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Christie clan returns for another dusi2c experience
The Pietermaritzburg based Christie family have enjoyed a long association with ‘Farmer’ Glen Haw’s mountain bike events and despite the fact that at times it is more work than play, sales manager at Subaru Pietermaritzburg, Mark Christie will tackle his fourth BSi Steel dusi2c race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on 11 and 12 June. Mark […]
Criterium du Dauphine #2: Serge Pauwels powers to 3rd place
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka were at the forefront of the 2nd stage of the Criterium du Dauphine as Daniel Teklehaimanot made the break of the day and Serge Pauwels finished in 3rd place on the stage. As the riders left Creches-sur-Saone Teklehaimanot made his intentions clear straight away as he attacked after just 9km […]
Absa Pride Riders continue to support young Diepsloot mountain bikers
This weekend a number of Absa Pride Riders who participated in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic continued their support and commitment to the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA). Ray Wilson, Absa Pride Rider and owner of Biketique, made good on his promise and donated 10 brand new mountain bikes. The DMA riders also received cycling […]
Relationship between dusi2c and DUCT strengthens in 2016
The fourth edition of the popular BSi Steel duis2c mountain bike race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban will once again see the forces of the Durban Green Corridor, Dusi uMngeni Conservation Trust (DUCT) and the race reunite as they prepare the widely admired trails for the two day adventure from 11 to 12 June. Both the […]
Du Plessis, Griffioen tops at DualX Van Gaalen
Pre-race favourite, Brand du Plessis (Energas) blazed his way to his third successive victory in the men’s division, while Nicolette Griffioen claimed her first title in the women’s category at Round 3 of the 2016 Momentum Health OatWell DualX Series powered by PeptoPro at Van Gaalen, North West province at the weekend. DualX is a […]
XCO Series titles wide open as finale approaches
With the fifth and final round of the STIHL 2016 SA XCO Cup Series rapidly approaching, the Series Title is wide open as the riders prepare for the season finale in the Free State at Happy Valley Conservancy in Bloemfontein on Saturday 18 June. What is important to note, is that all five rounds this […]
Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort to host Western Cape Marathon Champs
The Western Cape Cross Country Marathon (XCM) Championships 2016 will be hosted by Dryland at the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Mountain Bike Challenge on 1 October 2016. The Start Venue is the Amalienstein Packing shed in Amalienstein and the Finish Venue is the Ladismith High School in Ladismith. “The Ladismith Cheese 7weekspoort MTB Challenge, in the […]
Video: Pure Darkness 3 – Going Big Will Never Die
The boys are back with number 3, bigger and better than ever. A new guest rider, a new course but still that same Pure Darkness we all love. Music: Iron Angel – Nightmare IG: @PureDarkness_ Featuring: Sam Reynolds, Matt MacDuff, Danny Pace, Andreu Lacondeguy and Dylan Stone. Filmed at: The Garden route trail park, Knysna, […]
Can cycling and exercise create a better future for children with ADHD?
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), estimated to affect from 5 to 10 percent of all children in the United States, is so prevalent that nearly every classroom includes at least one affected child. Mike Sinyard has struggled with ADHD since childhood, and discovered that his mood—and his ability to concentrate—were improved after he spent time cycling. […]
New venue for Wellington Enduro this weekend
The third of the Dirtopia 2016 Enduro series offers two days of trail riding this weekend on the well-known Welvanpas trails. The start and finish will be hosted by Val De Charron Wine & Olive Estate, with wonderful facilities like a restaurant, accommodation and incredible views of the mountains. The Enduro events are geared for […]
Duran van Eeden claims home win at round one of the SRAM Gravity Enduro Series presented by YT Industries
Duran van Eeden took out the win in Round One of the SRAM Gravity Enduro Series presented by YT Industries on Sunday 5 June 2016. Van Eeden – who is the head trail builder on the Helderberg Trails, where Round One was run – outclassed Theo Erlangsen and Darryn Stow for the overall win with […]
World Number for Johns at BMX World Champs
The BMX National Team that represented South Africa at the 2016 UCI BMX World Championships in Medellin, Colombia, from 25 to 29 May, have returned home to proud supporters and with a World Number. Newly crowned World Number Three, Tyrone Johns, said: “The BMX World Champs was a wonderfully South American experience. It’s always good […]