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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Team Dimension Data search for opportunities in Norway
The Arctic Race of Norway, one of the most scenic races of the year, is back for its 4th edition and racing will take place from 11th to 14th of August. The Arctic Race is a favoured event of Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka and it will be the 3rd time our African Team take […]
Final Spur MTB League race for East London
This weekend will be the last opportunity for keen mountain bike riders in East London to qualify for the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League Final in October where 11 regions including Zimbabwe, Namibia and Lesotho will compete. East London MTB riders lined up and ready for action at regional league race. Going into the last […]
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 […]