1-Minute with Greg Minnaar!
Who is Greg Minnaar?
Even though he’s still only in his 20s, Greg Minnaar is approaching legendary status in the world of downhill mountain biking. The first rider from Africa to win the season-long World Cup and the first African to be a World Champion, the rider known as “The Fresh Prince of Big Air” is one of South Africa’s biggest sporting heroes.
What was your first bike?
GM: Western Flyer Scorpion
What are you riding now?
GM: Santa Cruz
Can you fix a puncture?
GM: Yip
How quickly?
GM: However long it takes the Stan’s (tyre sealant) to seal the hole!
Do you wear a helmet?
GM: Yeah… an OGK custom one
What’s the one thing that could make your cycling life easier?
GM: Chairlifts in South Africa!
Race pace or leisurely dawdle?
GM: Race dawdle
Tarmac or dirt?
GM: DIRT!
Baggy or skintight?
GM: Baggy.
Where do you see cycling being in 5 years’ time?
GM: More technology, greater speeds
Where’s your dream cycling holiday destination?
GM: North Star and Whistler, Canada
What are your three top cycling tunes?
GM: Don’t listen to music while I’m riding.
What’s your top cycling tip?
GM: Look ahead
Tell us a secret ?
GM: It wouldn’t be a secret if I told ya!
Tell Us a Joke?
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