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joBerg2C: The local race with a foreign flavour
Thanks to a special community spirit, an incredible journey and a laidback atmosphere, the Old Mutual joBerg2c is attracting riders from far and wide. Over the last six years the Old Mutual joBerg2c has earned a reputation as the best ride to do if you want to see South Africa’s countryside. From the mielie fields […]
Rabie, Kruger snatch joBerg2c lead
The first yellow jersey of this year’s Old Mutual joBerg2c went to Johann Rabie and HB Kruger after they outmanoeuvred Gawie Combrinck and Nico Bell at the finish line in Reitz to win the second stage today. Telkom’s Johann Rabie (left) and HB Kruger win the second stage of the 2016 Old Mutual joBerg2c between […]
Cell C Arabella MTB Challenge Stage One yields a sprint finish
Professional mountain bikers Erik Kleinhans and Adriaan Louw were the source of much excitement during stage one of the 50km Cell C Arabella MTB Challenge in Kleinmond on Saturday, 23 April 2016. Professional mountain bikers Erik Kleinhans and Adriaan Louw were the source of much excitement during stage one of the 50km Cell C Arabella […]
Tough Queen stage in Croatia for Dimension Data
The 4th stage of the Tour of Croatia finished with a 22km climb. Riccardo Zoidl (Trek-Segafredo) showed he was the strongest climber at the race, taking the win ahead of Matja Kvasina (Synergy Baku) with Victor de la Parte (CCC Sprandi) in 3rd. With today’s stage only 124km long and the last 20km all being […]
Enduro lures Thies to the PMB MTB Festival
The ever-growing Enduro discipline is attracting all types of riders looking for a great time on their mountain bike in a social “racing” environment and local teenager, Sabine “Beani” Thies, is excited about the Enduro taking place on Monday 2 May at the Pietermaritzburg MTB Festival and encourages others to take part in the exhilaration […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka all set for Liege-Bastogne-Liege
The early season classics are fast coming to an end with the 102nd edition of Liege-Bastogne-Liege all set to take place on Sunday 24 April in Belgium. As one of the 5 monuments of world cycling, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka are looking to impress come Sunday. Liege-Bastogne-Liege is the oldest of all the classics […]
Great Zuurberg Trek adds luxury package
Organisers of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek boutique mountain bike race have announced a further entry option in response to popular demand. The three-day event, which is based at the Zuurberg Mountain Village just outside Port Elizabeth, initially offered a no-frills Silver and the luxury Platinum and Gold packages. A rider cruises through the village […]
Rabie starts joBerg2c title defence safely
Defending champion Johann Rabie and new teammate HB Kruger finished safely in the main pack on the untimed first stage of the 900km Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race today. The nine-day event started at Karan Beef in Heidelberg, Gauteng, and took riders over the Vaal River to finish 116km later in the Free State […]
Stage is set for thrilling aQuellé Tour Durban
The highways around Durban will come alive on Sunday morning as the big entry for the three races that make up the aQuellé Tour Durban play themselves out in what is forecasted to be superb weather conditions for road cycling. Team Telkom Pro Cycling’s Nolan Hoffman is eager for either himself or team mate Reynard […]
First Look Friday: Fox Metah, Specialized Power Pro, and Stages Cycling SC3
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Fox Metah helmet, Specialized’s Power Pro saddle, and the Stages SC3 indoor trainer. Fox Metah Helmet Fox’s Metah builds on their original trail helmet the Flux with the Metah adapting to the demands of […]
RMB Change a Lifers impress at life-changing 36ONE MTB Challenge
Four athletes from Martin Dreyer’s RMB Change a Life MTB Academy came away from the 36ONE MTB Challenge in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape on the weekend with a superb set of set of results, but more importantly the young men grew significantly as individuals on the tough outing. The 361km, non-stop mountain biking event […]
Numbers swell for aQuellé Tour Durban Fun Ride
With excellent weather forecast for the aQuellé Tour Durban this weekend, organisers are bracing themselves for a flurry of late entries at the race registration, particularly for the 45km Fun Race. East Coast Radio breakfast show presenter Darren Maule (third from left) and his co-presenter Sky Tshabalala (right) will be doing the 45km Fun Ride […]