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Team type{DEV} NanoTime Gearing Up and Gaining Momentum for 2021

Having been founded mid-pandemic, Team type{DEV} NanoTime had limited opportunities for racing in 2020. With the support of a long-term sponsor, in the form of software developers type{DEV}, the squad was able to use the time wisely; focusing on preparing for 2021. Nico Bell, Matt Beers, Wessel Botha, Stuart Marais and Zandri Strydom are now […]

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Cape Town Cycle Tour launch virtual tour and charity challenge in March

Pedal 109km in March in the 109-for-109 Charity Challenge or the official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour to stand the chance to win prizes from Garmin, Tacx, Powerade, Thule and Oakley. There is absolutely no need for FOMO – why not join the Cape Town Cycle Tour to celebrate the traditional cycling month of March […]

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Titan Racing Renews Partnership as the Official Bike Partner of the 9th Prudential PE PLETT

Following great success and synergy between the brands of Titan Racing and the Prudential PE PLETT, Titan Racing will once again be providing a backup fleet of carbon Cyphers for all riders who experience technical issues and cannot continue on their own bike. The Prudential PE PLETT takes place from the 3rd to the 6th […]

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Honey: Custom Creations Born Out of Lockdown

Honey Custom Apparel is a Stellenbosch based cycling kit brand, which launched in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. Born out of the need for a creative outlet and the desire to create attractive, modern, designs that ensure the wearers look as good on the bike as off it. Honey’s initial designs included a […]

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PureMotion Sports Takes Over Distribution of Lake Shoes

Lake Shoes have awarded the distribution of its premium cycling shoes for South Africa to PureMotion Sports, as of January 2021. We are honored to be awarded the distribution right for such a great, premium brand in South Africa. The heritage and passion that drives the Lake Cycling Shoes brand resonates strongly with our team […]

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Grant Lottering remains bullish with CompCare in his corner

Survivor, Speaker & Ultra-Endurance cyclist, Grant Lottering’s story is one of hope and survival, which resonates with many South Africans. Not only did he overcome a near-fatal cycling accident in 2013, but he also survived cancer to become an inspiration to many across the world. Grateful for his life and to have avoided paralysis, Grant […]

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Ike Klassen joins Commencal for the 2021 season

At only 17-years-old, Ike Klassen shows a maturity and a technique on the bike that is uncommon for his age. Although his focus is on downhill racing, he also rides enduro, freeride and jump lines. He has been racing his whole life, whether it is bikes, go-karts or motocross, he’s a racer at heart. In […]

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Epic Series adds second European event

The global portfolio of premium mountain biking experiences by the Epic Series is growing. The Andorra MTB-Classic Pyrenees is an exclusive four-day mountain bike stage race, taking place from 30 June to 3 July in Andorra. The second Epic Series event on European soil will be part of the Andorra Multisport Festival, a unique multisport […]

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Shimano blue for neutral support at Tour de France

To mark its centenary year Shimano is proudly announcing an extended partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), owner of prestigious stage races such as the Tour de France, the Vuelta, Paris-Nice and the Critérium du Dauphiné, as well as prestigious one-day classics such as Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne and Paris-Tours. The partnership will see Shimano […]

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2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour Postponed

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour has been postponed to later this year. As always, the safety of all participants and the well-being of the broader community of Cape Town remains the race organisers’ most important priority in the planning and staging of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. With […]

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Alan Hatherly and Simon Andreassen join Cannondale Factory Racing

Press Release 2020 proved to be a memorable season for the riders of Cannondale Factory Racing – including the two new faces on the squad. World #1 Henrique Avancini and veteran teammate Manuel Fumic are joined by former junior XC and CX World Champion Simon Andreassen of Denmark and former U23 and ebike World Champion […]

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Jordan Sarrou Headlines New-Look Specialized Factory Racing Team

Press Release Specialized has a rich history in XCO MTB which include an Olympic gold medal, numerous world titles and countless World Cup victories. In 2021, we are delighted to announce a new team with riders who we believe will lead us to even more success. One of our goals is to invest and keep […]