2015 Absa Cape Epic route announced
The Absa Cape Epic will return to the slopes of Table Mountain in 2015 when the rugged eight-day race’s Prologue is staged from the University of Cape Town. The much-anticipated route announcement took place in Cape Town on Wednesday (October 22) and the Mother City will kick off the 2015 edition on Sunday, March 15. […]
Marianne Vos to ride Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge
In aid of its continuous support for woman in sport, financial services company, Momentum has announced that it will be hosting Dutch cyclist Marianne Vos to ride the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge on 16 November 2014. Compared to Eddy Merckx, the greatest pro-cyclist ever, Marianne Vos, is now regarded as the greatest female cyclist of […]
Madolo and Kleinhans set sights on FNB W2W podium finish
Sipho Madolo, a songo.info rider, will be seen teaming up with top marathon rider Erik Kleinhans at the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race. Starting at Lourensford Wine Estate (Somerset West) on Friday, 07 November 2014 and finishing at Onrus Caravan Park (just outside Hermanus) on Sunday, 09 November 2014, Madolo and Kleinhans […]
Bulls unstoppable at Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek finale
The Team Bulls pair of Simon Stiebjahn and Tim Bohme finished the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race on Saturday like they started it a week ago – with a stage win – in the process extending their lead to secure the overall title. Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek 2014 champions, Simon Stiebjahn […]
Kruger claims maiden Satellite Classic win
All-rounder HB Kruger put both his climbing and sprinting abilities to the test as he notched up his maiden win in the 106km Bestmed Satellite Classic, presented by ASG, on Saturday. HB Kruger triumphantly takes a win at this year’s Bestmed Satellite Classic that took place near Hartbeespoort on Saturday. // Photo: Jetline Action Photo. […]
Scott win stage, Bulls retain Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek lead
In an effort to take back some of the time they lost on Thursday, South Africans Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (SCOTT Factory Racing) blew Stage 5 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek apart. While they never regained any lost time, they did splinter the field from early on and won the shortened stage, out-sprinting […]
Dramatic stage sees lead changes at Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek
Stage 4 of the 2014 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international stage race was always expected to deliver a shake-up; and it didn’t disappoint. As if the 109km with 2690m of ascent from De Rust to George wasn’t difficult enough, the riders had to conquer some exceptionally rough terrain and contend with rain and cold too. […]
RMB Change a Life Zulus sparkle at 2014 Berg & Bush
The FedGroup Berg & Bush stage race was where it all started on the mountain biking front for Martin Dreyer’s RMB Change a Life MTB Academy two years ago and to see his charges putting in such noteworthy performances at this year’s race last weekend was a proud moment for the ‘Dusi Duke’. The RMB […]
Buys, Beukes sprint to Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek stage win
South Africa’s Yellow Jersey wearers, Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (SCOTT Factory Racing) claimed a second consecutive stage win when they outsprinted a small lead group on Stage 3 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race on Wednesday. Stage 3 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek came down to a sprint […]
Bonk Breaker broadens reach, expands distribution to South Africa
In a vital move toward increasing distribution of Bonk Breaker bars worldwide, the company proudly announces expansion into South Africa. Bonk Breaker has partnered with MCNS Group to manage sales and distribution of the freshly baked real food energy and protein bars throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. “We are extremely excited about the market opportunity in Southern […]
Anticipation builds as Engen Cycle in the City approaches the Mother City
Criterium racing in South Africa is gaining massive popularity and with the added twist of live entertainment, craft beer and numerous fun categories, Engen Cycle in the City, has the Mother City buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the festival style criterium heads to Cape Town on 25 October. If the opening event that took […]
Satellite Classic awaits new champion
With last year’s winner and international cyclist Willie Smit unable to compete, the Bestmed Satellite Classic will be looking to crown a new champion when the race rolls out along the Hartbeeshoek road west of Pretoria on Saturday. Organisers of the Bestmed Satellite Classic, presented by ASG Events, will be looking to crown a new […]