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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 […]
Eston MTB Challenge essential to local community’s development
Sunday’s Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, one of the province’s stand-out mountain biking events on the calendar and which many cyclists flock to annually, also serves as a key fund raiser for the Beaumont Eston Farmers’ Club – the region’s principle sporting, social and business hub. Funds generated by the mountain biking event each year are […]
PPA mourns death of cyclist in Cape Town
Just before 07h00 on Sunday morning 31 July, a cyclist was killed only three minutes away from his home in Thornton. The 41-year-old Randall Februarie, an IT Technician, husband and father of 3, was out for his usual early morning Sunday ride. A white VW Jetta accelerated to try and beat the robot turning red […]
Fränk Schleck announces the 2016 season will be his last
After a long and fruitful career, Luxembourgish rider Fränk Schleck has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2016 season. The Trek-Segafredo rider announced his decision during the Luxembourg Olympic team press conference in Rio de Janeiro. “There is never an easy way to stop doing something you love to do, but I’ve […]
Everything to ride for at Varsity MTB
Riders in the inaugural Varsity MTB Challenge, set for Franschhoek between 1 and 2 October, will have many opportunities to claim bragging rights in this unique race. Apart from overall men’s and women’s team titles on the line, riders will have another 13 category titles to battle it out for top honours. “One of the […]
New trails for Sanlam MTB early birders
An exciting mix of adventure trails awaits riders when the Sanlam MTB Invitational takes place from Rhebokskloof Wine Estate near Paarl on November 19 and 20. Having completed a survey of the possible route options this week, race director Darren Herbst, from ASG Events, said they were looking forward to creating an interesting challenge for […]
Gert Heyns wins at round two of the SRAM Gravity Enduro Series
Gert Heyns (Scott LCB Factory racing) took out the win in Round Two of the SRAM Gravity Enduro Series presented by YT Industries on Sunday 31 July 2016 held at Jonkershoek. Heyns, better known for his prowess as marathon and cross-country racer surprised himself and the other top contenders by taking the win ahead of […]
The 2016 Marriott Dargle Trails Festival promises to be highlight in MTB calendar
On Sunday 14 August the Lions River Club will once again host the popular Marriott Dargle Trails Festival; a day packed with a variety of trail running and MTB events to suit all fitness levels. Following on from the success of previous years, the 5th Marriott Dargle Trails Festival promises to once again offer some […]
Second Spur Schools MTB Race in PE this weekend
Keen mountain bike riders in Port Elizabeth will have another chance to qualify for the 2016 Spur Schools Mountain Bike League finals this weekend (Saturday, 6 August) at Fat Tracks Norm-Hudlin Trails. The Spur MTB League consists of 11 South African regions including neighbouring African countries Zimbabwe, Namibia and Lesotho who compete for a spot […]
Du Toit out to defend Eston crown
Women’s defending champion, Frankie du Toit is relishing the opportunity to switch from cross country mountain biking to the season’s remaining marathon racing circuit at Sunday’s 60km Illovo Eston Marathon, the feature race of the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge at Eston Farmers’ Club in the KZN Midlands. Du Toit’s victory at the event last […]
Video: Course Preview – Mont-Sainte-Anne
Claudio takes on the Mont-Sainte-Anne track following the quick Canadian Mark Wallace. The legendary Mont-Sainte-Anne course has been on the World Cup circuit since 1991, longer even than Claudio’s co-rider Mark Wallace has been on the planet! It’s one of the longest, roughest tracks of the series, and also one of Claudio’s favourites, having made […]