insert_link Africa E-bikes could cut smog, energy use and congestion globally — but will they? By Charles Pekow Can simply adding an electric motor to a human-powered bicycle significantly reduce urban smog, traffic congestion and energy consumption — and even help curb climate change? Yes, but many bumps in the road must be overcome to get there. Today’s electric bicycles come in a range of two-wheeled e-bikes and three-wheeled e-trikes, varieties to meet consumer and business needs, with many millions already sold. The […] todayApril 2, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Excitement Builds for 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships By Dilia Mazula Windhoek, Namibia - The cycling community in Namibia is abuzz with anticipation as the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships (XCM) gears up to kick off this Saturday, November 25, at the IJG Trails in Windhoek. Organized by the Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club in collaboration with the Namibian Cycling Federation, this year's event promises to be a spectacle, with over 60 cyclists gearing up to […] todayNovember 23, 2023 13
insert_link Sport 19th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash launched The 2023 edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash is scheduled to take place from 08 to 09 December 2023, starting at Grove Mall in Windhoek and ending at Swakopmund’s Platz Am Meer Mall, with riders cycling through the Khomas-Hochland Mountains in 24 hours. Over 1 000 cyclists have entered for this year’s event, with 160 cyclists participating in the two-person teams, 624 in the four-person teams, and 190 cyclists riding […] todayOctober 18, 2023 7