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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Rude and Ravanel clean up in Argentina
No one thought it possible, but there was more dust and even more drama at day two of the Cerro Catedral Montenbaik Enduro World Series Presented By Shimano. Cecile won every stage bar Stage 6 for a dominating win this weekend. Cecile Ravanel (Commencal Vallnord Enduro) and Richie Rude (Yeti/Fox Shox) finished the day as […]
Madolo to take Epic legs to SA MTB Marathon Champs
Stellenbosch’s Sipho Madolo from the Songo.info programme will use the experience he gained from the world’s most gruelling eight-day mountain bike stage race when he tackles the third round of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series – which plays host to the 2016 South African Mountain Bike Marathon Championships in Clarens – from 16-17 April. […]
Stay safe during the winter months
Winter is the time of year when the clocks go back and for those who commute to and from work, or cycle to stay fit after a long day at the office, soon find their sunlit ride is now darker or pitch black. When winter arrives, you might think that bicycling season is over. But […]
Dodd and Limberg’s local stop before Manchester World Cup
BMX aces Kyle Dodd and Alex Limberg will be making one local stop to race at the opening rounds of the 2016 SA BMX National Age Group (NAG) Series, Legs 1, 2 and 3, at Lahee Park BMX Club in Pinetown from 2-3 April, before they pack their bags for Manchester’s Supercross World Cup. Alex […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka welcomes Dan Lloyd
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is happy to announce the signing of Dan Lloyd. He will come out of retirement and join the team for the rest of the season. Lloyd, who has been working in the cycling media as lead presenter for the YouTube channel Global Cycling Network (GCN) over the last three years, […]
Meet the new Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust Group CEO – Ram Barkai
The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Ram Barkai to the position of Group CEO. The role of Group CEO is a new one, which has become necessary since the Racetec operations within the CTCTT were hived off into a separate entity. This was done to allow them to […]
sani2c runs through Scarpa’s veins
As one of the handful of riders to have done every single edition of the KAP sani2c, Scottburgh MTB stalwart Flavio Scarpa says the three day classic is very much part of his make-up and can’t wait to share the experience with his teenage son next year. KAP sani2c stalwart Flavio Scarpa shows off his […]
aQuellé Tour Durban 45km Fun Ride attracts part time cycling fans
With just less than a month to go to the popular aQuellé Tour Durban on Sunday 24 April, part-time cycling enthusiasts are blowing the dust off their road and mountain bikes alike to prepare for the 45km Fun Ride that attracts the majority of the riders taking part in the iconic cycling occasion. The aQuellé […]
ProTouch crit returns to old Emperors circuit
The second leg of the ProTouch Cycling Club National Criterium Series, which is held in conjunction with the Emperors Palace Road Classic on Sunday, April 10, will mark a return to the famous old circuit featuring the Chariots Statue. “The support of Emperors Palace has allowed us to reinstate the traditional route that enables spectators […]
New National Records for youngsters at Day two of SA Track Champs
It was the young riders that rode with extra fervour and a few National Records tumbled on the second day of the 2016 South African Track and Para-cycling Championships at the Westbourne Oval in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday 29 April, with Mia Fortuin (U12G), Eathan Kulsen (U12B) and Chante Olivier (U14G) all smashing 1500m Individual […]
Specialized Bicycles eliminating counterfeit products
Specialized Bicycle Components looks to improve rider safety and eliminate counterfeit products available for consumer purchase. As the Internet shopping realm continues to grow, so does the opportunity for low-cost, counterfeit products. Although the low-cost purchase opportunities may sound like a bargain up front, purchasing a product that isn’t tested to industry standards is not […]
The Hollard Jozi Urban MTB Adventure’s guide to going the distance
Show riders how to eat 54km for breakfast? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! A long mountain bike race can be intimidating, especially if it’s as rough and tough as the Hollard Jozi Urban MTB Adventure. Never fear, here is the Hollard JUMA guide to conquering the 54km. The Hollard JUMA, taking place on the 29th May 2016 at […]