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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Holiday Season Ride Way Down South
After a scenic two hour drive from Cape Town over rolling hills, you will find the Southern-most region of Africa, part of the magical Overberg, where the majestic Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. This area stretches from Die Dam in the west, to the De Hoop Nature Reserve in the east. On December 17th, you […]
Stellar men’s field for 2017 Absa Cape Epic
The men’s field for the 2017 Absa Cape Epic is shaping up to be the strongest in the race’s 14-year history. Five time-winner Christoph Sauser of Switzerland has announced that he will be coming out of retirement in a bid to take his sixth title and will be riding with Czech powerhouse Jaroslav Kulhavy (Investec-Songo-Specialized). […]
Road Selection Criteria for 2017 available online
Cycling South Africa’s Road Cycling Commission has approved the Selection Criteria for the 2017 racing season. The 2017-2020 Qualifying Criteria for the selection to South African Road Cycling Teams and Selection Qualification Programme Squad have been revised for the forthcoming three years. The 2017-2020 Qualifying Criteria for the selection to South African Road Cycling Teams […]
Team Giant Race Report: Medi-Help Stellenbosch Cycle Tour
The team lined up for the last road race of 2016 with the goal of taking Bernard Esterhuizen to the finish for a sprint. Photo credit: Sam Clark on behalf of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. The race start very aggressively up Hellshogte pass with bunch being whittled away due to the fast pace. […]
Barberton XCM, conquer the toughest one yet
This popular race is still going strong, 21 years strong. The Barberton XCM is known to be one of the toughest mountain bike race in the country. With a variety of landscapes and terrain, you are sure to get a bit of everything. The race, which attracts about 1,500 cyclists from various provinces and countries […]
Cyclists unwind at serene, summery STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure
Idyllic weather, a spectacular setting, pristine views and a magical festive season atmosphere complimented the red-hot action that the record field enjoyed out on the trails as the 2016 STIHL Sharks Trail Adventure on Sunday, 4 December at Summerveld Estate in Shongweni made for a memorable day for all in attendance. TIB Insurance’s Andrew Hill […]
The West Coast Express is Back with a New Route and A New Venue
The Outriders Cycle Club are pleased to announce the replacement event for the popular West Coast Express fun ride which will take place on 11 December 2016. Riders tackling the long (71km) route at last year’s West Coast Express. Image Credit: Double ST This new event (comprising two distances, 78km and 52km) will use Killarney […]
The Epic gets more Active
Virgin Active has become the official health club partner of the Absa Cape Epic. The 2017 Absa Cape Epic from 19-26 March will be the 14th edition of a race which has become known as the “Tour de France” of mountain biking. Photo by Ewald Sadie. Virgin Active SA Managing Director, Ross Faragher-Thomas, says he’s […]
Tokai mountain bike trails reopen to the public
TokaiMTB, SANParks, Amarider and PPA can proudly announce that Tokai will open to the public on the weekend of 10 December, 2016 at 7am sharp. This will be on a trial basis over weekends only (excluding Christmas) while contractors remove the remaining burnt and dangerous pine and gum trees that continue to pose a risk […]
Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails reminds mountain bikers why they ride
Mountain biking enthusiasts were treated to spectacular trails during Stage Two of the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 04 December 2016. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stage Two saw riders having to complete a +-60km or +-32km route. Mountain bikers enjoying the beauty of the Stage Two route. […]
Esterhuizen and Schoeman clinch Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour victory
Team Giant’s Bernard Esterhuizen took the win at the Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour this morning in idyllic racing conditions, finishing the 97km route in 02:21:11, pipping Brandon Christians (Alpha Body Works) and Graeme Ockhuis (Yorkshire) to the post, who finished in second and third respectively. Bernard Esterhuizen and Anriëtte Schoeman. Photo credit: Sam Clark. Defending […]
Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails Stage One leaves lasting memories
Stage One of the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails kicked off in Church Street, Stellenbosch today (Saturday, 03 December 2016). Affectionately known as the mountain bike party of the year, event organizers openly encourage riders to take their time out on route, savor the moment and enjoy the magnificent trails and scenery. (from left to right): […]