Burry Stander Foundation honours late MTB hero
The Burry Stander Foundation honoured the late mountain bike national hero, Burry Stander, on his birthday in a ceremony at the Enxolobeni Primary School in Kwanyuswa Location, Mahlabathini, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Wednesday. In early May this year, KZN Cycling demonstrated its commitment to transforming the sport during a historic act of handing […]
Video: ABSA Cape Epic pays tribute to South African legend Burry Stander
It will forever be remembered as a dark day on the South African cycling calendar: 3 January 2013 – the date one of the sport’s greatest talents was killed. Today the Absa Cape Epic joins the mountain biking family in paying tribute to the great Burry Stander and reflecting on what might have been had […]
Videos 2013: SA’s memorable moments
A quick round up of some of South Africa’s 2013 cycling memorable moments, from GM’s winning run to an interview with Daryl Impey on leading the Tour de France. What were your highlights? Post them below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBzS-pjZB9M An interview with Darly Impey on leading the Tour de France. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUeOVVdaGJQ Songezo Jim featured as the first […]
Burry Stander: Charges to be reinstated
Charges against the taxi-driver implicated in Burry Stander’s death are to be reinstated following outrage from the Stander family at the State’s poor handling of the case, according to an article on IOL. Durban – The culpable homicide charges against a taxi driver implicated in the death of cyclist Burry Stander are to be reinstated. […]
Philip Buys set to race for Burry Stander legacy at World Champs
Olympian Philip Buys is out to prove a point at the UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships at the Cascades MTB Park starting on 26 August, and eager to ensure that his performance does justice to the late Burry Stander. Philip Buys will spearhead the South African men’s challenge at the UCI Mountain Bike […]
Burry Stander tribute at The Cascades MTB Park
Pietermaritzburg – With just over two months to go to the start of UCI MTB and Trials World Championships at The Cascades MTB Park, a large permanent memorial to iconic rider and role model Burry Stander has been established at the venue. A wide view of the Burry Stander memorial at the Cascades MTB Park […]