Specialized Bicycles Africa steps up to support retailers and riders
Amid the chaos and uncertainty unleashed on the economy by COVID-19, Specialized Bicycles Africa has taken significant steps to support their employees, retail partners and customers during this 21 day lockdown period. The steps taken to support Specialized Bicycles employees, retailers and end consumers- the riders, are four-fold. The company has given all of their […]
Mariske Strauss recovering from Covid-19
Press Release: Mariske Strauss recovering from Covid-19 The president of South Africa asked all South African people that went outside of the country as of February 15, to test for Covid-19. Since I travelled to Andalucia Bike Race, that took place 25 to 29 February, obviously I was asked to test as well. After a […]
Guidelines for Bike Hub Classifieds During the Covid-19 Lockdown
As we all settle into the Coronavirus lockdown, we’d like to cover some key points about the use of Bike Hub Classifieds during this time… As a digital business, we’re online and our team is working remotely to ensure the wheels keep turning smoothly. Naturally buying or selling items in the Classifieds under the circumstances […]
Go to SAcoronavirus.co.za for official government updates on Covid-19
Official updates from the South African government on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) are available on SAcoronavirus.co.za. Click here to go to SAcoronavirus.co.za.
joberg2c mountain bike race not going ahead on scheduled dates
Statement from organiser Craig Wapnick, joberg2c organiser. Due to the ongoing global Covid-19 (coronavirus) crisis and in light of president Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of South Africa’s ‘national state of disaster’ on Sunday evening, joberg2c will unfortunately not go ahead on the event’s scheduled dates. Our nine-day, 900km ride was to have taken place this April, […]
Organisers of KAP sani2c announce new dates in December
In the light of recent developments relating to the Coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of KAP sani2c, the three-day mountain bike stage race in KwaZulu-Natal due to be held from 12-16 May, have made the decision to postpone the event to December. The new dates for KAP sani2c will be 1-5 December, with the Trail version […]
SpurFest 2020 Cancelled
Following on President Ramaphosa’s address of the nation on 15 March, where national COVID-19 containment measures were introduced, the League will cancel SpurFest 2020. Entry fees will be refunded and League administration will be in contact with entrants regarding the mechanism of such refunds. Further, The League, Spur Steak Ranches and Schools Cycling South Africa […]
2020 Cape Epic Cancelled
Out of concern for the health and safety of our riders and other stakeholders, following recent advice received from the Western Cape Government, we have no choice but to cancel the 2020 Absa Cape Epic due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Mediclinic, the event’s medical partner since inception and which provides services to many Western […]
Specialized Racing pull teams out of Cape Epic
With the current travel restrictions and rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Specialized believes it is important for our riders and staff to be home with their families during these difficult times, therefore the Specialized Racing teams are pulling out of the Cape Epic. Our athletes and staff will travel home as soon as possible while remaining […]
Italian-based Team Trek-Pirelli withdraw from Cape Epic
There are times when difficult decisions has to be taken, decisions that go far beyond our sport. Photo credit: Michele Mondini Given the extremely difficult situation in Italy due to the Coronavirus, Team Trek-Pirelli has decided not to leave for South Africa to participate in the Cape Epic 2020. An inevitable decision not only to […]