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Moolman-Pasio third on a mountainous La Course by le Tour de France
The Cervélo Bigla Pro Cycling Team won the admiration of many fans by putting on a fine display of racing during La Course by le Tour de France on Tuesday. Moolman-Pasio finished third on a mountainous day with Uttrup Ludwig fourth, also earning the best climber’s jersey for a solo attack earlier in the race. […]
Highlights: De Groot and Heyns claim SA Champ titles on muddy Grabouw trails
The magnificent valley of Grabouw needs no introduction. Mountain bikers travel from all over the country to add this renowned trail to their bucket list. Advendurance and race director Francois Theron made sure this year’s event is going to be momentous. Oak Valley is filled with breath-taking views of vineyards, fruit orchards and panoramic mountainscapes. […]
Alan Hatherly claims a high-altitude top 10 in Andorra
Above 2000m you struggle to summon enough oxygen into your brain to think straight. Your muscles scream and your heart pounds. Everything is an effort. Not the ideal place to host a round of the UCI XCO World Cup – one of cycling’s most intense disciplines. But it’s the same for everyone… Image courtesy of […]
The Science of Bike Fitting
We have recently launched a short course entitled, “Cycling Science: the essentials of cycling physiology and coaching”. For further information about the course, please click HERE. In this article, we are covering content from the seventh module of this short course, which covers the basics of bike fitting. Bike fitting, or cycling biomechanics when referring […]
Maree takes Jock Classic title by a whisker
BCX professional David Maree won the first and third stages to propel himself to a one-second victory in the Bestmed Jock Classic road cycle race in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, today. BCX professional David Maree celebrates his victory in the one-day three-stage Bestmed Jock Classic road cycle race, presented by Rudy Project, over 151km in Mbombela, Mpumalanga […]
Declan Sidey and Yolande de Villiers overcome challenging conditions to win JBay Wind Farm MTB Classic
The sixth edition of the JBay Wind Farm MTB Classic took place on Saturday 14 July. Riders of all ages and skill levels braved wet and chilly conditions to tackle the finest trails around the Eastern Cape holiday town of Jeffreys Bay. The event, which forms part of the JBay Winterfest, offered three distances a […]
Highlights: Degenkolb conquers the cobbles in Roubaix
After a chaotic day on the cobbles leading to the finish in Roubaix, John Degenkolb proved the strongest outsprinting yellow jersey wearer Greg Van Avermaet and Yves Lampaert. Watch the highlights from Stage 9 of the 2018 Tour de France below. Highlights On-board camera Results: Stage 9 Stage 1 John Degenkolb (Ger) Trek-Segafredo 3:24:262 Greg […]
Historic result for Moolman-Pasio in the Giro Rosa
The Cervélo Bigla Pro Cycling Team completed the Giro Rosa with significant results on Sunday. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio completed the only Grand Tour in women’s cycling in second place overall, becoming the first African rider to do so. 22-year-old Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig was sixth overall, a remarkable result for the young rider. Moolman-Pasio spoke of the […]
Two on the trot for Groenewegen
Dylan Groenewegen edged his way through a messy sprint to out gun André Greipel and Fernando Gaviria to the line. Greipel and Gaviria were later relegated by race officials. Watch the highlights from stage 8 of the 2018 Tour de France below. Highlights Bird eye’s view of sprint Last kilometre Stage 8: Results Stage 1 […]
Moolman-Pasio climbs to second overall on iconic Monte Zoncolan
The Giro Rosa peloton took on the Monte Zoncolan on Saturday in what was a historic day of racing. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio again showed why she is one of the best climbers in the world by finishing second. The ride also puts the South African second in the overall classification with one day left to race. […]
Highlights: Groenewegen beats the pack on Stage 7
On the longest stage of the 2018 Tour de France, Dylan Groenewegen sprinted ahead of the in-form Fernando Gaviria and Peter Sagan to take the victory on the day. Highlights On-board camera Results: Stage 7 Stage 1 Dylan Groenewegen (Ned) LottoNL-Jumbo 5:43:42 2 Fernando Gaviria (Col) Quick-Step Floors 3 Peter Sagan (Svk) Bora-Hansgrohe 4 Arnaud […]
The Evolution of the mountain bike stage race
The past five years have seen a flood of new events hit the stage-racing calendar. This boom has resulted in a spread in the target rider for which many events cater. It has necessitated a shift from pure ‘racing’ focus to a more lifestyle-oriented approach. This evolution has given birth to the boutique stage race […]