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New National Records holders in track cycling this season
South Africa’s Track Cycling fraternity has witnessed a year full of great performances across a range of age categories, with some record-breaking achievements from the stars of the sport. This year has seen 26 new National Records (in 13 Men and 13 Women’s events). Cycling South Africa’s Track cycling community has seen 26 new National […]
Moolman-Pasio 6th in UCI world rankings
South African Cycling Champion Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio’s victory at the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge UCI 1.1 Women’s Race at the weekend has escalated her position in the Elite Women UCI Individual World Rankings to sixth place, the highest ranking to date from any woman rider in the country. South African Road Cycling Champion, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (Bigla […]
Race is on for Bestmed mountain bike series final
The race for the inaugural Bestmed National Cycling Series mountain biking title has been blown wide open ahead of the final event, the Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic, at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate this coming Sunday. Series leader Pieter Seyffert (Altech-Autopage) has been forced to miss out on the race after crashing at the Momentum 94.7 Cycle […]
Steve Peat to retire after 2016 race season
Legendary mountain biker Steve Peat has something to say… Travelling to the Lofoten Islands Steve rides some of Norway’s finest trails set against the most epic of backdrops. Thanks to Santa Cruz Bicycles and Five Ten for supporting the project. Next year is time for my final World Cup season. My priorities may change but […]
Bicycles Change Lives Ride-a-thon on 28 November
#BicyclesChangeLives aims to mobilise people through bicycle donations to Qhubeka, World Bicycle Relief’s programme in South Africa. Join Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung as they Make It Count and participate in the 24-hour Bicycles Change Lives Ride-a-thon beginning on 28 November 2015. The goal of the #BicyclesChangeLives campaign is to raise funds for 5 000 bicycles […]
Dodd crowned African Continental BMX Champion (ZIM)
Zimbabwe were the proud hosts of the second African Continental BMX Championships in Harare on Saturday 14 November. The renowned Old Georgians Sports Club saw BMX riders from the continent competing in not only one, but two events over the weekend, also hosting the Africa BMX Challenge on Sunday 15 November. South African BMX Champion, […]
Pedalling for Life
Life weaves its magic in mysterious ways. It is only once you’ve had something taken away from you, something that you took for granted, that you realise its value to you. Think of your carefree days at school, your favourite tennis racket, your hand-me-down first car… And your health. Cycling is a fantastic sport. A […]
Review: Easy Motion Evo Jumper E-bike
After having had surgery in April this year and not having been able to train, the thought of 7 days of continuous mountain biking was quite daunting and to be honest I could not have completed the tour without the use of the BH E-bike. Before trusting the robustness and reliability of the E-bike, the […]
Mpumalanga Cycle Tour 2016 set to bring exciting racing to the Lowveld
The Mpumalanga Cycle Tour is set to bring an exciting week of racing to the Lowveld when South Africa’s acclaimed cyclists will take to the six-stage, 752km event from 18-23 January 2016. The scenic and challenging route will run from Loskopdam to Badplaas, Mbombela, Graskop and Blyde River Canyon with riders battling it out for […]
Roger Hammond to join Team Dimension Data
After announcing a number of new prominent rider and staff additions to our African Team for 2016, we are now delighted to welcome Roger Hammond to our management staff for the upcoming season. Roger will join Team Dimension Data in 2016, taking on the role as Sport Director. He joins our team after serving as […]
Pro team Liv-Plantur’s donation will help disadvantaged SA athlete enter races
A R20 000 donation from pro Team Liv-Plantur to a prominent, disadvantaged SA female cyclist will help her enter up to 40 races during 2016, her manager said. Zanele Tshoko, from pro SA Team Rand Water, was identified by Plantur, co-sponsor of Team Liv-Plantur, as the recipient of kit and R20 000 during the team’s […]
Team Dimension Data signs sponsorship agreement with Sapinda Holding B.V.
Africa’s Team, which will be known as Team Dimension Data from 2016, announces today that it has signed a sponsorship deal with Sapinda Holding B.V., a global investment company with significant assets in Africa, as the third major partner for 2016. Africa’s premier professional cycling team has raced under the banner of Team MTN-Qhubeka powered […]