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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
NTT Pro Cycling Win First Ever Virtual Tour de France
NTT Pro Cycling were crowned the first ever virtual Tour de France champions, after the final stage of the race ended in an exciting sprint on the Zwift virtual world Champs-Elysees course. A fully committed team performance over the 3 weekends of racing saw NTT Pro Cycling go into stage 6, the final stage, of […]
Versus Virtual Ride
After hosting two successful Versus Virtual Runs in the past three months, it is time to step into the virtual cycling space. With over 14,000 participants in the first virtual run and 16,000 participants in our second, we are expecting some 10,000 cyclists to get out on their bikes on 25 July. All cyclists are […]
2020 CCPP Group Lions Karoo to Coast Postponed to 2021
The 22nd CCPP Group Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge will not take place on 20 September 2020, as scheduled. Amidst uncertain times as to when cross-provincial travel will once again be allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as out of concern for the health and safety of the riders and other […]
CCPP Group Dr Evil Classic postponed to September 2021
Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 CCPP Group Dr Evil Classic 3 Day Stage Race has been postponed to the 23rd to the 25th September 2021. The Dr Evil Classic is in its ninth year and is traditionally held each year in Plettenberg Bay in September. The event was voted […]
Rush Sports to Distribute SOX Footwear
Sox Footwear and Rush Sports have signed a distribution partnership that will further expand Sox’s reach within the South African cycling community through Rush Sport’s 450 strong dealer network. Both Sox’s Premium Knit and Printed socks will be available to order. Dealers are requested to get in touch with their Rush Sports Territory Manager for […]
iKhambi Distribution take over Schwalbe distribution in South Africa
As of from 1 July 2020, Schwalbe will be distributed throughout Southern Africa by iKhambi Distribution. The renowned tyre and accessories brand has been part of the Stage N9NE stable in South Africa for the past 10 years and the move comes on the back of a long search by Stage N9NE for a strategic […]
Introducing Bike Hub Plus
We’re excited to reveal a new premium membership offering, Bike Hub Plus. Over the last sixteen years, Bike Hub has grown and evolved. From a high-school side project to the largest digital cycling platform in South Africa. We’re humbled. And we’re excited to continue evolving in the pursuit of best serving our community. So what […]
Lockdown In Hellsend Dirt Compound
What do you do when you’re locked down on the sickest farm in South Africa? Grab a shovel and get digging! When World Cup slayer, Theo Erlangsen, was lucky enough to get quarantined with young gun, Ike Klaassen, on his farm in Stellenbosch, the boys stayed busy riding bikes and spraying dirt! Locked in at […]
Matthys Beukes Turned Lockdown Upside Down with 1000km Ride
As a team, we are not very familiar with ultra distanced races or rides. Especially single staged attempts at anything over 200 kilometers. Matthys Beukes, has gone and made a change to this statement, claiming 1000 kilometers over 5 days and 3 hours.That’s 200 kilometers, every day around his own house. A new first for […]
Video: Rob meets Tahnée Seagrave
“Rob Meets…” is kicking off its fourth season with a tête-à-tête with British downhill mountain biker Tahnée Seagrave. In this first episode of “Rob Meets…” Rob Warner travels to Llanfyllin, in North Wales, to catch up with multiple World Cup Winner Tahnée Seagrave early in 2020. Dubbed by Rob as “the woman who leads the […]
PPA urges government to allow cycling under strict lock down conditions
The Pedal Power Association, South Africa’s leading cycling organisation supports Government’s call to South Africans to adhere to strict regulations as we head for a level 4 lockdown phase, effective 01 May 2020. “President Ramaphosa pointed out that exercise under strict public health conditions will be allowed and it is for that reason, we have […]
Video: Kevin Vermaak Talks About The Cape Epic Cancellation
Gerald de Kock (Toyota Cadence) chats to Absa Cape Epic Founder, Kevin Vermaak, following the cancellation of the event in 2020 due to Covid-19. Vermaak shares insight to the decision, what it means for riders and the event going forward. Video Credit: SuperSport.