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Tough day in the saddle at FNB W2W MTB Adventure

The much anticipated FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure kicked off at Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West) today, Friday, 31 October 2014. Teams of two (men, women and mixed) had to complete a challenging 72km route that included trekking over the historic Gantouw Pass, the only piece of trail to feature a compulsory portage, […]

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Lesotho Sky 2015 Early Bird close at midnight

Only 60 teams will be able to partake in the Lesotho Sky 2015 edition, taking place from 20th – 25th September next year. Early bird entries close today, 31st of October 2014, at midnight. Spring magic in Lesotho, with pink peach tree blossoms According to the organisers there has been a great response from entries […]

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Riders to beat deadline for Ballito race

KwaZulu-Natal mountain bikers have until midnight on Sunday to get their entries in for the Bestmed Ballito Expedition, which takes place near the North Coast town on November 8. The Bestmed Ballito Expedition, presented by ASG, takes place on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast on November 8. Entries for the mountain bike race close at midnight […]

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Track champ signs with Bestmed-ASG

Three-time national track champion Ashleigh Parsons will join the Bestmed-ASG women’s professional cycling team for the 2015 season, the team management has announced. Multiple national track champion Ashleigh Parsons has signed with the Bestmed-ASG women’s professional cycling team for the 2015 season. The 14-year-old Parsons, who is also the Western Cape road and time-trial champion […]

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Cycle in the City heads for Durban Promenade

The Engen Cycle in the City sensation that has taken the local road cycling world by storm will host its final leg in Durban – the heart of the Zulu Kingdom on the 8th of November. With the new festival style criterium event, riders and crowds can enjoy a safe and entertaining experience on their […]

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Series champions crowned at final DualX event

This weekend saw the fourth and final round of the inaugural Momentum Health OatWell DualX powered by PeptoPro Series conclude at the Van Gaalen Cheese farm outside Hartebeespoortdam. In a show of dominance Brand du Plessis managed a flawless four out of four victories, clinching the undisputed series title, and in the women’s race it […]

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Spioenkop site of Berg & Bush battle

Spioenkop was the site of a skirmish of a different sort as mountain bikers vied for victory in the inaugural Subaru Battle of Spioenkop during the FedGroup Berg & Bush stage race in the Central Drakensberg earlier this month. Participants in this year’s FedGroup Berg & Bush two-day race took on a “race within a […]

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Just how tough is the Absa Cape Epic? A look at the numbers

The Absa Cape Epic 2015 route was unveiled this week with the obligatory grimaces and no disappointments. 739 kilometers in total and 16 000 meters of climbing await riders from the 45 countries represented. Riders have five months to get the recommended 20 hours per week of training in. There will be some reality checks, […]

Tech

The new single-sided Vector pedal from Garmin

Garmin Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd., announce the availability of Vector S, a single-sensing system which measures the force on cyclist’s left pedal to approximate total power. Vector S has changed how power is measured and how cyclists get power because it is measured at the pedal, where force is applied. It is a direct measurement […]

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Blustery battle royale at Cape Town leg of Engen Cycle In The City

The spectacular Cape Town Stadium set the stage for a windswept battle to lay claim to the title of Street King and Queen. Some of the top names in the sport set the streets of Cape Town alight for the second in a series of three criterium style festivals. The highlight of the day was […]

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The gauntlet has been thrown at the FNB W2W MTB Race

With so many top teams taking on the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race it is practically impossible to decide on a favorite. The last of the three events to take place in November, the FNB W2W MTB Race will start at Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West) on Friday, 07 November 2014 and […]

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Dodd, Rawlins’ double whammy with African Champs victories

Cycling South Africa played proud hosts to the 2014 UCI BMX African Continental Championships, which took place at Giba Gorge, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday 26 October. The steady rain in the morning session made the track slippery and tricky, however racing went ahead in line with the event schedule. Newly crowned national champion, Kyle Dodd, got […]