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Stars set to shine at 11th Nedbank sani2c
Much of South Africa’s top mountain biking talent rolled into Himeville on Wednesday ahead Thursday’s start of the Race event of the 2015 Nedbank sani2c while their more leisurely Adventure and Trail counterparts enjoyed their first and second stage outings respectively. RECM women’s team stars Cherise Stander (right) and Ariane Kleinhans (left) relax in the […]
KZN Crit Series to boost South Coast Cycling Development
The 2015 ChainworX KZN Crit Series is back, and said to be even bigger and better than ever. Consisting of four criterium racing events taking place at the Dezzi Raceway in Port Shepstone, one event will be held each month from May to August. Entries for first leg taking place on 16 May are open. […]
Provincial XCO Champs set to rock Cascades
Highly acclaimed World Championship mountain bike venue, Cascades MTB Park, is all set to host the 2015 KwaZulu-Natal MTB Championships on 30 May (XCO), and again on 6-7 June (DHI/Enduro). These Elite Men (seen in action from the KZN XCO Cup #2) will be in strong contention for the provincial title at the 2015 KZN […]
Junior squad selected for high-performance training
Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission has selected a junior high-performance squad that will embark on training in preparation for this year’s UCI Juniors Track Cycling World Championships, which will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 19-23 August. A Junior high-performance squad has been selected by Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission. The squad begins to prepare […]
Update on injured Absa Cape Epic rider
The mountain biker from the Czech Republic who was seriously injured during the Absa Cape Epic has been transferred to his home country. Mr Jiri Markuci was admitted to the ICU at Worcester Mediclinic on March 20 after being involved in a crash on Stage 5 of the 2015 race. Responding to media queries, race […]
KZN leg of the Junior Eliminator Series kicks off in May
Time is finally drawing nearer to the start of the KwaZulu Natal leg of the Junior Eliminator Series. There are three new host venues with very exciting and spectator friendly tracks. Riders are going to be tested in explosive power, technical skills and stamina to maintain a high pace over the entirety of the course. […]
Excitement and fun reigns on sani2c day one
The 2015 edition of the Nedbank sani2c began amongst a flourish of nerves and excitement in Underberg on Tuesday morning with riders in the first of the three races, the Trail, heading off on their three-day journey to Scottburgh on the South Coast in some fresh conditions although the day cleared up as riders arrived […]
Change to MTB Cup Programme for final round
Regular participants of the Stihl 2015 SA MTB Cup Series will notice a minor change to the Standard Programme of Events for the fourth and final round, which will take place at Cascades MTB Park in KwaZulu-Natal from 27-28 June. Sithebiso Masango (RMB Change a Life MTB Academy) in action at the PMB MTB Festival […]
Oakley releases new Prizm lens for use on the road and mountain
Emphasising colours where the eye is most sensitive to detail, Prizm lens technology improves performance and safety by enhancing vision without the compromises of conventional lens tints. This is the first time lenses have been purpose-built for specific activities, and the benefits of this visionary technology are game changers. Prizm road Enhancing vision in both […]
Western Province Downhill Round #3 – Paarl
Last weekend saw the third round of the WP DH, this time in Paarl, just below the Taal Monument. We have had such a good Autumn, with lots of crisp sunny days and a few little sprinkles of rain to settle the dust. Sunday was one of the crisp days, with no wind or rain […]
MTN-Qhubeka preview: Bayern Rundfahrt
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will once again take part in the Bayern Rundfahrt when the race gets underway on Wednesday. The 5 stage UCI 2.HC event is Germany’s only stage race for professional riders making it one of the highlights on the European calendar. With having a number of German personal on MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung, […]
Mio launches heart rate watches and wristbands
For the past 30 years, heart rate monitors have helped millions achieve measured success during exercise. Whether for fitness, specific sports improvement, recovery from illness or weight loss, heart rate monitors have allowed men and women to understand and manage the duration and intensity of their efforts more effectively and achieve their desired results. There’s […]