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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
Mixed conditions shake up the racing at the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour
Day one of the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour took place under blue skies and slightly dusty trail conditions when the best that the reported rainfall could do was some very light drizzle early morning. The grey clouds subsided and riders were treated to spectacular views and some great riding after setting off from Delvera Farm. […]
African Assault on the Absa Cape Epic
The Absa African Special Jersey was created, along with the Burry Stander Memorial Trophy, to foster the growth of elite mountain biking on the continent and to honour the legacy of South Africa’s greatest mountain biker. Now in its seventh edition, the category has grown to one of the most fiercely contested within the Absa […]
Velosolutions Izimbali: The launch of South Africa’s First Black Female Cycling Team
Further growing its #pumpforpeace initiatives in South Africa, Velosolutions has joined forces with Peschl Sports and the GO!Durban Cycle Academy to empower an all-female team of young riders called “Velosolutions Izimbali”. Izimbali means “flowers”, or “to blossom”, in Zulu. “As this is an all-female team, we wanted the name to reflect their femininity. We believe […]
New young team ready to hit South African racing in 2019
The all-new Valley Electrical Titan Racing team is ready to take on the year ahead and make the most of this great opportunity. The team has partnered with Valley Electrical contractors and Titan Racing bikes for the 2019 season. The aim is to provide our riders with the opportunity to compete across the country to […]
Fierce women’s field at Tankwa Trek
The iconic 2019 Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen kicks off in just over a week. As one of the first big UCI events of the year riders will be looking to lay down a marker for the season ahead and gain valuable early points in the UCI rankings. Some action from the 2018 […]
Pro-packed field to headline 1st round of SRAM XCO Series at Bloemendal
This weekend’s (2-3 February) first SRAM WC XCO Series, in association with Tygerberg MTB Club is set to be a real cracker as pros from various countries pack in a bit of high-intensity work before the following week’s Tankwa Trek, and the ABSA Cape Epic in March. The race doubles as the opening round of […]
Nino Schurter Set on Absa Cape Epic Revenge
The 2017 Absa Cape Epic champion, plus reigning World and Olympic XCO Champion, Nino Schurter will return to the race in 2019 – with one aim. To regain the title he was forced to concede in 2018. Aiding him in this quest is his new partner Andri Frischknecht, and the supporting team, DSV / SCOTT-SRAM, […]
South African women gear up for Absa Cape Epic battle
Not since Yolande Speedy rode to victory alongside Catherine Williamson in 2013 has a South African stood upon the top step of the Absa Cape Epic podium. In 2019 that could well change as two local riders have come of age as stage racers in recent years, while two further – all-South African – teams […]
Entries are closing soon for the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB Stage race
Your last chance to enter is on Wednesday, 30 Jan for the fourth Fairtree Simonsberg Contour mountain bike event, taking place 2 & 3 February from Delvera Farm. With beautiful views and some of the best trails in and around the Winelands you won’t want to miss out on kick starting your 2019 riding season […]
Lüthi joins Kross to race alongside Włoszczowska in 2019 Cape Epic
The three-time UCI Women’s category and two-time Virgin Active Mixed category Absa Cape Epic winner, Ariane Lüthi has joined Kross Racing for the 2019 season. At the untamed African mountain bike race she will partner, two-time Olympic Silver Medallist, 2010 XCO and 2003 XCM World Champion, Maja Włoszczowska; as the pair go in search of […]
Galaxy of mountain bike stars to take on Tankwa Trek
The best mountain bikers in the world are about to descend on the Tankwa Karoo, and mountain bike fans will witness it live. The 2019 Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen takes place from 7-10 February. With the second highest UCI status of any event on the continent and the recent addition of a […]
Fumic and Avancini aim higher in 2019 Absa Cape Epic
After finishing fourth in 2017 and third in 2018 Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini, of Cannondale Factory Racing XC, are aiming for the top step of the Absa Cape Epic podium in 2019. Photo credit: Ewald Sadie. Absa Cape Epic. Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini, have worn the yellow zebra leaders’ jerseys in each of […]