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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Join the hunt at the Stanford 100 Miler
On 10 December 2022, the discerning gravel bike and mountain bike rider will be (or should be) saddling up for the ultimate gravel hunt at the Stanford 100 Miler. Blow the horn, announce to the world that the hunt is underway and let yourself loose on the tar, district, rural and gravel roads of the […]
SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’ continues to set the bar
The 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience closed off on a high note at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Sunday 20 November. Not only did the Stage treat mountain bikers to a vast network of world-class and exclusive trails, but it also boasted an unheard-of on-route experience that included ice cold Savanna at the water […]
Stefan de Bod joins EF Education-EasyPost
We are stoked to hear that saffa Stefan de Bod has signed with EF Education-EasyPost for 2023. Congratulations Stefan! Full announcement below. EF Education-EasyPost are proud to announce the addition of Stefan de Bod. The 25-year-old Olympian brings time trialing and stage racing experience to our roster. In just four seasons racing in the WorldTour, Stefan […]
Looser & Pritzen Win FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, of Honeycomb Pro Cycling, wrapped up their three days of racing at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz in perfect style as they crossed the finish line at Curro Hermanus in fourth position on the stage and secured the overall win by 34 seconds. The Elite batch leaving Oak Valley. Image Sam […]
Sprint finish sees Imbuko {Type}DEV win Stage 2
Play Day at the FNB Wines2Whales was all about the trails as the route showcased the very best trails that Oak Valley and Paul Cluver have to offer, complete with numerous bridges and an incredible Play Park sponsored by Agrimark on the Paul Cluver Estate. For the teams not competing for stage honours, it was […]
Looser and Pritzen Storm Stage 1 of FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, racing as Team Honeycomb Pro Cycling, were the fastest of the Men’s teams on Stage 1 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz, which saw teams race from Lourensford Wine Estate to Oak Valley Estate. Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, racing as Team Honeycomb Pro Cycling, were the fastest of the Men’s […]
SA’s Best Ready to Take on FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz Race
When the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz race gets underway from Lourensford, on the 4th of November, there will be 20 top teams in the Men’s start group. While not all of them may stand a realistic chance of reaching Onrus, on the 6th of November, in the yellow Ciovita leader jerseys, all of them have […]
Abdullah Zeinab Wins the Inaugural Rhino Run
In a remarkable series of events, Abdullah Zeinab has won the inaugural Rhino Run, rolling into Windhoek in the early hours of the morning. Abdullah completed the extremely tough 2,741 km course across South Africa and remote Namibia in 7 days 20 hours and 4 minutes. Kevin Benkenstein finished just 17 minutes later. Both riders […]
Le Court and Looser Win FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay
As the day broke on Stage 3 of the FNB Wines2Whales, the clouds gathered above Oak Valley Estate and threatened to rain on Kim Le Court and Vera Looser’s parade, however the weather held as the Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee women raced to a third stage win and the FNB Wines2Whales title. Efficient […]
Play Day at FNB Wines2Whales belongs to Kim le Court and Vera Looser
Kim Le Court and Vera Looser secured their second stage win in as many days at the FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay when they charged over the finish line, arms raised high, at Oak Valley Estate on Saturday, 29 October. Kim Le Court and Vera Looser secured their second stage win in as many days at the […]
Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee claim first stage of Wines2Whales Chardonnay
Vera Looser and Kim le Court, of Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee, outpaced and outraced their rivals, including the FNB Wines2Whales defending champions, to claim the opening stage of the FNB W2W Chardonnay. Kim Le Court and Vera Looser during the 2022 FNB Wine2Whales 3 day mountain bike event, Chardonnay. Stage 1. Image by Simon […]
Kevin Benkenstein wins the Rhino Run Entrée
Kevin Benkenstein defeated a world-class field, claiming the 726 km Rhino Run Entrée this evening in just over 38 hours. This phenomenal pace is a first in off-road ultra-endurance racing. Kevin didn’t stop there, though. The Rhino Run continues a further 2,000 km to Windhoek, Namibia. After a short sleep break, Kevin is expected to […]