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Absa Cape Epic Statement: Yolande De Villiers banned for life
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has alerted the Absa Cape Epic to an adverse analytical finding from a sample provided by rider Yolande De Villiers during the 2015 event. The analytical report was one of three that confirmed the presence of hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic) in her sample. As a result De Villiers was sanctioned with […]
2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge
Calling all mountain bikers! The 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge is taking place over the weekend of 27 and 28 February 2016 at Stellenbosch’s Le Bonheur Wine Estate, and entries are open and being snapped up at a pace. The Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, […]
Yolande de Villiers sanctioned for anti-doping rule violation
Cycling South Africa takes note of the sanction of 11 months period of ineligibility imposed by the UCI against Ms. Yolande de Villiers for the presence of the prohibited substances hydrochlorothiazide and amilorid (diuretic) found in three samples collected from the rider on 31 January, 28 February and 21 March 2015. Cycling South Africa will […]
Cavendish finishes 10th on 2nd Dubai stage
The 2nd stage of the Dubai Tour was a crash affected affair that Elia Viviani (Team Sky) would win. Sacha Modolo (Lampre-Merida) was in 2nd place and Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek-Segafredo) finished 3rd. Four riders would animate today’s stage, Koen De Kort (Giant Alpecin), Marcin Bialoblocki (One Pro), Francisco Mancebo (Skydive) and Silvain Dillier (BMC) were […]
Helderberg Farms anticipates round 2 of Stihl 2016 SA XCO Cup Series
After an overwhelming response and a fantastic day of racing at the first leg, it is without doubt that this year’s Stihl 2016 SA MTB Cup XCO Series will be one for the books. Online pre-entries for the second round, taking place outside just Somerset West on Helderberg Farm in the Western Cape on Saturday […]
Can anyone derail Annika and Ariane?
Denmark’s Annika Langvad and her Swiss partner Ariane Kleinhans (Spur-Specialized) have electrified the Absa Cape Epic Women’s category for the past two years. Their natural athleticism, outstanding team dynamic and smart tactical approach has seen them dominate in spite of the field getting stronger each year. In 2016 they will again start as clear favourites, […]
Powerful Absa Cape Epic field makes it difficult to pick a favourite
A bookmaker might bracket three of the men’s teams entered for the 2016 Absa Cape Epic as favourites … but would be wary of giving long odds to several more. The Absa Cape Epic’s post-Sauser era will kick off with fierce competition to make it into the top 10, let alone the podium places. Last […]
Pros to test form for SAs at Berge en Dale
With it scheduled a mere week before the South African road championships, this Saturday’s Rudy Project Berge en Dale cycling classic on the West Rand carries extra importance for the country’s top professionals. “Everyone will be looking for a good result a week before the nationals,” said RoadCover team manager Nic White, “and a lot […]
Fuchs aiming for gold ahead of National Para Road Champs
UCI Para-cycling World Cup gold medallist, Goldy Fuchs, is feeling physically and mentally ready for the upcoming 2016 SA Time Trial and Road Race National Championships, which take place in just over a week. The event will witness the country’s top para-cyclists who are ready for the challenges that the KwaZulu-Natal racing circuits will present. […]
Arabella MTB Challenge boasts a new Title Sponsor in CELL C
Stillwater Sports is excited to announce that one of South Africa’s leading mobile providers, CELL C has taken on the Title Sponsorship of the much anticipated CELL C Arabella MTB Challenge. Adding to the excitement of a new Title Sponsor, 2016 will also see the CELL C Arabella MTB Challenge being added to the event […]
Dubai Tour #1: Mark Cavendish finishes 2nd in Dubai opener
Mark Cavendish would net his first podium placing for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka at the opening Dubai Tour stage today, sprinting to 2nd place just behind Marcel Kittel (Etixx-Quickstep). Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek-Segafredo) was 3rd. Initially 4 riders got away early in the stage before 2 more joined them up front to form a lead […]
Substitution entries for Cape Town Cycle Tour now open
The official substitution process for the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour opens on Wednesday, 03 February. Those cyclists who missed the original entry cut-off in September last year, and who are still keen to ride now have the chance to secure a spot in this year’s event. The official substitution entry process allows cyclists who […]