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Looser & Pritzen Win FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, of Honeycomb Pro Cycling, wrapped up their three days of racing at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz in perfect style as they crossed the finish line at Curro Hermanus in fourth position on the stage and secured the overall win by 34 seconds. The Elite batch leaving Oak Valley. Image Sam […]
Sprint finish sees Imbuko {Type}DEV win Stage 2
Play Day at the FNB Wines2Whales was all about the trails as the route showcased the very best trails that Oak Valley and Paul Cluver have to offer, complete with numerous bridges and an incredible Play Park sponsored by Agrimark on the Paul Cluver Estate. For the teams not competing for stage honours, it was […]
Looser and Pritzen Storm Stage 1 of FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, racing as Team Honeycomb Pro Cycling, were the fastest of the Men’s teams on Stage 1 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz, which saw teams race from Lourensford Wine Estate to Oak Valley Estate. Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, racing as Team Honeycomb Pro Cycling, were the fastest of the Men’s […]
SA’s Best Ready to Take on FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz Race
When the 2022 FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz race gets underway from Lourensford, on the 4th of November, there will be 20 top teams in the Men’s start group. While not all of them may stand a realistic chance of reaching Onrus, on the 6th of November, in the yellow Ciovita leader jerseys, all of them have […]
Pedal Project Launches SA Dream Bike Fundraiser
Pedal Project have launched their SA Dream Bike Fundraiser. Riders can enter a raffle to win a custom-built Pyga Hyrax as illustrated below. “SA Dream Bike – Made by South Africans | For South Africans” – Design by Jaco van der Linde ENTER HERE Pedal Project works with at-risk youth from under-resourced communities. The […]
Wines2Whales Chardonnay: Life lessons at the bottom of the barrel
Every race that I have done has taught me something, about managing myself, managing those around me, managing adversity, and carrying on when things don’t quite go according to plan. Over the years, these lessons have become more and more applicable in real life, as I’ve come to realise that being blindsided by the unexpected […]
Abdullah Zeinab Wins the Inaugural Rhino Run
In a remarkable series of events, Abdullah Zeinab has won the inaugural Rhino Run, rolling into Windhoek in the early hours of the morning. Abdullah completed the extremely tough 2,741 km course across South Africa and remote Namibia in 7 days 20 hours and 4 minutes. Kevin Benkenstein finished just 17 minutes later. Both riders […]
Le Court and Looser Win FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay
As the day broke on Stage 3 of the FNB Wines2Whales, the clouds gathered above Oak Valley Estate and threatened to rain on Kim Le Court and Vera Looser’s parade, however the weather held as the Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee women raced to a third stage win and the FNB Wines2Whales title. Efficient […]
Play Day at FNB Wines2Whales belongs to Kim le Court and Vera Looser
Kim Le Court and Vera Looser secured their second stage win in as many days at the FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay when they charged over the finish line, arms raised high, at Oak Valley Estate on Saturday, 29 October. Kim Le Court and Vera Looser secured their second stage win in as many days at the […]
Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee claim first stage of Wines2Whales Chardonnay
Vera Looser and Kim le Court, of Efficient Infiniti Insure Rare Street Coffee, outpaced and outraced their rivals, including the FNB Wines2Whales defending champions, to claim the opening stage of the FNB W2W Chardonnay. Kim Le Court and Vera Looser during the 2022 FNB Wine2Whales 3 day mountain bike event, Chardonnay. Stage 1. Image by Simon […]
Thule has your back for every cycling adventure
From bike racks to backpacks Thule provides all-round solutions for the outdoor and cycling enthusiast who jumps from one activity to the next. Applying years of biking expertise, Thule has introduced a variety of hydration packs and backpacks to help you get the most out of any bike ride. Whether just heading out for a […]
Kevin Benkenstein wins the Rhino Run Entrée
Kevin Benkenstein defeated a world-class field, claiming the 726 km Rhino Run Entrée this evening in just over 38 hours. This phenomenal pace is a first in off-road ultra-endurance racing. Kevin didn’t stop there, though. The Rhino Run continues a further 2,000 km to Windhoek, Namibia. After a short sleep break, Kevin is expected to […]