MTB Talk SA

This week in South African mountain biking circles everyone is talking about the 2013 Mountain Bike World Championships that are happening in Pietermaritzburg, including us here at MTB Talk SA. On Episode 7 this week we:Caught up with internationally renowned race commentator Max Cluer. Max gave us a break down of how the South African age groupers went last week and then previews what you can expect this weekend at Cascades. You can follow Max on Twitter here, you can also follow the World’s here or like them on Facebook here and the broadcast online here.Spoke to the Chairman of the KZN Mountain Bike Commission, Charles Roberts, about the fantastic work they are doing in KZN. We also spoke about the Cascades Mountain Bike Park facility and how it came about and is maintained. You can also follow KZN Mountain Biking in Twitter, or like them on Facebook.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like MTB Talk SA on Facebook. Read more

This week on MTB Talk SA we have a real mixed bag for you, but in a really good way. On the show this week Brad:Caught up with Michael Meyer, director of Stillwater Sport and Entertainement, about the Pennypinchers Origin of Trails mountain bike race that is taking place in Stellenbosch on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2013. It sounds superb and you can get all the info you need on their website here, Facebook page here or follow them on Twitter here. Watch the video of what you can expect below.Managed to speak to Andy Masters who is racing at the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in the 55 – 59 year old category. Andy speaks about how amazing the Cascades trails are and what a great job KZN Mountain Biking are doing in Pietermaritzburg. Andy is also on Twitter and you can follow him here.Shot the breeze with the editor of Car Magazine Steve Smith who is an avid single speed mountain biker. They chatted about bikes, trails, cars and a whole lot more. You too can follow Steve on Twitter.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like MTB Talk SA on Facebook. Read more

Episode 4 of MTB Talk SA sees three more guests join Brad on the show. This week:Brad managed to chat to 2012 UCI Downhill World Champion Greg Minnaar about his current season as well as his expectations for the World Champs in Pietermaritburg at the end of the month. They also spoke about the tragic death of Burry Stander and how he will be missed at the champs. You can check out Greg’s website here, connect with him on Facebook here or follow him on Twitter here.Robert Vogel told Brad about the Table Mountain Bikers and how they are working on a solution to make the trails on Table Mountain and the surrounds safer. Robert gives us some great insight into how to go about it. The Table Mountain Bikers are active on Twitter, on Facebook and they also have a great online community on their website here.Bettie Enslin spoke to us about the Redstone Mountain Bike series race 4 that is taking place at the Hartebeespoort Dam at the end of the month. You can find out more about the race as well as enter it here.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like MTB Talk SA on Facebook. Read more

The third episode of Mountain Bike Talk SA sees Brad:Chat to Supersport presenter and host of Super Cycling, Gerald de Kock, about the upcoming World Mountain Bike Championships that are taking place in Pietermaritzburg at the end of the month. Gerald told Brad who he thinks is definitely in with a shot at a medal. Brad also quizzed Gerald about some of the best races on the South African calendar including The Absa Cape Epic, Imana Wild Ride, Nedbank Sani2c, FNB Wines2 Whales, Old Mutual Joberg2c, Dusi2c, Lowveld Quest and the Nedbank Tour de Tuli.Catch up with dietician Karlien Smit who is in private practise and spoke about sports nutrtition from a mountain bikers perspective. If you would like to get hold of Karlien you can on [email protected] or you can follow her on twitter @KarlienMSSpeak with Kevin Davie about his book Freedom Rider and what it takes to tackle an immense challenge like riding across South Africa on a mountain bike.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like MTB Talk SA on Facebook. Read more

The second episode of MTB Talk SA is a packed one and Brad managed to catch up with a few awesome guests! This week Brad spoke to:Phil Buys who won the Men’s Elite South African Cross Country title this past weekend just outside Port Elizabeth. You can visit Phil’s website here , like Phil on Facebook or you can follow him on Twitter hereSamantha Sanders who won the Women’s Elite South African Cross Country title this past week end as well. You can also follow Sam on Twitter here.Kirsten Van Heerden, who is a sports psychologist that practices at the Kings Park Sports Medical centre in Durban, about how sport’s psychology can help you become a better mountain biker. You can contact Kirsten through her practice on 031 303 3874 or 5Mike Hewin from Complete Cyclist. Mike gave us a bike review on the 2014 Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup. He also told us about some of the clothing trends happening in the world of mountain biking. You can contact Complete Cyclist on 086 111 6230 or if you’re in Cape Town on 021 790 7119. Their email address is [email protected] or follow them on Twitter here or you can like them on Facebook here.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like MTB Talk SA on Facebook. Read more

The first episode of Mountain Bike Talk SA and we are off with a bang! Here is a rundown of what you can listen to on this week’s show:Brad chatted to actress turn professional athlete Vanessa Haywood who is doing some amazing things on her bike and in the world of mountain biking. You can follow Vanessa on Twitter or check out her website here.Editor of Tread Magazine Sean Badenhorst caught up with MTB Talk SA to chat about the skills clinics they host and how you can improve your mountain biking skills. You can find out more about Tread Skills Clinics by visiting their website. You can also follow Sean on Twitter here.Fiona Coward also spoke to us this week about a brand new multi stage race that is happening on the island of Madagascar called the Red Island Ride. As discussed on the show we have posted a video below as to what you can expect. You can also check them out on Twitter and Facebook.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here. You can also be in touch via email or following us on Twitter or Like MTB Talk SA on Facebook. Red Island Ride – Overview from D4 PRODUCTIONS | Andrew King on Vimeo. Read more