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Le Tour de Langkawi #3: Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka just miss top 10 placing
The 3rd stage of the Tour de Langkawi ended in another mass sprint. This time it was John Murphy (United Healthcare) who took the victory, Francesco Chicci (Androni Giocattoli) placed 2nd and Jakub Mareczko (Southeast) was 3rd. At just 107km in length, it was a short and fast stage today in Langkawi. With a small […]
Kargo Pro Cycling Team Gear Up for 2nd SA XCO Cup
The Kargo Cycling camp is abuzz with anticipation ahead of the 2nd Stihl 2016 SA XCO Cup Series race at Helderberg Farm in the Western Cape this weekend. Frankie du Toit at the 1st KZN MTB Provincial XCO Series Race in Hilton on 6 Feb 2016. Photo Credit Boogs Photography. Hayley Smith and Frankie du […]
New SRAM MTB Roam 60 Wheels and 900 Hubs
Fast climbs and fast descents— from sunup till sundown. Truly made for the modern mountain biker, ROAM wheels use a special balance of low-inertia design, weight and strength to excel on a wide variety of terrain. They’re durable enough for hours in the saddle, yet light enough for race day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqQZe2VKW6U Wide is fast The […]
Mazarat a new venue for KZN Provincial XCO in March
The second round of the 2016 KZNMTB Provincial XCO Series takes place at a new venue this year – Mazarat MTB Park – in Waterfall on Saturday 5 March. KZNMTB saw a fantastic turn out at the first round, which took place at the forests of Hilton earlier this month. This venue will be a […]
Enduro to debut at 2016 Sappi Howick MTB
Organisers of the 2016 Sappi Howick MTB Classic are relishing the inclusion of the first ever Sappi Howick Enduro as part of the now weekend-long programme of events as the popular ‘raw and unplugged’ KZN Midlands mountain biking event celebrates its 30th anniversary on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 March. The newly added Sappi Howick […]
Lapierre partner with SA cycling team
French bicycle manufacturer Lapierre will become the official equipment supplier to the new Bestmed women’s mountain bike team in South Africa. “The growth in women’s mountain biking was acknowledged by our title sponsor and a decision was taken to create a standalone squad,” said Owen Botha, principal of the Bestmed-Lapierre Factory Team, after today’s announcement. […]
A sterling Sabie for Heyns
It was “a hard day out” for 22 year old Gert Heyns, but one of the most important rides for him this year. On a hot day with a star studded field it was truly a “sterling ride”, as described by race photographer Zoon Cronje. As always, the Sabie was a gruelling battle, revealing characters […]
Bronze for newcomer Sanders in Morocco
Samantha Sanders (33) claimed a bronze medal in the Individual Time Trial at the 2016 CAC (African Cycling Confederation) Road Cycling Championships in Benslimane, Morocco, on Tuesday 23 February. The relative newcomer to the road cycling discipline knew that the race would be decided at the turnaround point on the 31km out-and-back route, which is […]
Le Tour de Langkawi #2: Podium placing for Reinardt Janse van Rensburg
Once again it was another sprint finish at Le Tour de Langkawi with Andrea Palini (SkyDive Dubai) winning the 2nd stage just ahead of Andrea Guardini (Astana) and Reinardt Janse van Rensburg took a fine 3rd place after another great team effort by Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka had a […]
Where can I ride?
The months of February and March generally see a congested road racing calendar across the country. Many of you are busy training for these events, especially in preparation for the Cape Town Cycle Tour. With the increase in cyclists on the roads comes an increased risk of cyclists also being hit by a vehicle. The […]
Absa Cape Epic to be offered in 360-degree immersive video
In a world first for sporting events, the Absa Cape Epic will include a mountain biker riding with the pro peloton who will deliver 360-degree immersive video during the 8-day stage race when it takes place in the Western Cape in March 2016. This collaboration between Bulls Bikes, 3sixtv and the Absa Cape Epic will […]
Fifth MTO songo.info Champions Race
This year will see the fifth edition of the very popular and special MTO songo.info Champions Race in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. Photo credit: Ewald Sadie. This spectator friendly race will take place on Wednesday 9 March. It is seen as an unofficial warm-up race for the Absa Cape Epic giving supporters a chance to see some […]