Exxaro special jersey winners get their prizes
Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona won the Exxaro special jersey race at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic…and now it is changing their lives. On Thursday they were handed their trophies and prizes: R50 000 from Exxaro to spend on educational opportunities or other life improvement initiatives and a stay at one […]
William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona win Absa Cape Epic Exxaro special jersey
Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona crossed the finish line in high spirits yet again, and after an impressive week of riding, claimed the Exxaro special jersey and finished the event in 42nd place overall. Phillimon Sebona and William Mokgopo of team Diepsloot MTB Academy 1 win the overall category for the […]
Diepsloot MTB Academy charge on at Absa Cape Epic
Cooler temperatures greeted riders early on at Stage 6 of the Absa Cape Epic, but temperatures warmed up again as the day progressed. Thankfully, a consistent, fresh breeze gave relief to riders and spectators alike on a sunny Saturday. Enjoying the conditions were Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona, who keep the […]
Exarro special jersey in safe hands at Absa Cape Epic
Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona crossed the line fresh-faced and barely sweating – extending their Exxaro special jersey lead by nearly half an hour. Nico Bell and Gawie Combrink of team NAD Pro MTB during stage 5 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Oak Valley […]
Absa Pride Riders continue to support young Diepsloot mountain bikers
This weekend a number of Absa Pride Riders who participated in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic continued their support and commitment to the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA). Ray Wilson, Absa Pride Rider and owner of Biketique, made good on his promise and donated 10 brand new mountain bikes. The DMA riders also received cycling […]
Absa gets young mountain bikers ReadytoWork
Absa, in partnership with the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA), will provide internships to 14 young riders as part of this year’s Absa Cape Epic, a gruelling eight day mountain-bike stage race which commences on 13 March 2016. Dankiso Mariri. This year’s internship programme is aligned to the bank’s ReadytoWork initiative. Launched in 2015, ReadytoWork […]
Call for nominations for 2015 Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards
Debuting in 1980, the prestigious Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards will mark it’s 34th successful instalment this year, initiated and facilitated by Murray and Roberts and presented together with South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). The call for nominations for both the Jack Cheetham and Letsema Awards are now open. The awards are […]
Diepsloot MTB Academy rider to race in his home country
Tsepo Nyirenda of the Diepsloot MTB Academy (DMA) is excited to go ‘home’ to cycle. He will be competing in the Lesotho Sky MTB Stage race from 21 – 26 September 2014, thanks to Lesotho Sun. His family moved from Lesotho to South Africa in 1998 and he has been cycling with the DMA for […]
Diepsloot MTB Academy shortlisted for Jack Cheetham Award
Cycling South Africa is very proud to hear news of the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA) being shortlisted for The Murray & Roberts 2014 Jack Cheetham Award. The DMA was established in 2006 with the objective of providing opportunities to underprivileged youth from the Diepsloot community in Gauteng through cycling and life skills programmes. Based […]