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Janse van Rensburg shows his strength on 2nd Vuelta stage
The 2nd stage of the Vuelta a Espana saw a bunch sprint decide the outcome in San Fernando with Nacer Bouhanni (FDJ.fr) claiming the first road stage victory. The tough and technical finish saw John Degenkolb (Giant-Shimano) cross the line in 2nd with Roberto Ferrari (Lampre-Merida) taking the final podium spot. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung […]
Venter ready to race against world’s best
National road and time-trial champion Juanita Venter is preparing to take on the world’s best veteran women at the UCI Amateur Road World Championships in Ljublijana, Slovenia, from August 27. Bestmed-ASG rider Juanita Venter (left), seen here in action during the Bestmed Tour de Boland, will take on the world’s best veteran women at the […]
Project BLACK: Part 2 – The Racer
Radical bike builds are not dissimilar from concept cars at motor shows. Last week’s Project BLACK build was a dream ‘weight weenie’ creation from the Momsen Bikes geeks, showing off the potential of the Momsen Bikes VIPA frame. This week’s bike is one for the out-and-out racers: if you’re aiming to be on the start […]
African Underdogs Impress at Vuelta Team Time Trial
The start of Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung’s first ever grand tour could not have gone any better. While Movistar came home fastest to win the stage and Cannondale and Orica-Greenedge were 2nd and 3rd respectively, Team MTN-Qhubeka blitzed home just 29 seconds down in 12th position. Coming into the race as a wild card, Africa’s […]
Go West Cycle Fest criterium races set to rock West Rand
The GO WEST! Cycling Festival is back and the 2014 invitational event is set to attract South Africa’s top cycling talent for a series of four road racing criterium events through the beautiful streets of the West Rand District Municipality from 17-20 September 2014. The invitational will attract Elite Men and Elite Women cyclists, with […]
Video: La Vuelta a Espana Team Presentation and Preview
The time has come and Team MTN-Qhubeka have arrived at the biggest stage in world cycling. Africa’s first ever cycling team to participate in a grand tour was presented at La Vuelta a Espana team presentation this evening in Jerez, Spain. Starting with a team trial tomorrow evening, Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will have its […]
Team MTN-Qhubeka Rider Thoughts and Feelings Before La Vuelta a Espana
Tomorrow Africa’s team start their first ever grand tour, La Vuelta a Espana. Boundaries are being broken with an unprecedented 6 grand tour debutantes starting the La Vuelta . As well as in Merhawi Kudus, Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung will field the youngest rider in the race. For each and every Team MTN-Qhubeka rider starting […]
Van der Spuy mum about Scottburgh 2014 chances
Men’s defending champion Evan van der Spuy will have to be on top of his game if he is to become the first ever rider to successfully defend his Scottburgh MTB Race presented by Sappi title when this year’s South coast clash takes place on Sunday 31 August. Defending Scottburgh MTB Race presented by Sappi […]
The all new SRAM RISE 60 Wheels
In RISE, SRAM have engineered the perfect balance of weight, inertia, engagement and stiffness to give you the right ride for XC and beyond—the right feel and the right results. Quicker bursts, tighter turns, better rolling and easier climbs. Softer landings and smoother descents. Bigger wins. Louder cheers. Every wheel connects you to the ground. […]
Pretoria Boys High hosts 24-hour mountain bike challenge
The grit and determination of the Gauteng mountain biking fraternity will be tested to the full when the Pretoria Boys High School 24-Hour Challenge takes place on Saturday, September 6. The endurance of Gauteng mountain bikers will be tested to the full when the Pretoria Boys High School 24-Hour Challenge takes place on Saturday, September […]
Diepsloot MTB Academy shortlisted for Jack Cheetham Award
Cycling South Africa is very proud to hear news of the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA) being shortlisted for The Murray & Roberts 2014 Jack Cheetham Award. The DMA was established in 2006 with the objective of providing opportunities to underprivileged youth from the Diepsloot community in Gauteng through cycling and life skills programmes. Based […]
Win an entry to Wines2Whales with Love The Bike Challenge
Fancy an entry into the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales Ride? If you’re up for a challenge, Food Lover’s Market have got three entries up for grabs. You’ve got 30 days to rack up as many kilometres, calories or hours as you can. The winner in each category will earn themselves a team entry (and a nice […]