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Alan Hatherly readies himself for the first UCI XCO World Cup
The first two UCI XCO World Cups of the season are upon us, and oh boy, are we in for an exciting start to the season. Alan Hatherly is in a chilly Albstadt, Germany as he readies himself for his first year as an Elite rider. The opening round kicks off this evening, with Round […]
GALLERY: Stunning trails and scenery from the 2019 sani2c
The KAP sani2c is well under way with the Trail version having finished yesterday and the Adventure riders arriving in Scottburgh today. The Race will follow them to the sea tomorrow. This renowned 3 day MTB stage race takes riders 265kms from Underberg in the southern Drakensberg down to Scottburgh on the South Coast, and […]
Enthralling racing on stage one at KAP sani2c
Stage one of the 2019 KAP sani2c dished up all the expected excitement as DSV Pro Cycling’s Arno du Toit and Gert Heyns won an end-sprint to take the stage honours ahead of PYGA Euro Steel’s Matthys Beukes and Phil Buys while dormakaba’s Sam Sanders and Robyn de Groot claimed ladies honours on Thursday. The […]
Louis Meintjes withdraws from Tour of California
Louis Meintjes has been forced to withdraw from the Amgen Tour of California after sustaining a wrist fracture in a crash in the finale of the stage four finish in Morro Bay. The incident happened with just over 3km remaining, and saw a number of key general classification riders affected including race leader Tejay van […]
Another humdinger lined up for sani2c 2019
The 2019 KAP sani2c Race will see the nation’s strongest stage racing combinations come together in a helter-skelter 265km, three day dash for the coast as they eye the prestigious title of being champions of the world’s largest stage race on Saturday. It often takes a number of months for the contest to take shape […]
Returning De Groot to partner Sanders for sani2c
Having spent six months off the competitive saddle, six-time South African marathon champion Robyn de Groot will return to competitive racing when she teams up with defending champion Sam Sanders at the 2019 KAP sani2c starting on Thursday. Defending champion Sam Sanders will team up with multiple South African Marathon Champion Robyn de Groot in […]
Beers & Marais join forces for sani2c
After a while deliberating who was going to partner defending KAP sani2c champion Matt Beers at the 2019 edition, talented cross country rider Stuart Marais will form the second half of the team for the three-day shoot-out from Glencairn to Scottburgh from 16 to 18 May. NAD Pro MTB Team’s Matt Beers (front) will line […]
Race Report: 2019 South African Downhill Championships
2019 saw South African Downhill racing return to Afriski Mountain Resort for the South African National Downhill Championships over the weekend of the 4th and 5th May. Situated in the heart of the Drakensberg-Maluti Mountains, the venue is one of only two lift-assisted downhill venues in Southern Africa, and at 3222m above sea level poses […]
Win an entry to the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic
This year marks the 17th rendition of the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic. The FNB Magalies Monster routes provide all the hallmarks of a truly South African mountain bike race featuring the necessary ingredients that a quality mountain bike race should have, namely a great setting, spectacular scenery, technically challenging sections with unique single trails […]
Shimano launches GRX, gravel dedicated drive components
Featuring multiple options including double and single drivetrains, mechanical or electronic shifting, 11 and 10-speed drivetrains, dropper post integration and wide or close-range gear ratios dedicated to every style of gravel and adventure riding. Following a comprehensive research, testing and development process, bringing together global feedback from riders on trails, bridleways, pavement and paths at […]
Shimano Tiagra components upgraded with improved hydraulic braking system
Shimano has announced an upgraded version of its popular TIAGRA range with the promise of an enhanced cycling experience for riders new to road biking. New DUAL CONTROL (brake/gear) LEVERS (ST-4720-L/R) replace the previous non-series ST-RS405 units and now follow the pattern set by Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105 with a slim body to house the […]
Introducing the Evolution of the DT SWISS Star Ratchet System – The RATCHET EXP
The renown Star Ratchet System™ from the engineering masters at DT Swiss has had a complete overhaul for 2019. Simple Maintenance The no-tool concept allows the tool-free disassembly. Featuring an incorporated notch, the newly developed shape of the end caps simplifies disassembly significantly and therefore makes the maintenance even easier. Freehub Body Conversion The no-tool […]