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Hermida and Van Houts win their first stage in the Absa Cape Epic
Stage one was a 96-kilometer loop with 2 350m of climbing on virgin Absa Cape Epic territory that started and finished in Citrusdal, a small farming town at the foot of the Cederberg Mountains. The stage started with climbing from the word go, up Piekenierskloof on relatively smooth and sandy roads, before descending nearly 600 […]
On Form & On Top: Momsen Bikes Takes On The 2013 Absa Cape-Epic
Against the backdrop of the iconic and majestic Table Mountain and sunshine in Cape Town, millions of MTBers the world over were envious of the 1200 competitors who took to the start of the 2013 ABSA Cape Epic. This the tenth edition of the world’s biggest and best MTB stage race, there was considerable media […]
Mixed fortunes for Scott teams at Cape Epic opener
There were mixed fortunes for SCOTT teams at the opening stage of the 2013 ABSA Cape Epic in Durbanville, South Africa, on Sunday. Current Cross-country World Champion, Nino Schurter, and his SCOTT Swisspower teammate, Florian Vogel, finished a frustrated eighth overall on the 22km prologue stage around Meerendal Wine Estate following a crash. They were […]
Sauser and Kulhavy in yellow for Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic
The fourth prologue in the nine year history of the Absa Cape Epic set the seeding order for tomorrow’s Stage 1 of the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race. Following the resounding success of the 2012 Prologue, the tenth edition of the race kicked off with a 22-kilometer prologue at Meerendal Wine Estate in the Durbanville […]
Oakley elevates its mountain bike commitment at 10th Absa Cape Epic
Mountain biking is a high-risk, high-reward sport that’s growing fast in terms of global popularity. The annual ABSA Cape Epic, the world’s premier mountain bike stage race, starts on Sunday in South Africa’s Western Cape province, having attracted over 600 two-rider teams ranging from Average Joes, to the world’s top pro’s. The eight-day race offers […]
Scott teams aim for early success at Cape Epic opener
The 10th edition of the ABSA Cape Epic starts on Sunday with a 22-kilometre prologue time trial starting at finishing at Meerendal Wine Estate near Cape Town, South Africa. In comparison to the remaining seven stages, which average out to almost 100km each, it’s a mere sample. But it’s enough of a sample to reveal […]
Mega-distance mountain bike challenge gaining in popularity
After the success of the inaugural event last year, the 36ONE Extreme Mountain Bike Challenge has seen an increase of 40% in pre-race entries as South Africans embrace the country’s next big thing in endurance sport challenges. The 361-kilometre non-stop mountain bike race, which takes place from 19-21 April 2013, starts and finishes in Oudtshoorn […]
Stewart to ride with MacDonald in his 10th Absa Cape Epic
Top South African rider Brandon Stewart (31) will participate in this year’s Absa Cape for the 10th time, partnering with Neil MacDonald as team FedGroup-Itec. Stewart won the Absa African Leader jersey in both 2007 and 2012, as well as finished in the top 5 in 2005, having partnered with Gerrie Beukes, Shan Wilson, Max […]
Top local team takes aim at Mzansi Tour
With their ‘blitzkrieg’ in the local Road Classics, the Team Bonitas riders proved that they have the ability to be a force in the UCI-sanctioned Mzansi Road Cycle Tour (17-21 April). ‘Impressive’ is the best word with which to describe the performances by the riders from Bonitas from 30 January to 20 February. For four […]
Davids Claims Under 23 title and Overall Win At African Continental MTB Champs
Team Jeep South Africa’s Brendon Davids claimed his first victory in the 2013 Mountain Bike Cross-Country season, convincingly dominating the UCI African Continental Mountain Bike Champs held on the Cascades course in Pietermaritzburg this last weekend. As the Under 23 riders started 2 minutes behind a strong field of Elite men, Davids had to work […]
Mountain Bike Masters World Champs Entries Open Monday
The moment that masters’ mountain bikers have been waiting for is almost here – to book your place and participate in a mountain bike cross-country (XCO) and downhill (DHI) World Championship event in South Africa. The 2013 UCI MTB Masters World Championships, which takes place from 21 to 25 August at Cascades Mountain Bike Park […]
National BMX racing scene to come alive at Grand Nationals
Cycling South Africa’s BMX racing scene kicks off at the end of the month with Leg 1 and 2 of the SA Grand National Championship, which will be held at the Germiston BMX Club in Gauteng on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 March 2013 respectively. The Germiston track has seen some minor changes and has […]