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Dubai Tour #3: Natnael Berhane tries his luck during finale
The 3rd stage of the Dubai Tour would not go the way of Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka with a late mechanical putting an end to our hopes today. Juan Jose Lobato (Movistar) would triumph, Giacomo Nizzolo (Trek-Segafredo) was 2nd- also pulling on the race leaders jersey, with Silvain Dillier (BMC) 3rd on the stage. […]
Pure love of MTB for Jonsson ahead of Provincial DHI/Enduro Series opener
The first round of the 2016 KZNMTB Provincial Enduro and DHI Series – presented by Greg Minnaar Cycles is two weeks away and KwaZulu-Natal will get to witness the passion, fire and pure enjoyment on the faces of those taking part at St.Ives from 20-21 February. Sharjah Jonsson (riding for Greg Minnaar Cycles/ Santa Cruz […]
Mountain biking comes homes with the Garden Route 300
The Garden Route 300 from 26-28 February is a three-day mountain bike stage race in South Africa. So what? There are a few dozen three-day mountain bike stage races in South Africa. It’s the mountain bike stage race capital of the world. But the Garden Route 300 is based in the Knysna region of the […]
Dynamic women’s line-up bolsters anticipation for SA Road Champs
Cycling South Africa’s Women’s Commission has been growing from strength to strength in the development of women’s cycling in the country, and 2016 will be one of the biggest years yet, says Commission Director Lise Olivier, as she and her team of ladies prepare for the 2016 SA National Road, Time Trial and Para-cycling Championships, […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka launches Continental outfit
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka are proud to announce the launch of our Continental development team for 2016. The South African registered squad will comprise of 10 African riders who will race a mainly European program in 2016. Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka sees the launch of its very own Continental outfit as a logical […]
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 […]