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Murray set for 2015
Since leaving South Africa at the end of November for a European winter training camp with his coach Joel Filiol, triathlete Richard Murray has been racking up the miles in the swimming pool. After a somewhat disappointing end to his 2014 season Murray and his support staff have been working hard in rectifying what went […]
African nations scramble for Olympic qualification at Road Champs
With South Africa set to host the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Road Cycling Championships outside Pietermaritzburg from 9 to 14 February, the importance of the continental championships as a springboard to Olympic qualification has been brought into sharp focus, with Cycling South Africa eager to take full advantage of its home ground advantage. Cycling […]
African Track Champs a resounding success
William Newman, the President of the Confederation of African Cycling’s Track Commission, declared the African Continental Track Cycling Championships a big success after the event concluded in very hot conditions in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday. Following four days of intense racing, William Newman, president of the Confederation of African Cycling’s Track Commission, declared the event a […]
Cape Epic: South Africa’s Podium Hope
The sharp improvement in the strength of the women’s field for the 2015 Absa Cape Epic will inevitably give rise to an intense battle for the podium positions. Can a South African woman get on to one of those steps when the race finishes at Meerendal on 22 March? The best bet might be an […]
Red-E powerbanks & accessories
Introducing Red-E powerbanks and accessories. Red-E, a locally-owned and managed power accessory supplier, lists a hugely varied range of top quality products that have hit the shelves of top retailer outlets nationwide. If you have ever run out of battery on your cellphone, laptop, tablet or even your GoPro and been without access to a […]
Laureus congratulates Team MTN-Qhubeka on Tour de France selection
Chairman of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa, Morné du Plessis, has extended his congratulations to Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung on their 2015 wild card invitation to compete in the Tour de France. Morne du Plessis commented, “We are extremely proud of this milestone achievement by our aspirational group of Laureus ambassadors. As […]
Paarl Media OMX Pro Team to ride Silverback’s Superbikes
At Paarl Media OMX Pro Team we are honoured and very excited to announce Silverback Bikes as our official bike supplier. Of course, as a team aiming for the very top of world mountain biking we want to be riding the very best equipment. Silverback, with their team of the brightest industry experts and unwavering […]
Trail review: Garden Route Trail Park
There has been a lot of talk about the Garden Route Trail Park lately, so much so that Monster Energy Cape Town decided to take a road trip to find out first hand what it’s like. After a long drive, we were finally greeted by a sign letting us know we were in the right […]
Personalised Race Jersey’s for all MTN-Qhubeka Riders
All MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung riders will sport different letters on the back of their jerseys this year. Watch out for Nic Dougall who opts for the big U! Soon, fans will have the opportunity to own their very own team jersey with their initial on it too. The personalised letters should make it easier to […]
Maroesjka Matthee cleans up at Continental Track Champs
Following some exciting riding on Friday the African Continental Track Cycling Championships concluded in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday with the hosts, South Africa, having dominated the podium. Maroesjka Matthee led the medal charge with an outstanding showing throughout. It was Maroesjka Matthee who stole the show when she claimed the lion’s share of gold medals at […]
Impey sprint champion and seventh overall at Tour Down Under
South African Daryl Impey wrapped up the 2015 Tour Down Under, taking home the sprint jersey and retaining his seventh position overall. Heading into the final circuit stage in Adelaide, the entire ORICA-GreenEDGE outfit was committed to riding aggressively, as they have all week, and gathering valuable sprint seconds in attempt to move up in […]
Rohan Dennis wins the Tour Down Under
Australia Day came early in Adelaide with Rohan Dennis heading a clean sweep of the podium in the Santos Tour Down Under. Racing in front of a crowd of 115 thousand fans the South Australian from the BMC Racing team can now boast of a UCI World Tour victory after claiming the Santos Ochre Leader’s […]