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First Look Friday: PowerTap goodies & Bike Protection Solution
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a host of PowerTap goodies and Bike Protection Solution. PowerTap PowerTap P1 Pedals Offering a unique solution compared to other power pedals on the market, the P1 pedals by PowerTap are self-contained units, having all […]
MTN-Qhubeka with seven Africans to La Vuelta
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is preparing itself for its second Grand Tour of the 2015 season. Like last year the team is proud to travel to La Vuelta with high hopes – and an exceptional team that features no less than seven African riders. Reigning Eritrean road race champion Natnael Berhane and Tour de France […]
Specialized introduces new Rumor to South Africa
Specialized Bicycle Components is excited to unveil the Rumor 650b, providing women trail riders with the option between the two wheel sizes. Built with Women’s Trail Geometry, the Rumor is created from the ground up to be one of the best no-compromise trail bikes optimized for the female rider. With the addition of the Rumor […]
Join the PPA Safe Cycling Start Group at Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge
You are invited to apply for the PPA Safe Cycling STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER start group at the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Entries close 31 August What is the ‘Stay wider of the rider’ campaign? The Pedal Power Association is a Public Benefit Organisation committed to promote cycling and the interests […]
Dreyer returns to Mandela Day Marathon MTB Dash to have some fun
After a successful first instalment last year, the second annual Mandela Day Marathon MTB Dash will be back again this year and has once again attracted the interest of South Africa’s great cyclists, including the 2014 women’s winner Jeannie Dreyer, at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday 29 August 2015. Dreyer (USN/Hi-Tec) […]
Gauteng gearing up for record Spur schools MTB season
With more than 400 pre-entries for the third race in the Gauteng leg of the Spur High Schools MTB League in the bag, organisers are expecting yet another record turn-out at Bekker School in Magaliesburg this weekend. Defending national champions Gauteng will be able to capitalise on their home base advantage with the national finals […]
Bigla Ladies Tour of Norway Preview
After a short break, racing continues tomorrow for Bigla Pro Cycling Team in the Ladies Tour of Norway. The race starts on Friday with a warm up criterium, which will be 30 minutes plus five laps. The criterium is a fan spectacle with times not counting as part of the rest of the stage race. […]
SA Cycling hero announced as newest Laureus ambassador
South African survivor and ultra-endurance cyclist, Grant Lottering, has been named the newest Ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, joining a long list of inspiring sports stars affiliated with the global sport foundation. As part of Lottering’s second Im’Possible Tour over the Alps, aptly titled, ‘Taking a Second Chance at Life to the […]
Absa Cape Epic: A Lioness Among The Pride
On the first stage of her first Absa Cape Epic Rozalia Kubyana was in tears. Kilometre after kilometre of soft, deep sand had forced riders off their bikes and on to their feet, making for one of the toughest ever days in the 12 years of the event. But she and American partner Alisha Myers […]
Team Bestmed-ASG welcomes new signings for spring
Women’s professional cycling team Bestmed-ASG have kicked off the second half of their season by welcoming two new signings ahead of the Powerade Lost City Cycle Classic, presented by Bestmed, on Saturday. South African sub-veteran road champion Sanet Coetzee and triathlete Jade Roberts will add their experience to the powerhouse line-up for the Rustenburg race […]
Invitation to ride 94.7 Cycle Challenge for the Salvation Army
It’s time for the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge Ride for a Purpose & the Salvation Army will be participating to celebrate 150 years of trust! Salvation Army Centres countrywide are providing sanctuary and trauma-counselling to hundreds of vulnerable children and abused women, as well as standing steadfast in the combat against human trafficking. Please support […]
Lost City classic looks for new champion
The Powerade Lost City classic, presented by Bestmed, will be looking for a new champion when the 115km road race rolls out near Rustenburg on Saturday. Reigning winner Jayde Julius will not return to defend his title in the North-West Province race as he is currently training in Europe ahead of his debut as stagiaire […]