Pro-athletes are revered for their exceptional talent on the sports field, but many take their sportsmanship off the court and field and into the real world by making significant charitable contributions to worthy causes. Pro-athletes’ involvement in charity recently came to the fore again, when it became public that controversial...
Sports mascots have a very particular job description: to entertain and rouse the crowd and fire up the team they’re representing. With that being said, some of the mascots created for teams and events around the world are downright weird, and one wonders what the creative teams responsible for...
The largest full-service mountain bike stage race in the world, the ABSA Cape Epic, came to and end on 25 March, and the most televised mountain bike race in the world was as tough as ever. This year’s overall Epic title was won by Jaroslav Kulhavy and Howard Grotts of...
TREAD mountain biking magazine, in association with Gert Nel Incorporated Attorneys recently did a comprehensive survey among mountain bikers in South Africa to specifically collect information surrounding crashes when mountain biking. 1680 riders took part in the survey, and while it’s difficult to say exactly how many mountain bikers there...
Tifosi is proud to announce that On is the official off-bike sports shoe partner for the ABSA Cape Epic, currently taking place in the Western Cape until 25 March. The ABSA Cape Epic is the largest full-service mountain bike stage race in the world. This year, the race traverses 658...
New Year’s resolutions don’t have a good reputation, and this phrase is typically associated with dreams that fail to ever come to fruition. Be that as it may, setting goals for the year is an indispensable part of any athlete or sports junkie’s planning if they want to excel...
The Gauteng province is a hub of trade and industry, but its citizens are also spoiled for choice when it comes to experiencing the great outdoors. If you’re a mountain biker, there is an abundance of trail options available. Here are a few mountain biking trails in Gauteng to fill...
Despite being a sprawling metropolis, Cape Town remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In fact, British tourists recently voted Cape Town the best city in the world for the fifth year in a row. If you’re visiting the Mother City this December, and are looking to...
If you often travel to events, you’ll know that packing for your trip can be a conundrum. Forget something, and you're stuck in the middle of an event without the necessary gear. Pack too much, and you’ll spend your time carrying around big pieces of luggage, risking the chance...
Running injuries are often the result of running with a shoe that doesn’t fit well, or doesn’t suit the runner’s stride. Choosing a particular shoe because you like the look of it has little to do with how it will perform for you specifically. Here is a guide to choosing the...
