April 02, 2013

Dale Steyn is a new RD brand ambassador

February 19, 2013

Clayton Morar @ the J&B Met 2013

You can follow Clayton on twitter @claymorar

August 06, 2012

Winter Clearance

August 06, 2012

XL Sale

June 29, 2012

Winter Specials

June 26, 2012

Women's Health 01 July 2012

May 16, 2012

Ryan Harrison goes to BMW

May 02, 2012

Kick Off - May 2012

suit price is actually R5400.00 but who's counting?

May 02, 2012

Stuff Magazine

April 30, 2012

Business Day Wanted Magazine

April 30, 2012

Business Day Wanted Magazine

April 10, 2012

Momsen Bikes

Is the Absa Cape Epic the world’s most arduous multi-day stage race? The answer to that question is a simple and emphatic yes. Ask any one of the 1,200 racers in 600 two-person teams, or the thousands of support crew staff, the medics, the marshals, or the event’s route director Dr Evil, and all will reply that this ninth iteration of the Absa Cape Epic was the toughest such race yet. 

 

Who can argue with figures? A total of 781km over eight days with climbing twice that of the height of the world’s highest peak, Mt Everest, at over 16,000m? Overall winners, category winners and amateur MTBers battled for mere seconds and minutes in this year’s edition, and impressively this field of racers was also the most competitive and determined yet as only 12 percent of entrants retired from the race…  Also for the 2012 Absa Cape Epic, the world’s biggest bicycle manufacturers were represented by their win-hungry professional racers and supported by armies of mechanics with tons of spare parts including skunk-works trick bits added to factory race-prepared bikes. With camera flashes, video cameras and microphones poking into the faces of the world’s elite racers (made up of former marathon world champions, Olympic gold medal XCO winners, UCI World MTB XCO champions and national champions the world over), the ambiance at the race village before and after each day’s action was palpable. From the first pedal stroke to the last, every ounce of energy was poured out from the racer tucked in behind the handlebar. There was no quarter given: racing was fast, fierce and fearless.


Enter the underdogs. Two professional teams, two aims and with shared one desire. Team FedGroup – ITEC Connect and Team Robert Daniel Momsen were armed with 29er carbon-framed race weapons from an SA Bike Company. Momsen Bikes design and develop a range of bicycles from their Port Elizabeth headquarters that have shaken up the South African bicycle market with their competitive pricing, their confidence-inspiring rides and no-frills, just-thrills attitude.

 

Development and testing of bikes and parts plays a massive role in the success of a bike brand, and Momsen Bikes has already established a name for itself in the South African marketplace for this. The rewards are tangible: race-winning frame geometries, coupled with careful parts selection and most importantly, return customers.

 

The teams were on board the 2012 Momsen SL929’s as well as testing a 2013 Carbon 29er in Prototype Form. The SL929 already race-proven in the SA market, is now officially ‘Epic-proof ‘ whilst the 2013 Prototype 29er excelled in the tough Epic conditions – this now tested and proven in the biggest MTB stage race in the world. On 01 April, after the gruelling race was completed, the winners’ champagne was uncorked, the medals handed out, the millions of Rands worth of bicycles were packed away, and all were sleeping after eight days of racing, Momsen Bikes celebrated: Ten Four. Reward for the countless hours of work, perseverance, sweat, tears and blood from its racers and staff, Momsen Bikes travelled back to Port Elizabeth with its TENTH place overall result and FOUR stage wins. Our Ten Four Epic celebration is one for all of South Africa. “Inspired By The Mountain” is not just a Momsen Bikes slogan, but it is the DNA evident in every bike we sell.

 

Team FedGroup – ITEC Connect’s Brandon Stewart and Jacques Rossouw pedalled their 2013 prototype Momsen 29er carbon weapons to tenth place overall in the General Classification and a solid third place in the Absa African Category. This pairing who are concentrating on the MTN National MTB Series, the biggest such in marathon racing in the world, did their sponsors, fans and families proud with their string of top ten stage results.

 

Gaining in speed as the event progressed, this team muscled their way to the front of the field on Stage Three (the longest in the event’s history at 143km) for 85km before being reeled in by the high-speed chasing peloton on the final climb of the day. 

 

With attention focused on the top three on the final stage of the 2012 Absa Cape Epic’s 64km route, Stewart and Rossouw dug deep to power an unprecedented 19 minutes into their closest rivals leads. This massive effort ensured a solid 10th Overall in the General Classification, thrilling South African cycling and netting Momsen Bikes the highest 2012 finish result for a South African bike company.

 

“After a frustrating start to the event we had a great finish,” said Team FedGroup – ITEC Connect team owner Brandon Stewart. “Jacques and I rode as hard as we could, and we fought every kilometer of the every stage. “We couldn’t have done any of this without the amazing support, encouragement and hard work of our crew, and my wife Bridgette was once again a pillar of strength as team manager. Throughout the stages, our 2013 Momsen Prototype 29er Carbon bikes were perfect, perfect, perfect.

 

“This was the fastest Absa Cape Epic I have ever done,” continued Stewart, who is one of only a handful of riders to claim he has finished all nine Cape Epic races to date. “We raced flat-out every day. All the riders were so very focused, that every stage was like a sprint. It was a hard fight to this finish. We never gave a moment’s worry about our Momsen Bikes: these bikes just take all the abuse and ask to be raced even harder the next day. This prototype will be a winner for the brand, for sure. We really tested the bikes this week, and I must say this bike is just something special.”

 

Robert Sim and Nico Pfitzenmaier made up Team Robert Daniel Momsen. This pairing were regarded by race organisers as one of the favourites to claim the highly competitive Telkom Business Masters’ Category winners’ jersey in this year’s edition. And, Sim and German professional XTERRA athlete Pfitzenmaier delivered on their pre-race billing to lead the category from the Prologue and edged out a 45-minute advantage over their rivals in only four days of racing on their SL929 Team Issue machines.

 

Sim and Pfitzenmaier mixed it with the General Classification’s leading teams throughout their race, proving that despite their 40-something ages these racers were as driven as their younger competitors. Team Robert Daniel Momsen swept past their rivals on the technical descents and climbs, out rode their competitors when singletracks became near-passable and showed their mastery in tactics in the hot and humid conditions. 

 

Nico Pfitzenmaier praised the SL929 for the frame’s race geometry. This professional racer and his team-mate Robert Sim were quicker than most of the international professional elite MTBers with full suspension 29ers on the technical ups and downs of the stages.
 

“Our Momsen Bikes are working perfectly, and the 29er hardtail really is suited to these technical conditions,” said Pfitzenmaier. “Our bikes are going so well, they are amazing.”

 

Sim commented on the bikes:

“Nico and I are good on the technical sections, and we are quicker than most of the professional teams. Our bikes are perfect; they power so strongly on the technical ups and downs.”

 

Four category stage wins were hard-earned, as was the pairings healthy lead. But, the Absa Cape Epic is not the world’s toughest race for no reason. While leading their category, and riding amongst the stage’s top 20 teams, Pfitzenmaier crashed heavily on Stage Five. Torrential rain transformed the already slippery muddy surfaces into treacherous tracks, and a number of teams waved a white flag of surrender as the adverse weather conditions broke their spirits and forced them into being mere spectators for the remainder of the event.

 

Lying dazed and bleeding in the rain and mud, and with his core body temperature quickly dropping, Pfitzenmaier stood up and mounted his bike to continue the stage. Plucking the energy from his reserves, Pfitzenmaier was helped to the finish line by team-mate Sim. But, the ever-competitive Pfitzenmaier saw his team’s lead erode away as team after team passed by. Upon reaching the finish line of Stage Five, Pfitzenmaier was rushed to hospital for treatment.

 

With 20 stitches to his knee, two deep gashes on his leg, several damaged and bruised muscles, Pfitzenmaier was sadly forced to retire from the event. Sim continued in the final two stages of the race as an “Outcast” – a solo racer – but their effort as a team in the preceding four stages was not for nought. Team Robert Daniel Momsen’s four stage category wins will long be remembered and celebrated.
 

via Momsen Bikes

March 30, 2012

RD Cycling - Cape Epic 2012 stage 4

Telkom Business Masters Three-peat

For the third consecutive day, the Telkom Business Masters Category was won by Robert Sim and Nico Pfitzenmaier of the Robert Daniel Momsen team in 5:22.16,7 (overall time 22:20.19,2), followed by the World Bicycle Relief team of Bart Brentjens and Jan Weevers in 5:31.24,5 (overall time 23:14.33,7). In third place was the Jag Craft team of Adrian Enthoven and Delaney Impey in 5:44.31,9 (overall 23:06.18,1).

Nico Pfitzenmaier of Team Robert Daniel Momsen

Sim and Pfitzenmaier lead the Jag Craft team of Adrian Enthoven and Delaney Impey by 45 minutes and 59 seconds. World Bicycle Relief team Bart Brentjens and Jan Weevers are in third place overall.

Says Nico Pfitzenmaier of Robert Daniel Momsen: “Today was a tough stage. The pace was high at the start and the lactic acid built up in our legs in the first 10 km. The landscape was beautiful. Later this morning, the wind was howling and you had to fight against it. That was a bit hectic. Rob also sliced his tyre and we needed to replace his tube, but we managed to consolidate our lead, which is good.” Adds Rob Sim: “A stick speared my tyre and the hole was too big just to plug. I was worried that we used most of our equipment, but these things happen. Fortunately we came home safely.’

Says Bart Brentjens of World Bicycle Relief: “It’s very different riding in the Masters category. The elite teams are much stronger. If you compare it, we’re slow. I actually think I prefer riding in the Men’s. I always enjoy the Absa Cape Epic. It’s very well organized – that’s one of the reasons I come back every year. Also, South Africa is a lovely country, the terrain is nice, and the best riders in the world compete. But you have to compete as a team.” Adds Jan Weevers: “I’ve participated in many races in Europe – some of the toughest one’s we have – but nothing compares to this. It’s a little bit heavy for me. 

March 28, 2012

RD Cycling - Cape Epic 2012 stage 2

Team Robert Daniel Momsen after winning stage 2 of Cape Epic (and best dressed)

March 28, 2012

RD Cycling Cape Epic 2012 stage 2

Robert Daniel Momsen Win Masters

The Telkom Business Masters Category was won by Robert Sim and Nico Pfitzenmaier of the Robert Daniel Momsen team in 4:30.52,6 (overall time 10:56.46,4), followed by the Jag Craft team of Adrian Enthoven and Delaney Impey in 4:38.06,6 (11:05.31,2). In third place were the World Bicycle Relief team of Bart Brentjens and Jan Weevers in 4:38.34,1 (overall time 11:34.26,3).

Telkom Business Masters Winners, Team Robert Daniel Momsen

Sim and Pfitzenmaier lead the Jag Craft team of Adrian Enthoven and Delaney Impey by 8 minutes and 44 seconds. World Bicycle Relief team Bart Brentjens and Jan Weevers are in third place overall (11:34.26,3).

Says Nico Pfitzenmaier of Robert Daniel Momsen: “Today was way better than yesterday. We actually had an amazing and consistent ride. Bart Brentjens and his team mate attacked and tried to play tactics, but we decided to just stay cool. Rob and I cycled really well together and from the second water point the route suited us. We’re both technical riders and could then create a nice gap. There was a double sting in the tail near the end, but we survived. We recovered well after yesterday and felt really good today.” Adds team mate Robert Sim: “I was feeling much better than yesterday. Our plan for tomorrow is to conserve our lead and not blow out in the beginning. We’ll also track the opposition to ensure we’re in good shape for the second half of the race.”

March 06, 2012

Clay at the Glamour magazine Oscar party

March 06, 2012

Clayton at Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo

We like your style Clayton!

You can check out Clay's blog here

February 20, 2012

GQ March 2012

February 20, 2012

Public Sector Manager - Feb 2012

February 17, 2012

RD Cycling - Ride The Rock

Well done to Nico Pfitzenmaier from team Robert Daniel for finishing in third place in the overall mens catagory, first place masters, at this years Ride the Rock event in the Cedarberg. Russell De Jager also grabbed a top 10, finishing in 7th place overall.

We're wondering what happened to Nico's shorts!

Mens race results click here

February 08, 2012

Team RD Cycling - COBRA

Another succesful sunday league cycling event for the RD team, and although fraught with technical issues, we still managed a podium finish - Congratulations Russel!

The RD Team is currently lying in second place in the VETS category, with 228 points.

http://www.proclassicseries.co.za/media/234192/league%20team%20positions%20(after%2029%20jan.).pdf

February 08, 2012

Clayton Morar at the J&B Met

We decided to sponsor our friend and self proclaimed "Autograph Hunter" Clayton Morar at this years J&B Met. We know that he rubs shoulders with all of SA's Elite, but what we really want to know is how many winners did he back on the day!?

Clayton is wearing a Robert Daniel white and black striped shirt, this is available for wholesale, and retails at R950.00

A Robert Daniel white bowtie, which comes standard with a matching pocket square. This is also available for wholesale, and retails at R120.00

Robert Daniel red cotton shorts. This has been one of our hottest selling items this summer. We can't wait to start work on next summers range. These shorts retail at R200.00

... and finally, a Red RD fedora hat, retailing at R120.00

You can check out Claytons blog here - http://www.claytonmorar.com/blog/index.cfm

pics take by www.stephenbekker.com

November 09, 2011

The Black Tie Comedy Festival

November 04, 2011

Another RD Cycling win! Durbanville...

October 26, 2011

FHM - November 2011

October 19, 2011

FHM - November 2011

[link - FHM]

October 19, 2011

YOU magazine - September 2011

Robert Daniel waistcoat.

[link - YOU magazine]

September 13, 2011

Destiny Man

Robert Daniel

Where: Shop 6249, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Visit: http://www.robertdaniel.com 
Contact: 021 419 6483 or emailinfo@robertdaniel.com 
From cotton shirts to silk ties, the Robert Daniel clothing line speaks style and sophistication. Cape Town-based Robert Daniel has an exclusive range of menswear and accessories including cotton shirts, suits, jackets, coats jerseys, belts, cufflinks, leather briefcases and luggage. If you're willing to break the bank a little on your next shopping trip, try out the select brand and be rewarded in true style.

via Destiny Man

July 19, 2011

RD Cycling - Sani2c 2011

July 19, 2011

RD Cycling - Joberg2C

After a very successful Cape Epic this year, the team is now competing for top honours in the Joburg2c race.

[update: 1st place in Masters Category.]

Results

July 19, 2011

RD Cycling - Cape Epic 2011

TOPLESS! Lucky we are easy going sponsors! Congrats to the team for finishing 2nd overall in the Masters category.

Robert Daniel team wins Master’s category – Stage 5

Robert Sim and Doug Brown of the Robert Daniel team won stage 5 of this year’s Absa Cape Epic in 5:40.41,7 (overall 23:50.48,8), followed by the Juwi team (Carsten Bresser and Udo Boelts) in 5:40.43,2 (overall 23:04.31,4). In third place were the Nandos team of Adrian Enthoven and Gerrie Beukes in a time of 5:53.00,1 (overall 24:27.53,2). Sim and Brown are still in second place overall in this category and the Juwi team lead by 46 minutes and 18 seconds.

Robert Sim and Doug Brown wins Stage 5 of this year’s race

Says Doug Brown of the Robert Daniel team: “It was a privilege riding with Carsten and Udo today. They were taking it a bit easy. I didn’t participate last year and the Cape Epic is definitely getting faster and the depth of field is much better. When you climb a hill, there are always ten guys with you so it’s hard to get away. As an amateur rider it’s incredible to race side by side with Udo who finished 9th in the Tour de France. I watched these guys on television. It really does give you extra energy.” About his partner Robert Sim, Brown adds: “Robert is a very talented athlete. He’s only been riding for a short period so obviously has the right genetics. He’s going to be a name to watch in the Masters.” Robert Sim adds: “It’s a privilege to ride with Doug. He has a cupboard full of blue jerseys. We rode with the Juwi team for 80km and we’re lucky they weren’t competing hard for the win today. What an unbelievable privilege! I started riding three and a half years ago and to be riding with people of this calibre at the age of 45, is truly amazing.”

via Cape Epic

July 19, 2011

2010 UCT Ultimate team

Watch 20 minutes of a game of Ultimate and you understand why Jon Luies of UCT's nine-month-old Ultimate Club cautions that players have to be agile and - no understatement - super fit.

Some basic background first. Ultimate is a fast-paced, little-contact sport played by two opposing teams of seven players a side using a 175 gram flying disc. (The disc is why the sport is sometimes called Ultimate Frisbee, which it shouldn't because the disc used in the game is not of the trademarked ilk produced by toymaker Wham-O, but a slightly different version - with a softer curved edge - made by archrivals Discraft.)

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