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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Dragons Sports Refreshed by New Investment
Dragons Sports has been a mainstay of the South African cycling industry since 1989. For 32 years the company has imported and distributed brands including Giant and Liv Bicycles, Cadex, Mavic, ENVE, SR Suntour, Santa Cruz skateboards in addition to their proprietary brand Avalanche Bicycles and accessories which was started in 1992. In September 2021 […]
Greg Minnaar wins his 4th World Championship title
South Africa’s Greg Minnaar claimed the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships title for the fourth time while Myriam Nicole produced a perfect run to win in Val di Sole. Greg Minnaar celebrates his 4th UCI DH World Championships title in Val di Sole, Italy. Photo Credit: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool Heavy rain on Saturday evening had made […]
Young Guns upset experienced favourites in 2021 Trans Baviaans
The 2021 Trans Baviaans was held in unusual conditions, imposed by Covid-19 restrictions, and in difficult weather; on Saturday, 28 August. Teams were able to start, in self-seeded start times, from 05h00 in order to beat the 22h00 curfew. The early start and a late winter cold front, lead to sub-zero temperatures, with brief flurries […]
Buys, Hill conquer the 2021 Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic
Philip Buys and Sarah Hill conquered the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic on their first attempt at the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 28 August 2021. Celebrating its 18th anniversary on the day, mountain bikers could choose between the Marathon/+-65km, Half Marathon/+-33km, Fun Ride/+-16km and a 2.5km Kids Event. Philip Buys. Photo credit: Tobias Ginsberg. Philip Buys […]
Botha shatters Attakwas record to claim maiden win
South Africa’s Wessel Botha confirmed his status as a new marathon-racing star when he won the 2021 Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme presented by Biogen in a new record time on Saturday. The Team Type Dev NanoTime racer had to contest a tight three-way sprint to claim his maiden victory in South Africa’s toughest one-day […]
Introducing ROAM SPORTS and Kogel Bearings
South African cyclists now have more access to bespoke component upgrades, thanks to ROAM SPORTS. Founded in 2021, by mountain biker Matthew Stamatis, the company focuses on making high quality products available to the South African market. ROAM SPORTS’ stable of offerings is set to grow but the company launched by securing the exclusive South […]
sani2c nonstop rides again
15 years after the first sani2c nonstop took place, the organisers are excited to introduce a new sani2c nonstop on 3-4 June 2022. Photo: Kelvin Trautman The event is a teamed, point-to-point mountain bike marathon event that starts at midnight on Friday 3 June at the base of the Sani Pass and finishes on Scottburgh beach. […]
Canyon discontinues direct sales to South African market
When the Corona Pandemic struck the market, Canyon immediately felt the impact of disrupted supply chains, changing demand and skyrocketing logistic costs. In order to maintain our position as a rider-oriented company offering great value and service, Canyon regrets to announce the discontinuation of direct to consumer sales in South Africa as of 31 July. […]
A great weekend escape at all new Gravel & Grape
The Gravel & Grape is your window into the world of the Breedekloof Wine Valley. Three or two days of unbeatable riding (choose from three events!) through the Western Cape’s hidden gem wine region, over and across trails that will delight all levels of mountain biker. Even better, the Gravel & Grape takes place just […]
Cycles Direct / Specialized West Coast Relocates and Expands
Earlier this year Cycles Direct, also known as Specialized West Coast re-opened their doors and welcomed customers into their new retail space in Sandown Retail Crossing. The store has a long history with the Specialized brand stretching back well before the current subsidiary was formed in 2012. Owner, Gina Wills spent 21 years in the […]
Alan Hatherly claims podium in Les Gets World Cup
France’s Loana Lecomte maintained her perfect start to the 2021 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup XCO season with a dominant win in the Elite Women’s race in Les Gets on Sunday, while the Elite Men’s race was won in equally commanding fashion by Swiss rider Mathias Flückiger with South African Alan Hatherly riding to fourth […]
Video: The Ability to Suffer
Follow the story of two unlikely characters from McGregor, but from very different backgrounds, who have the odds stacked against them as they team up to conquer the world’s most prestigious mountain bike race – the Cape Epic. This video, entitled “The Ability to Suffer” is the first video produced by Road 2 Nowhere Productions, […]