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Niner is back and online
It’s time to re-launch NINER bikes in South Africa and put them back up where they belong…on podiums countrywide! Now available as complete star-tiered bike builds with price points to suit just about everybody’s pocket, or as framesets only of course. We also carry NINER brand components and accessories as well as rider gear. You’re […]
Video: DH World Championships Vallnord 2015 highlights
DH World Championships Vallnord 2015 highlights:
Port Elizabeth chosen as an XTERRA venue for 2016
Stillwater Sports, the organiser of South Africa’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT is excited to announce that the event will make its Port Elizabeth debut the weekend of 29 – 31 January 2016. “We have a number of exciting changes in store for 2016,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of […]
Entries open for gruelling 640km Ride for MRP Foundation
It’s that time of year again when a courageous group of cyclists prepare to ride a daunting 640 km journey from Johannesburg to Durban in less than two days, all in the name of doing good. Entries for one of the country’s most gruelling bicycle rides, the Ride for MRP Foundation from 29 – 30 […]
Louis Meintjes consolidates 10th on GC at Vuelta
The 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, deemed the queen stage, saw Frank Schleck (Trek Factory Racing) secure the stage win from the early breakaway. Louis Meintjes put in another incredible ride to solidify his top 10 place on the General Classification. With 7 classified climbs over the 185km route it was always going […]
Video: Greg Minnaar – Putting It Together
In this mini documentary we follow Greg Minnaar, South African downhill legend, in his quest for his fourth rainbow jersey. He knows how to win it, he knows how to put it all together in the final run. It’s his specialty. But can he do it again in Vallnord, Andorra, during the 2015 World Championships?
Wines2Whales entry a dream come true for Greyton local
Nineteen year old Caleb Henderson had a dream come true when the organisers of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events granted him a complimentary entry into the FNB W2W MTB Ride. Nineteen year old Caleb Henderson will get to fulfil his dream on Monday, 02 November 2015 when he toes the line to […]
Tour of Britain #1: Tyler Farrar opens race with top 10 finish
The Tour of Britain kicked off today with a 177 kilometer long route through Wales. After a rather wet start on the scenic coastline of Northern Anglesey, the peloton took on the lumpy profile that lay ahead of them. The local teams tried to animate the early stages of todays race. This tactic proofed to […]
Louis Meintjes climbs back to 10th on GC at Vuelta
The 15th stage of the Vuelta a Espana saw Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) reign supreme on the steep slopes of the Alto de Sotres. Rafal Majka (Tinkoff-Saxo) was 2nd with Daniel Moreno (Katusha) rounding out the stage podium. Louis Meintjes put in another stellar ride as he climbed back into the top 10 in the overall […]
Kleinhans, De Groot crowned Fedhealth MTB Challenge champions
Erik Kleinhans and Robyn De Groot claimed gold at the inaugural 60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge at the picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate on Sunday, 06 September 2015 in respective times of 02 hours 36 minutes 41 seconds and 03 hours 35 seconds. Kleinhans in action on the day. Photo Credit: Volume Photography. “Winning close to home […]
Another good day in the mountains for Louis Meintjes at Vuelta
The 14th stage of the Vuelta a Espana saw the break of the day succeed with Alessandro De Marchi (BMC Racing) 1st across the line. Salvatore Puccio (Team Sky) was 2nd and Jose Joaquin Rojas (Movistar) was 3rd. It was a break of 5 riders that would headline the longest stage of this year’s Vuelta […]
ISUZU MTB Festival Cape Town kicks off with a bang
The inaugural ISUZU MTB Festival Cape Town kicked off at the picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate on Saturday, 05 September 2015. Riders in action during the ISUZU 3km Team Relay that formed part of Day One of the ISUZU MTB Festival Cape Town at the Meerendal Wine Estate (Durbanville) on Saturday, 05 September 2015. Photo Credit: […]