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Mountain Bike Classic moves to new winelands venue this September
The Spur Mountain Bike Classic is one of the longest running mountain bike events in the country and has always been a great family outdoor event. After careful consideration and discussions between the event organisers, Dirtopia, and the title sponsor, Spur Steak Ranches, a decision has been made to move the event to Nooitgedacht Estate […]
Montana High School boasts new MTB track
The Spur Schools Moutain Bike League is gaining momentum in the Western Cape with record participation and more schools from across the region competing. Parel Vallei High School is leading the mixed and women’s logs with 983 and 401 points respectively and lying second in the men’s category with 582 points. Paul Roos has dominated […]
Goal achieved for Croeser at MTB World Cup finale
The 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Series presented by Shimano drew to a close when the final round took place in Val di Sole, Italy from 22-23 September. The name hot off the mouths of those supporting on Sunday was that of South Africa’s Rourke Croeser, who climbed 32 places to finish 15th in […]
Introducing SRAM RED eTap electronic road drivetrain
At SRAM, we know that if a technological advancement clutters the experience, it shouldn’t be called an advancement at all. Because it’s a bicycle. It’s supposed to be simple. To make something elegant to the point where it removes what’s in the way… that’s advancement. And that is the standard we held ourselves to while […]
Smith sets sights on Silverstar MTB hat trick
Defending champion Pierre Smith has his sights set on a hat-trick of wins when the eighth annual Pennypinchers Silverstar MTB Challenge, presented by ASG, takes place in Krugersdorp on September 5. “It’s the first time in my career that I’m in a position to win a race for the third time in three years and […]
2015 SRAM WP Gravity Enduro: Lebanon MTB Trails
A new addition to the 2015 SRAM WP Gravity Enduro venue lineup saw riders head out to the Lebanon MTB Trails in the greater Grabouw area. It’s an area that seems the perfect fit for any outdoor activities, with endless trails through mountains and pine forests. With 4 stages and a total of 30km of […]
Tour du Poitou Charentes #1: Teklehaimanot jumps late to take 7th
In his first race back after the Tour de France, Daniel Teklehaimanot was again the protagonist as he put in a late attack at the opening Tour du Poitou Charentes stage which resulted in a 7th place finish. The stage may have been won by Arnaud Gerard (Bretagne-Seche) with Maxime Daniel (AG2R La Mondiale) 2nd […]
Good legs for Louis Meintjes once again
After another long hot day at the Vuelta a Espana, Alejandre Valverde (Movistar) won the 5th stage to Vejer de la Frontera. Peter Sagan (Tinkoff-Saxo) was 2nd in the uphill sprint with Dani Moreno (Katusha) rounding out the podium. At 213km in length, stage 5 would be the 2nd longest stage of the race. It […]
Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge women’s race granted UCI 1.1 status
The Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge together with Cycling South Africa have sought and been granted UCI 1.1 status for the women’s race, making the event that much more attractive to competitive professionals and national teams. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the governing body of competitive cycling across the world and their endorsement gives elite […]
South Africans Going Downhill: Vallnord World Champs track walk (Andorra)
Registration took place on Sunday, which resulted in a rather frantic dash around trying to get our international racing licenses printed. Somehow Mark, Cobus and I had not put two and two together, and the angry man and bewildered young lady at the registration table managed to firmly tell us that showing a picture of […]
Davids & Dreyer defend Tour de Krantz crowns
Sunday 23 August’s aQuellé Tour de Krantz saw Brendon Davids continue his recent good run of form when he claimed his second victory in as many years at the event while Jeannie Dreyer comfortably clinched the women’s spoils for the third year running. “It’s great to get another win under the belt and that things […]
SRAM announces steel 1x chainrings for added durability
The SRAM X-SYNC STEEL 1x chainrings are the perfect replacement ring for the cost conscious with added durability of steel. The same SRAM X-SYNC technology at a price well below competitors’ imitation “narrow wide” rings. Best performing chainrings at the best price. 28-Tooth 30-Tooth 32-Tooth Price $19.99 per ring (all sizes) Sizes 28-tooth (DM, 6mm […]