Second consecutive Downhill Championship title for Odendaal
The 2013 Cycling SA-MTB National Championships, powered by Frontier Events culminated in the downhill event near Port Elizabeth on Sunday, 21 July. Defending Champion Tiaan Odendaal won his second consecutive title when he posted the quickest time on the 1.7km Hayterdale Trails course in 03:15.83. Odendaal, who raced in the junior category at last year’s […]
Philip Buys set to race for Burry Stander legacy at World Champs
Olympian Philip Buys is out to prove a point at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships at the Cascades MTB Park starting on 26 August, and eager to ensure that his performance does justice to the late Burry Stander. Philip Buys will spearhead the South African men’s challenge at the UCI Mountain Bike […]
Bell and Knox set to battle for MTB Series title at MTN Hilton Dirt Fest
“Nico Bell has the ability to become the overall winner of the MTN mountain-bike ultra-series. He is one of South Africa’s most underrated mountain bikers.” Nico Bell claiming victory at MTN Rooiberg Photo: Zoon Cronje These prophetic words were spoken by Max Knox (EAI Solutions/Specialized) earlier this season. One cannot help but wonder if Knox […]
Exxaro’s Kubwana selected for SA MTB world champs team
To say that Rozalia Kubwana (Exxaro MTB Academy) is going places where no other black woman has gone before is no exaggeration. As the first South African black female cyclist ever to complete the Absa Cape Epic, she can certainly claim to be a pioneer. When it was announced that she was selected for the […]
Province backing of Bike City provides massive returns
With thousands of mountain bike enthusiasts expected to converge on the Cascades MTB Park in a month’s time, the province has completed detailed studies that show that cycling events have brought more than a billion Rands worth of value and economic spend to the region. With the province of KwaZulu-Natal having invested R24 million into […]
Interview: Ross Douglas talks Africa Cycle Fair
The Hub chats to Ross Douglas, director of Artlogic, about his latest project, the Africa Cycle Fair. Why an Africa Cycle Fair? Firstly I am passionate about cycling, both as a sport and as a lifestyle choice. When I travel to any city in Europe or the US I usually travel with one of the […]
Junior MTB riders get a chance to shine ahead of World Champs
With the world’s best mountain bikers set to descend on Pietermaritzburg for the UCI MTB and Trials World Championships in August, local school boys and girls have been given a chance to race at the Cascades MTB Park as part of the build-up to the big event. Going for gold. Sub-nippers Jenna Ross from Winteron […]
FNB Wines2Whales MTB ride entry auctioned off at Jonkershoek Trail Building Evening
The Jonkershoek MTB Trail upgrade fundraising evening recently held in Stellenbosch was well supported by community members, mountain bikers and lovers of sport alike. Seen here (from left to right): Sarah Harrop, Bobby Behan and Chris Norton (Co-Owner of Stellenbosch based BMT Bike Shop). Photo Credit ~ Cherie Vale / NEWSPORT MEDIA Sarah Harrop, Media […]
FedGroup Berg & Bush launches Proudly South African clothing
The FedGroup Berg & Bush has announced its dedication to the difficult task of becoming a ‘Proudly South African’ race in its clothing supply. This task takes considerable effort in an industry climate which is flooded by Chinese imported products and fabrics. Photo: supplied Last year, FedGroup Berg& Bush purchased their Proudly South African clothing […]
Team Bonitas invests in more South African talent
With Daryl Impey making history in becoming the first South African to wear the Tour de France Yellow Jersey, there’s the obvious question as to who his pioneering path will benefit and inspire. You don’t have to look far. Following decades of stagnation, initially a result of international sporting isolation and subsequently a poor national […]
Meticulous planning for downhill world champ Minnaar
Defending mountainbike downhill world champion Greg Minnaar has started the 2013 international season that will ultimately lead to the world championships in his hometown, eager to test his new equipment, avoid pressure and gradually build to his title defence at the Cascades MTB Park in August. “We want to make sure where we are for […]
Nico Bell tops latest Kia Rankings
Nico Bell (Westvaal/Bell Cycles), who is currently the top rider on the KIA Mountain Bike rankings, has proven that consistency does pay off. Hardly a weekend has gone by without Bell achieving a top-ten finish in some race. A definite highlight for the rider from Nelspruit was when he won the MTN Rooiberg ultra-marathon. This […]