Smit, Olivier surge to Satellite Classic titles
RoadCover professional Willie Smit broke away on the Hekpoort climb to solo to an impressive victory in the Bestmed Satellite Classic 106km road cycling race at Saloon Route 66 near Hartbeespoort Dam in North West today. The 23-year-old Nelspruit rider has not competed in the event since 2013 and was delighted with his performance, which […]
Hekpoort will be key at Satellite Classic, says Smit
RoadCover professional Willie Smit has identified the Hekpoort climb as a critical stage to push for victory when the Bestmed Satellite Classic road cycling race takes place near Hartbeespoort Dam in North West on October 22. The 23-year-old rider from Nelspruit, who has not done the Satellite Classic since 2013, said he was looking forward […]
Premium experience at Satellite Classic
Providing a premium experience for the riders is at the heart of the Bestmed Satellite Classic road race and there will be tangible evidence of that this year with an improved starting and finishing area. This year’s road cycling extravaganza – which includes 60km, 80km and 106km events – will take place on October 22 […]
Teshome takes farewell win at Satellite Classic
Africa Games gold medallist Meron Teshome said farewell to his MTN-Qhubeka teammates in fine style when he raced to victory in the Bestmed Satellite Classic, presented by ASG, near Hartbeespoort Dam on Saturday. The Eritrean, who triumphed in the individual time-trial at last month’s continental tournament, sprinted to the classic win on the Hartbeeshoek road […]
Last call for Satellite Classic entries
Entries for the ever-popular Bestmed Satellite Classic close at midnight on Tuesday. The event is set to roll along the best cycling roads around Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg area on October 17. The Bestmed Satellite Classic, presented by ASG, is set to roll along the picturesque roads around Hartbeespoort Dam on October 17. Photo: […]
Seyffert seeks double crown at Satellite Classic
West Rand cyclist Pieter Seyffert will be seeking the double crown in the Bestmed Satellite Classic when he lines up for both the road and mountain bike feature races on October 17 and 18. Seyffert, who lives in Helderkruin, said the race routes, which start from Saloon Route 66 on the Hartbeeshoek road, played to […]
Kruger claims maiden Satellite Classic win
All-rounder HB Kruger put both his climbing and sprinting abilities to the test as he notched up his maiden win in the 106km Bestmed Satellite Classic, presented by ASG, on Saturday. HB Kruger triumphantly takes a win at this year’s Bestmed Satellite Classic that took place near Hartbeespoort on Saturday. // Photo: Jetline Action Photo. […]
Satellite Classic awaits new champion
With last year’s winner and international cyclist Willie Smit unable to compete, the Bestmed Satellite Classic will be looking to crown a new champion when the race rolls out along the Hartbeeshoek road west of Pretoria on Saturday. Organisers of the Bestmed Satellite Classic, presented by ASG Events, will be looking to crown a new […]