Enduro to debut at 2016 Sappi Howick MTB
Organisers of the 2016 Sappi Howick MTB Classic are relishing the inclusion of the first ever Sappi Howick Enduro as part of the now weekend-long programme of events as the popular ‘raw and unplugged’ KZN Midlands mountain biking event celebrates its 30th anniversary on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 March. The newly added Sappi Howick […]
Minnaar sizzles in Midlands ENDURO
World Downhill superstar Greg Minnaar sampled his local trails in a close race with fellow trail maestro Hilton Frost at St. Ives MTB Park in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands for the opening round of the 2016 KZNMTB Provincial ENDURO Series – presented by Greg Minnaar Cycles on Saturday 20 February. The chill and laid back vibe […]
Thrilling gravity provincial series opener kicks off at St. Ives
The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands opens its heart to all the riders taking part in the first rounds of the 2016 KZNMTB Provincial Enduro and Downhill Series – presented by Greg Minnaar Cycles at St. Ives on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February. Friends and family can spectate and support extraordinary racing for two days, as the […]
Bull keen for fierce competition in KZN’s DHI/Enduro Provincial
Sportsnut DH Team rider, Sam Bull is refreshed after his off-season spent with friends and family, and ready for the first 2016 KZNMTB Provincial Enduro and DHI Series – presented by Greg Minnaar Cycles, which takes place at St. Ives from 20-21 February. “I rode every day in my month off, but purely just to […]
Exciting venues for 2016 Greg Minnaar Cycles DHI and Enduro Series
The 2016 KZNMTB Provincial Series is set to kick off with a bang as the province signs a new presenting sponsor – Greg Minnaar Cycles – for the Enduro and Downhill events. GMC returns after having previously sponsored the series for many years, and aims to introduce new talent to the disciplines of Enduro and […]
Video: Dawn Of The Dirt Jam 2015
Dawn of the Dirt took place in mid November at the Garden Route Trail Park. The main event was a dirt jump jam including mountain bike and BMX riders. The event also featured an enduro, making the most of the amazing single track on offer at the Trail Park. Watch Thomas Sandell’s highlights video from […]
The EzelEnduro: Enduro on the next level
In an attempt to push trail riding to the next level and introduce riders to properly tough and technical trails, Daniel Dobinson and his team put together an Enduro event not yet seen in South Africa. Five long and relentlessly rocky stages awaited the 47 strong field over the past weekend. Testing and pushing their […]
Dawn of the Dirt takes to the air at Garden Route Trail Park
This weekend saw the first dirt jumping competition happen at the Garden Route Trail Park. A new line of jumps and excited MTB and BMX riders was a recipe for an awesome day of action! Riders from all over the country made their way to the bike park for Monster Energy’s Dawn of the Dirt. […]
Photos: Dirtopia Delheim Enduro
Dirtopia hosted their last enduro of the year at Delheim with the stages winding through the trails of the Simonsberg Conservancy. Gert Heyns walked away with the win in the men’s race while Rika Olivier took the honours in the women’s event. Photos by Chris Hitchcock. Women’s Podium: Claudia Schonitz, Rika Olivier and Gina Nixon. […]
Dirtopia 2015 Enduro series ends on high note this Sunday
The tenth Dirtopia Enduro event takes place from Delheim Wine Estate this Sunday, 15 November. The five adrenalin pumping stages will be a highlight, as the Simonsberg Conservancy trails constantly get maintained and new trails have been built throughout the year. The Enduro events are geared for real mountain bikers that enjoy singletrack and are […]
Race report: 2015 WP Gravity Enduro Championship | Contermanskloof
The first edition of the Western Province Gravity Enduro Championships took place this past Sunday at the scenic Contermanskloof MTB Trails. With the trails still surrounded by green fields and colorful fynbos, the high speed, rough and technical terrain was a welcome change from the previous races. The field of 96 riders faced 4 stages […]
Video: Jerome Clementz – Final straight of the racing season
Follow Jerome Clementz for the last 2 rounds of the EWS as he tries to conquer a spot on the podium of the overall ranking.