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Seyffert finds solo success at Lost City MTB race
Roadie turned mountain biker Pieter Seyffert showed his all-round racing abilities when he soloed to victory at the Bestmed Lost City mountain bike race in the Pilanesberg region of the North-West Province on Sunday. Seyffert got away on the first climb of the 55km route and stayed away over the two-lap circuit to claim an […]
Gibbons comes of age at Lost City classic
Rising star Ryan Gibbons received a memorable coming of age gift when he claimed victory in the Powerade Lost City Cycle Classic, presented by Bestmed, in the Pilanesberg on Saturday. CAPTION: Ryan Gibbons (right) edges out runner-up Meron Teshome (left) and third-placed Nolan Hoffman (obscured) to take the win in the Powerade Lost City Cycle […]
Arctic Race of Norway #2: Big bunch sprint decides 2nd stage
The 2nd stage of the Arctic Race of Norway saw a mass bunch sprint decide the stage with Sam Bennett (Bora-Argon 18) getting through to take the win. Federico Zurlo (United Healthcare) was 2nd and Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) took 3rd place. MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung were dealt a bit of a blow today as Reinardt Janse […]
Injury-Update: Matt Brammeier back home after crash at Tour of Utah
Matt Brammeier has returned home following his accident at the Tour of Utah. The Irishman sustained severe injuries in a collision with a race vehicle when descending from Guardsman Pass in Big Cottonwood Canyon. He was immediately transported to hospital by ambulance where he underwent several check-ups. The injuries Matt sustained are significant, as he […]
Team announcement for UCI Road World Champs (USA)
Cycling South Africa’s Road Cycling Commission is proud to announce the squad from which the National Team will be selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 UCI Road World Championships taking place in Virginia, USA, from 19-27 September. The UCI allocates starting slots for each country, and the final team will be determined by […]
O’Keeffe shifts mindset ahead of BMX World Cup
South African BMX superstar, Teagan O’Keeffe, is placing a strong focus on the upcoming UCI BMX Supercross World Cup No.3, which takes place at the Sibirien BMX Arena in Engelholm, Sweden, from 15-16 August 2015. This will be the first time in history that Sweden hosts a BMX World Cup event. South Africa’s Teagan O […]
Dirtopia Enduro series continues at Helderberg this weekend
The Enduro events are geared for mountain bikers that enjoy single track and are fit enough to ride uphills, but more importantly like riding downhills fast! The third event in the series is at Steilte trails Sunday 16 August and you can still enter on the morning from 08h30. Therefore more adrenalin junkies like downhillers […]
Third Spur Schools MTB race hosted at Norm Hudlin trails
This weekend keen mountain bike riders in the Eastern Cape will get a chance to conger up points in an effort to qualify for the Eastern Cape team that will be competing in the national finals of the 2015 Spur Schools MTB League at Bekker School later this year. Daniel Pienaar Schools Team Tigers The […]
First Look Friday: PowerTap goodies & Bike Protection Solution
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a host of PowerTap goodies and Bike Protection Solution. PowerTap PowerTap P1 Pedals Offering a unique solution compared to other power pedals on the market, the P1 pedals by PowerTap are self-contained units, having all […]
MTN-Qhubeka with seven Africans to La Vuelta
Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is preparing itself for its second Grand Tour of the 2015 season. Like last year the team is proud to travel to La Vuelta with high hopes – and an exceptional team that features no less than seven African riders. Reigning Eritrean road race champion Natnael Berhane and Tour de France […]
Specialized introduces new Rumor to South Africa
Specialized Bicycle Components is excited to unveil the Rumor 650b, providing women trail riders with the option between the two wheel sizes. Built with Women’s Trail Geometry, the Rumor is created from the ground up to be one of the best no-compromise trail bikes optimized for the female rider. With the addition of the Rumor […]
Join the PPA Safe Cycling Start Group at Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge
You are invited to apply for the PPA Safe Cycling STAY WIDER OF THE RIDER start group at the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Entries close 31 August What is the ‘Stay wider of the rider’ campaign? The Pedal Power Association is a Public Benefit Organisation committed to promote cycling and the interests […]