CSA: Level 2 Lockdown Update on Recreational Cycling and Events
Following the announcement of Level 2 lockdown on Saturday 15 August 2020, government has now included provision for recreational sport. In terms of cycling, the introduction of Level 2 now allows recreational cyclists to attend events (with a temporary day license) and the opening up of all cycling disciplines. Image: BOOGS PhotographyWhile recreational sport is […]
Condolences for Road Rangers marshal
Cycling South Africa wishes to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Road Rangers’ safety marshal, Mrs Janine Olivier. Mrs Olivier, a member of the BestMed Road Rangers safety initiative, was performing her role as a safety marshal to keep the participating cyclists of the 2019 Takealot Tour of Good Hope in […]
Cycling SA clarifies rules regarding e-bikes in sanctioned events
Cycling SA has noted a trend amongst some event organisers to include E-bikes (electronically assisted bikes) into the events. This is an unfair and unsafe practice. There have been incidents involving E-bike riders – from causing accidents in technical terrain to actually claiming podium amongst normal bicycle riders. Currently, under UCI and Cycling SA regulations, […]
Cycling South Africa appoints new Acting President
Zamuxolo Xatasi, known to his cycling peers as Yster, has been appointed as Acting President of Cycling South Africa by the Executive Committee (Exco) until the next elective congress in 2020. Zamuxolo “Yster” Xatasi has been appointed as Acting President of Cycling South Africa by the Executive Committee (Exco) until the next elective congress in […]
Cycling SA President William Newman resigns
At the Cycling South Africa National Council Meeting that preceded the Annual General Meeting in Gauteng today, President William Newman resigned with immediate effect. Secretary General Gregory van Heerden will care take the post until we place a call for nominations for the position of President. The nomination and manifesto will be approved by the […]
SA National Championships dates for 2018
Cycling South Africa confirms the calendar dates and provinces that will be hosting the South African National Championship events for 2018. Please see the table of dates and venues of each event below. Western Cape Cycling is proud to present the 2018 SA National Road Championships, with the support of Eden Cycling, in Oudtshoorn from […]
National Team announcement for Road World Championships
Cycling South Africa announces the National Road Cycling Team that has been selected to participate in the 2017 UCI Road World Championships in Bergen, Norway, from 17 to 24 September. The blue-ribbon event will kick off with the Team Time Trial, whereby competitors compete as part of their trade team. Thereafter, for the Individual Time […]
Cycling SA welcomes new Treasurer
Cycling South Africa takes great pleasure in welcoming the new Financial Treasurer, Robert Booth. Booth is a Chartered Accountant (CA) by qualification, has lived in Australia and London, and has had a connection with cycling most of his life. “I’ve always owned a bicycle. I used to commute to work when I lived in London. […]
Statement: CSA meeting with KZN race organisers
This is a joint statement issued by the owners and organisers of the Karkloof Classic, sani2c, joberg2c, Eston MTB, Sharks Trail Adventure, Berg & Bush, dusi2c, Tour Durban, Amashova, Hill2HIll and ROAG. On Monday, June 26, a group of KwaZulu-Natal event organisers representing most of the biggest cycling events in the province (both road and […]
The use of disc brakes in Cycling SA road events
In line with the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) stance on the use of disc brakes during domestic road races, Cycling South Africa’s Technical Commission reiterates our adherence to the regulations in place by the world governing body. In line with the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) stance on the use of disc brakes during domestic road […]
Statement: CSA meeting with KZN race organisers
This is a joint statement issued by the owners and organisers of the Karkloof Classic, sani2c, joberg2c, Eston MTB, Sharks Trail Adventure, Berg & Bush, dusi2c, Tour Durban, Amashova, Hill2HIll and ROAG. We note the recent developments with regards to Cycling South Africa (CSA). As events and organizers, we are significant contributors through our events […]
International Road Cycling Stage Race set for South Africa
Cycling South Africa is pleased to announce that they have today signed an accord with SweetSpot to create an Elite International Road Cycling Stage Race to be held in South Africa in the first quarter of 2018. The event will attract the world’s top professional teams to what is initially planned to be a six-day […]