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Track team announcement for CAC African Continental Champs in PMB
Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission has great pleasure in announcing that the following riders have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 CAC (African Cycling Confederation) African Continental Track Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 21-25 January. The city of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, will be hosting the first ever CAC African Continental Track Championships […]
Mzansi Tour in jeopardy
The organisers of the Mzansi Tour have put out a rescue call to South African companies to save the 2015 edition of the country’s premier road cycling stage race after their major sponsor was put under administration. Cathsseta, the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports Sector Education Training Authority, a government body, told Mzansi Tour organisers […]
Moolman Pasio on Sports Woman of the Year award
Ashleigh Moolman Pasio was named South African Sports Woman of the year this past weekend at the annual South African Sports Awards. It was the second bit of recognition for the South African National Champion after she was crowned SPAR gsport Athlete of the year on 24 November. The SA Sports Awards seems like the […]
Nip and tuck for Sharks Trail Adventure tracks
With a rare few days of sunshine over the Summerveld Estate in Shongweni, the STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure’s much anticipated routes have taken shape ahead of the hundreds of eager competitors tackling the six mountain biking and trail running events of the ever-popular festive season opener this Sunday, 7 December. The scenic Shongweni Valley and […]
Three cyclists claim top honours at SA Sports Awards
Cycling South Africa extends congratulations to Ernst van Dyk, Justine Asher and Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio on their awards at the 2014 South African Sports Awards, which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday, 30 November. Ernst van Dyk. // Photo credit: Greenville SC2014. Ernst van Dyk was awarded Sportsman of the Year with Disability, […]
Team MTN-Qhubeka joins Team Laureus
Africa’s first Pro-Continental cycling team, Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung, has proudly joined the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation’s elite group of sporting ambassadors. World-famous long distance athlete Elana Meyer as well as champion wheelchair racer and hand cyclist Ernst van Dyk, both Laureus Ambassadors, welcomed the team to the Laureus family during their training camp […]
Tennent & Schoeman clinch 2014 Stellenbosch Cycle Tour victory
James Tennent from Team Giant Durbanville clinched the 8th Stellenbosch Cycle Tour title this morning in superb weather conditions, finishing the 95km route in just 02:15:25 and edging out second place Jos le Roux (Team Lights by Linea) by half a tyre width. Sprint finish between James Tennent (left) and Jos le Roux (right) for […]
Sahm crowned Pennypinchers Origin of Trails champion
Swiss mountain biking star Stefan Sahm continued his winning streak at the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails 2-Day Mountain Bike (MTB) Stage Race on Saturday, 29 November 2014 claiming the Stage Two victory in an impressive time of 03 hours 10 minutes 17 seconds, securing the overall champion title in an awe-inspiring combined time of 06 […]
Sahm claims Pennypinchers Origin of Trails Stage One victory
The streets of Stellenbosch came alive with excitement on Friday, 28 November 2014 when just under 1200 eager mountain bikers toed the line to be part of the action at the 2014 Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails 2-Day Mountain Bike (MTB) Stage Race. Swiss mountain biking star Stefan Sahm claimed the 65km Stage One victory in […]
Swedish national champ joins South African MTB setup
South Africa’s first ever UCI trade team, Kargo Pro MTB have taken another major step towards achieving their goal of developing a world class outfit capable of competing with the globe’s best after welcoming world number nine cross country star Emil Lindgren to their team ahead of the 2015 season. The multiple Swedish national champion […]
President’s Cup track meetings hailed a success
The inaugural 2014 South African President’s Cup Interprovincial track events culminated with the Gauteng leg at Hector Norris Park on 23 November. Five provinces took part in the series this year, which consisted of three legs that were held in Cape Town, Durban and Gauteng between 22 August and 23 November. Western Province, Winelands, KwaZulu-Natal, […]
2015 MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung kit launch
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung are delighted to unveil its 2015 team kit. All riders will have the full range of Castelli clothing at their disposal for the season. Castelli is a brand and product that Africa’s Team are excited to be partnered with as we believe the product quality is unrivaled and the companies passion […]