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Hayley Preen and Marc Pritzen crowned 2021 South African National Road Champs
Hayley Preen and Marc Pritzen were crowned the 2021 South African National Road Race Champions in Swellendam on Sunday, 21 March 2021. Pritzen claimed the under-23 title in the same race. Preen won the women’s elite road race (133km) in a time of 4:18:06 while Pritzen pipped Willie Smit to the post in a time […]
Ryan Gibbons and Candice Lill claim national time trial titles in Swellendam
On a day not entirely suited to the individual time trial pursuit, Ryan Gibbons (UAE Team Emirates) and Candice Lill (faces.africa) claimed the men’s and women’s National Time Trial titles at the 2021 South African National Road Race and Time Trial Championships in Swellendam. Gibbons completed the 40km men’s time trial course in a time […]
Don’t Be a Fool in April
The hallowed trail network of Piket-Bo-Berg is once again playing host to an open weekend, on 17 & 18 April. Following the spectacular success of their open weekend in October 2020, they’re doing it again. This year with the addition of a trail run. As with last year’s happening, the idea is to raise funds […]
PureMotion Sports to distribute Factor Bikes and Black Inc in South Africa
South African distribution company PureMotion Sports has added Factor Bikes and Black Inc. components to their brand stable. PureMotion Sports will act as the local agency on behalf of the British brands. PureMotion Sports was founded in 2013; since its inception, it has acted as an agent on behalf of some of the most desirable […]
Cadence Nutrition sponsors CST PostNL Bafang Racing Team
Founded by Bart Brentjens, the CST PostNL Bafang Mountainbike Racing Team heads into their 13th race season in 2021, fuelled by Cadence Nutrition. Photo credit: Traian Olinici Inspiring people to discover and enjoy the fun and freedom of riding a mountain bike is the driving philosophy of this team. “A successful team beats with one […]
Eroica South Africa is back! Dust off those Colnagos and Bianchis!
Eroica South Africa 2020 was the event that almost didn’t happen. However, we managed to just scrape through before Cyril announced our major national lockdown. But, we’re very happy to say, we are back for 2021! Despite all the challenges this past year has brought, we think it’s time that we get back on the […]
Inteview: Alan Hatherly talks about the new team, motivation and the Olympics
ROLA Motor Group are putting their money where their mouth is in a big way by supporting some of SA’s best athletes. In a sport where sponsorship is often hard to come by it is great to see a company backing our local cycling legends as much as they do. We caught up with Alan […]
Giant Factory Off-Road Team Adds New Talent for 2021 Race Season
With a strong group of World Cup contenders and national champions, veterans and rising stars, the Giant Factory Off-Road Team enters the 2021 race season boasting a diverse mix of new talent and returning riders. This year’s squad consists of 14 riders competing in a variety of off-road disciplines including downhill, enduro, cross-country, gravel and […]
Team type{DEV} NanoTime Gearing Up and Gaining Momentum for 2021
Having been founded mid-pandemic, Team type{DEV} NanoTime had limited opportunities for racing in 2020. With the support of a long-term sponsor, in the form of software developers type{DEV}, the squad was able to use the time wisely; focusing on preparing for 2021. Nico Bell, Matt Beers, Wessel Botha, Stuart Marais and Zandri Strydom are now […]
Cape Town Cycle Tour launch virtual tour and charity challenge in March
Pedal 109km in March in the 109-for-109 Charity Challenge or the official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour to stand the chance to win prizes from Garmin, Tacx, Powerade, Thule and Oakley. There is absolutely no need for FOMO – why not join the Cape Town Cycle Tour to celebrate the traditional cycling month of March […]
Titan Racing Renews Partnership as the Official Bike Partner of the 9th Prudential PE PLETT
Following great success and synergy between the brands of Titan Racing and the Prudential PE PLETT, Titan Racing will once again be providing a backup fleet of carbon Cyphers for all riders who experience technical issues and cannot continue on their own bike. The Prudential PE PLETT takes place from the 3rd to the 6th […]
Honey: Custom Creations Born Out of Lockdown
Honey Custom Apparel is a Stellenbosch based cycling kit brand, which launched in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. Born out of the need for a creative outlet and the desire to create attractive, modern, designs that ensure the wearers look as good on the bike as off it. Honey’s initial designs included a […]