Modern Cyclist Magazine Issue 1, September 2014 | Page 3

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Racing for Africa: South Africa’s current road champion Louis
Meintjies racing at the Giro del Trentino earlier this year. In that
race, he achieved a 2nd place on the final stage, was 5th
overall in general classification and received the Best Young
Rider jersey. Louis is competing in the 2014 la Vuelta a España
for MTN Qhubeka. Photo supplied by MTN Qhubeka

On our cover
Olé! MTN Qhubeka’s Spanish conquest
This South African team is currently riding in the
2014 la Vuelta a España. Read how this affects
Africa’s disadvantaged.

Neil Mac’s school sport goal
Former professional Neil MacDonald decided to
give back to the sport. See how he is doing this.

Arran Brown gives his race prep hints
The three biggest road races in South Africa
take place over the next few months, so we
asked Arran for some tips.

Amashova! All you need to know
Its Amashova time next month, so here’s the
stuff you probably didn’t know about this
popular KZN race.

Wendell attacks World Track Record
Did you know that Wendell holds a number of
world records? We get to know the man behind
Thaba Trails a little better.

Girl saddles: Why you need them
To all the feminine cyclists out there, this will
hopefully take the “ouch and eina” out of your
cycling efforts.

Mud, glorious mud! – Pages 46 – 47
Giggle with us as we read about three intrepid,
mud-covered, 50-something explorers.

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Climb aboard as we introduce ourselves to you
and hopefully you become part of the Modern
Cyclist family.
The big news for SA cycling is MTN Qhubeka’s
attack on the 2014 la Vuelta a España, but
what makes the team tick?
Who is going to World Champs.
How can cycling join cricket, rugby and netball as
a school sport?
Must know 94.7 info.
Retired pro racer Arran Brown shares a few secrets.
Are you ready for the Amashova next month?
Go and join the fun at the second African Cycle Fair.

The Munga. Say no more …
Find out what makes Wendell Bole’s gears spin.
We ride Avianto’s new trail additions and find a house.
Plan your rides with the help of our race calendar.
Sani2C’s little brother stage race, the Dusi2C.
Our housetrained Italian roadie is carried away in the Cape.
Johannesburg cyclists got together for Madiba.
We report back on the Xterra, which Dan won … again.
Hey girls, ride better with a proper saddle to suit you!
Catch all the action from the South African
Mountain Bike Championships.
Learn MTB, the Diepsloot way.
A new race through Johannesburg plus Ironman stuff.
Dare to Tri
TriRock
We bring you some interesting nutritional advice.

Three 50-something women get covered in mud.
The Bike Whisperer.
Changing lives in KZN.
We find out why Cows are pretty awesome.

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