Weiss ready for Totalsports XTERRA Pezula
Local XTERRA Warrior Bradley Weiss (Somerset West) will be counting down the days to the Totalsports XTERRA PEZULA presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT after his stellar performance at the XTERRA East Championship (Richmond, VA) earlier this month where he secured the last spot on the podium behind Dan Hugo (Stellenbosch, South Africa) and Ryan Ignatz (Boulder […]
RE:CM Knysna 200 pays dividends for rider
One lucky rider’s raffle ticket paid handsome dividends when he walked away with R50 000 worth of unit trusts at the recent RE:CM Knysna 200 mountain bike race. Amateur mountain biker Digby Webb (pictured) walked away a winner at the recent RE:CM Knysna 200 when he won a unit trust investment worth R50 000, courtesy […]
Lebanon youth receive a welcomed BMX donation from FNB Wines2Whales and PPA
Three youth from the Lebanon Village in Elgin Grabouw recently received a welcomed BMX donation from the organizers of the FNB Wines2Whales and Pedal Power Association (PPA). Three youth from the Lebanon Village in Elgin Grabouw recently received a welcomed BMX donation from the organizers of the FNB Wines2Whales and Pedal Power Association (PPA). Seen […]
De Groot’s fairytale mountain bike debut with a win at MTN Rooiberg
The fairy tale mountain-bike debut of Robyn de Groot (Needs Sponsor) is far from over. On Saturday (15 June), at the MTN Rooiberg event in Limpopo, she achieved another cycling first when she won the women’s marathon over 75km. Eventual 2nd place Yolandi du Toit in action at MTN_Rooiberg Photo: Zoon Cronje It was her […]
Bushveld battle sees Bell triumph at MTN Rooiberg
“I love it when a plan comes together.” Nico Bell (Westvaal/Bell Cycles) could be forgiven if this phrase from the ever popular television series, the A-Team, crossed his mind as he won the MTN Rooiberg ultra-race (105km) on Saturday (15 June). Nico Bell claiming victory at MTN Rooiberg National MTB Photo: Zoon Cronje This victory, […]
Local riders dominate at Scottburgh MTB Race
Scottburgh – South Coast riders Evan van der Spuy (Varsity College) and Hayley Smith (Bell Equipment) flew the local flag high, claiming victory in the men’s and ladies event at the popular Magma Security Scottburgh MTB Classic. Evan van der Spuy (Varsity College) races away at the start of the Magma Security Scottburgh MTB Race, […]
Entries open for Durban Track Cycling Interprov and Grand Prix
Entries are open for the i-Cycle Durban Grand Prix and Interprov track cycling events, which will be taking place in Durban from 6-7 July 2013. Track cyclists will take part in the various track cycling events for the assorted categories. Men and women, from junior age group to 60-years-old and above can race in the […]
Luxembourg: Ciolek second after long escape by Thomson
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung put its mark on the first stage of the Skoda Tour of Luxembourg (June 12-16 /UCI 2.HC), as Gerald Ciolek finished second after Jay Thomson spent most of the stage in a breakaway. Ciolek challenged in the mass sprint in bad weather conditions in Hautcharge, and was beaten only by Alexander […]
Mankele to host final round of MTB National Cup Series
The final round of the Cycling SA-MTB National Cup Series will take place at Mankele Mountain Bike Park, near Nelspruit from 22-23 June 2013. Mpumalanga’s popular mountain biking venue is situated near the Sudwala Caves, on the outskirts of Nelspruit. Mankele has hosted many National Cup Series events since their opening, as well as a […]
dusi2c MTB Race blazes a new trail with GPS only navigation
The new dusi2c point-to-point mountain bike race on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June will break new ground by requiring teams to navigate solely by GPS and not by traditional markers on the route. With the limited entry of 300 pairs almost fully subscribed, the race rules stipulate that at least one member of a […]
Knox the man to beat at MTN Rooiberg this weekend
Max Knox (EAI Solutions/Specialized) is the man to beat this weekend. This will be the challenge that every pro-elite rider, who has aspirations of winning the MTN ultra-series overall, will have to face when he lines up for the start of the MTN Rooiberg ultra Marathon on Saturday (15 June). Knox has been in awesome […]
It’s party time at the SA Single Speed Champs this June
Are YOU ready for the party of a life time on your bicycle … ?? Then read on…. Hey Guys & Girls, this is IT: SINGLE SPEED SA CHAMPS ! Wait, wait, WAIT – don’t run away yet…. In fact, be sure to be there: SATURDAY 29th June, Cowan House, Hilton, KZN, South Africa…. NO […]