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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Neko Mulally joins the YT Mob
At YT, Friday the 13th is not a bad day. On the contrary, here’s some exciting news: American Neko Mulally joins Aaron Gwin and Angel Suarez as the third YT Mob team rider, to take on the UCI Downhill World Cup. After two years on Gstaad-SCOTT, the 23-year old Neko “Gnarly“ Mulally from North Carolina […]
Western Cape gearing up for SA Road Champs
With just under four weeks to go, cyclists and organisers alike are gearing up with anticipation for what is said to be one of the most exciting events on the South African cycling calendar this year. The 2017 SA National Road Championships will take place at Florida Farm Stall in Wellington in the Western Cape […]
Trek bolsters top MTB programs with new talent
Trek Factory Racing announced new rosters today for its downhill, cross-country, and enduro mountain bike teams, redoubling its efforts to win at the elite level in all disciplines. With returning athletes as well as new and emerging talent, Trek Factory Racing’s new teams signal a strong investment in the present and future of its marquee […]
Preview: Tour Down Under with Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
The 2017 World Tour season opener is upon us as the Tour Down Under gets underway on the 17 of January. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is excited to be in Australia for the 2nd year in succession, particularly with our 4 Australian riders raring to go in front of their home crowd. Once again, […]
87 days until it gets Tuff
When scouting around an area that you are both familiar with and unfamiliar with, it is magical to grasp the possibilities such a place has to offer – the perfect playground for any adventure racer is the Transkei. The true beauty of the Transkei lies beyond the famous Great Kei River ferry where the pure […]
World-leading bike care brand joins Absa Cape Epic sponsor family
Eight days of dust and mud make the Absa Cape Epic the ultimate test for a mountain bike – and keeping it clean and working efficiently. Sportzpics. Gary Perkin. Cape Epic. Now that job has just got a whole lot less painful: the world-renowned bike cleaning and lubricant brand Muc-Off has joined the Untamed African […]
Wild Card entries for Gran Fondo World Champs
Cycling South Africa has 10 Wild Card entries for the 2017 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, which will take place in Albi (France) from 24-27 August. Cycling South Africa has 10 Wild Card entries for the 2017 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, which will take place in Albi (France) from 24-27 August. Photo: Cycling SA […]
Ferreira ready for the full XTERRA challenge
Reigning Cross Triathlon Junior Elite Men’s World Champion, Michael Ferreira will make his XTERRA “long course” debut on Saturday, 21 January 2017 when he takes on the Fedhealth XTERRA at Buffelspoort Dam. Michael Ferreira in action during the mountain bike leg of the 2016 Fedhealth XTERRA Lite at Buffelspoort Dam. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg “I […]
Video: Loris Vergier and Luca Shaw join Santa Cruz Syndicate
The Santa Cruz Syndicate goes transcontinental in 2017 with fresh signings of Luca Shaw from the USA, and Loris Vergier of France. We sent the 20 year old recruits to a week of intensive training under the watchful eyes of Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar—watch the video to see exactly what constituted ‘training’ here in […]
Team Bianchi Countervail signs Fontana
A London 2012 Bronze medallist, the Italian biker will race with Bianchi’s MTB team for the next two seasons. From left, Team Bianchi Countervail’s President Felice Gimondi and Marco Aurelio Fontana (Credits Bianchi). Team Bianchi Countervail is reinforced with the addition of Marco Aurelio Fontana; he’s one of the strongest and most representative athletes of […]
The Absa African jersey contenders: Racing for red … with an eye on yellow
No all-African team has won the Absa Cape Epic since it was launched back in 2004, but Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes want to change that in the not too distant future. “I think we have matured enough as a team and partnership to set the Cape Epic win as our ultimate goal for the […]
Cannondale shakes up 2017 Factory Racing roster
Cannondale and Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) today announced major changes to the 2017 team roster reshaping the program after eight years of elite racing. With new athletes in place, CFR will be positioned for podium success on the world stage in the year to come. Manuel Fumic. In 2017, CFR will welcome its first female […]