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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Continental launches Cape Pioneer Trek tyre
Continental, the German tyre manufacturer, has launched a Cape Pioneer Trek edition tyre in recognition of the international mountain bike stage race’s fifth anniversary edition this year. The Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek has some of the most challenging terrain for riders and equipment, a key motivation for Continental to launch a Cape Pioneer Trek edition […]
Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek gears up for fifth-edition growth
The 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race continues to grow in both participant numbers and stature. The route for the seven-day South African race, which takes place in the Western Cape province from 20-27 October 2013, will be revealed at two separate route launches next week, one in Johannesburg and the […]