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FNB W2W MTB Race boasts an impressive elite men’s field
The 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race could aptly also be referred to as the “clash of the titans” as elite riders, both local and from abroad, prepare to battle it out on route the weekend of 11 – 13 November 2016. Reigning Champions, Erik Kleinhans and James Reid of Team Spur Topeak […]
Inaugural Crank Chaos a resounding success
The inaugural Crank Chaos Mountain Bike Festival launched over the weekend, with a fantastic turnout under crystal blue Maluti skies at Afriski Mountain Resort, Lesotho. Photo credit: Craig Kolesky. Riders and exhibitors from across Lesotho and South Africa headed to the northern section of the country to test their skill and equipment on a range […]
Video: Stefan Garlicki – Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Two-time South African downhill mountain bike champion Stefan Garlicki starts his “off season” with a bang! With a German Cup win and numerous other top results under his belt, Stefan certainly has high hopes for 2017. https://www.facebook.com/stefangarlicki/videos/vb.890855117650526/1093099297426106/?type=3&theater Having to shoot this raw video in one day certainly proved to be a massive task. My mission […]
The GT Bicycles Good Times Tour hits South Africa
GT Bicycles is hosting top international riders on the Good Times Tour taking part from 30 October until 13 November 2016. The GT Good Times Tour will be doing the rounds across South Africa. Meet the pros from GT Factory Racing, test out GT bikes and take part in great giveaways. International Riders Demo bikes […]
Boasson Hagen, Farrar, and Anton renew with Team Dimension Data
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is happy to confirm the contract renewals of Edvald Boasson Hagen, Tyler Farrar, and Igor Anton. 29-year-old Norwegian Boasson Hagen has an extensive palmarès to his name and looks back on a largely successful season. Besides retaining his National titles in both the road race and time trial he also […]
Entries open for the 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge
The Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge staged over two days, will kick start the annual Cape Town Cycle Tour Lifecycle Week, when it returns to Stellenbosch’s Le Bonheur Wine Estate on the first weekend of March in 2017. Now in its 16th year, the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge will once again offer […]
Interview: Team NAD Pro MTB
Team NAD Pro MTB have had a successful 2016 and have just won the Cape Pioneer Trek. Hear from Gawie Combrinck and Nico Bell about their most recent win, their approach to the season, and working together. You guys have had a great year. Tell us about that? NB: We managed to arrange our own […]
Online entries for the 33rd edition of the Carnival City Macsteel National Classic close today
Online entries for the 33rd edition of the Carnival City Macsteel National Classic (CCMNC) close today (26 October) at 23:00. Enter online at Germiston Classic here. MTB race – 05 November 2016 The MTB route starts inside Carnival City, and follows a 5Km circuit before leaving the grounds on the west side of their property. […]
Video: Mitch Ropelato’s perfectly fun King of Crankworx POV
The facts and figures behind Mitch Ropelato’s last-minute bid for the King of Crankworx crown are staggering. But beyond the measurement of gate drops and vertical feet of descending, the number of high-fives and blasted berms, or even his Crankworx hair bleaching, you’ve got one solid common denominator—fun on a bicycle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iqwOmQpEdI& Yeah, ‘Fun on […]
National road team announced for 2016 Tour du Rwanda
Cycling South Africa is proud to announce the National Road Cycling Team that will participate in the 2016 Tour du Rwanda, taking place from 13 to 20 November. The UCI 2.2 seven-stage race covers a distance of close to 818.7 kilometres and will see 17 teams taking part. National Team 2016 Tour du Rwanda: Calvin […]
De Groot, Stenerhag ready for W2W title defense
South African National Marathon Champion, Robyn de Groot and Swedish Marathon Champion, Jennie Stenerhag will team up the weekend of 11 – 13 November 2016 to defend their title at the 2016 FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race. Riding for Team Ascendis Health, De Groot and Stenerhag claimed gold in 2015 after completing Stage […]
Moolman-Pasio injured in Chrono des Nations crash
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio has been side-lined for approximately three months after crashing during the Chrono des Nations time trial and fracturing her iliac bone in the hip. The South African has an approximately 6cm tear in the bone but it is stable with no surgery required. She is looking at a three-month recovery period. Moolman-Pasio will […]