Rider profile – Johann Potgieter – by ESP
January 27th, 2012Part two of the top Western Cape downhill rider’s profiles features Johann Potgieter. We catch up with him on a small practice track at the foot of Table Mountain.
Part two of the top Western Cape downhill rider’s profiles features Johann Potgieter. We catch up with him on a small practice track at the foot of Table Mountain.
It’s racing time again, with the first of the 2012 SA National DH series kicking off in Cape Town on 11 & 12 February. Contermanskloof bike haven will once again play host to the first race of the season and with all of the new teams being formed at the end of 2011 it promises to be another great event… READ MORE
With the increased interest in cross-over disciplines in mountainbiking, trail riding has become a a staple for your everyday mountain biker. Flowing singletrack, fast descents and the inevitable climb all make for a good trail. The esphotograpy crew had this to say about the local Jonkershoek trails… READ MORE
The first in a three part rider profile series, local Cape Town downhiller turned pro, Stefan Garlicki recently caught up with the esphotograpy crew. Giving you the inside scoop on what makes this young rider tick, and what lays ahead for the future… READ MORE
It is still summer and what better way to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air than on your bike. Local DH pro Stefan Garlicki will help you to do just that. On 4 & 5 February it is time for the third annual AVIS Van Rental Downhill challenge held at the Taal Monument in Paarl. Event organiser Stefan Garlicki had the following to say… READ MORE
UNIT is one of the newest brands to enter the FMX, BMX & MTB freestyle apparel markets and have had good success with the recent establishment and development of the brand. The brand is the brainchild of Paul Everest and since it’s humble beginnings on the gold coast of Australia in 2002 there has been no turning back with the brand launching it’s online store in Cali, USA recently as well as hitting the shores of sunny South Africa… READ MORE
With all of the racing seasons across the country drawing to a close, a suggestion was made for a fun race with and edge, a race in a funny outfit without a chain. The result was hilarious and a fun day was had by everyone… READ MORE
The Western Cape had the last say in the 2011 calendar with the DH Champs at Contermanskloof. Andrew Neethling secured a comfortable first place with fellow world cup contendors Johann Potgieter and Stefan Garlicki hot on his heels… READ MORE