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TalkFEED — MTB Talk SA was down at the 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour this past weekend and caught up with a couple of the best mountain bikers on the planet today as well as a braailete who  is taking on his first Epic. This week Brad chats to:Defending ABSA Cape Epic Champion Christoph Sauser about his Cycle Tour and his expectations of the upcoming Cape Epic.4 Time winner of the Epic Karl Platt and he spoke about mixing it up with the roadies at the Cycle Tour and also told us about his chances of picking up a 5th title at the Epic in 2014.Jan Braai who is a keen cyclist when he is not tanning some meat. Jan rode a sub 3 hour Cycle Tour and is taking on his first Cape Epic in 2014.If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here, You can listen to us on Stitcher Digital Radio on demand or find us on Soundcloud 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

TalkFEED — It’s a brand new year and it is back to school and work for most, and back to the normal routine of things. We also kick off a brand new year at MTB Talk SA this week with our first Mountain Biking podcast of 2014. This week on the show:Fanie Hamman racing in the High School Mountain Bike SeriesWe take a look at the High School Mountain Bike Series with Deon Steyn. Deon tells us about the phenomenal growth of the sport of mountain biking at high school level and about the series that is set to create some world class stars. You can find out more about the High School Mountain Bike Series here.Our resident sports psychologist Dr Kirsten van Heerden joins us to chat about setting your mountain biking goals for 2014. How do you go about setting realistic, achievable goals this year? Kirsten gives us the low down.You can find out more about 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

TalkFEED — This week on MTB Talk SA we chat prize money and another pressing medical issue with our resident physio. On Episode 15 this week Brad:Spoke to Ariane Kleinhans about the increased prize purse for the ladies at the Absa Cape Epic in 2014. Brad also found out a little bit more about the Swiss born mountain biker who has dominated the mixed category over the last couple of years with her husband Erik.Found out more about numbness on the mountain bike with the MTB Talk SA Physiotherapist Richeard Feher. Numbness affects all of us at one stage or another on the bike and Brad and Richard talk about the causes of numbness, the treatment of numbness and most importantly how to avoid numbness on the bike.Also be sure to check out out Mountain Biker of the Week this Stephan Pieterse.You can find out more about 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

TalkFEED — On episode 14 of MTB Talk SA this week we:Caught up with actress Hlubi Mboya who is taking on the ABSA Cape Epic in 2014. Best known for her role as Nandipha in the soap Isidingo, Hlubi proves that dynamite does come in small packages and after only riding mountain bikes for 4 months is taking on the world’s toughest MTB stage race.Find out more about the Durban Dirt Challenge with director of B Active Sports, Damian Bradley. The Durban Dirt Challenge takes place in just one a month from now, and promises to be a great event in the heart of metropolitan Durban.You can find out more about 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

TalkFEED — We have a jam packed show for you this week on MTB Talk SA. The route for the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic was announced this week and we have the following for you on this week’s show:Brad Brown caught up with former Springboks Joel Stransky and Stefan Terblanche, who are both riding as part of Team ABSA in 2014. Joel has completed four, so knows exactly what he is in for, while Stefan is riding his first Epic in 2014.Brad spoke with William Mokgopo from the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy, who is riding in his third ABSA Cape Epic and he told Brad about how he got into the sport of mountain biking. William has achieved so much through the sport of mountain biking and attributes all his success to the Diepsloot Mountain Bike AcademyKevin Vermaak, Founder of the ABSA Cape Epic, talks to Brad about the race as well as some of the cool initiatives they have introduced for 2014, including new tracking pods that will enable the entire field to be tracked live online. Kevin also spoke about the Epic’s rela

TalkFEED — On this episode of MTB Talk SA:Brad Brown caught up with actress, model and mountain biker Vanessa Haywood. Van has been on the show before on episode 1 but this time round Brad chats to her about the Ladies Weekend she is hosting at the Arabella Hotel and Spa. It sounds like an amazing weekend of riding, so if you want to find out more listen to this week’s show and visit Vanessa’s website here.Brad also chatted to the chairman of the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club, Charl Joubert. Charl told us about the history of the club, one of the oldest around in the country. He also told us about their club rides and excursions as well as an amazing trail that runs right through the middle of Port Elizabeth. You can be in contact with the Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club by visiting their website 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

TalkFEED — Another week of MTB Talk SA which means we have a few more fascinating guests to speak to. This week:Alec Riddle joins us to chat about his entry into the sport of mountain biking. Alec is a very competitive age grouper triathlete and will be riding the FNB Wines2Whales in a few weeks time. Alec told us how he gets the balance right between work, family and training. You can follow Alec on Twitter or visit his website.Mountaineer, adventurer and Everest summiter Sibusiso Vilane also chats to us about his decision to ride the FNB Wines2Whales. If you have the desire to take on a crazy adventure, Sibusiso has some great advice for you. You can follow Sibusiso on Twitter or visit his webiste.We look ahead to our year end holidays and chat to Tony Cook from Tony Cook Adventures about their mountain bike tours that they run in Knysna. If you are heading down to the Garden Route you really need to look Tony up and go for a ride in the Knysna Forrest. You can call Tony on 082 783 8392, email him or

TalkFEED — This week on the show Brad:Caught up with Zandile Ndhlovu from Team Bestmed-ASG about her mountain biking journey. From not owning a bike three years ago to racing competitively, Zandi’s story is truly inspiring. As mentioned in the show you can follow Zandi on Twitter here or visit her blog here.Quizzed our resident physiotherapist Richard Feher about back pain associated with mountain biking. The pair discussed what causes back pain on a mountain bike, how to treat back pain and most importantly how to avoid back pain on a mountain bike. You can call Richard’s practice on 011 791 3454If 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

TalkFEED — We have chatted extensively over the last few weeks about the 2013 Mountain Bike World Championships that took place at the Cascades in Pietermaritzburg and over the last few weeks one name kept on popping up. So much so, that we decided to get him on this week’s show. On Episode 9 of MTB Talk SA: We caught up with Shan Wilson. Shan won silver in his race at the MTB worlds but came off his bike in the race and in the process dislocated his jaw, broke a rib and lost two teeth! Brad asked Shan what went through his mind straight after the crash and when he realised he had done some serious damage. Shan also told us about the early days of professional mountain biking in South Africa as well as what he still hopes to achieve. You can follow Shan on Twitter here.Brad spoke to the race director of the Old Mutual Joberg2c, Craig Wapnick, about a new category they are introducing at the 2014 edition. The Tread Buffalo category will be contested for the first time at next year’s race and Craig filled

TalkFEED — The 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships have concluded in Pietermaritzburg and I don’t know about you, but I feel kind of deflated. It has been such a long build up to the event, the excitement, the anticipation and now it is all over. This week on the show we look back at the last two weeks and in particular to the final afternoon. On Episode 8 of MTB Talk SA this week:Dave Macleod describes the action as Greg Minnaar goes fastest on the downhill course (The audio is compliments of SAfm)Greg Minnaar speaks to Dave Macleod following his win and describes how much this victory at home means to him.Ian Hoy from Northern Farm caught up with us to tell us a little about the history of the farm, about the trails that are available to ride as well as the very cool development programme they run.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

TalkFEED — 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 fo

TalkFEED — 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

TalkFEED — 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 en

TalkFEED — 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 karliens@gmail.com 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

TalkFEED — 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

TalkFEED — 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 he