Western province XCO champs
The WP cross country mountain bike champs was held at Bloemendal this past Saturday. With one Savage rider, Aaron opting for the tough darling brew race and other Savages sticking to their roadie roots and doing the PPA sportif. Carl was left lining up again as the...
Amarider 100Miler presented by bike hub
It was a crisp morning in Malmesbury as we prepared for the 100 miles of dirt road ahead. There was the chatter of teeth as we shivered while we made sure our bikes and Garmin’s were ready to go! #strava!!! Aaron and Waldo lined up for Team Pure Savage and were...
PPA 12 Hour Killarney Endurance Race
After feeling a little left out from the 36One which Waldo and Kevin took part in last month, the team decided that Calvin should take part in the PPA 12 Hours of Killarney! This was a race unlike any other we had ever hammered: No climbing, no team tactics, just pure...
Bloemendal Xco: Lots of climbing and some jumping
Bloemendal Xco: Lots of climbing and some jumping This past Saturday was the 3rd round of the Western province xCO series held at Bloemendal just outside Durbanville. With Waldo preparing for the 36one Carl was the only Savage rider lining up in the start chute....
The Chronicles of Hernia
Cape Town Cycle Tour 55km MTB It may not be considered the toughest mountain bike race around but the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB is definitely one of the most enjoyable events on the calendar. Actually it is pretty tough come to think of it and riders shouldn’t be...
Pure Savage race report: SA XCO Rhebokskloof
Dust and broken saddles Two Pure savage riders, Carl and Waldo were in the mood for a hammering session and headed to the XCO at Rhebokskloof this past Saturday. While driving there we got a few reports from our scouts at the race that said “the track was dusty and...
Savage wives drop the hammer!
We are sure that by now you have heard plenty from the Savages about their exploits rolling around near the front of races and chasing down KOM's. However as we are very much an amateur bunch of lycra clad warriors, there is still the family and work life to balance....
Tour de Omloop het PPA
While in Flanders the classic season kicked off with Omloop het Nieuwblad, this weekend also saw the last PPA event before the Argus. The Tour de PPA which always serves up some spring classic inspired crosswinds. Breakaway of A group - Photo: Double ST The Savages...
Pure Savage 99er Race Report – A Tale of Cramps and Champs
The South African National Road Champs, Tankwa Trek, TransCape MTB as well as the World Triathlon Series did little to thwart the spirits of the thousands of riders that lined up to ride the 99er Cycle Tour in Durbanville on Saturday. Owing to this fact the lack...
Slanghoek XCO day of pain and anaerobic riding
The past weekend was the first Western province mountain bike cross country race held in Slanghoek. With a new course and spectacular venue this race held a lot of promise. As the rebellious Pure Savage rider, Carl Toua, I thought now is the time to try my hand again...
