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Team MTN-Qhubeka: Sbaragli 9th and Pardilla takes Vuelta white jersey on Stage 5
The 5th stage of the Vuelta a Espana proved to be the best yet for Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung as Kristian Sbaragli sprinted his way into 9th position on the stage while Sergio Pardilla attacked on the final cat 3 climb, to gain the points needed to take the lead in the combination classification. The […]
Survey: Bicycle mechanic training
Torq Zone Academy are conducting an industry survey into current practices in the cycling maintenance and repair industry. If you’re involved in the bicycle industry as a bicycle mechanic, workshop manager, bicycle shop owner/manager or supplier with an in-house maintenance and repair capability, please see the details below and assist in the survey. The bicycle […]
Pardilla holds good GC position on 4th Vuelta stage
The 4th stage of the Vuelta a Espana was another where temperatures soared above the 40°C mark. John Degenkolb (Giant-Shimano) would be one of the only sprinters to get over the final cat 2 climb situated just 26km’s from the finish and so, the German won the stage from the small bunch sprint by a […]
Smith focuses on Scottburgh title defence
Hayley Smith, last year’s Scottburgh MTB Race presented by Sappi women’s title winner, recently confirmed she will join men’s defending champion Evan van der Spuy in returning for this year’s edition of the popular South Coast showdown on Sunday 31 August and the young local talent is eager to repel the challenge of her fellow […]
Cycling SA select ‘juniors’ for Worlds
African champion Monique Gerber will spearhead the South African junior women’s attack at the UCI Road World Championships in Ponferrada, Spain, from September 21 to 28. Bestmed-ASG junior cyclists (from left) Michelle Benson, Catherine Colyn and Monique Gerber will represent the future of South African women’s cycling at the UCI Road World Championships in Ponferrada, […]
Du Plessis and Olivier take the titles at second DualX event
Mountain biking olympian Philip Buys (Scott) nearly caused a major upset when he took part in his first ever multi sport event at the Momentum Health OatWell DualX Powered by PeptoPro. The second event in the new offroad duathlon series took place at Hakahana Trails near Hartebeespoort dam. It was pre race favourite Brand du […]
Preview: SRAM XX1 Quarq Power Meter
SRAM have introduced Quarq power meter cranks to its XX1 range. South African availability and pricing has yet to be confirmed. For now, catch up on all the technical details in the press release below. SRAM XX1 Power Meter Carbon arms – 170 and 175mm 156 and 168mm Q-factors 104 BCD – 32, 34, 36, […]
Preview: 2015 Schwalbe product news (including a new Nobby Nic)
For 2015, Schwalbe has unveiled a number of new tyres, including a brand new Nobby Nic, a whole new fatbike tyre, refreshed One and Durano road offerings, a high pressure Ironman option, some custom classics, and tubeless conversion goodies. The new Nobby Nic Nobby Nic has the widest range of applications of all of Schwalbe’s […]
Janse van Rensburg does it again and breaks away on Vuelta stage 3
It was another scorching hot day here in Spain as tempratures hit 40°C during the 3rd Vuelta a Espana stage. Michael Matthews (Orica Greenedge) would reign supreme on the tough final 2km climb to the line. The Aussie out sprinted Dan Martin (Garmin Sharp) and Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) for the win. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung […]
Safety of cyclists in jeopardy in SA
South African cycling heavyweights have come out in force against the state of cycling safety in South Africa. Cyclists across the spectrum are increasingly under attack from road users and criminals. From the well-publicised recent muggings and bike-jackings caught on a GoPro camera in the Cape, to the much-maligned 1.5m cyclist leeway battle with vehicles […]
Silverstar hosts Krugersdorp mountain bike race
Gauteng mountain bikers have just a few more days to enter the Pennypinchers Silverstar Mountain Bike Challenge, which takes place near Krugersdorp on September 6. More than 1 500 participants are expected to turn out for the seventh edition of the West Rand event, which comprises a 40km feature race and 20km short course option. […]
Haywood excited to take on the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails
Amidst frantic wedding preparations, well-known South African actress and TV presenter Vanessa Haywood is still managing to keep her cycling calendar up to date and has entered the second annual Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails 2-Day Mountain Bike Stage Race, that will take place in Stellenbosch on Friday, 28 November and Saturday, 29 November 2014, one […]