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Toyota-Specialized and Efficient Infiniti are 2023 KAP sani2c Champions
With 2 minutes 31 seconds to play with in Stage 3 of the KAP sani2c, Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje of Toyota-Specialized (02:40:48) only had to stick to the wheels of their closest rivals to ensure overall victory during the 86 kms between Jolivet Farm and Scottburgh Golf Club. Imbuko {Type} Dev’s Marco Joubert and […]
Toyota-Specialized makes a move on the Queen’s Stage of KAP sani2c
With a cool cloudy start to the day and a descent into the Umkomaas Valley without sun in their eyes, the top riders at KAP sani2c’s 92 km Queen’s Stage, focused on getting to the front of the bunch before the real challenge of making a break, either before or during the Iconic Climb at […]
Defending champions secure the stage win at KAP sani2c Race 2023
As is common on day one of the KAP sani2c, sprint finishes decided the top four places, with Marco Joubert and Wessel Botha of Imbuko {Type} Dev A (02:52:40) a mere 4.6 seconds ahead of Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje of Toyota-Specialized (02:52:45). The Imbuko {Type} Dev B team of Pieter du Toit and Franko […]
Escape into the Big Wide Open at Ride the Karoo
In just a few short months, the 11th edition of Ride The Karoo #Farmtrail 22-24 September 2023 and Ride The Karoo #Sheeptrail 29 September – 1 October 2023 kicks off with a Ring of the Bell and a 20km night ride underneath countless stars and fading silhouettes of mountains and koppies that will be part […]
Gearing Up for The Ultimate Race
The 36ONE MTB Challenge is unquestionably one of the toughest events on South Africa’s cycling calendar. Known as the Ultimate Race it circumnavigates the Klein Karoo, taking in 4 930 metres of climbing in 361 kilometres, between the 12th and the 14th of May this year. It does however also boast a half-distance option, measuring just […]
Join the Celebration of South African MTB Heritage at Lions Karoo to Coast
Heritage Day 2023, or Braai Day as it is more commonly known, coincides with the twenty third edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast mountain bike race; on Sunday, 24 September. Which is exceptionally fitting as the event is more than a mainstay of the South African cycling calendar. It is among the most iconic […]
Enter for Fedhealth Magalies Monster 2023
Entries are open for one of the North-West Province’s most revered one day MTB races, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 03 June 2023. Consisting of a Marathon (+-65km), Half Marathon (+-35km), Fun Ride (16km) and a Kids Event (2.5km) that showcases the Magaliesberg’s most spectacular […]
Eyes on top prize money at KAP sani2c
KAP sani2c is known for its sizeable prize purse and 2023 is no exception, with R 550 000 up for grabs across the various categories. The top three men’s teams and the top three women’s teams will receive equal prize money, as well as the top three Young Guns men and women. While some of […]
Can Beers be beaten at KAP sani2c?
2023 Absa Cape Epic champion Matt Beers has a solid history with the KAP sani2c three-day stage race in KwaZulu-Natal. He has been on the podium every year that he has taken part since 2017, though he missed the 2020 and 2022 editions. After a second place in 2017 with Tim Hammond (Ryder RED E […]
Team Toyota Specialized rides to victory at The Absa Cape Epic
Winning a race like the Absa Cape Epic requires the support of an entire village. Without the backing of sponsors, South African athletes would not have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Thanks to the support of Toyota South Africa, four teams were able to participate in three jersey categories. Toyota-powered riders won […]
Beers and Blevins win 2023 Absa Cape Epic, Looser and Le Court triumphant in Women’s race
Matt Beers and Christopher Blevins (Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne) won the 2023 Absa Cape Epic at Val de Vie Estate in Paarl on Sunday, 26 March. In the CM.com Women’s category, Vera Looser and Kim le Court (Efficient Infiniti Insure) are the 2023 Champions. The Men’s race on Stage 7 of the Absa Cape Epic – the Grand […]
New leaders in men’s and women’s race after dramatic Stage 6 at Absa Cape Epic
Nino Schurter and Andri Frischknecht (SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing) moved back into the overall lead after finishing second on the stage. They sit 90 seconds ahead of Beers and Blevins with one day of racing to go. Lukas Baum and Georg Egger (ORBEA x Leatt x Speed Company), after a day of wild weather and high […]