Medals in Malaysia for national track team
South Africa’s track cyclists have collected 9 gold medals, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in the first two events of three in the South East Asia Grand Prix Series taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 10-16 May 2014. The first event, which was held on 10 and 11 May, saw 18-year-old Joshua Buchel […]
Knox and Evans fire opening salvo at sani2c
Former champions Kevin Evans and Max Knox fired the opening salvo of the 10th annual Nedbank sani2c to take the first stage of the three-day mountain bike race in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday. Multiple former winners Max Knox (left) and Kevin Evans, of FedGroup-Itec Knox and Evans (FedGroup-Itec) led from the start of the 82km stage […]
Trail treat in store for 2014 Howick MTB riders
The popular Sappi Howick MTB Classic is once again set to offer the hundreds expected to head to the KZN Midlands’ event a memorable adventure through the renowned forests and trails of the region when this year’s event takes place on Sunday 1 June. Kim Swart enjoys one of the countless stretches of single track […]
Everybody a winner at Knysna race
One lucky amateur rider in next month’s RECM Knysna 200 mountain bike race could walk away R30 000 richer – and raise an additional R20 000 for sports development – without even stepping onto the winners’ podium, organisers have announced. Amateur riders in the three-day RECM Knysna 200 stand to win R30 000 worth of […]
Steady lead up to MTB Marathon Worlds for Kleinhans
Team RECM rider Erik Kleinhans took some time off, after riding to a respectable eighth place in the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic, to refocus on the upcoming South African Marathon Championships before turning his full attention towards the UCI World Marathon Championships which take place at Cascades MTB Park at the end of June and, […]
Nico Bell preparing to defend his title at sani2c
With the world marathon championships looming, Nico Bell is preparing for a ding-dong battle as he mounts his title defence at the Nedbank sani2c mountain bike race in KwaZulu-Natal from Thursday. Image credit: Jazz Kuschke Bell, riding in the colours of Team RECM, will saddle up with Cape Epic partner Erik Kleinhans for the 10th […]
Enter now for the Jeffreys Bay Mountain Bike Open
The second edition one of the Jeffreys Bay Mountain Bike Open will take place on 19 July 2014 as part of the JBay Winterfest. Entries open on 14 May and new routes promise to offer something for riders of all fitness and skill levels. Image credit: www.jeffreysbaysport.co.za “Last year’s race had a little bit of […]
Croeser claims maiden Karkloof crown as Neethling cruises to women’s title
Kargo Pro MTB Team star Rourke Croeser produced the strongest display at the 2014 Sappi Karkloof Classic as he held off the rest of the field to claim his maiden victory in the 60km marathon event with Time Freight VELOLife’s Candice Neethling cruising to a comfortable win in the ladies race at the Karkloof Country […]
Entries for the 4th Lesotho Sky almost sold out
The Lesotho Sky has grown consistently every year and will now host 80 riders in the 2014 edition. It is quickly becoming popular so don’t miss out on what is likely to be your best ever MTB experience. The Night sky at Ramabanta Lodge the Finish of this years race | Photo: Cherie Vale At […]
Round 3 of SA Mountain Bike Cup Series for Mankele, Mpumalanga
The third round of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series takes place at Mankele MTB Park near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, from 24-25 May. Hennie Kriek tackles the “BBB Drop” at Mankele MTB Park in Mpumalanga, the venue for the third round of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series, from 24-25 May. Mpumalanga’s […]
Bell sounds warning ahead of MTB Marathon Worlds
MTN National MTB Series men’s log leader Nico Bell clinched a hard fought victory over Germany’s Karl Platt while Theresa Ralph clinched the women’s spoils in the second of two South African legs of the 2014 UCI Marathon World Series on Sunday 4 May, emphasising Bell’s strong form ahead of the UCI MTB Marathon World […]
Ten years of thrills celebrated at sani2c
More than 4 350 mountain bikers will be part of the festivities when the world’s biggest stage race, the Nedbank sani2c, celebrates its 10th anniversary in KwaZulu-Natal next week. More than 4 350 mountain bikers will take on the 10th edition of the Nedbank sani2c in KwaZulu-Natal next week. The three-day stage race starts in […]