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Jock Classic and Jock Tour split for 2017
Organisers of the one-day Bestmed Jock Classic and three-day Bestmed Jock Tour road races have split the events to accommodate riders who wish to take part in both. ASG Events’ operations manager Darren Herbst confirmed that the Jock Classic would take place on July 15 while the tour was pencilled in for September 15 to […]
The use of disc brakes in Cycling SA road events
In line with the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) stance on the use of disc brakes during domestic road races, Cycling South Africa’s Technical Commission reiterates our adherence to the regulations in place by the world governing body. In line with the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) stance on the use of disc brakes during domestic road […]
Staalwater two-day mountain bike event offers options to riders
The eighth edition of the Staalwater MTB Challenge will take place from The Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa and Entertainment on the weekend of the 19 & 20 August 2017. For the 2nd time the event will include a 2-day mountain bike option, with additional 40km & 60km mountain bike distances on the Saturday morning. Photo […]
Sugar Rush Park hosts round 2 of the Eliminator Series KwaZulu Natal
Sunday 18 June saw the second round of the Eliminator Series for KwaZulu Natal take place at Sugar Rush Park in Ballito. Photo credit: Aldine Venter – InkBlack Visual Art Eliminator is a short course heat racing format of mountain biking whereby riders race four at a time across a track (roughly 800m) being tested […]
Gold for Christopher Philogene, hattrick for Thies at Downhill Cup
The third round of the 2017 SA National MTB Cup Series took place at Cascades MTB Park in Pietermaritzburg, which formed part of the greater weekend-long mountain bike festival from 16-18 June. Christopher Philogene took the title in the Elite Men’s and Overall results, and Sabine Thies took the overall women’s title, claiming her third […]
Hatherly and McDougall dominate XCO Cup Final
The final round of the SA National MTB Cup Series XCO took place at the world class Cascades MTB Park on Saturday 17 June. Team Spur’s Alan Hatherly displayed his phenomenal speed and skill set on a bike to once again take the top honours in the Elite Men’s race and claim the overall Cup […]
Video: Brandon Semenuk – Simplicity
There’s a special greatness in simplicity. And greatness is sometimes best measured in what you don’t see. When there’s something left for your imagination. When you can’t taste every ingredient. When you don’t see the hours of thought, and practice, and trial, and error. When you can do more, but less is more powerful. When […]
Davids delivers emphatic reminder in the Drakensberg
Brendon Davids delivered an emphatic reminder of his ability as a mountain bike racer when he won his first Ashburton Investments National MTB Series title at Round 4 of the 2017 series at Champagne Sports Resort, in the Drakensberg at the weekend. Brendon Davids (Road Cover) taking the lead during the second stage, in the […]
McDougall makes big breakthrough in the Berg
Amy Beth McDougall made a big career breakthrough when she won her first National Marathon Series event at Round 4 of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series at Champagne Sports Resort in the Central Drakensberg at the weekend. Champagne Sports Resort, in Central Drakensberg, played host to the 4th round of the Ashburton National MTB […]
Adrenaline filled round 1 of the Eliminator Series in KwaZulu Natal
After two action packed events in the Western Cape the Eliminator Series moved up to a warm East Coast with round one taking place at Giba Gorge MTB Park. Coupled with National BMX taking place only a few meters away from the course it was a adrenaline filled day with plenty for entertainment for the […]
Botswana riders keep SA pros on their toes at the Gem Diamonds Kalahari Challenge 2017
The 12th edition of the Gem Diamonds Kalahari Challenge saw healthy competition between local and international riders. The event took place from the 9th – 11th June 2017 with over 220 riders racing for cash prizes of over P155 000 (Approximately R195 000). After a tough two days and a strong headwind, the third and […]
Statement: CSA meeting with KZN race organisers
This is a joint statement issued by the owners and organisers of the Karkloof Classic, sani2c, joberg2c, Eston MTB, Sharks Trail Adventure, Berg & Bush, dusi2c, Tour Durban, Amashova, Hill2HIll and ROAG. We note the recent developments with regards to Cycling South Africa (CSA). As events and organizers, we are significant contributors through our events […]