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Countdown to the JBay MTB Open
Purpose-built singletrack, spectacular views and fast farm roads – all a mountain-biker could wish for, really. The third edition of the Jeffreys Bay Mountain Bike Open will go down on Saturday 11 July 2015, as part of the JBay WinterFest. This year’s event will once again offer something for riders of a range of fitness […]
Tour of Norway: Edvald Boasson Hagen podiums on opening stage
In his first race back after breaking his collarbone at the Gent-Wevelgem in late March, Edvald Boasson Hagen sprinted to 3rd place on today’s opening stage of the Tour of Norway. Only Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) and Caleb Ewan (Orica-Greenedge) would cross the line ahead of Eddy. While the stage always looked to be one for […]
Three in a row the goal at dusi2c for Hill
With two BSi Steel dusi2c winner’s medals in his collection already, local mountain biking icon Andrew Hill is currently in the market for a new partner as he turns his attention towards defending his title at the two-day race from Camps Drift in Pietermaritzburg to Blue Lagoon in Durban from 20-21 June. Hill won the […]
Call for nominations for 2015 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards
Debuting in 1980, the prestigious Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards will mark it’s 34th successful instalment this year, initiated and facilitated by Murray and Roberts and presented together with South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). The call for nominations for both the Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards are now open. The awards are […]
BMX national team announced for World Champs
Cycling South Africa’s BMX Commission has great pleasure in announcing that the following riders have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 UCI BMX World Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, from 21 to 25 July. Alex Dolman Alex Limberg Brandon Pratt Connor Terblanche Dylan Eggar Godfrey Buziba Kane Herbert Kaylin Smith Kita Uys Lauren […]
Reminder of the UCI Rule 1.2.019 – Forbidden Races
Cycling South Africa would like to remind all licenced cyclists that the UCI rule 1.2.019 pertaining to Forbidden Races is to be adhered to as part of the UCI Rules for the General Organisation of Cycling as a Sport (please click here for the UCI rules http://www.cyclingsa.com/s/20150216_1-GEN-20150101-E_English.pdf ). Any licenced rider participating in an unsanctioned […]
Locals prepared for KZN XCO Champs
The 2015 KwaZulu-Natal MTB Championships (XCO) will be taking place at Cascades MTB Park, Pietermaritzburg, on Saturday 30 May. Sponsored by KwaZulu-Natal Sports and Recreation, the event will allow top contenders in the KZN regions to compete for the 2015 XCO Championship title. The world-renowned venue, having hosted four UCI MTB World Cups and two […]
SA Schools Cycling driving skills development
South African Schools Cycling (SASC) is driving cycling skills development to young school goers in a very big way, and the inaugural Solomon’s Primary Schools MTB Development Series, presented by SASC, is making huge inroads into the growth of cycling and cycling development at schools. Leaners were able to develop their cycling skills at the […]
Hill snaps up second race win of 2015 Quattro ROAG Series
Having spent three days in the saddle riding from Underberg to Scottburgh during the 2015 Nedbank sani2c, three-time Quattro ROAG Series winner Andrew Hill was quick to cement his spot at the top of the leaderboard with his second victory of the series at the Husqvarna Mid-Illovo Classic on Sunday while fellow sani2c finisher Jeannie […]
MTN-Qhubeka Preview: Tour of Norway
The next appointment on the MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung race calendar is the Tour of Norway. Starting tomorrow, the Norwegian UCI 2.HC event will have riders compete over 5 road stages all ranging between 160 and 200 kilometres in length. None of the stages could be considered to have any massive mountains to deal with but […]
Popular Knysna race opens additional slots
Due to rider demand, organisers of the RECM Knysna 200 have made an additional 50 entries available for the three-day mountain bike race, which takes place along the Garden Route from June 13. An additional 50 entries have been made available for the RECM Knysna 200, which takes place along the Garden Route from 13 […]
Exciting Enduro lures MTB enthusiasts to KZN Champs
While downhill racing is often seen as a sport reserved for the brave hearted, the relatively new and exciting concept of Enduro offers everyday MTB riders the opportunity to get a taste of fast flowing tracks and catch some air for those who can. This form of riding, or racing, just blows your mind – […]