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Exxaro’s Kubwana selected for SA MTB world champs team
To say that Rozalia Kubwana (Exxaro MTB Academy) is going places where no other black woman has gone before is no exaggeration. As the first South African black female cyclist ever to complete the Absa Cape Epic, she can certainly claim to be a pioneer. When it was announced that she was selected for the […]
Province backing of Bike City provides massive returns
With thousands of mountain bike enthusiasts expected to converge on the Cascades MTB Park in a month’s time, the province has completed detailed studies that show that cycling events have brought more than a billion Rands worth of value and economic spend to the region. With the province of KwaZulu-Natal having invested R24 million into […]
Interview: Ross Douglas talks Africa Cycle Fair
The Hub chats to Ross Douglas, director of Artlogic, about his latest project, the Africa Cycle Fair. Why an Africa Cycle Fair? Firstly I am passionate about cycling, both as a sport and as a lifestyle choice. When I travel to any city in Europe or the US I usually travel with one of the […]
Junior MTB riders get a chance to shine ahead of World Champs
With the world’s best mountain bikers set to descend on Pietermaritzburg for the UCI MTB and Trials World Championships in August, local school boys and girls have been given a chance to race at the Cascades MTB Park as part of the build-up to the big event. Going for gold. Sub-nippers Jenna Ross from Winteron […]
FNB Wines2Whales MTB ride entry auctioned off at Jonkershoek Trail Building Evening
The Jonkershoek MTB Trail upgrade fundraising evening recently held in Stellenbosch was well supported by community members, mountain bikers and lovers of sport alike. Seen here (from left to right): Sarah Harrop, Bobby Behan and Chris Norton (Co-Owner of Stellenbosch based BMT Bike Shop). Photo Credit ~ Cherie Vale / NEWSPORT MEDIA Sarah Harrop, Media […]
FedGroup Berg & Bush launches Proudly South African clothing
The FedGroup Berg & Bush has announced its dedication to the difficult task of becoming a ‘Proudly South African’ race in its clothing supply. This task takes considerable effort in an industry climate which is flooded by Chinese imported products and fabrics. Photo: supplied Last year, FedGroup Berg& Bush purchased their Proudly South African clothing […]
Team Bonitas invests in more South African talent
With Daryl Impey making history in becoming the first South African to wear the Tour de France Yellow Jersey, there’s the obvious question as to who his pioneering path will benefit and inspire. You don’t have to look far. Following decades of stagnation, initially a result of international sporting isolation and subsequently a poor national […]
Meticulous planning for downhill world champ Minnaar
Defending mountainbike downhill world champion Greg Minnaar has started the 2013 international season that will ultimately lead to the world championships in his hometown, eager to test his new equipment, avoid pressure and gradually build to his title defence at the Cascades MTB Park in August. “We want to make sure where we are for […]
Nico Bell tops latest Kia Rankings
Nico Bell (Westvaal/Bell Cycles), who is currently the top rider on the KIA Mountain Bike rankings, has proven that consistency does pay off. Hardly a weekend has gone by without Bell achieving a top-ten finish in some race. A definite highlight for the rider from Nelspruit was when he won the MTN Rooiberg ultra-marathon. This […]
Masters World Champs entries close 1 August
The greatest mountain biking spectacle for masters and elite cyclists will be taking place in Pietermaritzburg in less than a month, and entries for the 2013 UCI MTB Masters World Championships close on Thursday 1 August. The world’s best cross-country (XCO) and downhill (DHI) specialists in age categories from 30-years-old and above will have the […]
A festive vibe awaits at the Western Cape’s biggest multisport festival
The annual Freshpak Fitness Festival is just around the corner and takes place on Saturday, 5 October 2013 in Clanwilliam. This year, the festival celebrates 27 years of testing the abilities of both rookies and pro’s and will see more than 1000 passionate fitness enthusiasts descending on Rooibos country to take part in the various […]
Bigger field for 30th anniversary of Jock
Organisers have allocated an additional 500 slots as the deadline for the 30th Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique looms at midnight on Tuesday, July 9. Eritrean Meron Russom of Team MTN-Qhubeka leads the charge up a climb during last year’s Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique, presented by ASG. Entries for the 30th edition close at midnight on […]