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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
The Ride of Your Life in 2025: KAP sani2c
Whether it’s the longest singletrack thrill you ever experience on the bike courtesy of the ‘Umko Drop’, or the satisfaction of reaching the top of the gruelling Unitrans Iconic Climb, KAP sani2c delivers unmatched mountain biking, and 2025 will be no different. “Endless manicured singletrack, the camaraderie of riders and the awesome community support, sani2c […]
The wind at our backs and Plettenberg Bay ahead – 4 days of riding and glamping await.
The 2025 M&G Investments PE PLETT is all set to embark on its journey towards the West, starting for the first time from Mentorskraal on the 20th of February 2025. This will mark the 12th edition of the ever-growing event, which has become renowned for its landmarks and exciting features. Pulling through from 2024 will […]
Garden Route Giro to showcase Thomas Bain Passes
Gravel is in vogue. It is growing and evolving, with stage racing already identified as the next frontier. The question which now needs to be answered is how many elements from road and mountain bike stage racing multi-day gravel events will incorporate, and where they will deviate entirely. The Garden Route Giro’s race director, Henco […]
RH77 – Factory Wins Fiercely Contested Old Mutual Wealth Double Century
Searing heat – on Saturday, 23 November – helped produce fierce racing at the 2024 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century. In the men’s race RH77 – Factory proved fastest, holding off RDXVermarc and Star Elite Cycling. Paceline and O’Right engaged in an even closer contest throughout the 202 kilometre race with, the defending champions setting […]
My Great Zuurberg Trek Experience – The MTB Stage Race With A Difference
There’s something extraordinary about the Great Zuurberg Trek. It’s not just a race—it’s an adventure that leaves you both exhilarated and feeling strangely at home. As I set off for this year’s event, I knew I was in for a wild ride, but nothing could’ve prepared me for the unique blend of thrill, comfort, and […]
The Absa Cape Epic Arrives in Paarl
Paarl will host the prestigious Absa Cape Epic, often called the “Tour de France of Mountain Biking,” bringing excitement and global attention to our region. This legendary race features top riders conquering our challenging trails. A Community-Wide Celebration This event is not just for the riders, it is for everyone. Enjoy pre-race activities, supporter stations, […]
SA’s MTB Party of the Year concludes in style
On Sunday, 17 November 2024, Coetzenburg Field in Stellenbosch came alive with excitement as mountain bikers showcased their wildest and most colorful outfits, in celebration of Dress Up Day (Stage 2) of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience, fueled by Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages. Stage 2 of the Marathon spanned 54km with 900m of climbing. […]
Total Domination by Toyota Specialized at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Sunday, 10 November, brought the 2024 FNB Wines2Whales race week to its conclusion as the Shiraz finished at Benguela Cove. Toyota Specialized’s Matt Beers and Alex Miller joined Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs as the fourteenth elite champions, a week after the SeattleCoffeeCo eFORT ALMAR pair wrapped up their title. The dominant victors were joined […]
Miller Survives a Crash to Win Stage 2 Alongside Beers at the Shiraz
Alex Miller, of Toyota Specialized, survived a crash, 15 kilometres from the finish, to win the second stage of the Shiraz race; at FNB Wines2Whales on Saturday, 9 November. The Nambian and his South African teammate, Matt Beers, were 2 minutes and 40 seconds ahead of the chase group at the time of the fall, […]
Beers On Ice for The Last Dance of the 2024 Season at FNB W2W
The Shiraz race brings not only the FNB Wines2Whales, but also the South African competitive mountain biking season to a close. It features a stacked elite field and provides a final opportunity for the local teams, and a selection of seasoned international campaigners to perform. In 2024 a returning double champion and his Namibian teammate […]
Lill and Jacobs take the title at the FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay
Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs put in a performance worthy of a five-star review as they completed a perfect clean sweep of FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay stage wins. The SeattleCoffeeCo eFORT ALMAR pair had time to stop for a selfie at the FNB Private banking picture frame on their way to victory at Benguela Cove. When […]
Lill and Jacobs Notch Up Second FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay Stage Win
Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs secured their second stage victory of the 2024 FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay race with another commanding performance on the Oak Valley Trails. Stage 2 suited the cross-country racers to perfection and they were able to add a further 4:57 onto their general classification advantage over their nearest rivals, Vera Looser and […]