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Team NAD and dormakaba dominate sani2c stage one
The nervous energy of Glencairn Farm was replaced by the dusty elation of a KAP sani2c stage one win for the Team NAD 1 team of Nico Bell and Matthew Beers on Thursday at Mackenzie Club, with the dormakaba pair of Samantha Sanders and Amy McDougall taking the ladies line honours. As expected the racing […]
Rider passes away on stage one of KAP sani2c
A man suffered a heart attack and died while taking part in the KAP sani2c mountain bike stage race in Kwa-Zulu Natal, race organisers have said. Christo Pieterse from Centurion in Gauteng, aged 39, had completed 48 kilometres of the 83 kilometre first stage of the three-day Adventure version of the event, when he suffered […]
ASG Group acquires USA mountain bike company, Ellsworth
The ASG Group, which operates globally in the bike industry through offices in Italy, South Africa and the USA, have announced the acquisition of Californian mountain bike brand, Ellsworth. From left to right: Heinrich Dannhauser (ASG Ceo), Tony Ellsworth (Founder & Designer), Claudio Fantin (ASG Marketing Strategist). “ASG have been distributing Ellsworth mountain bikes in […]
Elites line up for enthralling KAP sani2c assault
With two events out on the track in the Trail and the Adventure, the 2018 KAP sani2c Race will set off from Glencairn on Thursday as the nation’s best mountain bikers tussle for the coveted prize over the 260km between the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg and the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The prestigious title […]
Enter the Greyt Escape today and WIN a solo entry for a friend
Greyton, one of the Western Cape’s best-loved mountain biking meccas, plays host to the Greyt Escape three-day mountain bike stage race from the 15th to the 17th of June 2018. While there can be no question that any event based in Greyton will boast fantastic routes the local knowledge of route director, Andrew White, assisted […]
Rising MTB stars Hobson and Rebello shine at Gravel & Grape
Rob Hobson and Dylan Rebello (Imbuko Momsen) have won the fourth annual Gravel & Grape weekend of MTB in the Breedekloof Wine Valley. The event took place from 4-6 May. The rising stars pipped Jurgens Uys and Nicol Carstens (Giant RSA) to the overall post by almost 10 minutes after three days of tough riding. […]
Red Bull Pump Track World Champs hit Durban and Lesotho
Over the past week, the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship has seen qualifiers take place in Durban, Lesotho and Ensenada, with a further 20 riders securing their place at the world final later this year. Durban Durban, South Africa is the home of the latest #pumpforpeace project from Velosolutions. An initiative that aims to […]
Time to enter the Amarider 100 Miler is running out!
With only two weeks to go before the event celebrates the 10th edition, the Amarider 100 Miler & 50Miler, presented by Bike Hub takes place on the 19th of May. The long distance of 160km start at Malmesbury Showgrounds and the 80km option start at Delico, Riebeck Kasteel. With all entries closing on the 15th […]
Pyga Industries set to launch in USA through local distributor deal
PYGA Mountain Bikes will soon be available in the USA. PYGA Industries Ltd has teamed up with Howie Zink and team from Reno, NV to become the USA distributor for their mountain bikes. With a proven track record and previous experience with Sensus Grips, and YT USA, PYGA felt that the squad from Reno would […]
Barend Burger and Max Knox secure the win at the PPS Panorama Tour Time Trial
The Time Trial, the make or break stage of the PPS Panorama Tour, struck again shaking up the podium and ending the 13th PPS Panorama Tour with a bang. Barend Burger (centre front) racing calm and consistent leading the bunch on Stage 2 (Photo cred HH Photography & Design). Teams headed out on the morning […]
Basson and Le Court take their chances to snatch Tour Durban titles
Just days after winning the Tour de Limpopo Under 23 star of the ProTouch Sports team Gustav Basson added another major scalp to the teams season by winning the 25th-anniversary edition of the aQuellé Tour Durban presented by Bridge Fund Managers. ProTouch rider Gustav Basson powers clear to win the aQuellé Tour Durban, presented by […]
Baubles and bubbles for 2018 joBerg2c finishers
The ninth Old Mutual joBerg2c finished at Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast on Saturday with riders dressing up to enjoy the ceremonial “Champagne” Stage from Highflats to the sea. The winners and positions were confirmed on Friday’s final racing stage and riders were encouraged to enjoy the communal party atmosphere at the final overnight […]