The competition has closed and the winner drawn. And guess what? He’s a very deserving chap very much in need of a new pair of wheels. Buddy Duper from Piet Retief is the winner of our Natty New...
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Natty Newbie episode 17: Who’s the lucky bike and kit winner?
Natty Newbie | November 8th, 2012
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Natty Newbie episode 16: Should Natty live or die?
Natty Newbie | October 31st, 2012
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Natty contemplates life after sponsorship. For the pros there’s coaching, celebrity hosting and drug busts. For a Natty Newbie there’s… another 15-kilometre fun ride just around the corner. So t...
Natty Newbie episode 15: Home remedies for race recovery
Natty Newbie | October 23rd, 2012
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Now that our first-timer mountain biker has completed her first race she’s gathered a few useful home remedies to help with cramps, sore muscles and general recovery. FROZEN PEAS TO ICE THOSE LEGS T...
Natty Newbie episode 14: 13 mountain-biking lessons from the Ride Crater Cruise
Natty Newbie | October 17th, 2012
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Our intrepid newbie mountain biker, Natty, tackled her first event, the Ride Crater Cruise in Parys. This is what she learned. 1. The altitude wasn’t as debilitating as I thought it would be coming ...
Natty Newbie episode 11: What to pack for race day
Natty Newbie | October 12th, 2012
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We’re into the final stretch before Ride Crater Cruise race and first-time mountain biker Natty Newbie has her bike packed and en route to Joburg and is checking her kit list. One last shopping spre...
Natty Newbie episode 10: Prima donna mountain bike race jitters
Natty Newbie | October 10th, 2012
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Just three days before the Ride Crater Cruise race and first-time mountain biker Natty Newbie is in a state. Don’t forget to enter the fabulous competition to win a starter mountain bike and kit wor...
Natty Newbie episode seven: how to fix a puncture
Natty Newbie | September 27th, 2012
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Join Natty Newbie as she tries mountain biking for the first time. With just three weeks to go till the Ride Crater Cruise Mountain Bike Challenge, Natty is starting to gather self-help skills. Punctu...
Natty Newbie episode five: weight-watching techniques
Natty Newbie | September 12th, 2012
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I bet you think I’ve picked up some smart advice on how to reduce the super-size bottom that broke the Merida’s saddle last week. Alas, beyond cycling more and eating less, I haven’t...
Natty Newbie’s first taste of singletrack
Natty Newbie | September 5th, 2012
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A rough cut of Natty’s first singletrack sojourn...
Natty Newbie episode three: Six things Natty learned about mountain biking
Natty Newbie | August 28th, 2012
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Join Natty Newbie as she tries mountain biking for the first time. The first solo rides raise a few giggles, a gasp and a couple of lessons to learn from. Enter our fabulous competition to win your ow...
