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Absa Cape Epic 2014 Route
The dramatic new route of the eleventh edition of the Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 23 to 30 March next year (2014), will again offer participants from around the world an awesome trail that showcases the best that the Western Cape has to offer. Both local and international mountain biking enthusiasts will be […]
Volvo introduces world-first Cyclist Detection with full auto brake
Volvo has introduced its revolutionary cyclist detection system to go hand-in-hand with its pedestrian detection and auto braking systems. The system incorporates full auto braking that automatically brakes if a cyclist swerves out in front of the car. This should be of particular interest to South African cyclists – finally we have a car on […]
Slanghoek Triathlon a multi-sport dream come true
Just under 900 multi-sport enthusiasts gathered at the picturesque Breeland Cellar on Sunday, 27 October 2013 to test their skill at the action packed Slanghoek Triathlon presented by Vital Health Foods. Participants could choose between a Junior Triathlon, a Short MTB Triathlon, a Long MTB Triathlon and a Road Bike Triathlon. Image credit: Chris Hitchcock […]
Geldenhuys does the double at the Msunduzi Road Challenge 2013
Port Elizabeth resident Francois Geldenhuys produced the fastest overall time on Sunday in the Road Race which coupled with his Time Trial victory on Saturday meant that he completed a pair of victories in his age category on a gloomy day in Noodsberg at the 2013 Msunduzi Road Challenge. In what proved to be more […]
New champions crowned at Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek
New champions were crowned when the fifth Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek ended in a rain-drenched Oudtshoorn on Saturday. Team RE:CM’s Waylon Woolcock (RSA) and Erik Kleinhans (RSA) secured the men’s title, while Team RE:CM Davinci’s Annika Langvad (DEN) and Ariane Kleinhans (SUI) claimed the women’s crown at the seven-day international mountain bike stage race in […]
Torrential rain gives Cape Pioneer Trek another shake up
Torrential rain shook up the battle for overall honours on Friday’s Stage 5 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek as SCOTT Factory Racing’s Philip Buys (RSA) and Matthys Beukes (RSA) claimed the stage win and moved into second place overall. SCOTT Factory Racing’s Matthys Beukes (left) and Philip Buys capture the overall stage win on […]
Couch Pics with The Hub at Africa Cycle Fair
Attention Hubbers, especially those Gautengian fellows, the couch has been christened, opening it for all your lovely rides and all the fantastic eye candy about here. And what a beaut it is to start with. http://media.thehubsa.co.za/forum/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-41808-0-14312200-1382689580.jpg Long live the couch pic!
Video of the Week – How to be a mountain biker
I don’t think any of us need to be told how to mountain bike. But maybe you’ve been missing something. Do you fit the criteria and conform to all the necessities? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPVRU7jSYkQ There isn’t just one kind of mountain biker out there, obviously. What does your clothing say about your riding style? Does nature and […]
Woolcock, Kleinhans new leaders at Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek
The brutal terrain of the Kammanassie Mountains in South Africa’s Western Cape province left their mark on the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Tuesday when SCOTT Factory Racing’s Philip Buys (RSA) and Matthys Beukes (RSA) charged to the stage win; and RE:CM’s Waylon Woolcock (RSA) and Erik Kleinhans (RSA) moved into the overall lead. SCOTT […]
Xterra Maui all about having fun
He might be the South African Xterra Champion but Sunday’s World Championships at Maui is all about having fun for Richard Murray. Murray won the Totalsports Xterra SA Champs at Grabouw in February. On the day he surprised firm favourites Conrad Stoltz and Dan Hugo. Being a lover of mountain biking and a firm believer […]
Looser, Stewart retain narrow lead on dramatic Cape Pioneer Trek Stage
Team FedGroup Itec’s Brandon Stewart (RSA) and Konny Looser (SUI) lost all but eight seconds of their more-than-five-minute overnight lead, while Asrin Cycling’s James Reid (RSA) and Jens Schuermans (BEL) won a second successive stage on a dramatic Day 4 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek in South Africa on Wednesday. Looser crashed heavily at […]
Adverse Analytical Finding returned during in-competition test
Cycling South Africa reports that Craig Stone returned an adverse analytical finding in an in-competition test conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) on 11 May 2013. The analytical report confirmed the presence of the Glucocorticosteroid Prednisone and its metabolite, Prednisolone in his urine sample. Craig is therefore provisionally suspended with immediate […]