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Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka ready to start Brabantse Pijl – Fleche Brabanconne
Tomorrow Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka will start the Brabantse Pijl – Fleche Brabanconne. The Belgian UCI 1.HC classic marks the transition from the recent cobbled spring classic’s to the hilly classic’s of the Ardennes region. At 205km in length, the Brabantse Pijl will take in no less than 26 climbs or Helling as they […]
Stakes are high for Pietermaritzburg Para World Cup participants
Participants of the 2016 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup taking place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 7-8 May, will gain considerable opportunities to earn high numbers of UCI points at the season opener in the all-important Paralympic year. Participants of the 2016 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup taking place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 7-8 […]
GO!Durban Cycle Academy riders relish provincial XCO Cup Series
Mountain bikers from the GO!Durban Cycle Academy, in partnership with the Kargo Pro Cycling Team, are relishing the opportunity to tackle the trails of St. Ives MTB Park in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands for the third and final round of the 2016 KZNMTB XCO Provincial Series on Saturday 16 April. Mmeli Ndimande from the GO!Durban Cycle […]
Absa Cape Epic Pride Riders commit to mentoring young mountain bikers
This weekend, several Absa Pride Riders who took part in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic committed their support to young Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA) members. As part of Absa’s ongoing support for the DMA, the Absa Pride Riders donated much needed cycling gear and committed to taking the young riders under their wing through […]
Expedition Africa 2016 visits the Garden Route
Along the magnificent Garden route of the Western Cape lies a land where mystical elephants reign. A place where heritage and nature meets, creating a phenomenal atmosphere that is both empowering as it is indulging. This wondrous land is home to not only beautiful Outeniqua Trail; but also to the stunning Knysna Loerie, regal Knysna […]
Du Plessis, Steyn continue DualX dominance
The sporting world often produces names that become synonymous with a discipline like Schumacher of F1, Babe Ruth in Baseball, Gary Player in golf and the fledgling sport of off-road duathlons seems set on the same track. Recent years have seen unprecedented dominance by two athletes in the Momentum Health OatWell DualX powered by PeptoPro […]
Junior Selection Race in KZN in May for European Tour
Cycling South Africa will be hosting a Junior Selection Race in conjunction with the 2016 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on 7-8 May. With the road closures and route infrastructure in place for the opening round of the Para-cycling World Cup season, the event organisers will be taking the opportunity to host […]
Johann Potgieter wins WC Downhill round three
The evergreen Johann ‘Pottie’ Potgieter won the third event in the 2016 Western Province Downhill series held at Cascade Country Manor in Paarl, on Sunday 10 April, in a time of 02:03.643. The three-time South African National Downhill Mountain Bike Champion edged out Theo Erlangsen (02:09.785) and Adi Van Der Merwe (02:12.118). With the likes […]
Review: Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 750 MSL
First announced in late 2013, the Thunderbolt was billed as being equally at home on long, technical climbs as it is on flowy singletrack descents, having you powering through the rough stuff and popping off every trail feature you lay your eyes on. This was quite a bold claim for a bike with 120mm travel […]
Old Mutual joBerg2c unites nations
The flags of many nations are colourfully dotted around the race villages along the route of the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race, reflecting the growing international appeal of the nine-day stage race. Last year a total of 31 countries were represented. Brazilian riders, Norwegian adventurers, Americans, Germans, Australians and New Zealanders are increasingly attracted […]
Mavic Crossmax wheels get wider choices and Boost compatibility
With the same will to provide the best combination of performance and reliability, Mavic is introducing two new XC MTB wheel-tyre systems: Crossmax Pro and Crossmax Elite. These completely new products will be available in 27.5” and 29” at shops beginning mid- April 2016. Both wheel-tyre systems integrate Boost compatibility for perfect fork-frame integration and […]
Lill and Woolcock reflect on 2016 Absa Cape Epic and future racing
Darren Lill and Waylon Woolcock put in a huge effort to win the African Jersey at the 2016 Absa Cape Epic. In these videos they reflect on their race, the hard work and the experience it takes to be the first African team home after 8 days of fierce racing. The duo also reveal that […]