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Van Heerden & Slingerland claim maiden Tour Durban crowns
It was a red-letter day for Team Enza as Stephan van Heerden claimed his first aQuellé Tour Durban presented by Bridge Fund Managers crown following a blistering end-sprint at the end of an exciting 90km shoot-out while Cashandra Slingerland’s huge solo effort won her the ladies title on Sunday. Following an exciting end-sprint it was […]
Pro teams step up for KAP sani2c R 500k prize money and hospitality
Organisers of the KAP sani2c have announced a prize wallet of R 500k for the 2019 edition of the race. The event is 3 days of riding 265kms from Underberg to Scottburgh in Kwa-Zulu Natal, and it’s the largest mountain bike stage race in the world with up to 4200 riders taking part. Three versions […]
Spur Schools MTB League Announce new Sponsors
Now in its eleventh year, the SSMTBL along with the league’s title sponsor, Spur Steak Ranches, is excited to announce several new partners to help grow the league and invest back into cycling. Due to increasing requests from the cycling and peripheral industries, the Spur Schools MTB League (SSMTBL) has invited cycling and peripheral industries […]
5 Tips When Insuring Your Bicycle
As a cycling enthusiast, you’ve probably spent hours getting advice from cycling peers, researching gear and investing a lot of your precious money in this sport. You, your bicycle and accessories need specialised cover which is where Cycle First from Oakhurst Insurance comes in – it’s a stand-alone insurance policy that considers all risks facing […]
Canyon announces the launch of world’s first professional eRacing team
Canyon Bicycles is proud to officially announce the formation of the world’s first professional eRacing team: Canyon ZCC. Since the team’s inception, the two squads have already proved incredibly successful winning both the women’s and men’s edition of the inaugural Zwift KISS Community League – the league which sits below the better-known Super League. The […]
A sani2c guide, with a little help from the Black Mambas
The KAP sani2c 3 day mountain bike stage race, with 265 kms of incredible riding from Underberg to Scottburgh in KZN, is one of the oldest, best loved stage races in SA. We put together a “sani2c 101” guide answering common questions from riders new to the stage racing scene. We sought the input of […]
We’re amped for The U, and you should be too
The mountain bike stage race check list: Boutique race village? Check. Comfortable camping? Check. Good food? Check. Better beer? Check. Loads of singletrack (most important)? Check and check. Indeed, The U is just one of those events. This year the fourth instalment takes place from 18 to 20 October. We’ve put in leave for the […]
Photo Epic: Gravel bikes popular at the eleventh Amarider 100Miler
A beautiful morning broke in Malmesbury with blue skies and no wind, but by lunch time the 160km riders struggled against a head wind towards the finish. The 50Miler started at 9am in Riebeeck-Kasteel where it was cloudy and misty from the start, which turned into light rain a few hours later. The two top […]
SA Enduro Champ Keira Duncan to ride KAP sani2c with his 84 year-old grandfather
Many KAP sani2c riders know the name Arthur Duncan from the 2018 event. Arthur, then aged 83, completed the tough 283 kms over three days at last year’s sani2c Adventure edition, riding from Underberg to Scottburgh with his son-in law Stuart Watson. Arthur will be back for more in 2019, this time teamed up with […]
SRAM Acquires PowerTap Product Line
Today, SRAM proudly announces the acquisition of the PowerTap line of bicycle power meters from Saris®. The PowerTap product line includes the popular PowerTap P2 Pedal power meter system and the venerable PowerTap G3 Hub power meter line. SRAM plans to incorporate the PowerTap power meter products into the market leading Quarq product portfolio, including […]
Inaugural #SpurFest sets the bar high
The first ever inter-schools #SpurFest was held over the weekend of 28 – 31 March and was a huge success for riders, parents, coaches and schools from all over the country. The lawns of A Forever Resort on the banks of the Gariep Dam provided the perfect setting. #Spurfest was conceptualized to ‘slow down’ eventing […]
New cassette and crankset from e*thirteen
From day one, e*thirteen’s TRS Cassettes have delivered more range and value at a lower weight than the competition. Introducing Gen2 TRS Plus Cassettes featuring revised architecture, better shifting, and multiple configurations. All the TRS Plus Cassettes work with both Shimano™ and SRAM™ drivetrains, easily upgrading original equipment drivetrains. The revolutionary 9T cog is what […]