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48 Freedom Challenge : Alex Harris recounts his race against the clock for a sub-10 hour finish
80 World Championships : All the mud , guts and glory from Austria
88 KAP sani2c : Photographer Kelvin Trautman captures the essence and action on its treasured trails
100 Jamie Rides 4 Rhinos : Chasing an ambitious elevation target in Kariega Private Game Reserve
106 Up your skills : Jo Dobinson shares technical know-how
118 Nissan Trailseeker Series : Pro roadie Kim Le Court shares why she loves the off-road vibe
ON THE CALENDAR
134 Race diary : Burn off the lockdown lard this summer
SANI2C EVENT GUIDE
Find out what to expect on a December ride , plus get expert advice on how to smash it
GEAR & TECH
25 What ’ s new : The hottest gear to get you amped this summer
58 Pro-file : Evie Richards shows off her Trek Supercaliber
76 Shape shifter : We rate the innovative new suspension on the 2021 Cannondale Scalpel
94 Running wide : Why bigger is better when it comes to tyres
96 Pro-file : Robyn de Groot ’ s cutting-edge Cannondale Scalpel
104 Let it shine : We put the mega beam of the Magicshine Monteer 6500S under the spotlight
116 Take the drop : Why it ’ s worth investing in a dropper post
126 Cool as Hell : Art meets bike meets coffee in the new Hellsend destination store in Stellies
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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR & PUBLISHER Paul Ingpen paul @ electricink . co . za 021 438 5972 / 082 990 8408
MANAGING EDITOR Anne Duncan
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Elinore de Lisle
COMMERCIAL MANAGER Abré Roux abre @ electricink . co . za 021 438 5972
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Letitia Louw letitia @ electricink . co . za 083 454 1137
SANI2C TEAM Tamika Gandar , Maryann Shaw , Timo Cooper , Em Gatland , Anthony Grote , Sarah Hill , Oli Munnik , Kevin Sawyer , Kelvin Trautman , Johann Wykerd
PHOTOGRAPHY Action Photo , Martin Bissig , Michal Cerveny , Milan de Beer , Carmen Freeman Rey , James Hendry , Chris Hitchcock , Llewellyn Lloyd , Jacques Marais , Moritz-Ablinger . com , David Papenfus , Red Bull Content Pool , Sabine Spitz , Sportograf , Erik Vermeulen , ZC Marketing Consulting
CONTRIBUTORS Regardt Botes , Gerhard Czerner , Robyn de Groot , Lisa de Speville , Richard de Villiers , Jo Dobinson , Martin & Jeannie Dreyer , Carmen Freeman Rey , Alex Harris , Alan Hatherly , Sebastian Klaassen , Kim Le Court , Tracy Lentin , Candice Lill , Ivan Mclean , Joel Meintjes , Mark Moir , Luke Moir , Tyrone Rawlins , Hans Rey , Evie Richards , Mariske Strauss , Daniel van der Walt
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