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Enduro Western Cape | Hoogekraal | 12 Things We Learned
Round 2 done and dusted and what an enduro it was. Freezing morning temperatures did not hold anyone back and it seemed that the five stages were going to put riders to both a gravity and cardio test. The pictures say 1000 words so let me not overwhelm you with more. Here are some interesting […]
Posthumus and Webb Win 2019 Around The Pot
Mike Posthumus and Courtney Webb raced to victories, in muddy conditions, at the 2019 Chas Everitt Around The Pot – Overberg 100Miler – Presented by SEESA. The muddy conditions were caused by torrential rain pre-race. Fortunately for the 1 000 odd cyclists, who gathered in the Overberg town of Swellendam, the rain held off during […]
Sportsmanship triumphs in Scottburgh MTB classic
In a rare feat for a race that has a habit of attracting the most competitive mountain bikers in the region the Sappi Scottburgh MTB classic on Sunday ended in an amicable dead-heat between defending champion Andrew Hill and Tyronne White. Tyronne White (left) and Andrew Hill (right) shared the line honours at the Sappi […]
Yates Makes It A Double On Stage 15
Simon Yates claimed a second stage win in four days as he rode solo to Foix Prat d’Albis to remain the only breakaway member to fend off Thibaut Pinot and Mikel Landa who escaped from the group of the favourites. Julian Alaphilippe lost contact with defending champion Geraint Thomas but retained the yellow jersey. Highlights […]
Highlights: Simon Yates wins from the breakaway
After Elia Viviani and Caleb Ewan, Simon Yates was the third rider to win a stage of the Tour de France after the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta. He outsprinted his last two breakaway companions Pello Bilbao and Gregor Mühlberger to become the eleventh stage winner of the 106th Tour de France in just as […]
New Distributor for KASK Helmets
KASK Helmets have awarded the distribution of its renowned cycling helmets for South Africa to iKhambi Distribution from August 2019. We are honoured to be awarded the distribution rights for the legendary KASK brand in South Africa. The heritage and passion that drives the KASK brand resonates strongly with our team and business philosophy. Our […]
Team Dimension Data in orange for Mandela Day celebrations
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka will once again undergo change for stage 12 of the Tour de France as part of the annual Mandela Day celebrations celebrating the life of former President Nelson Mandela. Each of our race bikes for the 209.5km stage from Toulouse to Bagnères-de-Bigorre will feature a special set of orange bar […]
Highlights: Caleb Ewan Edges His First Tour de France Victory
Caleb Ewan claimed his first Tour de France victory on stage 11 in Toulouse, making it ten different winners of the first ten individual stages this year. The Australian pocket rocket outclassed Dylan Groenewegen in a very tight finish. Julian Alaphilippe retained the yellow jersey ahead of the Pyrenean stages. Highlights Stage 11 Top Ten […]
Video: Willie Smit interviews Louis Meintjes
Katusha Alpecin’s Willie Smit questions Louis Meintjes at a coffee stop during the pair’s training ride.
Switchback Sports named the Southern African distributor of Wheels Manufacturing
Wheels Manufacturing (Wheels MFG), one of the world’s largest suppliers of high-quality bottom brackets, derailleur hangers, small parts and specialty tools, now fully supported in SA. The local team of Switchback Sports (Charles Keey and Harry Orr) have been named the distributors of the globally renowned Wheels MFG. For those not in the know, Wheels […]
Highlights: Wout van Aert sprints to maiden stage victory
Wout van Aert claimed his first Tour de France stage victory in Albi, the fourth for Jumbo-Visma and the third for Belgian riders, at the end of an eventful stage 10 to Albi. A lot of damage was done by Team Ineos as they managed to split the bunch into pieces in the crosswinds and […]
Courtney and Schurter boost title hopes with Les Gets victories
Kate Courtney and Nino Schurter continued their great recent form to claim UCI MTB World Cup XCO victories at the French Alps stop of Les Gets to boost their overall leads in the standings. Kate Courtney World champion Courtney was imperious and the American moved clear on lap two to forge a gap to the […]