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Muddy but memorable wrap-up to the Glacier Storms River Traverse
The three day Glacier Storms River Traverse wrapped up with a final beautifully scenic stage through the Tsitsikamma Forest on Monday the 8th of August. The race victory was secured by Etnard Louw and Hanco Kachelhoffer of Team NFB Altech Autopage but their elation was shared by every rider in the field. Anthony Fogel cranks […]
Unique Scottburgh MTB vibe a major draw card for stalwart
Amongst the droves of passionate mountain bikers that return to the iconic South Coast town of Scottburgh every August to enjoy the local trails that the popular Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday, 14 August has to offer, Ballito stalwart Russell White will be present again and he is as eager to ride as he […]
Strong riding at second Spur Schools MTB League race in North West
Potchefstroom Gimnasium showed their steel logging 199 points at the second North West race of the 2016 Spur Schools MTB League, which was hosted at Hartebeespoort High School. Junior Men Top 2 – Pieter du Toit (yellow) and Brandon Van der Berg. Rustenburg High School is currently lying second on the log with 140 points, […]
Junior mountain bikers in for a treat at Fedhealth Kids MTB Events
The picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville will be buzzing with excitement on Saturday, 03 September 2016 when junior mountain bike enthusiasts toe the line to partake in the action-packed Fedhealth Kids MTB Events. “Fedhealth is a family-orientated medical aid,” says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer. “We are passionate about encouraging healthy and active lifestyles. […]
Not even a 22% gradient could dampen the Glacier Storms River Traverse vibe
The second stage of the Glacier Storms River Traverse took place on the forestry roads around the Eastern Cape village of Storms River on Sunday the 7th of August. The 43.2km stage featured a notoriously tough climb and lots of scenic riding. A rider winds his way along a scenic MTO Forestry road during Stage […]
Reid claims riveting Illovo Eston MTB tussle in final pre-Olympic clash
First and third place respectively for James Reid and Alan Hatherly after a four-rider end sprint at Sunday’s 60km Illovo Eston Marathon, the feature race of the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, served as the perfect final race preparation ahead of the pair’s departure for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, while Cherie Redecker […]
Social Riders Victorious on Stage 1 of the Glacier Storms River Traverse
Riders were treated to a perfect winter’s day, ideal for taking in the vistas and trails of the first stage of the 2016 Glacier Storms River Traverse. The 62.2km route looped from the Tsitsikamma Village Inn; dropping down into the Storms River Gorge, climbed the eastern slopes of the valley, traversed lush MTO Forestry plantations […]
962km of cycling, 19 410m of climbing and over R1.3 million raised for charity
On 4 August 2016, Grant Lottering, South African survivor, speaker and ultra-endurance cyclist, achieved his goal of riding 1 000km through the French Alps in less than 48 hours. Starting in Frëjus near Cannes in France, Lottering completed the grueling solo, non-stop ride at Les Saises Ski Resort (one hour from Geneva) with a ride […]
Vuelta a Burgos #4: Nathan Haas powers to stage win
Nathan Haas put the icing on the cake for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka during stage 4 of the Vuelta a Burgos, powering to the victory in Lerme ahead of Jean-Pierre Drucker (BMC Racing) and Patrick Bevin (Cannondale-Drapac). Jacques Janse van Rensburg pulled on the King of the Mountains jersey after another day in the […]
Entertainment for everyone at Varsity MTB Challenge
The Varsity MTB Challenge offers something for everyone, ensuring that participants and spectators alike enjoy the two-day event. Spectators can embrace the “varsity gees” of the event by spending time in the varsity-themed race village. Furthermore, the comfort of riders is considered a priority and the necessary amenities will be provided to ensure that participants […]
Distinct Olympic flavour to 2016 Eston MTB Challenge
Thousands of riders and spectators will flock to the Beaumont Eston Farmer’s Club on Sunday, 7 August for one of the country’s premier one day classic’s, the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, as Rio Olympic Games bound James Reid and Alan Hatherly have one last tussle before they join forces as part of Team South Africa […]
Land Rover West Rand back rugged Silverstar MTB Challenge
Mountain bikers, who are often exposed to rugged conditions, will find a certain synergy with the new title sponsors when the Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge takes place on September 10. As long-time supporters of mountain biking, Land Rover South Africa, through their West Rand dealership, will add their off-road expertise to next […]