altitude, add in technical trails and tough climbs and you have yourself quite the challenge 🏔

Aidar Turmukhambetov took on this bucket list event as his first major stage race - tune in to this podcast with us as we hear all about his experience! 🤩🎧

With cold weather approaching in South Africa, it's common to face challenges with a compromised immune system. For athletes, this risk is even higher due to the constant strain on the body. Developing a well-rounded nutrition plan can significantly reduce this risk, strengthening and supporting your immune system.

Join us as we sit down with our Nutritionist, Hanlie Botha, for an insightful discussion on how to supplement your immune system with good nutrition practices. 

Tune in to our podcast and learn how to build a strong and healthy barrier for your immune system.

There is nothing easy about riding a 160km gravel race and there is certainly nothing easy about riding a 160km gravel race that ends up one of the most monstrous climbs South Africa has to offer for cyclists. 

Swartberg 100 hails as a calendar favourite for many South African gravel enthusiasts for its beautiful route and breathtaking view once you crest Swartberg Pass, and for the challenging descent that faces cyclists in the final kilometers to reach the finish line! 

Join us as we chat with two athletes of the Absolute Motion family, Victor Olckers

(who finished 16th overall) and Carnie Van der Linde (who finished a bit further back) to hear about how they tackled the challenge! From tyre-pressures, pacing through a headwind, and nutrition strategy, it is all covered in this convo! ⛰️⛰️⛰️