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In this podcast episode we chat to Tayne and Frances about the mental side of racing and how it impacts performance. Join us as we discuss what it means to have a winning mind.

In this podcast episode we are chatting all things indoor racing with Guy Krige 🏁 Guy is quite the indoor racing specialist and he shares his tips and tricks with us here. Tune in and hear all about it!

Cape Epic is known as the hardest mountain bike stage race in the world. Egbert Robertson took this massive challenge on for the 2nd time, and after not managing to complete it the first time around in 2024, this year he overcame all the challenges thrown at him and conquered this massive race!  In Egbert’s words, the Cape Epic is NEXT LEVEL and it tests you on every level.  Join us in this podcas...

Guy Krige tells us about his race and experience at the recent The Ceder. Guy decided to take on this race after being bullied into doing it by coach Johann Wykerd! The Ceder is a 150 km gravel race with about 2500m of climbing in the rugged Cederberg, known for pushing riders to their limits with it's rough terrain.

From laughing at gravel bike riders and all their quirks… to buying his own gravel bike… to taking on the inaugural Gravel Burn and conquering this tough race. Join us in this episode as Wesley Littleton breaks down his Gravel Burn journey, the surprises along the way, and all the insights that reveal just how extreme and special this race really was

In this podcast we sit down for a chat with our athlete Gilles Ruffato, a multi-disciplined cyclist from Luxembourg who recently took on the UCI Gravel World Championships. Join us in the podcast to hear all about Gilles's experience in this crazy race! 

We had a very interesting conversation with Etienne Joubert from GRITC ( https://gritc.co.za/ ) about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Have a listen and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out! #lovetheride

A farmer from Prince Alfret Hamlet and a software developer from the Netherlands, both somewhere in their 40s, takes on the 4 Islands mtb stage race together… Sounds like an adventure, right? Chris and Danie tells us all about their time racing around Croatia in this podcast episode.

In this episode we chat to Cheryl Robinson, and she tells us about racing The Rift, a 200km gravel race in Iceland. From breathtaking scenery to icy cold wind and snowy sections making for an incredibly tough challenge, this race had it all! Listen to Cheryl's story and share in her experience in this episode. Well done on this incredible achievement Cheryl!!!

Introducing the newest addition to our coaching team - Tim Kock Tim is a seasoned cyclist in his own right, having completed 3 Cape Epics and also having a passion for going fast on his track bike. Get to know more about him in this podcast Welcome to our team Tim, we look forward to having to you board!

In this podcast episode we are chatting to Bianca Haw. Bianca raced her 2nd ever XCO at SA Champs in Mankele as a youth girl, she won her first SA title that day and no one knew who she was when she crossed the line. Fast forward to today, she won the African jersey and came 3rd overall at this years Cape Epic, and now the world knows who she is! Get to know Bianca and her inspiring journey throug...

" The mind gives up long before the body is done "  In the second episode of the Hero podcast series, we chat to Henry Liebenberg. Henry is someone who have always pushed his limits, no matter what he sets his mind to, and he lives his life in an inspiring way. In this episode he shares his journey with us and the "why" behind it all. 

This is our very first conversation in the Hero Podcast series! We are very happy to chat to Frances Swanepoel about her story of overcoming the challenges she faced in life and how she made it to the highest level in our sport in quite a short space of time. At 24, she is by no means done yet and still has more dreams and goals to chase, all while juggling a new and very exciting chapter in her l...

🚨 New Podcast Episode 🚨 Introducing the Hero podcast series Guy Krige is one of our good friends who we’ve had the privilege to be on a journey with for the past couple of years.  Guy came up with the idea to start the Hero podcast series, where he talks to people who have turned their challenges into triumph and give them an opportunity to share their stories of overcoming, with the hope to ins...

The Munga is not called the toughest race on earth for no reason… 1000km through some of the most rugged parts of South Africa - a true challenge of grit and endurance, that takes every participant to their limits and beyond.  In this podcast, we chat to our athletes who took on this incredible challenge recently.  One thing is for sure, these people are legends! Listen to their war stories with u...

Holiday eating is always a tricky one.  We had a chat with our nutritionist, Hanlie Botha. She shares her tips to get through the holiday season while maintaining a healthy and balanced diet without losing focus on your goals.  Join us in this episode and get ready to stay on track this December!

We finally sat down for a chat with coach Marike Vreken. She is a busy lady, being a mom, coach, businesswoman and also involved in all things cycling!  Marike have been apart of Absolute Motion for years, making a difference and investing in the lives of her athletes! Her advice to young athletes: “Comparison is the thief of Joy” - your journey is unique and you should only compare yourself to yo...

Cramping - probably any cyclists biggest fear 😰 Training, lifestyle and diet habits all play a role in why you are struggling with cramps during racing and training.  We had a discussion with our nutritionist Hanlie Botha about cramping, what causes it and how to prevent it.  Tune in to this podcast to get expert advice on how to beat those dreaded cramps 🦾

Coach Cindy Nel have been a part of Absolute Motion for a long time, coaching runners, cyclists and multi-sport athletes all over the world.  Passionate about God and her faith, Cindy uses coaching as a platform to spread the gospel.  An incredible athlete in her own right, Cindy has a medal collection that most people can only dream of. She has won multiple medals at Biathle and Duathlon world ch...

For long endurance events and stage racing, Carb Loading is very important to ensure optimal performance.  But it is not about eating as many pastries and chocolates as you can! Our nutritionist Hanlie Botha breaks down everything you need to know about Carb Loading. Learn the do's and don'ts, how to time it perfectly and what common mistakes might be holding you back!  Join us in this e...

Coach Jannie Schoeman has been a part of our family for a few years now. Coming from a background where sport runs in the family, Jannie played cricket before being introduced to cycling. 🏏 Jannie had always been more interested in individual sports, but when one of his friends invited him to join a 40km cycle race at church, he borrowed a bike. Despite suffering like never before, that’s when th...

We are very excited to introduce the newest member of our coaching team to you. After making a turn studying Accounting, Sunique came back to her 1st love which is human performance and people. She is busy completing her BSc Sport Science degree at the University of Stellenbosch. 👩‍💻 Sunique joined Absolute Motion as an athlete in 2016. “Soon after, I took part in an Absolute Motion training cam...

The BC bike race is a 7 day mountain bike stage race that takes place on the coast of British Columbia, the mecca of mountain biking.  Riders get to experience some of the oldest and most mature trail networks in the world, riding through the magical old forests that British Columbia is renowned for. 🌲⛰ This race contains the highest overall singletrack content globally! Noah Perrin tells us abou...

Andorra is a hidden gem in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains and hosts the Andorra Epic, a 4 day mountain bike stage race that forms part of the global MTB Epic Series. 🚵 Most of this event takes place at high altitude, add in technical trails and tough climbs and you have yourself quite the challenge 🏔 Aidar Turmukhambetov took on this bucket list event as his first major stage race - tune in...