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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Langvad and Rissveds to race 2020 Absa Cape Epic
Annika Langvad is already, statistically, the most successful pro rider in the history of the Absa Cape Epic. Her perfect five race wins have come from just five starts. Currently, she shares the top spot on the all-time victory list with Karl Platt and Christoph Sauser, who took thirteen and ten starts respectively to reach […]
Gale force winds and rain force cancellation of Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour
Due to extreme weather conditions experienced in the Cape over the last couple of days, the Pedal Power Association (PPA) was compelled to cancel the 2020 Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour which was set to take place on Sunday 19 January in and around Stellenbosch. With a wind forecast of up to 95 km an hour […]
Beers and Stenerhag battle muddy conditions to win Attakwas
NAD Pro MTB’s Matt Beers and Fairtree Capital’s Jennie Stenerhag started the 2020 mountain biking season in the best possible way on Saturday, 18 January. The pair overcame formidable elite, men’s and women’s, fields to win the Momentum Health Attakwas Extreme presented by Biogen. Depth of competition and the famously difficult course were made more […]
dormakaba Red and Blue set to strike in the 2020 Absa Cape Epic
dormakaba is a name that will be familiar to many Absa Cape Epic fans. The team, which has donned red and blue for a number of years, has always arrived at the Absa Cape Epic with an impressive line-up; and 2020 is no different. The 2020 Absa Cape Epic Women’s Category line-up will again receive […]
Jacques Janse van Rensburg and Jaco Venter Pair Up For New Challenge As Team First Move
Following formidable international careers racing at the highest level with Team Dimension Data for the past eight seasons, Jacques Janse van Rensburg and Jaco Venter have returned to South Africa but with no intention of taking the pressure off the pedals. Instead, they have their sights set firmly on a new challenge – conquering the […]
Video: Theo Erlangsen – Double Trouble
Delve into the life of Theo Erlangsen as Monster Energy follow him through the Les Gets World Cup DH race week and Loosefest XL in Belgium. Get a feel for how a young, pretty self-supported pro mountain biker gets through such intense times and always with a smile on his face. If anyone can tell […]
Attakwas Extreme: The Season Starts Here
The South African mountain biking season starts on Saturday, 18 January, with the Momentum Health Attakwas Extreme presented by Biogen. Known as the Hell of the South, it is a 121-kilometre-long traverse of the Klein Karoo, fabled Attakwaskloof and the rolling roads through the Outeniqua Mountain foothills. It is also the traditional season opener for […]
Strauss & Lill Combine To Form Super Cape Epic Team
Not since Yolande Speedy, in 2013, has a South African woman stood upon the top step of the Absa Cape Epic podium. In recent years, Robyn de Groot, Mariske Strauss and Candice Lill have had shots at the title, though all three came up short. Local fans will, therefore, be thrilled to read that two […]
2020 Mountain Bike Stage Race Calendar
We compiled a list of mountain bike stage races in South Africa and surrounds to help you plan your racing in 2020. For a comprehensive listing of single day races, check out our Events directory.You can also look for deals on stage race entries in the Events section of the Classifieds. February 1 – 2: […]
Cannondale Factory Racing Returns to the Cape Epic
In 2016 they finished fourth. In 2017 they finished fifth. In 2018 they stepped onto the podium, finishing third. In 2019 they went one better, earning the silver medal. The question for the 2020 Absa Cape Epic is if Cannondale Factory Racing can add the names “Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini” to the race’s list […]
24Hours of Oak Valley Returns In 2020
The mountain bike community can not wait for 1-2 February, when an old favourite returns to the trails in Grabouw. This awesome event is a relay team event with different categories, but you can also do it solo or even on an E-bike. Pre-entries only accepted at dirtpass.co.za/events by 29 January. Solo entries are very […]
Sam Gaze joins Mathieu van der Poel at renamed Alpecin-Fenix on Canyon Bicycles
2020 will begin with a new name but an ongoing partnership for Canyon Bicycles. Alpecin-Fenix is the new name for the Belgian multi-discipline outfit run by visionary brothers Philip and Christoph Roodhooft and based around superstar Mathieu van der Poel, which will compete with a UCI Pro Continental license this season. Mathieu van der Poel […]