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Entries Open for 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour
As lifer Capetonians, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is a calendar staple for the Bike Hub team. We all enjoy a lap of the peninsula and the festivities that come with it. The entry process for the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour kicked off on Wednesday, 13 September 2023. The Cycle Tour attracts tens of […]
2024 Cape Epic Route Announced
We’re suckers for hype, and the Epic route launch is something that inevitably has us speculating around the (virtual) water cooler. Without further ado, here’s the press release detailing the full route for the ‘Tour de France of mountain biking’, the 2024 Absa Cape Epic: This year riders are set for an epic action-packed 8 […]
Stellenbosch’s stunning trails take centre stage at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Root44 was buzzing with excitement on Saturday 09 September 2023 when mountain bikers of all ages converged on the iconic Winelands landmark to participate in the 8th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge. Launched in 2015, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge caters for mountain bikers of all ages and capabilities, with routes boasting well-manicured, sensational single track and […]
Imbuko Giant and Efficient Infiniti Insure Win the 2023 Cape Pioneer Trek
The final stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, saw the 2023 general classification titles wrapped up by the teams who had worn the yellow and pink First Ascent leaders’ jerseys since the Prologue. The racing, in the UCI men’s field in particular, was far more interesting than that fact […]
Imbuko Giant and Efficient Infiniti Insure Claim Emphatic Queen Stage Victories
The Queen Stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, provided the men and women in the yellow and pink First Ascent leaders’ jerseys with the terrain to race to emphatic stage victories. Stage 5 – on Friday, 8 September – played out in dramatic fashion as the air went out […]
Imbuko Giant Claw Back Seconds and Set-Up for Cape Pioneer Trek’s Queen Stage
Stage 4 of the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, was the longest of the race, as it took the teams from Louvain to Oudtshoorn; on Thursday, 7 September. Despite the day’s length and significant drama on the trails after 90 kilometres the stage came down to a four-team sprint finish […]
Fedhealth MTB Challenge 30km and 60km Events move to Saturday 09 September 2023
Due to severe weather conditions forecast for Sunday 10 September 2023, the decision has been made to move the Fedhealth MTB Challenge 30km and 60km events from Sunday to SATURDAY 09 SEPTEMBER. All scheduled Fedhealth MTB Challenge events will therefore take place on Saturday. Herewith the updated event information: Event: Fedhealth MTB Challenge Date: Saturday […]
Imbuko Giant Slip Up as Valley Electric Toyota Capitalise at the Cape Pioneer Trek
Stage 3 of the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, saw a puncture and perhaps a loss in form cause a swing in the race’s momentum; on Wednesday, 6 September. The Langkloof Liaison course, which featured a start and finish at Louvain, did not seem to lend itself to big time gaps, […]
Valley Electrical Toyota Win Stage 2 of the Cape Pioneer Trek
The first transition stage of the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, took the teams from George in the Garden Route to Louvain in the Langkloof. Tuesday, 5 September’s, Stage 2 was won by Valley Electrical Toyota and Efficient Infiniti Insure. The time gaps in the UCI men’s race were too […]
The Ultimate South African Mountain Bike Experience
As the first rays of the African sun rise over Addo, adventure awaits. Mountain bikers prepare to immerse themselves in the heart of South Africa’s wild beauty, embarking on a journey through uncharted trails and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned mountain biker looking for the next exhilarating challenge, or an adventure-seeking newcomer to the […]
Inaugural Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride Postponed
The Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride, originally scheduled for this weekend has sadly been postponed to Saturday & Sunday, 2 & 3 December 2023. Entries for the new date will open on Monday, 4 September 2023. After careful consultation with all stakeholders, we would like to give our riders enough notice that the decision has […]
Fedhealth MTB Challenge Prize Purse announced for 2023!
In addition to welcoming a fantastic new venue at Root44 (Stellenbosch) on Saturday, 09 and Sunday 10 September 2023, the 8th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge will also boast a R36 000.00 Prize Purse for riders that have entered the iconic Marathon (+- 60km). “We are thrilled to present a prize pool of R36,000.00 for the 2023 […]