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Bushveld battle sees Bell triumph at MTN Rooiberg
“I love it when a plan comes together.” Nico Bell (Westvaal/Bell Cycles) could be forgiven if this phrase from the ever popular television series, the A-Team, crossed his mind as he won the MTN Rooiberg ultra-race (105km) on Saturday (15 June). Nico Bell claiming victory at MTN Rooiberg National MTB Photo: Zoon Cronje This victory, […]
Local riders dominate at Scottburgh MTB Race
Scottburgh – South Coast riders Evan van der Spuy (Varsity College) and Hayley Smith (Bell Equipment) flew the local flag high, claiming victory in the men’s and ladies event at the popular Magma Security Scottburgh MTB Classic. Evan van der Spuy (Varsity College) races away at the start of the Magma Security Scottburgh MTB Race, […]
Entries open for Durban Track Cycling Interprov and Grand Prix
Entries are open for the i-Cycle Durban Grand Prix and Interprov track cycling events, which will be taking place in Durban from 6-7 July 2013. Track cyclists will take part in the various track cycling events for the assorted categories. Men and women, from junior age group to 60-years-old and above can race in the […]
Luxembourg: Ciolek second after long escape by Thomson
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung put its mark on the first stage of the Skoda Tour of Luxembourg (June 12-16 /UCI 2.HC), as Gerald Ciolek finished second after Jay Thomson spent most of the stage in a breakaway. Ciolek challenged in the mass sprint in bad weather conditions in Hautcharge, and was beaten only by Alexander […]
Mankele to host final round of MTB National Cup Series
The final round of the Cycling SA-MTB National Cup Series will take place at Mankele Mountain Bike Park, near Nelspruit from 22-23 June 2013. Mpumalanga’s popular mountain biking venue is situated near the Sudwala Caves, on the outskirts of Nelspruit. Mankele has hosted many National Cup Series events since their opening, as well as a […]
dusi2c MTB Race blazes a new trail with GPS only navigation
The new dusi2c point-to-point mountain bike race on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June will break new ground by requiring teams to navigate solely by GPS and not by traditional markers on the route. With the limited entry of 300 pairs almost fully subscribed, the race rules stipulate that at least one member of a […]
Knox the man to beat at MTN Rooiberg this weekend
Max Knox (EAI Solutions/Specialized) is the man to beat this weekend. This will be the challenge that every pro-elite rider, who has aspirations of winning the MTN ultra-series overall, will have to face when he lines up for the start of the MTN Rooiberg ultra Marathon on Saturday (15 June). Knox has been in awesome […]
It’s party time at the SA Single Speed Champs this June
Are YOU ready for the party of a life time on your bicycle … ?? Then read on…. Hey Guys & Girls, this is IT: SINGLE SPEED SA CHAMPS ! Wait, wait, WAIT – don’t run away yet…. In fact, be sure to be there: SATURDAY 29th June, Cowan House, Hilton, KZN, South Africa…. NO […]
Van Dyk, Burns claim medals in Italian UCI Para-cycling road World Cup
The South African Para-cycling team has departed from Italy, having performed very well in the UCI Para-cycling road World Cup (7-9 June), hosted by the city of Merano. The team’s proud medallists include Ernst van Dyk and Roxy Burns, who won silver and bronze respectively in their road race events. Van Dyk, who is not […]
MTN-Qhubeka powers to victory in Tour de Korea Team Time Trial
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung won the stage 5 team time trial of the Tour de Korea on Thursday. The result is the second victory for the African team after Kristian Sbaragli won the opening stage. The stage took place over 25.5 kilometres and Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung blazed through the course in a time of […]
Ride the Rhino MTB stage race launches 2013 routes
The Resolution Health Medical Scheme (Resolution Health) and Zurreal Ride the Rhino and Race the Rhino mountain bike races recently announced its respective 2013 routes and opened entries to this year’s events. The events, taking place in the Western Cape (Ride the Rhino) and Magaliesburg / Hartbeespoort (Race the Rhino) areas in September is aimed […]
High praise for 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek Route
The route for the 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek has been revealed and met with high praise from professional riders as well as the committed amateurs that will tackle the fifth edition of the international mountain bike stage race in South Africa’s Western Cape Province this October. Team Westvaal BMC’s Gawie Combrinck (left) and Nico […]