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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
The Digital Swiss 5 – Pro and Fan Races by Tour de Suisse Start April 22
April 20, 2020 – The first digital pro cycling races from 22 to 26 April are to be running daily at 5:00 pm CET. Fans are able to ride and compare to the pros on the same courses and dates at 7:00 pm CET. Pro Race Tour de Suisse, ROUVY and Velon launch the first […]
Specialized Bicycles Africa steps up to support retailers and riders
Amid the chaos and uncertainty unleashed on the economy by COVID-19, Specialized Bicycles Africa has taken significant steps to support their employees, retail partners and customers during this 21 day lockdown period. The steps taken to support Specialized Bicycles employees, retailers and end consumers- the riders, are four-fold. The company has given all of their […]
Gone Racing: Cape Epic – The Race That Never Was
The Cape Epic is the world’s toughest mountain bike race. Held in the Western Cape region of South Africa, it pits participants against eight days of relentlessly rough terrain with almost constant climbing and descending, and searing temperatures. Riders compete in teams of two but there are no teams cars and no mechanical assistance here. […]
Digital pro cycling race of the Tour de Suisse
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the sporting world has ground to a halt. The prestigious spring classics and the Giro d’Italia are being postponed or cancelled. Of course, in this serious situation, the priority is to contain the virus and keep the population healthy. There have not been months without sporting events like this since […]
Mariske Strauss recovering from Covid-19
Press Release: Mariske Strauss recovering from Covid-19 The president of South Africa asked all South African people that went outside of the country as of February 15, to test for Covid-19. Since I travelled to Andalucia Bike Race, that took place 25 to 29 February, obviously I was asked to test as well. After a […]
Guidelines for Bike Hub Classifieds During the Covid-19 Lockdown
As we all settle into the Coronavirus lockdown, we’d like to cover some key points about the use of Bike Hub Classifieds during this time… As a digital business, we’re online and our team is working remotely to ensure the wheels keep turning smoothly. Naturally buying or selling items in the Classifieds under the circumstances […]
Zwift showdown: SwiftCarbon’s two UCI Continental teams to go head-to-head
W52 FC Porto and SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling are set for a Portugal vs Great Britain showdown. The cancellation of cycling events has done little to dampen the competitive spirit of bike racers across the globe, as is evidenced by the upsurge in eRacing popularity. Typically adaptable and robust, cyclists seem to have taken to social […]
Go to SAcoronavirus.co.za for official government updates on Covid-19
Official updates from the South African government on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) are available on SAcoronavirus.co.za. Click here to go to SAcoronavirus.co.za.
Inside Movistar documentary series hits Netflix screens
Looking for some bike related lockdown binge watching? Look no further than Netflix and their new six part series which gives an inside look at team Movistar in 2019. Image: Netflix The 2019 season was something of a rollercoaster for the team with a Grand Tour victory and some disappointments along the way. With multiple […]
Cradle Mountain Trophy and Great Kei Trek Postponed Due to COVID-19
The Leverage Corporation have announced the postponement of the Great Kei Trek and the Cradle Mountain Trophy in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Great Kei Trek As Covid-19 takes its toll on business activity, especially in our industry, we would like to update you on the latest developments. The Great Kei Trek, scheduled to […]
joberg2c mountain bike race not going ahead on scheduled dates
Statement from organiser Craig Wapnick, joberg2c organiser. Due to the ongoing global Covid-19 (coronavirus) crisis and in light of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of South Africa’s ‘national state of disaster’ on Sunday evening, joberg2c will unfortunately not go ahead on the event’s scheduled dates. Our nine-day, 900km ride was to have taken place this April, […]
Organisers of KAP sani2c announce new dates in December
In the light of recent developments relating to the Coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of KAP sani2c, the three-day mountain bike stage race in KwaZulu-Natal due to be held from 12-16 May, have made the decision to postpone the event to December. The new dates for KAP sani2c will be 1-5 December, with the Trail version […]