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A touch of colour added to Karkloof Classic mix
Howick – As the number of days to the biggest mountain bike festival counts down to single figures, cycling enthusiasts from as seven of the country’s nine provinces have added their names to the rapidly growing list of entries for the Sappi Karkloof Classic MTB Festival, which takes place at Karkloof Country Club from 19-21 […]
Mzansi Tour gives Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy it’s backing
The Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy – Velokhaya in short – is the third beneficiary for the Mzansi Tour, which will take place from the 17th to the 21st of April 2013. Focusing on the upliftment of children from disadvantaged communities, this non-profit organisation based in Khayelithsha, at the Velokhaya BMX Oval, uses a range of […]
Strong performance by Murray in Miami Triathlon
Richard Murray finished second at Sunday’s Nautica South Beach Triathlon in Miami behind American Ben Collins. Murray completed the 1.5km-swim, 40km-bike and 10km-run in 1 hour, 48 minutes and 20 seconds. Collins’ winning time was 1:46.54. Murray got out of the water 40 seconds behind the leaders. “My swim wasn’t great. The windy conditions and […]
Results & Pics: 2013 Aspen Trans Karoo Mountain Bike Race
On Saturday 06 April 2013, Orange Anvil Events hosted the 2nd Aspen Trans Karoo Mountain Bike Race in association with the Northern Cape Tourism Authority. The 2013 event, dubbed the “Down Ride”, was ridden from Sutherland to Ceres and is one of the longest single stage endurance mountain bike races in South Africa. Pitting man […]
2013 UCI World Cycling Tour: On the road to the Giro
The mythic Giro d’ Italia climb, Monte Bondone, will be the ultimate challenge for the cyclists who qualify for a starting slot in the Final of this year’s UCI World Cycling Tour (UWCT). After Finals in Belgium (2011) and South Africa (2012), the 2013 UWCT Final will be the most challenging yet, starting in downtown […]
National Road Team Announced for Mzansi Tour – RSA
05 April 2013 – Cycling South Africa is proud to announce the ASG National Invitational road cycling team that will be participating in the inaugural Mzansi Tour, taking place in South Africa from 17 to 21 April 2013. The five-day five-stage event has a UCI category 2.2 grading and will host South African and international […]
SA’s Biggest MTB Festival promises weekend of high quality racing
SA’s largest MTB Festival, the Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival has provided some of the best riding in the province for decades. Forming part of the Quattro ROAG Series in 2013, the established race is the second race in the successful MTB Series. “The all new Sappi Karkloof Classic doesn’t need much describing. With a full-time […]
Buys and Beukes put up their hands as contenders for MTN Series following Epic ride
The gutsy performance by Matthys Beukes and Philip Buys (Scott Factory Racing) at the Absa Cape Epic showed that they have come of age as mountain bikers and are now able to beat the world’s best riders if they really put their minds to it. Not only did they finish 6th overall and win the […]
Determined Bergstrom ready and waiting for 2013 Karkloof Classic
Howick – On paper she may be considered ‘past her prime’ when it comes to being able to compete at the top any longer however for the ‘pocket rocket’ Natalie Bergstorm age is simply a number and the regular top performer in races both in KwaZulu-Natal and around the country is out to prove she […]
USN unveils new and exciting route for MTB Cup Series #3
Mountain biking enthusiasts can look forward to showcasing their skills on a fresh and thrilling route during the third round of the 2013 Ultimate Sports Nutrition (USN) Mountain Bike Cup Series, which takes place at B’sorah Luxury Tented Camp, Bassora Farm in Broederstroom, North West Province, on Saturday, 06 April. B’sorah’s mountain biking trail, situated […]
How Team RE:CM dominated the 2013 Cape Epic
Erik and Ariane Kleinhans of Team RE:CM dominated the 2013 ABSA Cape Epic from start to finish to claim the Mixed Category title with a winning margin of more than two hours. After their victory in the world’s most prestigious mountain bike stage race, they were able to reflect on just how they achieved their […]
Team Absa riders successfully conquered the 2013 Absa Cape Epic
After eight months of training and eight days of untamed mountain bike stage racing in the Western Cape, the full contingent of 12 Team Absa riders successfully conquered the 2013 Absa Cape Epic as they crossed the finish line at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West with much elation yesterday. However, the race was not […]