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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
BSi Steel dusi2c retains ‘no frills’ charm
As the BSi Steel dusi2c continues to attract mountain bikers from around South Africa, ‘Farmer Glen’ Haw is determined to see the race maintain its low-key, adventure orientated charm when the two day event takes place from Camps Drift in Pietermaritzburg to Blue Lagoon in Durban from 11-12 June 2016. The KAP sani2c recently came […]
Amgen Tour of California #2: Nathan Haas sprints to 8th place in Santa Clarita
Stage 2 of the 2016 Amgen Tour of California was a first test for the overall contenders, as it was a stage where one couldn’t win, but lose the race. With four categorized climbs on the menu it was also one for escapees and Ben King (Cannondale) managed to take advantage of that. The US-rider […]
SCOTT LCB Factory Racing ride with aggression and flow to win sani2c
“Braaap is a noun. It’s the sound of MTB knobblies being overloaded in a sweet berm. Braaap is a verb. It’s to ride with aggression and flow. Braaap is a statement of intent. It means I’m ready for this, I want this and I’m going to rock this.” This is how leelikesbikes.com describes the term […]
De Groot ready for round two at the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic
Reigning women’s champion Robyn De Groot has set her sights on a problem free day on the bike and hopefully a second victory at the 2016 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will take place at the ATKV in Buffelspoort this coming Saturday, 21 May 2016. Reigning women’s champion Robyn De Groot has set her […]
Cycle for Sight: Knysna retirees pedalling from Beitbridge to Knysna for a good cause
Barry de Kock and George Fitzpatrick are just about halfway to their goal of cycling from Beitbridge to Knysna. The pair – who have been friends since they both worked for SAA many years ago – have undertaken the journey to raise funds for cataract operations, sponsoring a guide dog, and cornea transplants, through the […]
Erik Kleinhans to race 100Miler for the first time since winning the inaugural event
If you were at the first Amarider 100Miler event in 2009, you will remember the Cape storm that hit that May day. Heavy rain and wind made the conditions extremely tough, and race director Meurant Botha set off more than 200 riders from Durbanville to Malmesbury, although more than 400 entered. Only 100 riders finished […]
Young cyclist Kelsey van Schoor shows versatility and promise
With a fistful of medals under her belt in various cycling events, St Dominic’s Priory pupil Kelsey van Schoor is swiftly making a name for herself as a rider of the future. The 14-year-old Port Elizabethan was drawn to cycling when she competed in the Spur Schools MTB League in 2013 and has not looked […]
Subaru Cape Town presents the Western Cape XCO Champs
We will meet at Bloemendal Wine Estate on the 28th of May 2016 to see who will be the Western Cape XCO Champs. Our Western Cape (WC) riders have showed guts, tenacity and determination during the four race WC series. The series took us from Rhebokskloof in Windmeul to Helderberg in Somerset West and finally […]
Jowetts Cycles celebrates its 84th year by stocking French brand, Lapierre Bikes
Jowetts Cycles, based in Pietermaritzburg, is celebrating its 84th year in the cycling trade this year. It is South Africa’s oldest and arguably the most well-known cycling shop in KwaZulu-Natal. How does the oldest cycle brand celebrate this auspicious occasion? By adding one of the oldest bicycle brands to its stable – LAPIERRE bikes. Wally […]
Port Elizabeth SA XCO Cup Series in pictures
A truly amazing track was set ablaze with racing here in PE by top riders from all over the country. The fourth round of the Stihl 2016 SA XCO Cup Series took place on 14 May and riders were able to experience the beauty of Baakens Valley while battling out for SA XCO National positions […]
Reinvested profits heighten all-round Sappi Karkloof Classic experience
Upgrades to the Karkloof Country Club’s clubhouse and a world class race village will offer participants of the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival hospitality and comfort comparable to that of the country’s top stage races when the iconic event’s action unfolds on Saturday, 4 and Sunday, 5 June. Renowned for its spectacular trails through […]
Amgen Tour of California #1: Mixed feelings for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka
The 2016 Amgen Tour of California started today in the very South of the US sunshine state. The 170.5 kilometers long course around San Diego featured one cat. 1 climb. Regardless of that it was set to be a stage for the sprinters. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka rode strong but had to leave the […]