MTB Talk SA

About MTB Talk SA

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.

If you would like Brad to review a product or advertise on the podcast or the website please feel free to Contact Us.

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Phil Buys, Samantha Sanders, Kirsten van Heerden & the Complete Cyclist – Episode 2 MTB Talk SA

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 or you can
  • Samantha Sanders who won the Women’s Elite South African Cross Country title this past week end as well. You can also .
  • Kirsten Van Heerden, who is a sports psychologist that practices at the Kings Park Sports Medical centre in Durban, about how sport’s psychology can help you become a better mountain biker. You can contact Kirsten through her practice on or 5
  • Mike Hewin from Complete Cyclist. Mike gave us a bike review on the 2014 Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup. He also told us about some of the clothing trends happening in the world of mountain biking. You can contact Complete Cyclist on or if you’re in Cape Town on . Their email address is or here or you can .

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Vanessa Haywood, Tread Magazine’s Sean Badenhorst & Fiona Coward from the Red Island Ride – Mountain Bike Talk SA Episode 1

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 or check out her website here.
  • Editor of Tread Magazine Sean Badenhorst caught up with MTB Talk SA to chat about the skills clinics they host and how you can improve your mountain biking skills. You can find out more about Tread Skills Clinics by visiting their website. You can also .
  • Fiona Coward also spoke to us this week about a brand new multi stage race that is happening on the island of Madagascar called the Red Island Ride. As discussed on the show we have posted a video below as to what you can expect. You can also check them out on and .

If you would like to subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes here or on RSS feed by clicking here.

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Red Island Ride – Overview from D4 PRODUCTIONS | Andrew King on Vimeo.

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