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Shan Wilson on his silver medal at Worlds, Old Mutual Joberg2c’s Craig Wapnick on the Tread Buffalo Category and developer of the MTB Trails SA app Tyrone Richards – MTB Talk SA Episode 9
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 dislocated his jaw, broke a rib and lost two teeth! Brad asked Shan what went through his mind straight after the crash and when he realised he had done some serious damage. Shan also told us about the early days of professional mountain biking in South Africa as well as what he still hopes to achieve. You can .
- Brad spoke to the race director of the Old Mutual Joberg2c, Craig Wapnick, about a new category they are introducing at the 2014 edition. The Tread Buffalo category will be contested for the first time at next year’s race and Craig filled Brad in on all the details for the ‘heavier’ mountain bikers amongst us. .
- We chat about a new mountain biking app called MTB Trails SA with developer Tyrone Richards. The app is available in the Apple App store and can help you out if you are looking for mountain bike trails in your region or if you are travelling and are looking for places to ride. You can buy MTB Trails SA here. If you have trails you would like to get added to the app then contact or you can .
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Share This PostGreg Minnaar winning the Downhill at the 2013 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships, Dave Macleod & Ian Hoy of Northern Farm – MTB Talk SA Episode 8
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 fastest on the downhill course (The audio is compliments of SAfm)
- Greg Minnaar speaks to Dave Macleod following his win and describes how much this victory at home means to him.
- Ian Hoy from Northern Farm caught up with us to tell us a little about the history of the farm, about the trails that are available to ride as well as the very cool development programme they run.
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Share This PostMTB World Champithships with Max Cluer & the KZN Mountain Bike Commission chairman Charles Roberts – MTB Talk SA Episode 7
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 can , you can also or like them and the broadcast online here.
- Spoke to the Chairman of the KZN Mountain Bike Commission, Charles Roberts, about the fantastic work they are doing in KZN. We also spoke about the Cascades Mountain Bike Park facility and how it came about and is maintained. You can also , or .
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Share This PostOrigin of Trails’ Michael Meyer, Andy Masters on the UCI World Champs & Editor of Car Magazine Steve Smith – MTB Talk SA Episode 6
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, or . Watch the video of what you can expect below.
- Managed to speak to Andy Masters who is racing at the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in the 55 – 59 year old category. Andy speaks about how amazing the Cascades trails are and what a great job KZN Mountain Biking are doing in Pietermaritzburg. Andy is also on Twitter and you can .
- Shot the breeze with the editor of Car Magazine Steve Smith who is an avid single speed mountain biker. They chatted about bikes, trails, cars and a whole lot more. You too can follow .
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Share This PostAndrew McLean & Dr Jeroen Swart on the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and Physiotherapist Richard Feher on common Mountain Bike injuries – MTB Talk SA Episode 5
This week on Mountain Bike Talk SA we chat extensively about the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships that are fast approaching as well as mountain biking injuries and how to avoid them. On episode 5 of MTB Talk SA Brad:
- Caught up with Super Cycling’s Andrew McLean who not only knows a ton about the South African Mountain bike scene but is also racing in the Masters category at the World Champs at Cascades in Pietermaritzburg. Andrew tells Brad why he thinks KwaZulu Natal is producing so many world class mountain bikers and how the other unions can emulate their success. They also discussed why South Africa is not producing as many Cross Country mountain bikers as it should be. You can .
- Touched base with Dr Jeroen Swart and quized him about who he thought were possible medal contenders at the world champs. Jeroen also had some superb advice for novice mountain bikers who may get inspired by watching the world’s and decide to take up the sport. should you wish to be in touch with him.
- Gate crashed MBT Talk’s resident physiotherapist, Richard Feher during a gym session to pick his brain about common mountain biking injuries, but more importantly how to avoid them. You can contact Richard through his practice on or you can .
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Share This PostGreg Minnaar, Robert Vogel from the Table Mountain Bikers and the 2013 Redstone Mountain Bike Series – MTB Talk SA Episode 4
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, or .
- Robert Vogel told Brad about the Table Mountain Bikers and how they are working on a solution to make the trails on Table Mountain and the surrounds safer. Robert gives us some great insight into how to go about it. The Table Mountain Bikers are , and they also have a great online community on their website here.
- Bettie Enslin spoke to us about the Redstone Mountain Bike series race 4 that is taking place at the Hartebeespoort Dam at the end of the month. You can find out more about the race as well as enter it here.
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Share This PostMountain Bike World Championship Preview with Gerald de Kock, Dietician Karlien Smit & Kevin Davie the Freedom Rider – MTB Talk SA Episode 3
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, Imana Wild Ride, Nedbank Sani2c, FNB Wines2 Whales, Old Mutual Joberg2c, Dusi2c, Lowveld Quest and the Nedbank Tour de Tuli.
- Catch up with dietician Karlien Smit who is in private practise and spoke about sports nutrtition from a mountain bikers perspective. If you would like to get hold of Karlien you can on or you can follow her on twitter @KarlienMS
- Speak with Kevin Davie about his book Freedom Rider and what it takes to tackle an immense challenge like riding across South Africa on a mountain bike.
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Brad Brown
Radio personality, Sports Journalist, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Brad Brown has shown time and again that drive and persistence – and a healthy dose of cheek – can help you to make your dreams come true. Currently a sports anchor for Eyewitness News, covering four radio stations and a sports journalist for Supersport Blitz, Brad started out on campus and then community radio. A turning point came when he auditioned for 94.7 Highveld Stereo’s Hot Jocks talent competition, and didn’t make it through the first round but instead of going home, he got back into the queue to try again eventually finishing second in the competition! After working his fair share of graveyard shifts he started featuring on the station’s main line up, eventually hosting the afternoon drive.
In a similar show of sheer dedication and commitment, Brad has lost over 50kgs in the past few years and gone from overweight couch potato to multiple finisher of double Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenges, the Double Century, the Ironman Triathlon and Comrades Marathon. Not content with just making up the numbers Brad has put in hours of blood, sweat and tears and has become a fairly competitive triathlete. Not only has he been selected to represent Central Gauteng in the sport at the standard distance he recently finished eleventh in his age group at the South African long course championships in the half Ironman distance.
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MTB Talk SA is a weekly podcast that focuses on the South African mountain biking scene and is hosted by Brad Brown. Covering various topics from training to racing, nutrition to injuries with a healthy dose of motivation too. Brad regularly speaks to experts to get your questions answered as well as race organisers to get the latest news on the biggest mountain bike events in the country.
Mtbtalksa.co.za is also a great online resource for news on the latest gear and gadgets, cycling events and training tips. Also check back on a regular basis for a dose of inspiration to keep you on the single track.
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