Play Day at FNB Wines2Whales belongs to Kim le Court and Vera Looser
Kim Le Court and Vera Looser secured their second stage win in as many days at the FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay when they charged over the finish line, arms raised high, at Oak Valley Estate on Saturday, 29 October. Kim Le Court and Vera Looser secured their second stage win in as many days at the […]
Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee claim first stage of Wines2Whales Chardonnay
Vera Looser and Kim le Court, of Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee, outpaced and outraced their rivals, including the FNB Wines2Whales defending champions, to claim the opening stage of the FNB W2W Chardonnay. Kim Le Court and Vera Looser during the 2022 FNB Wine2Whales 3 day mountain bike event, Chardonnay. Stage 1. Image by Simon […]
Thule has your back for every cycling adventure
From bike racks to backpacks Thule provides all-round solutions for the outdoor and cycling enthusiast who jumps from one activity to the next. Applying years of biking expertise, Thule has introduced a variety of hydration packs and backpacks to help you get the most out of any bike ride. Whether just heading out for a […]
Kevin Benkenstein wins the Rhino Run Entrée
Kevin Benkenstein defeated a world-class field, claiming the 726 km Rhino Run Entrée this evening in just over 38 hours. This phenomenal pace is a first in off-road ultra-endurance racing. Kevin didn’t stop there, though. The Rhino Run continues a further 2,000 km to Windhoek, Namibia. After a short sleep break, Kevin is expected to […]
Bianchi Oltre is Born: the first Hyperbike
Aerovolution is now. Bianchi has rewritten the concept of a high-performance aerodynamic bicycle with the launch of the Oltre platform, led by the Oltre RC hyperbike and complemented by the Oltre Pro and Oltre models. Born from Bianchi Reparto Corse’s research and development, the Oltre RC is a revolution in terms of design and engineering […]
Chardonnay Race Attracts top Talent to FNB Wines2Whales
The defending champions, Candice Lill and Mariske Strauss, headline the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay Race. The KingPrice Rola team will face stiff competition from Amy Wakefield and Irina Lützelschwab, and Vera Looser and Kim LeCourt, while fascinating battles are sure to play out throughout the 16 team strong field. Defending champions, Candice Lill and Mariske […]
Mountain bikers gear up for the Savanna Origin of Trails, SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’
SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience, will start and finish at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022 and mountain bikers are in for a treat! “The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race that is ideal for […]
Nortje Proves Gravel Pedigree at the Inaugural Prince George Monumental 100 Miler
The inaugural Prince George Monumental 100 Miler took place on Saturday, 15 October 2022. Tristan Nortje and Yolande de Villiers were crowned the first king and queen of Klein Karoo gravel racing; having raced to victory across the 165 kilometre long course, which started in Prince Albert and finished in George. Nortje was joined on […]
Old Mutual Wealth’s Farhad Sader on the Double Century, Bikes and Investing
Farhad is a passionate road and mountain biker and managing director of Old Mutual Wealth, the business that partnered South Africa’s premier long distance amateur road bike race and is adding real value to riders. When the annual Double Century no longer had a sponsor and was cancelled by lockdown protocols, many feared the holy […]
Amashova Durban Classic, SA’s oldest classic cycle race gets record number of overnight entries for 2022
South Africa’s oldest road cycling race will take place on Sunday 23 October, with full road closure on the famous Comrades route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The race which is in its 36th year is well-known as both a great family event as well as a key race on the cycling calendar for competitive riders. […]
R20 000 up for grabs in the Savanna Origin of Trails Best Dressed Competition
The organisers of SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience that will take place at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022 are looking to crown the event’s two best dressed riders (x1 male and x1 female). As motivation R20 000 (R10 000 each) and […]
Mokgopo Wins the Glacier Cradle Traverse While Emphasising Having a Good Time
William Mokgopo restarted his racing schedule with victory in the 2022 Glacier Cradle Traverse, from the 31st of September to the 2nd of October. Held in the Cradle of Humankind, from a race village at Avianto, it is a relaxed event. With short, punchy, routes – measuring no more than 42 kilometres in length – […]