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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Richard Murray prepared for Rio with 38 days to go
With just more than a month to go before the world’s best athletes and teams head to Rio de Janeiro for 2016 Olympic Games excitement is building for what is the biggest and most talked about sporting event in the world. It’s estimated that over 10,500 athletes are expected to compete in over 306 events […]
Heyns, Neethling claim Trailseeker Grabouw titles
Gert Heyns and Candice Neethling made the most of their cross-country technical racing skills to win the men and women’s marathon race titles respectively at Round 2 of the Nissan TrailSeeker Series at Grabouw in the Western Cape at the weekend. One of the more challenging race routes delivered a good allround challenge for over […]
Video: Loop Of Doom – Matt Macduff
On Saturday March 19th, Matt Macduff sustained a terrible fall attempting to make his way around the Loop Of Doom. After 3 years of research, determination and hard work, Matt managed to find everything he needed to make his project happen. Built in a month at the Garden Route Trail Park in South Africa, the […]
Junior Eliminator Series KZN Round 2: Thomas More College
A perfect day greeted riders at Thomas More College, Hillcrest for the second round of the Junior Elimnator Series for KwaZulu Natal. Riders showed off their speed and power as they charged around the field and up a short climb before being tested on their technical skills as they twisted through the tight corners of […]
Western Cape XCO 2016 season report
The dust has settled, the thermometer has dropped and we have been blessed by some rain. The cross country (XCO) provincial season has come to an end with much to brag about. Photo credit: Chris Hitchcock. The Western Province Mountain Bike Commission (WPMTBC) is a committee of 11 active members whose primary function is to […]
Spur Schools Rider Interview: Mulder Oosthuizen – DF Malan High School
The success and impact the Spur Schools MTB League on South African mountain biking is huge. We spoke to a few riders taking part in the Spur Schools MTB League to understand why they enjoy taking part in the series. Today, we are featuring 16-year-old rider Mulder Oosthuizen of DF Malan High School. 1. What […]
Greig Knox takes surprise Sondela win
Johannesburg’s Greig Knox, who was a late entrant, surprised even himself when he outlasted his competition to win the Bestmed Sondela MTB Classic near Bela-Bela in Limpopo on Sunday. Greig Knox of UCT Private Client Holdings wins the 60km feature race at the Bestmed Sondela MTB Classic near Bela-Bela on Sunday. Photo: Snapper.Photo The 27-year-old […]
Absa Cape Epic stars dominate world marathon championships
Top Absa Cape Epic mountain bikers dominated the Marathon World Championships in Laissac, France, at the weekend. The top three places and 9 of the top 12 were all bagged by riders with Absa Cape Epic pedigrees. Tiago Jorge Ferreira Oliveira and Periklis Ilias lead the men during stage 6 of the 2016 Absa Cape […]
Anriëtte Schoeman set to defend JBay Wind Farm MTB Classic title
Multiple Cape Town Cycle Tour and Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Rotary Cycle Tour champion Anriëtte Schoeman will be on the start line at the JBay Wind Farm MTB Classic on 16 July to defend her title. “I keep on coming back to this race because I absolutely love the festive vibe and the fantastic route […]
Fedhealth MTB Challenge entries open
Entries have opened for the much anticipated Fedhealth MTB Challenge that will return to the picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate on Sunday, 04 September 2016. Entries have opened for the much anticipated Fedhealth MTB Challenge that will return to the picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate on Sunday, 04 September 2016. Seen here: Mountain bikers in action at […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka presents Tour de France team
After naming a 13 rider long list for the Tour de France less than a week ago, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is extremely happy to announce its final selection of 9 riders that will take on the 103rd edition of the Le Grand Boucle – the first ever for an African World Tour team. […]
Ciska Austin elected Cycling South Africa Vice President
Cycling South Africa welcomes Ciska Austin as Vice president, who was elected at the Cycling SA Council Meeting held in Johannesburg on 11 June 2016. Ciska Austin has had a long association with cycling in South Africa, which stems back to 2002 when she became actively involved in a cycling club in the Free State. […]