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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Suzuki Nine Knights MTB 2016 heads to Reschenpass in Italy
An epic new location in Reschenpass in South Tyrol, Italy, and an innovative freeride and dirt jump course, promises an exciting 6th Suzuki Nine Knights MTB. The “FOCUS Become a Knight” video contest launches the search for fresh talent to join Nicholi Rogatkin (USA), Szymon Godziek (POL), Antoine Bizet (FRA), Sam Pilgrim (GBR) and Martin […]
BMX DAY 2016 – Johannesburg
As we rolled up to Museum Africa, it was pretty clear we were going to have a huge crew. Already at 10am there was a posse 50 deep playing a game of bike and entertaining themselves on the various jibs that the meet up spot had to offer. It’s always cool coming up to Jo’burg […]
David Trummer and Carina Cappellari win in Les2Alpes
The fifth round of the iXS European Downhill Cup 2016 is in the books and the stage has been set for the final round in Leogang. This weekend David Trummer and Carina Cappellari clearly dominated the field of 200 riders from 27 different nations. This season the iXS European series made its way to Les […]
National Omnium Champions head to Durban for Grand Prix
Rounds one and two of the South African Track Grand Prix and National Series take place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, at the Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Track from 7-9 August 2016. The UCI CL2 classified event has Elite riders hungry for all-important UCI points on offer. Included in the Elite list of entries, is Team Telkom’s Nolan […]
Junior Eliminator Series Gauteng: PWC Cycle Park
The final leg of the Junior Eliminator Series for 2016 is taking place in Gauteng and the first of two events took place on Sunday 24 July at PWC Cycle Park. Riders were tested by the BMX style start finish through the pump track as well as by a rock garden providing for plenty of […]
African Wild Dog the biggest winner in Old Mutual iMfolozi MTB Challenge
After a 55km battle for the 2016 Old Mutual iMfolozi MTB Challenge crown, Klaas Meintjies and Neville Schuit chose to cross the line together as joint winners. The wild and rugged terrain of the Old Mutual Wild Series iMfolozi MTB grueling 55km route over the weekend. Photo credit: Em Gatland. Ideal weather conditions – vastly […]
Video: 2016 BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma Highlights
Jaw-dropping mountain bike trails, gorgeous views, demanding Alpine passes, and picturesque stopovers high in the mountains: 1,200 contestants from over 40 nations faced the challenge of the 2016 BIKE Transalp powered by Sigma. From July 17 to 23, 2016, the most famous mountain bike 2-man-team stage race in the world was held for the 19th […]
The Tsogo Sun Amashova cycle race celebrates 30 years
The thrilling Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic celebrates its 30th anniversary on 16 October, having first taken place as the Natal Mercury/Pick n Pay National Classic in 1986 with 150 riders. Today the race is the oldest and one of the largest classic cycle races in the country, with prize money of over R100 000 […]
FNB Wines2Whales MTB Race prize purse announced
The organizers of the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Events are excited to announce that the prize purse for the 2016 FNB W2W MTB Race has increased to an impressive R407 500.00. “We are proud to increase the prize purse of the 2016 FNB W2W MTB Race,” says Michael Meyer, FNB W2W MTB Director. […]
Relive Varsity rivalry and camaraderie
New MTB two-day stage race open to everyone The inaugural Varsity MTB Challenge takes place in Franschhoek, Western Cape on 1-2 October 2016. What makes the Varsity MTB Challenge unique is that it brings together alumni, current students and general public in a two-day stage race with a unique university twist. Riders will have the […]
Knox, Sanders triumph at battle of Ballito
Max Knox and Samantha Sanders were the respective winners of the men and women’s elite titles at Round 5 of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series, held at Sugar Rush, Ballito at the weekend. But their wins were in stark contrast, with Knox winning a tight tussle and Sanders cruising to a comfortable victory. Knox […]
Late entries available for Die Burger MTB Challenge this Sunday
Die Burger MTB Challenge takes place this Sunday (31 July) and is one of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events. Good news for riders that still want to join in the fun, as late entries will be taken on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at registration venues. No late entries, changes to distances or substitution […]