MTB Talk SA

MTB Talk SA

MTB Talk SA is a weekly mountain bike podcast hosted by Brad Brown aimed at the South African mountain biking community. We chat to the who's who of the South African MTB scene, preview races, catch up with experts and give advice from riding your first small race up to the Cape Epic.

Episodes

Christoph Sauser, Karl Platt & Jan Braai Talk the ABSA Cape Epic

March 11, 2014 • 12 mins
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 ...
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High School Mountain Bike Series & Goal Setting with Dr Kirsten van Heerden

January 16, 2014 • 32 mins
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 ...
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Ariane Kleinhans Talks Absa Cape Epic Money& Stop Numbness on your Mountain Bike

November 21, 2013 • 30 mins
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 ...
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Hlubi Moya to take on the Epic & the Durban Dirt Challenge with Damian Bradley

November 15, 2013 • 18 mins
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 D...
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ABSA Cape Epic Route Launched, Joel Stransky&Stefan; Terblanche,

October 30, 2013 • 29 mins
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 Willi...
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Vanessa Haywood’s Mountain Biking Workshop&The; Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club

October 23, 2013 • 30 mins
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...
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Sibusiso Vilane & Alec Riddle to ride the 2013 Wines2Whales and Tony Cook

October 10, 2013 • 15 mins
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, ...
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Team Bestmed-ASG’s Zandile Ndhlovu&Back; Pain Caused By Mountain Biking

September 26, 2013 • 17 mins
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 p...
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Shan Wilson, Old Mutual Joberg2c’s Craig Wapnick on the Tread Buffalo Category

September 10, 2013 • 32 mins
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 disloc...
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Greg Minnaar winning the Downhill at the UCI World Mountain Bike Championships

September 3, 2013 • 35 mins
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 ...
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MTB World Champithships with Max Cluer & KZN Commission chairman Charles Roberts

August 30, 2013 • 32 mins
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 c...
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Origin of Trails’ Michael Meyer, Andy & Editor of Car Magazine Steve Smith

August 23, 2013 • 38 mins
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 fol...
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Greg Minnaar, Robert Vogel and the 2013 Redstone Mountain Bike Series

August 9, 2013 • 28 mins
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 h...
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Mountain Bike World Championship with Gerald de Kock, Karlien Smit & Kevin Davie

August 1, 2013 • 37 mins
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, Iman...
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Phil Buys, Samantha Sanders, Kirsten van Heerden & the Complete Cyclist

July 24, 2013 • 34 mins
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...
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Vanessa Haywood, Tread Magazine’s Sean Badenhorst & Fiona Coward

July 16, 2013 • 40 mins
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 sk...
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