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Jaco Venter goes on the attack on Vuelta stage 20
The 20th stage of the Vuelta a Espana would be won by Ruben Plaza (Lampre-Merida) after a 110km solo breakaway. Jose Goncalves (Caja-Rural) was 2nd and Alessandro De Marchi (BMC Racing) was 3rd. The stage saw a big breakaway of 38 riders go clear on the slopes of the first climb of the day. MTN-Qhubeka […]
Photo Epic: Piket-Bo-Berg Cycle Challenge
The Piket-Bo-Berg Cycle Challenge race and the single-track that it runs on, has to be the best kept secret in South African Mountain biking (at least it was until Saturday). Photos and words by Chris Hitchcock. Based 13 km the other side of Piketberg (turn left at the circle) it is only 75 minutes drive […]
Natnael Berhane in the race winning break on Vuelta 19th stage
The 19th stage of the Vuelta a Espana saw the break of the day decide the stage win once again. Today it was Alexis Gougeard (AG2R La Mondiale) who tasted victory. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung had Natnael Berhane in the 24 rider move that went clear inside the first 10km of the stage. With no […]
Video: Josh Bryceland: Madeira Dreamin’ on the new Bronson
Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland smashing the mountain bike trails of Madeira on his new Bronson.
Bestmed Makro Tour brings Brown full cycle
When 16-year-old Jessica Brown lines up for the 30km race at the Bestmed Makro Cycle Tour on Saturday morning it will mark exactly seven years since the start of her cycling career. Back in 2008, she entered the 5km race as a Grade 3 learner and promptly fell in love with the sport. Alexander Road […]
3 Medals for South Africa at Masters World Champs
The 2015 UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships took place at Pal ski station, Vallnord (Andorra) from the 23-27 August. Seven downhill riders from South Africa descended upon the 2,5km track and arrived at the bottom of the track with three medals to take home. Joanne Hicks (left) finished in third place and Kathryn Fourie […]
Songezo Jim in the break once again at Vuelta
Nicolas Roche (Team Sky) won the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana after out-sprinting fellow breakaway partner Haimer Zubeldia (Trek Factory Racing). Louis Meintjes was our top finisher in 17th place. Roche and Zubeldia were initially part of a 25 rider breakaway that also included our Songezo Jim. One of the riders also in […]
Edvald Boasson Hagen moves into yellow at Tour of Britain
There had been a lot of talk before stage 5 of the Tour of Britain. The peloton faced 166 lumpy kilometers from Prudhoe to the summit of the scenic Hartside climb, a stage made to reshuffle the overall. And MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung was set to leave its mark on it. Edvald Boasson Hagen and Serge […]
Hill2Hill to firm up ROAG Series standings
The Sunday Tribune Jeep Hill2Hill mountain bike marathon forms the penultimate leg of the 2015 Quattro ROAG Series and has ensured that the series’ ‘big three’ and the country’s top ultra-marathoners go head to head for the prestigious event’s spoils. TIB Insurance’s Andrew Hill will hope to fend off a strong men’s field at this […]
Video: The Syndicate – World Championships Andorra
After a week of rain in the Pyrenees, the track at Vallnord, Andorra was relatively dry, fast, and as technical as ever. Both Greg and Josh laid down super-fast runs, but it all finally came together for Loic Bruni, and he came down just over two seconds faster, which netted Greg the silver and Josh […]
Video: A week of action at Suzuki Nine Knights MTB 2015
Though the contest part of Suzuki Nine Knights MTB often takes the limelight, in reality the whole week of freeriding in Livigno, Italy is equally important. The riders work closely with the media teams and photographers to capture some unforgettable moments in the picturesque setting of Mottolino Fun Mountain. It’s about perfecting the style and […]
Dullstroom’s high-altitude course primed for mountain bike series finale
The final round of the 2015 Ashburton Investments National Mountain Bike Series will take place in the scenic high-altitude town of Dullstroom in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province this weekend – 12-13 September. The two-day event gives mountain bikers a chance to escape from the city and make a weekend of the experience with the 75km […]