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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Spur Schools MTB League Announce new Sponsors
Now in its eleventh year, the SSMTBL along with the league’s title sponsor, Spur Steak Ranches, is excited to announce several new partners to help grow the league and invest back into cycling. Due to increasing requests from the cycling and peripheral industries, the Spur Schools MTB League (SSMTBL) has invited cycling and peripheral industries […]
Canyon announces the launch of world’s first professional eRacing team
Canyon Bicycles is proud to officially announce the formation of the world’s first professional eRacing team: Canyon ZCC. Since the team’s inception, the two squads have already proved incredibly successful winning both the women’s and men’s edition of the inaugural Zwift KISS Community League – the league which sits below the better-known Super League. The […]
A sani2c guide, with a little help from the Black Mambas
The KAP sani2c 3 day mountain bike stage race, with 265 kms of incredible riding from Underberg to Scottburgh in KZN, is one of the oldest, best loved stage races in SA. We put together a “sani2c 101” guide answering common questions from riders new to the stage racing scene. We sought the input of […]
We’re amped for The U, and you should be too
The mountain bike stage race check list: Boutique race village? Check. Comfortable camping? Check. Good food? Check. Better beer? Check. Loads of singletrack (most important)? Check and check. Indeed, The U is just one of those events. This year the fourth instalment takes place from 18 to 20 October. We’ve put in leave for the […]
Photo Epic: Gravel bikes popular at the eleventh Amarider 100Miler
A beautiful morning broke in Malmesbury with blue skies and no wind, but by lunch time the 160km riders struggled against a head wind towards the finish. The 50Miler started at 9am in Riebeeck-Kasteel where it was cloudy and misty from the start, which turned into light rain a few hours later. The two top […]
SA Enduro Champ Keira Duncan to ride KAP sani2c with his 84 year-old grandfather
Many KAP sani2c riders know the name Arthur Duncan from the 2018 event. Arthur, then aged 83, completed the tough 283 kms over three days at last year’s sani2c Adventure edition, riding from Underberg to Scottburgh with his son-in law Stuart Watson. Arthur will be back for more in 2019, this time teamed up with […]
SRAM Acquires PowerTap Product Line
Today, SRAM proudly announces the acquisition of the PowerTap line of bicycle power meters from Saris®. The PowerTap product line includes the popular PowerTap P2 Pedal power meter system and the venerable PowerTap G3 Hub power meter line. SRAM plans to incorporate the PowerTap power meter products into the market leading Quarq product portfolio, including […]
Inaugural #SpurFest sets the bar high
The first ever inter-schools #SpurFest was held over the weekend of 28 – 31 March and was a huge success for riders, parents, coaches and schools from all over the country. The lawns of A Forever Resort on the banks of the Gariep Dam provided the perfect setting. #Spurfest was conceptualized to ‘slow down’ eventing […]
Last call to enter the Amarider 100Miler or 50Miler
All entries close this Wednesday night 10 April for the 11th edition of the Amarider 100Miler & 50Miler, presented by Bike Hub taking place on Saturday, 13th of April. The long distance of 160km start at Malmesbury Showgrounds and the 80km option start at Delico, Riebeck Kasteel. This iconic event has become firmly entrenched on […]
Are you ready for KAP sani2c magic?
We are heading into KAP sani2c season. The Trail version of this iconic 3 day stage race is from 14-16 May, the Adventure is 15-17 May (all entries sold out) and the Race is 16-18 May. We spoke to race founder “Farmer” Glen Haw about a few route additions, and we chatted to some riders […]
New look for Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge
The ever-popular Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run in KwaZulu-Natal will have a new look in 2019, including a new race venue and some revamped routes. This year’s event on April 28 will be based at the Gwahumbe Game Lodge and Spa which will provide an idyllic and spectator-friendly venue for supporters, while […]
Survey: Gateway-2-Gateway mountain bike trail
Over the last five years, many mountain bikers from Johannesburg and beyond would have had the opportunity to ride the Gateway-2-Gateway mountain bike trail situated on the outskirts of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (COHWHS). The trail is 31km long (built in two stages of 18km and 13km) and was completed in early […]