Sometimes the right advice or motivation comes from unexpected places. It might not be a coach, a training plan, or a pro interview. It might be a voice note from a friend after a brutal race. A stray comment at the start line. A story shared over a cold Coke at the finish. Or something you stumbled across online — a blog post, a race recap, even a comment thread that made you stop and think. In ultra-endurance cycling, these stories stick — because they’re real, raw, and unf

Recounting the challenges faced, the terrains conquered, and the unforgettable memories forged at Munga Grit North West. The Munga Grit is a series of ultra-endurance mountain bike races that challenge participants to cover vast distances within a set time frame. For instance, the Munga Grit North West 2024 is a gruelling 450-500 km race starting and finishing in Die Krip located in Magaliesburg South Africa, which riders must complete in 50 hours. It's designed as a bridge t

As we age, cycling isn't just about watts and distance — it's about riding with purpose, staying healthy, and enjoying the journey. A holistic approach helps you thrive on and off the bike. Here are seven tips to support a more sustainable and fulfilling cycling lifestyle - Tip 1: Ride with purpose... Set realistic and meaningful goals that reflect your motivation, riding history, current fitness, and available time. Your goals might be specific, like completing a certain eve

Defined by Age, Not Ability! If you’re over 30 and love to ride, you may already be considered a master cyclist  — whether you realize it or not. The term "master" might sound like it refers to elite skill, experience, or achievements. But in the world of cycling, it’s actually a simple age category. According to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), a master cyclist is any rider aged 30 or older who participates in events outside the elite or professional ranks. The UCI M

Ultra-distance cycling is a sport that challenges the physical and mental endurance of the riders. It involves cycling long distances, often across countries or continents, in a single stage or multiple stages. Ultra-distance cycling races can last from a few hours to several days and require the riders to deal with various factors such as weather, terrain, traffic, navigation, nutrition, hydration, sleep deprivation, and mechanical issues. One key aspect of ultra-distance cy

Ultra-distance cycling races are physically and mentally demanding events that require above-average endurance, stamina and skill. Resting during these races is essential for maintaining optimal performance, preventing injuries and avoiding fatigue. Some of the benefits are: Resting allows the muscles to recover from the stress and damage caused by prolonged exertion. This helps to prevent muscle cramps, soreness and inflammation, which can impair the cyclist's ability to ped

If you are reading this, you are probably one of those adventurous souls who love to challenge themselves with epic feats of endurance. You are unsatisfied with the usual weekend rides or even the occasional century. You want to go beyond what most people think is possible on a bike. You want to ride 1000km or more in a single event without external support, relying only on your strength, skills and resources. You want to experience the thrill of ultra-distance cycling.   But

If you love cycling and you are looking for a new challenge, you might want to consider ultra cycling. Ultra cycling is a form of long-distance cycling that involves riding for extended periods, often over multiple days, across varied terrain, sometimes in remote wilderness (with wildlife) areas and extreme weather conditions. Ultra-distance cycling races test the endurance, stamina and mental toughness of riders, who have to cover distances ranging from 200 km to over 7400 k

Improving doesn’t have to be complicated! This blog post provides you with five simple tips that will help you improve your cycling performance. Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to reaching your cycling goals! Consistency Adaptability Progressive Overload Recover Fuel your body Move your body regularly every day or at least every other day. Consistency in training to me as a coach and athlete is exercising at least 3-6 times per week, which should be sport specific