BSi Steel backs dusi2c
Steel processor and stockist, BSi Steel Limited have confirmed a very exciting three year sponsorship deal with dusi2c, the two day mountain bike stage race which runs along the iconic Dusi Canoe Marathon route. Image credit: Dave Macleod BSi Steels Executive Director Craig Parry said this impressive race was a natural fit for the steel […]
Kargo Pro MTB wave in 2014 season with KZN Cup one, two, three
The Kargo Pro MTB team stole the show at Saturday 11 January’s first leg of the KZN MTB Provincial Cross Country Series as they went one, two, three overall as well as claiming the top step of the podium in both the elite and under-23 men’s categories. Image credit: Darren Goddard Having ridden the majority […]
Songezo Jim earns most combative jersey in Gabon
The conclusion of the second stage of La Tropicale Amissa Bongo today saw Linus Gerdemann hold onto his fourth place on the general classification. The team was again aggressive as the day started with Songezo Jim forming part of the main escape of the day. Along with a Spaniard, he was the last rider to […]
Enduro World Series Launches 2014 Season with Centralised Registration
Enduro World Series (EWS) organisers had scant few moments to enjoy the industry accolades that acknowledged its debut season as a “game-changer” before rolling up their sleeves to debut a new centralised registration process to kick-off of the 2014 Series. Image credit: Matt Wragg Team applications close January 20. Reserved riders have from February 10-16 […]
Entries close next week for African XCO/DHI Continental Championships
The Western Cape plays host to the 2014 African Continental Cross-Country and Downhill Championships, taking place in Durbanville on 25 and 26 January 2014. The cross-country (XCO) will take place at the Slammer track at the Willowbridge Shopping Centre on Saturday 25 January, with the downhill (DHI) discipline on the slopes of Contermanskloof onSunday 26 […]
Hugo claims gold at Totalsports Challenge Kleinmond
Just under 700 multi-sport athletes gathered at Gordon’s Bay Beach Front on Saturday, 11 January 2014 to partake in the action of the 12th annual Totalsports Challenge presented by Liberty Medical Scheme and REHIDRAT® SPORT. Image credit: Jetline Action Photo Hugo reclaimed the Totalsports Challenge Champion title completing the 7-disciplined event, which is a combined […]
Safe cycling campaign launches in PE
The Herald VW Cycle Tour has joined forces with the Pedal Power Association to promote “Safe Cycling” on the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay. The Eastern Cape leg of the national awareness and lobbying campaign, which encourages motorists to keep a 1.5-metre distance from cyclists, was launched in Port Elizabeth this week. According to The […]
MTN-Qhubeka on the start line for La Tropicale Amissa Bongo
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung gets its 2014 season underway in Africa next week in La Tropicale Amissa Bongo. The race takes place from 13 – 19 January in Gabon and has successfully attracted some of the biggest teams in the sport. Image credit: La Tropicale Amissa Bongo Being Africa’s first registered UCI Professional Continental team, […]
Imprint Grips could be the best thing since the Lock-On clamp
Lock-On grips revolutionised the bicycle cockpit, and now Imprint Grips look like they could further add comfort and personalisation to your bike in a way previously impossible. http://youtu.be/mwyG2YEYTPE Released on Kickstarter, the Imprint Grips could bring unfound comfort to every bike out there. And the best part about it is that they can be remoulded […]
John-Lee Augustyn Excited Ahead Of Season Debut
Cycling fans will be watching the return of John-Lee Augustyn to the professional peloton with bated breath. The South African makes his comeback to the sport after well-documented injury woes disrupted what looked like a promising career. More motivated than ever, Augustyn is back in the saddle and ready to pin on the first race […]
SCOTT is celebrating 2014 by giving away a product each weekday for January
Starting today, you have the chance to win free SCOTT gear every weekday throughout the month of January. Head over to http://scott2luvit.scott-sports.com/ for your chance to win! Today’s product is the SCOTT Stego, the ultimate way to protect your noggin on those All Mountain/Enduro rides.
Videos 2013: SA’s memorable moments
A quick round up of some of South Africa’s 2013 cycling memorable moments, from GM’s winning run to an interview with Daryl Impey on leading the Tour de France. What were your highlights? Post them below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBzS-pjZB9M An interview with Darly Impey on leading the Tour de France. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUeOVVdaGJQ Songezo Jim featured as the first […]