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Video: UCI MTB World Cup season preview
Excited for this year’s UCI MTB World Cup season? We are too. Check out a preview of what is in store for this year, with, of course, Pietermaritzburg as the opening round from 10-13 April 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udXSq_ljZyM Make sure you don’t miss out on the festivities and fun in Pietermaritzburg this year. For details on […]
Platt and Kleinhans tough it out to take the top honours at MTN Tulbugh
In what could be described as the final battle cry before the start of the Cape Epic Karl Platt and Ariane Kleinhans took dominating wins at the third leg of the MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan in Tulbagh, Western Cape announcing their intent to rivals. Image credit: Zoon Cronje/XtreMedia The race was described […]
FedGroup Itec signs Knox
The FedGroup Itec professional mountain bike racing team announced on Monday the signing of Max Knox, one of South Africa’s most accomplished marathon mountain bike racers. Max Knox has been signed to the FedGroup Itec team and will join Kevin Evans in the team’s quest for a place on the overall podium at the 2014 […]
Minnaar back on the beat after knee injury, Fourie takes women’s victory
Downhill World Champion Greg Minnaar (Santa Cruz Syndicate) took his World Champs rainbow jersey to his local track and claimed victory in his first race since his knee operation late last year, posting a winning time of 3 minutes 17.631 seconds in the opening round of the Southern African MTB Cup Series in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, […]
Buys nails XCO victory for top UCI race points on home soil
Philip Buys (Scott Sports) conquered the heat and the course changes at the hot and humid Cascades MTB Park to secure victory and a valuable 60 UCI points in the opening round of the Southern African MTB Cup Series in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, today. Philip Buys (Scott Sports) Brendon Davids (Trek South Africa) Rourke Croeser (Kargo […]
Strauss continues women’s XCO domination, Haw excels in Junior race
Mariske Strauss (Orange Monkey Pro Team) and Bianca Haw (BMC-SA) excelled in their races at the opening round of the Southern African MTB Cup Series, which took place at Cascades MTB Park in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, today. After a week of rain and dismal conditions, riders were greeted with very hot and humid weather. Mariske Strauss […]
Hotly contested women’s category at this year’s Absa Cape Epic
Two teams – each with a Swiss connection – are emerging as the favourites for what promises to be a hotly-contested women’s category at the 2014 Absa Cape Epic. Image credit: Karin Schermbrucker/Cape Epic/ SPORTZPICS Will Swiss national but Stellenbosch resident Ariane Kleinhans or her countrywoman Esther Süss stand on top of the podium at […]
Southern African MTB Cup Series opening round this weekend at Cascades
The opening round of the 2014 Southern African Mountain Bike Cup Series kicks off in Pietermaritzburg, at Cascades Mountain Bike Park, on 15 and 16 March. Wet and cold conditions have prevailed throughout the week leading up to the event, and the host province is hoping that the rain stays at bay for the weekend’s […]
Two Riders Out Of Absa Cape Epic Due To Doping
Two South African mountain bikers are out of the Absa Cape Epic after failing anti-doping tests. One of the riders has been provisionally suspended by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) and in the meantime is not eligible to take part in any races sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) – including […]
Video: On The Hub Couch – What’s on the horizon for SRAM
Last week at the Cycle Tour Expo we caught up with a few people in the industry on our famed couch. Jeremy from Cape Cycle Systems, distributor of SRAM in South Africa, gives us quick run down of what lies in store for SRAM. And hints at something electric on the cards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upgY9koOoOY
Video: A 3 Minute History Of The Bicycle
An awesome Aussie with a wonderful bike collection speaks a bit about the history of the bicycle. Thanks to amasendeinja for the find. I love this. What an awesome collection http://vimeo.com/65542790
Kargo set to realise South African MTB team’s World Cup dream
The local mountain bike community is excited to get a first ever glance of its very own “proudly South African”, UCI accredited outfit competing on an international stage when four riders of the Kargo Pro MTB team tackle the UCI MTB World Cup Pietermaritzburg, presented by Shimano, at Cascades MTB Park from 11-13 April 2014. […]