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Relive Varsity rivalry and camaraderie
New MTB two-day stage race open to everyone The inaugural Varsity MTB Challenge takes place in Franschhoek, Western Cape on 1-2 October 2016. What makes the Varsity MTB Challenge unique is that it brings together alumni, current students and general public in a two-day stage race with a unique university twist. Riders will have the […]
Knox, Sanders triumph at battle of Ballito
Max Knox and Samantha Sanders were the respective winners of the men and women’s elite titles at Round 5 of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series, held at Sugar Rush, Ballito at the weekend. But their wins were in stark contrast, with Knox winning a tight tussle and Sanders cruising to a comfortable victory. Knox […]
Late entries available for Die Burger MTB Challenge this Sunday
Die Burger MTB Challenge takes place this Sunday (31 July) and is one of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events. Good news for riders that still want to join in the fun, as late entries will be taken on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at registration venues. No late entries, changes to distances or substitution […]
Glacier Storms River Traverse boasts Dryland’s Water Neutral Policy
In 2013 when the Southern Cape was in the grip of the worst drought in living memory, Dryland Event Management began implementing steps to ensure their events became ‘water neutral’. As one of South Africa’s largest event organisers Dryland prides itself on the company’s sustainable approach to both business and the environments within which it […]
Qhubeka and Team Dimension Data join forces with Zwift
Zwift’s association with Team Dimension Data and Qhubeka has developed further in 2016, starting with an innovative fundraising campaign inside Zwift’s 3D cycling environment. Starting Tuesday 19 July, Zwift users can unlock the Team Dimension Data training kit and a Qhubeka branded Cervelo S5 bike for their in-game avatars, to show support for Qhubeka’s mission […]
Berhane’s breakaway nullified by GC contenders
Roman Bardet (AG2R La Mondiale) won the 19th stage of the Tour de France, crossing the line in Saint Gervais-Mont Blanc solo. Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) led home the GC contenders group in 2nd and 3rd place went to Alejandro Valverde (Movistar). Chris Froome (Team Sky) held onto the overall race lead once again. The 19th […]
Ntuli and Msimango ready for the Triumph of the Human Spirit
The RMB Change a Life Academy, founded by Martin Dreyer, has seen success from its athletes in many disciplines of sport, including mountain biking. Many members of the Change a Life mountain bike family have thrived in their own skill sets on the bike, including Merchant rider, John Ntuli, who will take on the Mandela […]
Early surprise for Sanlam MTB Invitational entrants
An exciting initiative will benefit early entries in the Sanlam MTB Invitational with a state-of-the-art backpack from presenting sponsors Scicon up for grabs. The early bird incentive for the race, which will take place at Rhebokskloof near Paarl on November 19 and 20, will apply to those who enter before July 29. The family connection […]
Para-cycling team for 2016 Rio Paralympic Games announced
Cycling South Africa congratulates athletes and officials who have been announced by SASCOC (South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee) as part of their South African Paralympic Team for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September. The full cycling team, which was announced by SASCOC on 19 July, was named as […]
Loosefest 2016: Going big in Belgium
Bike Hub are in the peaceful Belgium town of Malmédy to witness Loosefest 2016 hosted by Nico Vink. Nico, a former World Cup downhill racer, has made a name for himself building and riding some of the biggest jumps in freeride mountain bike. We’ve got a few exclusive photos by Eric Palmer from the first […]
Tour De Franschhoek competitions: Predict and win with Haute Cabrière and Bolle
Excitement is building for the final weekend of the Tour de France, and riders at the Tour De Franschhoek weekend will be riding then heading to the TDF fan zone in Franschhoek. Entries for the event are still available so please enter at www.TDFH.co.za, and reference Bike Hub on entry to qualify for limited edition […]
Unique seaside experience awaits 2016 Sappi Scottburgh MTB cyclists
Mountain bikers from across the province are gearing up to join the South Coast’s off-road cycling fraternity at the 2016 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday 14 August for the 2016 edition of the popular cycling challenge. The launch of the five-race South Coast MTB Series earlier this year has seen a heightened interest in […]