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Well done guys!
Solid and safe riding in the wet misty conditions!
Brink Karkloof Road Race
@danvanderwatt
@daveshelly_
@cameronmackridge_mtb
These legends took on the @swiss_epic 2025. Congratulations Leon and Andrew. 💥 Well done!
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #swissepic #epic #rides #ridingmountain #cycle #cycling #stagerace
Say Hi 👋 to the current leaders of the KZN @cyclelabschoolsmtbseries
#drivetrainacademy
#upyourgame
#ride
#cycle
#cyclelife
#sport
#youthinsport
Happy Women`s Day.
#womeninsport
#DriveTrain
#drivetrainacademy
#upyourgame
#womensday
#sport
A weekend of good riding.
Well done to all
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycle #cyclelife #mtb #mtblife
@puretradeafrica
@phaltcocivils
@posworx
@salomon_sa
European Championship loading for @madi_bateson
Good luck at the @euromtb Champs
#drivetrainacademy
#upyourgame
#ride
#europeanbikers
#europe
#cyclinglife
#cycle
#mtb
@phaltcocivils
@puretradeafrica
@posworx
@salomon_sa
@gilnokie
It has been a week, and we are still celebrating @cameronmackridge_mtb Youth XCM win. Cam is a dedicated cyclist who, no matter what, is still able to make training fun. 🙌 Like it should be. Well done Cam.
#youthXCM #cyclinglife #cycling #drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #sport #sachamp #sportive #podium
@phaltcocivils @posworx @puretradeafrica @salomon_sa
@sarah.janevr you are incredible 🥳
Wishing you a safe journey while you race across South Africa.
@freedomchallenge
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #raceacrossSouthAfrica #ride #cycle #cyclinglife
At times, we do it for the view!
Sunrise studio session
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #cycling #cyclingstudio #studio #spin #ride #train #dontstop #ballito #kzn #sport #coach
WELL DONE !
Hard work paying off!
The past weekend riders tackled the challenging XCM course at
@karkloofcountryclub over various distances and left it all out there.
Congratulations to all the riders. It is great to see your efforts paying off!
Here is a quick podium highlight of the SA XCM 🏆CHAMPS 🏆
@rouxda4383 - XCM Vet Ladies Champ
@tywhite6 - XCM Vet Men`s Champ
@kylieharborth - XCM Sub Vet Champ
@lukelegr.cycling - 3rd Junior Men
@cody_maidman_mtb - 2nd Youth Men
@madi_bateson - 1st Youth Ladies
@sophialombaard_cycling - 1st Sub Junior Ladies
@millie_buckley_cycling - 3rd Sprog Girls
@puretradeafrica
@phaltcocivils
@posworx
@salomon_sa
@gilnokie
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #podium #sachampionships #sport #performance #cycling #cyclingperformance #marathon #ride #singletrack #coach #XCM
Always fun @_sani2c 💥 THANK YOU!
Smiles all round and amazing results.
An incredible finish for @jg_77 and @stranners10 at the Sani OG taking 1st Vet team.
Well done @rouxda4383 and @kylieharborth looking great on the top step of the Sani Adventure event and @jillylynch and @jorogers28 taking 3rd in the ladies category. @danvanderwatt and Leon took 2nd place in the men`s category.
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #cycling #cycle #ride #sani2c #sani #podium #sport #performance #mtb #stagerace #singletrack #mountainbike #mountainbikelife #bikeride
Great weekend of all-around solid riding.
Congrats to all the riders at the SA XCC & XCO Champs held at @thaba_trails🏆
Short recovery and then back to the grind 💥
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycle #sport #cycling #cyclinglife #podium #race #sachamps #xcc #xcc #sacycling
@posworx
@phaltcocivils
@puretradeafrica
@salomon_sa
Kit fitting 💥
@salomon_sa
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycling #cyclinglife #casualwear #ridelife
Incredible win for @connor_ha_28 winning his first SA Title Jersey on the Track.
Well done! 🔥
Your hard work and commitment are showing!
#DriveTrain #drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #trackcycling #track #cycle #cycling #sport #sajersey #satitle #podium
Wow @rouxda4383 & @mikaelameyer you made us all so proud! Rode incredibly hard and smart. Congratulations on your Open Ladies Category win at this year`s @capeepic
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycle #sport #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclinglife #podium #stagerace #race #capeepicwin #stage7
@joshmetcalfphotography
All the emotions at the finished line of 2025 @capeepic
Incredible 🔥💥
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycle #sport #cyclinglife #cycling #podium #stagerace #race #ridelife #Singletrack #capeepic #cyclingcoach
Start line Smiles and Cape Epic never.
@capeepic 2025 Grand Finale was one for the memory bank!
#drivetrainacademy
#upyourgame
#ride #cycle #cyclinglife #sport #race #racing #stagerace #mtb #mtblife #capeepic
What an incredible experience💥
@capeepic 2025 🔥
We are in awe of all the riders, overcoming their own challenges, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #enjoyyourtide #challenges #capeepic #race #stagerace #podium #sport #courage #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclingcoach
@rouxda4383 & @mikaelameyer are definitely having fun at @capeepic stage 1
It`s🔥
Well done 💥
#Drivetrainacademy
#upyourgame #capeepic #epic #rides #cycle #cycling #stagerace #podium #singletrack
It is 🔥
2025 @capeepic has arrived.
A couple of teams are lining up at the Prologue today. They have put in the hard work. 👊
The start of adrenaline, pain, and a lifetime of memories.
Good luck to every rider riding today.
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #capeepic #ride #stagerace #race #racing #mountains #sport #performance
The season ahead is looking 🔥
How incredible is the 2025 kit from @lassensportswear !!
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #cyclingkit #cycle #cyclinglife #ride #ridelife #cyclephotos
📷 @aldovtonder
🔥 Fresh Gear for the Team! 🔥
A huge shoutout to @salomon_sa for hooking us up with some epic casual wear! 🙌 Their support means the world to our riders, keeping us comfortable and looking sharp off the bike too. 💚💥
Grateful for brands that back the cycling community and help us keep the momentum going—both on and off the trails! 🚴♂️💨
📷 @karenmackridge
#ThankYouSalomon #DriveTrainAcademy #CasualComfort #OffTheBikeStyle
Lekker in Paarl
Dusty, windy, hot.
Let`s see what tomorrow has in store.
XCO loading...
Lassen Sports Wear delivered sweet kit in time for the race. Thank you!
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cyclinglife #cycle #race #sport #cyclingkit #sport #sportswear #bike #bikelife
@lukelegr.cycling @xandre_mtb
@puretradeafrica
@posworx
@phaltcocivils
@salomon_sa
🚴♂️ Meet Coach Dan! 🚴♂️
We’re excited to welcome @danvanderwatt as our Junior Coach at DriveTrain Academy! With a deep passion for growing cycling in South Africa, Dan is dedicated to developing young riders and shaping the future of the sport—especially in KwaZulu-Natal.
His mission? To inspire, train, and mentor the next generation of cyclists, helping them push their limits and fall in love with the ride. Welcome to the team, Dan! 💚🖤
Read what inspires him in the comments and drop a 👏 in the comments to show him some love!
#DriveTrainAcademy #CoachDan #NextGenCycling #CyclingZA #upyourgame #cycling #cyclinglife #bike #bikelife #bike #ride