Written by Gabi Murray-Roberts. On Thursday 31st of March the 2nd official “OUTLAWS” race was held. These races were originated by Stuart ’disco’ Barnard who described the race as an urge to satisfy the “fizz-lust” and he couldn’t be more accurate, ever since the first outlaw race down in Kirstenbosch and the High Rising Rising Downhill Xtreme fresh in their memories, the guys have been fizzing badly for another “OUTLAWS”  [ Read More ]

First Nature is excited to announce that we will be selling copies of this legendary documentary on standard and Blu-ray format. DROP: My Life Downhill is a documentary style DVD showcasing the spirit of the sport through the most epic cinematic shooting style that Orangefiist have done so well. DROP is a blend of insane mountain freeriding and action packed race day footage with the story being told by the  [ Read More ]

Tuesday 1 February 2011 saw the launch of the first official non-motorised transport (NMT) lanes of the new MyCiTi transport system in Cape Town. Among the 300 commuters who gathered at 6am for the brief celebration and fun 8km ride were longboard skaters Justin Boast, Anton Pratt, Terry Terblanche and Richard Ward. Respect to these guys for getting out there and making a difference.

Houwteq Downhill Xtreme, 27 & 28 November, Grabouw http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131090236945810   Fair  Downhill Challenge II, 4 & 5 December, Durbanville Cape http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169784069707957   Hot Heels Africa World Cup Finale, 10, 11 & 12 December, Kogelberg Biosphere http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=271628955872 All races are free for spectators. If you want to race, check out the SAGRA website for more information: http://www.sagra.co.za/v2/   First Nature will once again sponsor prizes for the best first time racers.     [ Read More ]

Schanskop Downhill Challenge: Race Report Written by Kim Taylor On the first weekend of spring 2010 another greatly successful SAGRA (South African Gravity Racing Association) officiated race, “King of the Fort”, brought 23 stand up skateboarders, 7 lugers and 7 buttboarders from around the country together to enjoy a hill that now resonates for many as a fast, technical and, above all, fun course to ride! Quote of the weekend;  [ Read More ]