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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
FNB W2W launches Strava Winery Challenge
The organisers of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike Events together with supporting wine farms are excited to launch the 2017 FNB W2W Strava Winery Challenge. Mountain bikers enjoying a glass of wine during the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales MTB Events. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg “The FNB W2W Strava Winery Challenge is sure to add that […]
Greg Minnaar: The definition of legend
Many know his name. Few understand his importance. But we’ll all benefit from the legacy. Marcelo Gutierrez, Jack Moir, Greg Minnaar, Aaron Gwin, and Remi Thirion stand on the podium at UCI DH World Cup in Fort William, Scotland on June 4th, 2017. Photo credit: Bartek Wolinski/Red Bull Content Pool. It is not so much […]
Sebona, Ralph crowned Magalies Monster MTB Champions
Phillimon Sebona had the crowded on their feet at the 15th annual FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic at the ATKV (Buffelspoort) on Saturday, 03 June 2017. Attracting a whopping field of over 2000 riders, the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic featured a Full Marathon (66km), a Marathon (33km) and a Fun Ride (15km). Phillimon Sebona […]
Course preview: Claudio vs a 29er at Fort William
29ers are here and even Claudio’s course preview can’t escape the big wheel phenomenon. With dark rain clouds lingering over the mountain tops Claudio and his 27.5 Scott Gambler set tracks on the Scottish soil with Aussie rider Jack Moir aboard his prototype Intense 29 DH. As usual with Claudio it’s a fight between him […]
Anti-doping rule violation for track cyclist
Cycling South Africa reports that Timothy Abbot has been found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation after an in-competition test conducted on 26 December 2015 confirmed the presence of Testosterone. The SAIDS Independent Doping Hearing Panel imposed a period of ineligibility of 4 years, commencing on 26 December 2015. Mr Abbot is therefore suspended and […]
Interview: Brendon Fairclough talks Deathgrip
The long anticipated feature movie puts the defining style of Brendan Fairclough with the progressive filmmaking of Clay Porter. Over two years in the making and following the critically acclaimed global premier tour, DEATHGRIP can now be experienced in the comfort of your own home. My goal for DEATHGRIP is for people to watch the […]
ION partnership with Weskus Fat Bike
ION South Africa announced this week that it has signed on as new title sponsor for the very popular Weskus Fat Bike event. “The Weskus Fat Bike is a lifestyle event, something exciting and very different,” said Andrew Cattell, the new distributor of ION in Sub Saharan Africa, commenting on what attracted the global outdoor […]
Participants had the ride of their lives at the Hollard Juma 2017
Over 3000 cyclists converged on Marks Park on Sunday 28th May 2017 to explore and race through the underbelly of Johannesburg for the Hollard JUMA. Amy Beth McDougall (54km Overall Female & 54km Open Women Winner) has her race face on in the storm water drains. The Hollard JUMA is NOT your average mountain bike […]
Entries for the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c open tomorrow
From 1 June, the first 100 entries (200 riders) to enter the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c will be able to pay 2017 prices. That’s a great reason to enter, but it’s not the main reason to enter and ride the most diverse mountain bike event in South Africa. The joBerg2c truly has it all. Nine […]
New MTB trail opens for Bay enthusiasts
Mountain bikers in Nelson Mandela Bay can look forward to the rare pleasure of hitting new trails when the Baywest MTB Trails open for riding on June 16. Criss-crossing the undeveloped land behind Baywest Mall, the new trails are designed and managed by Fat Tracks Mountain Bike Club, and promise the same kind of family-friendly […]
Heated round 2 of the Western Cape Eliminator Series
Sunday 28 May saw the second round of the Eliminator Series for Western Cape take place at Contermanskloof MTB Trails in Durbanville. 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 on their speed, power and bike handling skills. […]
South African National Downhill Series Round 2 – Jonkershoek
It was all about KZN vs Western Province during round 2 of the South African National Downhill series this past weekend at a slightly more damp Jonkershoek. Following last weekend’s marginal miss over victory, just 1.06 seconds from the top step, Theo Erlangsen finally put together the run that would see him take top honours […]