Cape Pioneer Trek = 6 Buffalo Bicycles
For learners in South Africa, a bike is more than transportation: it’s a vehicle that sets her on the path to higher learning. Because the more time she has for school, the greater the opportunity to make a difference for herself, her family, her community and the world as a whole. Join me and Qhubeka in our effort to mobilize those children. I am riding … Continue reading Cape Pioneer Trek = 6 Buffalo Bicycles
Dr Evil Classics: The last stretch of preparation for the Tour d’Afrique begins
People always ask me how I will prepare for the Tour d’Afrique. It’s simple, I do what I always do and race day and multi stage events. Apparently one gets fitter and stronger as the tour progresses. Everyone can go at their own pace and less fit riders will just spend a little longer in the saddle each day. I aim for a good base and prep … Continue reading Dr Evil Classics: The last stretch of preparation for the Tour d’Afrique begins
School Holidays – Time to play in the park
School Holidays are the perfect opportunity to put children on their bikes and have them play in the park. Our kids had great joy riding the new Higgovale XC course in Cape Town. 2 hours filled with fun, skills training and outdoor activity. Contact Kate Slegrova (info@cycletraining.co.za) or myself (katjasteenkamp@gmail.com) if you wish to book a kids MTB skills clinic with us. We need a minimum … Continue reading School Holidays – Time to play in the park
MTB Skills clinics in Meerendal
Put kids on Bicycles
Half a million South African children walk for more than an hour to school, which means every day they may be walking more than 12 km to school and back. The direct effects are tardiness, frequent absenteeism, exhaustion, lack of concentration and often the complete withdrawal from the education system. What can YOU do, you wonder? The simple solution is a bicycle! Bicycles change everything. Children … Continue reading Put kids on Bicycles
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