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Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek granted UCI Status for 2014
The Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race has been granted International Cycling Union (UCI) race status for 2014, making it only the second South African stage race to be awarded this prestigious classification. The Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek, one of the most scenic mountain bike stage races in the world, has been […]
Tour Durban hands over race profits
The aQuelle Tour Durban organising committee has recently handed over a cheque worth R40 000 to the Domino Foundation, the sum of all race profits generated during the 2013 event. Richard Mungavin (right, Domino Foundation) kindly accepts the donation of race profits from the 2013 aQuelle Tour Durban. Presenting the funds to Domino are aQuelle’ […]
MTB Talk SA: Greg Minnaars’ winning moment & a wrap of the 2013 UCI Mountain Bike World Champs
It was another breath-taking performance from Greg Minnaar last Sunday at Cascades and this week on MTB Talk SA we relive that exact moment. Dave Macleod was there and was doing commentary for radio as the South African hurtled his way down the course. Relive that moment and excitement on this weeks’ show. Dave also […]
Strong women’s field to conquer Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek
The fifth edition of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race has attracted some of the biggest names in the world of women’s marathon mountain bike racing; and looks set to become the most competitive edition of the South African stage race yet. In addition to the event’s attractive route, which has […]
Good news for Durban cyclists
News24 reports “Ethekwini municipality is in the process of creating about 40km of cycling lanes in Durban and the surrounding townships, which they hope will change the face of transport in the city.” Read the full article on News24 http://media.thehubsa.co.za/forum/uploads/monthly_09_2013/ccs-2-0-24204400-1378380274.jpg
Pietermaritzburg scoops another cycling milestone
In the wake of the successful hosting of the 2013 UCI MTB and Trials World Championships, Pietermaritzburg’s reputation as the “Bike City” of the African continent has been entrenched by the awarding of the rights to host 2015 Confederation of Cycling Forum. Ratifying the awarding of the hosting rights of the Confederation of African Cycling […]
Adverse Analytical Finding – SA XCO Champs [July 2013]
Cycling South Africa reports that Philip Jansen van Vuuren returned an adverse analytical finding in an in-competition test conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) on 20 July 2013. The sample was collected at the South African Mountain Bike Cross-Country Championships held on 20 July 2013, and confirmed the presence of the […]
Castelli to sponsor Team MTN-Qhubeka
Castelli has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The sponsorship is further evidence of the Italian brand’s dedication to making clothing that provides a competitive advantage. Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung is Africa’s first UCI-registered Professional Continental team. With its dedicated approach to scientific coaching and […]
Sprint-finish silver medal for Van Dyk in Para Road Worlds
South African H4 Hand-cyclist and defending road race World Champion Ernst Van Dyk squeezed a silver medal in an exciting sprint finish at the 2013 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships that took place in Baie-Comeau, Canada on Saturday (31 August). South African H4 Hand-cyclist and defending road race World Champion Ernst Van Dyk squeezed a […]
Schurter’s World Title defence a result of consistency
Nothing is certain in mountain bike racing. But the remarkable consistency of Switzerland’s Nino Schurter strongly challenges that well-worn statement. The 27-year-old Swiss successfully defended his Elite men’s Cross-country (XCO) world title when he powered to a clinical victory on a technical course in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on Saturday. Nino Schurter’s seven laps were super-consistent, […]
Van der Ploeg ploughs his way to Eliminator gold
Australian Paul Van der Ploeg snatched the gold medal in the men’s final of the cross country eliminator at the UCI MTB and Trials world Championships with a daring inside move on the first corner, while Swedish rider Alexandra Engen dominated from start to finish to claim the women’s title ahead of the Swiss duo […]
The fairytale becomes reality for Minnaar in PMB
Greg Minnaar became only the third rider to win a men’s downhill World Championship title on home soil when the Pietermaritzburg local hero won an emotionally charged final in front of tens of thousands of fans at the Cascades MTB Park. South African hero Greg Minnaar hits the final jump on his way to claiming […]