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MTN National MTB Series – Clarens, part of UCI global series
Endurance mountain bike racers will be heading out to the picturesque village of Clarens in the eastern Free State for the 4th leg of the MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan on Saturday 4 May 2013. The MTN Clarens race has gained rapid popularity in its 5-year existence and is the second South African […]
Pros play cards close to their chests at joBerg2c
The pre-race favourites played their cards close to their chests on the 116km neutral opening stage of the nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race from Heidelberg in Gauteng to Frankfort in the Free State on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Matthew Brittain (left) and fellow rower Rob Dormehl (right) during the traditional dragon boat crossing […]
Knox determined to defend double title for MTN Clarens and MTN Gravel Travel
Max Knox (Specialized/EAI Solutions) will be a very busy man during the first two weekends of May. Knox will be out to defend no less than two MTN National MTB Series titles. But he is not complaining. Knox fully realizes that if you want to remain a champion, you have certain responsibilities, one of which […]
Mud and excitement at second race in prestigious ROAG Series
Thousands of eager mountain bikers converged on the Karkloof valley to participate in one of the country’s most prestigious races – the Sappi Karkloof Classic. The second race in the annual Quattro ROAG Series attracted a large field of riders, including some high profile names. Despite wet and muddy weather conditions after two days of […]
SASCOC highlights importance of transformation and good governance
Cycling SA President William Newman and General Manager Mike Bradley attended the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee’s (SASCOC) General Meeting on Saturday 13 April. The meeting was the first to be held in the new Olympic cycle and there was observably a large focus on the Road to Rio 2016. SASCOC expressed their […]
Big guns descend on KZN for aQuellé Tour Durban this Sunday
Durban – The country’s top road cycling teams are converging on KwaZulu-Natal for the aQuellé Tour Durban on Sunday, eager to claim podium places in this popular classic. The Tasol GT team, supporting double defending champion Nolan Hoffman, will be emotionally charged as the Durban based outfit prepares for its final outing in its team […]
Van Hoovels and Knipe set for joBerg2c
Team Contego-Giant’s Louis-Bresler Knipe will combine forces with international mountain biker Kevin van Hoovels from Belgium for the joBerg2c. This multiday mountain bike stage race starts on 26 April till 4 May. Action starts at Keran Beef near Heidelberg in Gauteng and finishes 900km later in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal. The route is 99,5% off-road with lots […]
Future champions shaped by Nissan TrailSeeker Series, who will it be in 2013
There can be little doubt that the Nissan TrailSeeker Series has become a ‘breeding ground’ for future mountain-bike champions. The biggest success story of the series thus far is undoubtedly Philip Buys (Scott Factory Racing), the overall winner of the inaugural Nissan TrailSeeker Series. When Buys competed in his first Nissan TrailSeeker race, his only […]
Important Notice – Mountain Bike World Cup competitors
24 April 2013 – Any riders planning to race in a UCI World Cup mountain bike race must please contact Dellah Paul. Cycling SA is responsible for securing your entry into world cup races only, and to do this we need the details of your accommodation. To ensure your entry is processed timeously please send […]
Domino star set for aQuellé Tour Durban return
Durban – Amongst the thousands of cyclists taking part in the aQuellé Tour Durban on Sunday will be Amaoti teenager Sthembiso Ngubo, for whom the race has taken on a life changing proportion. Ngubo, a Grade 10 learner from Amaoti 3, got a chance to ride in the aQuellé Tour Durban last year through the […]
Global MTB showcase a once in a lifetime opportunity for South Africa
Pietermaritzburg – South Africa’s cycling fraternity and the country’s general public will have a golden opportunity to be a part of a once in a lifetime experience when Cascades MTB Park plays host to the UCI MTB Masters World Championships and the UCI MTB and Trials World Championships within a twelve day window in August […]
MacDonald takes to joBerg2c stage
Former winner and last year’s runner-up Neil MacDonald will once again have victory in his sights when he and FedGroup-Itec team-mate Brandon Stewart line up for the nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race on Friday. The former roadie is currently in good stage-racing form, both on and off-road, following strong performances at the recent […]