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Final chance to enter inaugural Cape Winelands race
Mountain bikers with a taste for the finer things in life have a final chance to secure one of just 20 remaining team spots before entries for the inaugural Liberty Cape Winelands MTB Encounter close on Tuesday (April 7). The debut edition of the five-star stage race will take an exclusive peloton of only 75 […]
SA team announcement for MTB African Champs (RWA)
Cycling South Africa’s Mountain Bike Commission has great pleasure in announcing that the following riders have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 African Mountain Bike Continental Championships in Musanze, Rwanda, from 8-10 May. The following riders have been selected according to the 2015 CSA-MTB Selection Criteria. Cross-country (XCO) ELITE Philip Buys Matthys […]
Custom Bianchi Infinito CV for Sep Vanmarcke
A very special bike for very special races: Bianchi developed a customized Infinito CV for Team LottoNL-Jumbo’s Sep Vanmarcke to lead another charge to the cobbled Classics in Northern Europe. The twenty-six-year-old Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix podium finisher will ride his special Infinito CV at next Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Vanmarcke’s Infinito CV […]
CHOC “Cows” plan stampede at Tour Durban
In amongst the thousands of riders lining up for the start of the 45km Fun Ride at the aQuellé Tour Durban presented by Sunday Tribune on Sunday 26 April will be a group of passionate road cyclists dressed in eye-catching cows suits, determined to continue the awareness and fundraising for children suffering with cancer. “The […]
3 Days of De Panne #2: Kristian Sbaragli nets 6th after promising leadout
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung were real protagonists of the 2nd 3 Days of De Panne stage as Nic Dougall made the break of the day while the team performed a strong leadout in the finale once again. Kristian Sbaragli would finish the stage off in 6th position for our African team, only a few bike […]
Oakley launches Mark Cavendish Jawbreaker sunglasses
The idea of Jawbreaker was inspired by professional cyclist, Mark Cavendish. Whether it’s measuring his own wattage output, pinpointing his drag coefficiency in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel, or adjusting his seat position by a fraction of a millimeter, he leaves nothing to chance in his preparation. This obsession led to a unique collaboration with Oakley. […]
World’s mountain bikers heading to South Africa
Over 100 foreign mountain bikers from 20 countries will be among the field of 800 for a nine-day tour across South Africa, the Old Mutual joBerg2c, which starts just outside Johannesburg on April 24. The 900km fully serviced stage race will cross four provinces, more than 100 remote farms and the well-known Drakensberg mountain range […]
PPA cautions cyclists to stay safe on our roads
The number of cyclists and motorists on our roads are increasing each year. This brings increased risk to both cyclists and motorists as more road users share our roads. 85% of accidents involving motor vehicles and cyclists are a direct result of the cyclist being hit from behind by the motor vehicle. Founded in 1976, […]
Three reasons to enter Pennypinchers Dr Evil Classic
The 2014 event was a sell-out, and, with only 350 rider slots available, the fourth edition of the Garden Route’s most spectacular stage race, the 2015 Pennypinchers Dr Evil Classic is about to go the same way. Here’s why: 1.More singletrack The 2015 route will feature more of what every mountain biker wants – singletrack. […]
Team Abantu determined to continue Tour Durban stranglehold
The Durban-based Team Abantu is determined to maintain its five year unbeaten record at the aQuellé Tour Durban presented by Sunday Tribune when the 22nd edition of the 105km Classic takes place on Sunday 26 April. Last year Reynard Butler took the title, following in the footsteps of team mate Nolan Hoffman, who enjoyed a […]
Ladies take to their bikes in only all-female MTB event in the Cape
The focus will be all on the fairer sex on Saturday 16 May when the PPA Tread Lightly Women’s MTB takes place at the Backsberg Estate near Paarl. On this day the ladies will take to the trails, while the men look after the kids and provide support at the venue. “A few years ago […]
New Shimano 105 hydraulic road disc brakes
Shimano is giving road cycling consumers even more advantages over the pro’s with a new milestone in braking technology. The introduction of Shimano’s new 105 grade hydraulic disc brake, combined with a flat mount caliper, brings high performance stopping power to the sportive rider, making for a safer and superior road cycling experience. Using technology […]