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Capturing sani2c on the 2018 Giant E-Bike Full E+1.5
Photographer Anthony Churchyard was tasked with following a group of riders at Sani2c and needed a solution that would allow him to keep up, while still managing to perform his job. He used a Giant E-Bike Full E+1.5 to follow the racing, and documented the journey. Photo credit: Em Gatland. The Idea For a second […]
Kleinhans to defend his title at Amarider 100 Miler this Saturday
Erik Kleinhans riding for Team Topek-Ergon, won the inaugural Amarider 100Miler in 2009 under extreme conditions, which forced more than 75% of entrants to abandon the race, 50% before the start. In 2016 he returned to take the title again, and this year he is back as firm favourite for his third Amarider 100 Miler. […]
Squirt Rider House Program returns for 2017
For any Cross Country (XCO), Downhill (DHI), or Marathon (XCM) mountain biker, travelling to races is critical to gaining experience and developing race craft against bigger and better competition. Pitting oneself against other mountain bikers and showcasing your talent with the hopes of stepping onto a podium is what makes competitive mountain biking so exciting. […]
First round of the Western Cape Eliminator Series kicks off in perfect conditions
Sunday 14 May saw the Eliminator Series for 2017 kick off in the Western Cape at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Kuilsriver. It must have been a good Mothers Day omen as riders were greeted by perfect conditions. The track at Zevenwacht Wine Estate was a good introductory to eliminator racing with a wide open space […]
Blind riders excited to conquer the Monster
Two eager mountain bikers, Dan Manders and Morne Swanepoel will not allow their competitive spirit to be dampened by their inability to see. A true inspiration, both riders will attempt to conquer the revered 70km FNB Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic on Saturday, 03 June 2017. Manders and Swanepoel met in Worcester at a school […]
Ravanel and Callaghan triumph in Madeira
After two incredibly hard fought days of racing it was Greg Callaghan and Cecile Ravanel who came out on top at the Enduro World Series powered by Freeride Madeira, sponsored by Absolute Black. The third round of the Enduro World Series proved to be one of the most challenging to date – both race days […]
Trails In Motion Mountain Bike Film Festival goes on tour in SA
A successful launch of Trails In Motion Mountain Bike Film Festival at the Galileo Open Air Cinema, Kirstenbosch in March, set the tone for the national tour of the film festival at selected Ster Kinekor Theatres around South Africa. Kicking off with the Centurion show on 23 May, Trails In Motion Mountain Bike Film Festival […]
Buys and Beukes defy the mud for KAP sani2c win
Despite starting with a hefty lead, the pairing of Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes had to fight back from crashing and technical problems in the slippery muddy conditions to claim the overall victory in the KAP sani2c at Scottburgh’s main beach on Saturday afternoon, while the fancied team of Candice Lill and Vera Adrian staged […]
Emphatic win for Alan Hatherly at African Continental Champs
Alan Hatherly won the men’s Elite XCO title at the African Continental Champs on Friday, 12 May. Hatherly outclassed fellow countryman Stuart Marais and Mauritian, Yannick Lincoln to claim the title in a time of 1h20:18 over five laps. “Solid points in the bag ahead of Europe next week,” commented the 21-year-old after the race. […]
KAP sani2c spirits high despite muddy Friday
With two events still out on the trails between Mackenzie Club and Scottburgh, the KAP sani2c main race’s second stage on Friday was ridden as a neutral day after torrential overnight rain meant that race organisers had to cancel the infamous Umko descent for safety reasons, resulting in no official times. ‘Farmer’ Glen Haw made […]
Inaugural Tour de Braai lights fire for cycle travel
For the past five days, 20 cyclists with a taste for the finer things in life have been riding through the Klein Karoo, making their way from George to Swellendam via the most scenic district roads and mountain passes in the Western Cape. German participant Ralf Stapela conquers the mighty Rooiberg Pass on Day 3 […]
Last few days for entries to the Amarider 100 Miler & 50 Miler
With only a week before race day, ultra-marathon riders must enter the Amarider 50 and 100 Miler event by the 16th of May to be at the start line next Saturday in the Swartland. The local MTB club will assist with marshalling and waterpoints to raise funds for their trail building in the area. Amarider […]