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Simonsberg trails focus this Sunday from Delheim
Hike, bike or run in the Simonsberg region this weekend, as Dirtopia brings you the Delheim Outdoor weekend on the 12th and 13th of November. Saturday morning trail runners can choose from a 7km or 12km route that will climb in the Conservancy on magnificent trails. Mountain bikers that want to experience the singletrack trails […]
Interview: Martin Maes, GT Factory Racing
We chat to nineteen year old Enduro star Martin Maes of GT Factory Racing who was recently in South Africa for the GT Good Times Tour. Having closed out the Enduro World Series season in fine fashion with his first win in Italy, Maes will be an exciting contender heading into 2017. Martin chuffed with […]
FNB W2W MTB Ride closes off on a high
Featuring three magnificent days of mountain biking, the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride closed off on a high note at the Onrus Caravan Park (just outside of Hermanus) on Wednesday, 09 November 2016. The final destination stage, Stage Three started at the majestic Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw). Riders had to complete a […]
Play Day continues to impress at FNB W2W MTB Ride
Affectionately known as “Play Day”, Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride started and finished at Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw) on Tuesday, 08 November 2016. Consisting of a fun-filled 64km route (with 1400m ascent), Stage Two treated mountain bikers to some of W2W’s most iconic sections including: the Paul Cluver […]
Riders treated to spectacular trails and views at FNB W2W MTB Ride Stage One
Near-perfect weather conditions greeted 1268 mountain bikers (634 teams) at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate on Monday, 07 November 2016 where they lined up for the start of the much anticipated FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Ride. The first of two destination stages, Stage One saw riders having to complete a 68km MTB route […]
Riders to test themselves in two-stage Paarl race
Mountain bikers will have a rare opportunity to compete in a two-day stage race when the Sanlam MTB Invitational is held at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate near Paarl on November 19 and 20. Previously a one-day event, route director Darren Herbst said he and ASG Events chief executive Wynand de Villiers had felt there was a […]
Overstrand welcomes FNB W2W MTB Adventure riders
Three days of exceptional mountain biking concluded just outside of Hermanus on Sunday, 06 November 2016 with elated mountain bikers completing the final 69km stage (featuring a 1200 climb) of the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure. Mountain bikers entering onto the property of Wildekrans Wine Estate during Stage Three of the 2016 […]
Riders in awe of FNB W2W’s Stage Two Play Day
Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure, the much awaited ‘Play Day’, was welcomed with much enthusiasm on Saturday, 05 November 2016. The only stage to start and finish at the same venue, Oak Valley Wine Estate (Elgin-Grabouw), mountain bikers had to complete a 64km route (with 1400 ascent) that included […]
FNB W2W MTB Adventure kicks off at Lourensford Wine Estate
Stage One of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure kicked off at the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate on Friday, 04 November 2016. Mountain bikers in action during Stage One of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Adventure. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg Cool weather conditions proving to be the norm at the FNB […]
KZN Summer Series trophies with a tale
For the first time in South African cycling, Cycling South Africa will host two back-to-back women-only UCI 1.2 cycles races at the inaugural KZN Summer Series, in conjunction with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport and Recreation and Msunduzi Municipality on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 November 2016. Online retail platform – The Safari Store’s Steve […]
Exciting Madison Competition for National Track Title in December
Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission is pleased to announce an upcoming action-packed weekend of racing at the Bellville Velodrome from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 December 2016. Included in the weekend’s activities, will be an Open Men’s and Open Women’s Madison National Championship. Cycling South Africa’s Track Commission is pleased to announce an upcoming action-packed […]
Five things you never knew you needed to pack for the Coronation Double Century
A long, one-day stage race, such as the Coronation Double Century, has a slightly different packing list than for your regular road event. Along with plenty of tubes, chain links and even derailleur hangers, your team will want to have the following: 1. Duct tapeIf there is an item more useful than this, we’re yet […]