Celebrate Valentines GEES with FNB Wines2Whales
Entries to the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback events open on Valentine’s Day, that’s 14 February for those of you who’ve forgotten; a day when the love of trails, teammates, good food, great wine, incredible views, and serious GEES are at their peak.. It is the constants in life which we subconsciously pin so much to. […]
Andorra Becomes Epic
Andorra, the 468 square kilometre country landlocked between France and Spain, has cemented itself as a favourite training and racing ground for the world’s most accomplished cyclists and mountain bikers. This is, in no small part, thanks to its towering Pyrenees mountain passes and trails, cycling-friendly infrastructure, pleasant Summer and Spring climates, and the welcoming […]
Stacked Elite Men’s Field Lining-Up for 2023 Tankwa Trek
The 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, is set to take place from the 9th to the 12th of February, in the Koue Bokkeveld region of the Western Cape. Celebrating its tenth edition the race will not only feature a more challenging route but will also boast an exceptionally competitive elite men’s […]
Vye Cycle kit launch new cycling jerseys in collaboration with Hasie & The Robots
South Africa’s premium cycling kit brand, Vye, has launched two new jerseys for the style-conscious cyclist. Vye, (pronounced Vye as in bye, not Vye as in fay-ya), has worked with renowned artist Hasie & the Robots on previous limited edition projects, but for this one, they have pulled out all the stops. Two designs are […]
Fierce Women’s Line Up for the 2023 Tankwa Trek
The 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, has once again attracted a stellar field of local and international talent. In fact, the race boasts arguably the strongest ever women’s field with the South African defending champions up against fierce competition in their bid to secure a third successive title. Mariske Strauss and […]
Lesotho Sky: The mountain bikers’ Ride Of Passage
Most adventurers who have experienced Lesotho’s stunning beauty; particularly her mountain landscapes and the friendliness of Basotho people, return home filled with lifelong memories. Those who keep coming back, do so as a result of a magical energy that works like a rubber band, the further one moves away the greater the desire to return. […]
Speed Company Racing Return to Defend Cape Epic Title
Lukas Baum and Georg Egger, of Speed Company Racing, won the 2022 Absa Cape Epic in incredible style; now, in 2023, the team is set to defend their title from 19-26 March at the 19th Absa Cape Epic. On 27 March 2022, Georg Egger and Lukas Baum, racing as Speed Company Racing, won the final […]
Nino Schurter & SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Set For 2023 Absa Cape Epic
In the previous two occasions that the Absa Cape Epic visited Hermanus Nino Schurter emerged victorious. In 2017 he and Matthias Stirnemann may have only finished fourth on Stage 1, which went over the Haarkapper Trail, but the pair emerged victorious by 8 minutes on the final general classification standings. Then, in 2019, Schurter and […]
An exclusive adventure at Tour de Addo
Tour de Addo is a unique and exclusive mountain bike adventure that takes riders through the stunning Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa on exclusive roads that are off limits to the general public. The tour was founded in 2019 by SANParks Honorary Rangers. After two successful rides it was decided to join forces […]
Blaze a Trail Across the Tankwa Karoo in the 2023 News24 Karoo Burn
Gravel is growing in South Africa and the News24 Karoo Burn is primed to spark the kindling. With the R355, the country’s most infamous unpaved road, as the proving ground this is a must do event for any off-road challenger. At 242 kilometres in length; a standard hundred miler would call it a day when […]
2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour entries close on 3 February
Entries for the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour will close on Friday, 3 February 2023 at 5pm. Enter now to take part in the iconic 109km ride around the Cape Peninsula or to participate in the all-new 42km route. Both events will take place on Sunday, 12 March this year. The 109km Cape Town Cycle […]
Beers and Hill Victorious at 2023 Hell of the South
Matt Beers and Sarah Hill won the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, in very different ways on Saturday, 21 January. The Toyota Specialized rider beat PYGA Euro Steel’s Alex Miller in a sprint. While Hill broke away from Elrika Harmzen-Pretorius on the climb towards the Queen of the Mountain hotspot and […]