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Hatherly beats looming Karkloof MTB Festival entry deadline
With mountain bikers throughout KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and beyond scrambling to get their 2015 Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival entries in ahead of the 24h00, 3 May normal entries deadline, exciting young rider Alan Hatherly has ensured his name is on the start list well ahead of the looming cut-off. The talented first year Under-23 Kargo Pro […]
Tshoko making her mark at KZN Autumn Series
With only two riveting top-end road cycling races to go in the inaugural KZN Autumn Series – the Maritzburg to Margate Mayday Classic on Friday 1 May and the Hibiscus Coast Cycle Challenge on Sunday 3 May – the series has already set an exceptional level and allowed local cyclists to experience standards set by […]
MTN-Qhubeka preview: Tour de Yorkshire
After the resounding success of the opening stages of the Tour de France in Yorkshire last year, Yorkshire now has its very own race, the Tour de Yorkshire. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung are happy to be part of the inaugural edition of the race that gets underway tomorrow. The 3 stage race starts of as […]
“Out of this world” racing at BMX N.A.G Series opener
Not even the sign of rain deterred BMX riders from participating in the opening three legs of the BMX National Age Group (N.A.G.) Series, which took place at the Germiston BMX Club in Delville, Gauteng, on 25 and 26 April 2015. An excellent quality of racing was delivered and the event was well supported by […]
Karkloof gets into Mother’s Day spirit
The tireless effort of mothers across the country is appreciated that little bit more on 10 May as Mother’s Day takes centre stage and the Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival will once again look to show their gratitude by providing all women in attendance with the chance to receive a complimentary pedicure at the Karkloof Country […]
Champions close in on another joBerg2c title
Defending champions Johann Rabie and Gawie Combrinck delivered another workmanlike performance to all but seal their victory on day six of the Old Mutual joBerg2c near Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. The EAI Cycling pair took their fourth consecutive stage win on the 97km route from Nottingham Road to Glencairn Farm in the shadow of […]
Tour of Turkey #4: Another day on the offensive for MTN-Qhubeka
The 4th stage of the Tour of Turkey panned out just as most expected it to. The tough climb that came with just 10km to go saw a reduced group arrive over the top and then go on to contest the sprint. Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) was quickest with Daniele Colli (Nippo-Vini Fantini) 2nd and Daniele […]
Women’s Commission Reveals Cycling Jerseys at Freedom Day Challenge
This past weekend the Cycling South Africa – Women’s Commission revealed the designs for their cycling jerseys. Two additional teams were entered into the Autumn Series races through an initiative spearheaded by the Women’s Commission and supported by Cycling South Africa. Each of the teams raced in a different jersey design this past Monday at […]
Cyclists should not become targets to criminals out there
Depending on where and when you ride and your vulnerability, you may be exposed to some risk of assault or robbery while cycling. The risk is often low but the impact on many people of an assault, robbery or other attack is massive. It can significantly reduce how much you use your bike and the […]
Combrinck, Rabie stamp authority on joBerg2c
Race leaders Johann Rabie and Gawie Combrinck stamped their authority on the Old Mutual joBerg2c with an unequivocal third stage victory on day five of the nine-day mountain bike race on Tuesday. The EAI Cycling duo hurtled into the finish at Clifton Preparatory School on Nottingham Road to claim the 112km stage from Winterton in […]
Tour of Turkey #3: MTN-Qhubeka lights up Queen stage
The 3rd and queen stage of the Tour of Turkey saw MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung take the racing to the rest of the peloton. Songezo Jim and Youcef Reguigui both went on the attack and Serge Pauwels would finish 5th at the line. It was after 25km of racing that Songezo went clear with 4 other […]
Specialized Bicycle up for grabs at FNB Magalies Monster
As a reward for conquering the 2015 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic presented by ISUZU at the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday, 23 May 2015 all entrants stand the chance to win either a magnificent Specialized Era Comp Carbon mountain bike for women or a Specialized Camber Comp Carbon for men. Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29 […]