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21 June 2025
Updates
Fort Klapperkop – The In and Out of it all
We’re racing this weekend! Here’s what you need to know: Arrive at Fort Klapperkop, head on to the parking zones. Zone 1 is by the tram and Zone 2 is →
21 June 2025
Updates
DRI: Shuttle day at the Fort
DRI Shuttle Day at Fort Klapperkop Sunday, October 4th | 08:30 – 14:30 It’s time for that much-anticipated DRI shuttle day at Fort Klapperkop. Before we get stuck into race →
21 June 2025
Updates
DRI 2026: Back to the Fort
URBAN DOWNHILL AT KLAPPERKOP We’re heading back to Fort Klapperkop! After a legendary event here in 2024, I’ve been keen to bring something different to the Fort. This time, we’re →
21 June 2025
Updates
Rebirth Of Trails – 3222 Edition
It was that time, that time to have a good time and that time for the #RebirthOfTrails up at Afriski Mountain Resort in Lesotho. The Rebirth took place over 4 →
21 June 2025
Trail Reviews
Back to 3222
A little trip I’ve been anticipating for a few months. Since the last DRI at Vergenoeg, Rueben Storbeck and his team have been hard at work in reviving some of →
21 June 2025
Updates
TOA Eclipse Raffle
UPDATE: We gave away a total of 2 frames on the weekend to Dom Munzer and young Dylan Erasmus, who kindly decided to pass on his amazing prize to Gerard, →
21 June 2025
Updates
Shuttle Day at Vergenoeg
#DRI Shuttle Day @ Vergenoeg Sunday, August 10th 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM IMPORTANT: R150 per rider (Vergenoeg rider fee not included) This fee is for the shuttle services only; →
21 June 2025
MTB Tips & Tricks
Trains on Trails: Cornering basics
Cornering is one of those things that looks simple until you try to do it right — fast, smooth, and controlled. I recently spent a skills session with Riley focusing →
21 June 2025
Gear Reviews
Fox Union BOA Clipless Shoes
These shoes are flippen incredible. After years off cleats, jumping back in with the Fox Union BOAs was a game-changer. The fit is super snug and the BOA dial makes →
21 June 2025
Trail Reviews
Along Those Lines: Vergenoeg
Vergenoeg is a truly special place — tucked up on the Magaliesberg, it offers some incredible hiking and biking trails. It’s quickly becoming a favourite among outdoor lovers, and it’s →
21 June 2025
Updates
New Chapter, Same Ride
It’s wild to think how far this journey has come — from hacking together lines on my local trails to racing internationally, building events from scratch, sharing rides with you →
