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Cycling South Africa
Cycling well represented with nine nominations for SA Sport Awards
Cycling South Africa is ecstatic to announce that cycling is nominated for nine slots for the 2015 South African Sport Awards (SASA), which was announced at SABC Radio Park in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, on Tuesday morning. South African cycling stars Greg Minnaar (Sportsman of the Year nominee) Jayde Julius (Best Newcomer nominee) and Songezo Jim […]
Rourke Croeser found not guilty of contravening Medical Rules
The finding of Cycling South Africa’s Disciplinary Commission’s investigation into national mountain bike team rider Rourke Croeser’s potential UCI medical rule violation has found him not guilty of contravening UCI Medical Rule 13.03.058 (2). It was confirmed that Mr Croeser’s possession of syringes and needles prior to the 2015 UCI MTB World Championships in Andorra […]
Cycle Challenge UCI 1.1 women’s race teams announced
The Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge together with Cycling South Africa is delighted to announce that the 2015 race will be hosting three international women’s teams, top local women’s teams and composite invitational teams from across Africa. The Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge together with Cycling South Africa is delighted to announce that the 2015 race will […]
National road team announced for Tour of Rwanda (RWA)
Cycling South Africa’s Road Cycling Commission is proud to announce the national team that has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 Tour of Rwanda taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 15-22 November. The Rwandan Cycling Federation (FERWACY) is hosting the seventh edition of the Tour of Rwanda, made up of seven stages […]
Dodd crowned SA BMX Champ for third year running
The 2015 South African National BMX Championships saw elite men’s shining star Kyle Dodd confirm his wrist injury woes are finally a thing of the past and his quest to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games remains on track after he successfully defended his national title at his home club, Alrode BMX Club in Alberton, […]
CSA: Commissaire, Timekeeper and Judging, and Team Manager’s course dates
Cycling South Africa’s Technical Commission will be hosting a variety of courses – including Commissaire’s, Timekeeper and Judging, and Team Manager’s Courses – around the country over the coming months. Those interested in attending are requested to submit a brief CV and motivation to Cycling SA Secretary General, Gregory van Heerden, secretarygeneral@cyclingsa.com. All submissions will […]
Croeser contravenes UCI medical rules
National team rider Rourke Croeser was found to be in possession of a syringe at the recent World MTB Championships in Andorra. This is in direct contravention of the UCI Medical rules and specifically in relation to the sub-section “Ban on Injections”. The possession of syringes is in violation of UCI Medical rule 13.03.058 (2). […]
CSA call for women applications for UCI Sport Director course (SUI)
Cycling South Africa is calling all women who are interested in attending the next Sport Director (DS) course, which will be held at the UCI World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland in November, to submit their applications. The UCI has offered a limited number of scholarships to women registering for the course. Cycling SA would […]
Women’s European Racing Programme established for SA
As we celebrate National Women’s Day and in keeping in line with the recent discussions at the 2015 CAC Forum about lifting the profile of women’s cycling on the continent and at a global level, Cycling South Africa’s Women’s Commission is proud to announce the reestablishment and roll out of the Women’s European Racing Programme. […]
KwaZulu-Natal all set to welcome inaugural CAC Forum
The Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) will be hosting an international cycling forum, which takes place in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, from 30 July to 6 August 2015. The CAC Forum will present a range of activities and services, such as a coaching course, commissaire’s course, mechanic’s course and anti-doping workshops, getting together to arm the African […]
Positive growth in track cycling
Track cycling in South Africa is growing and avid supporters of the specialist discipline are working together to bring about positive growth across the regions and provinces. According to Cycling SA Track Commission Director, Johan Smith, the future success in cycling lies in the track discipline. “It is a highly technical sport, which requires a […]
Extra caution required for winter cycling
Cycling in winter requires more than wearing extra thick and warm attire. It requires an extra amount of vigilance when you’re out on the road in order to keep safe. Evenings start earlier and day breaks later than the summer months, extending your riding time in the dark. For this reason, it is vital that […]