Stellar start list for Attakwas Extreme Challenge
There will be no easing into 2013 for South Africa’s top mountain bike marathon racers. The Attakwas Extreme Challenge in Oudtshoorn is regarded by most as the toughest single-day marathon race in the country and on Saturday, the seventh edition will guarantee another brutal season-opening test. It’s unlikely any of the Attakwas Extreme Challenge entrants […]
Top riders comment on this year’s Absa Cape Epic route
The dramatic new route of the tenth edition of the Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 17 to 24 March this year, will be as challenging as previous years. Both local and international mountain biking enthusiasts will be taking on the demanding eight day mountain bike adventure of 698km with 15 650m of climbing […]
The Herald VW Cycle Tour adds new endurance race for kids
Due to the demand from budding cyclists, The Herald VW Cycle Tour has introduced an “endurance” challenge for children called the Powerade 10km Sprint. Aimed at the 10 to 12 year age group, the latest addition to the Powerade-sponsored family road events effectively bridges the gap between the 21km Leisure Ride on the one side […]
Marais, Bomford Crowned Totalsports Challenge Champions
Just under 900 multi-sport athletes and sport enthusiasts were seen in action on Saturday, 12 January 2013 at the 11th annual Totalsports Challenge presented by Liberty Medical Scheme and REHIDRAT® SPORT that started in Gordon’s Bay and finished in Kleinmond. Stuart Marais was crowned the champion in the individual men’s category of the Totalsports Challenge […]
Burry Stander Johannesburg and Stellenbosch memorial service details
Please note that there will be two memorial services for Burry Stander this week for those in in and around Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. The Gauteng (Johannesburg) memorial service for Burry Stander will be tomorrow at Mosaïek church just off 14th avenue at 2PM. Danielle street, off Davidson street/14th avenue, Fairland. AND The Stellenbosch memorial service […]
Buys gets full sponsorship from Scott Sports Group
London Olympian and current African cross-country (XCO) mountain bike champion, Philip Buys, will race in 2013 as a fully sponsored member of SCOTT Sports Group. The announcement to support the 24-year-old South African was made by Brandon Els, Managing Director of SCOTT Sports Africa, a move that allows Buys to pursue his racing career with […]
Cycle Fest South Africa’s Sea Otter Classic
At the start of 2013 as with any new season people may wonder which rider is going to ride for which team, what the latest developments in mountain biking are or just want to know what is happening on the local mountain biking scene. This year though you can get the scoop early if you […]
ISUZU Ride The Rock routes revamped
Although only in its second year, the ISUZU Ride The Rock, Cederberg’s most exciting three-day multi stage mountain bike (MTB) race, has been a hot topic of conversation predominantly because of its spectacular routes. Taking place the weekend of 08 – 10 February 2013 mountain bikers can look forward to double the action with even […]
The Burry Stander Foundation – inspired by the life of Burry Stander
Burry Stander, one of South Africa and the world’s foremost mountain bikers who tragically died after being hit by a car while out training will live on through his legacy of change. The Burry Stander Foundation was founded in memory of his life. The main goal of the Foundation is to be catalyst of change […]
Hugo and Marais set for round two at Totalsports Challenge
Excitement has risen to fever pitch as participants and spectators alike prepare to bear witness to a battle of note when reigning Totalsports Challenge champion, Dan Hugo and challenger, Stuart Marais return to Kleinmond on Saturday, 12 January 2013 for round two at the Totalsports Challenge presented by Liberty Medical Scheme and REHIDRAT® SPORT. In […]
ISUZU new title sponsor of Ride the Rock
The organisers of Ride The Rock, Cederberg’s most exciting three –day multi stage mountain bike (MTB) race, are excited to welcome ISUZU as the new Title Sponsor of this much loved event. According to Michael Meyer, Director Stillwater Sport & Entertainment, organisers of the ISUZU Ride The Rock, having ISUZU onboard as the title sponsor […]
36ONE MTB Challenge moves to earlier 2013 date
The healthy South African mountain bike racing calendar has been given a further boost with the confirmation that the 36ONE MTB Challenge has been moved to earlier in the year for 2013. Entries have opened for the unique endurance test, which requires mountain bikers to complete a 361km loop within a time limit of 36.1 […]