Reid claims riveting Illovo Eston MTB tussle in final pre-Olympic clash
First and third place respectively for James Reid and Alan Hatherly after a four-rider end sprint at Sunday’s 60km Illovo Eston Marathon, the feature race of the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, served as the perfect final race preparation ahead of the pair’s departure for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, while Cherie Redecker […]
Distinct Olympic flavour to 2016 Eston MTB Challenge
Thousands of riders and spectators will flock to the Beaumont Eston Farmer’s Club on Sunday, 7 August for one of the country’s premier one day classic’s, the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, as Rio Olympic Games bound James Reid and Alan Hatherly have one last tussle before they join forces as part of Team South Africa […]
Eston MTB Challenge essential to local community’s development
Sunday’s Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, one of the province’s stand-out mountain biking events on the calendar and which many cyclists flock to annually, also serves as a key fund raiser for the Beaumont Eston Farmers’ Club – the region’s principle sporting, social and business hub. Funds generated by the mountain biking event each year are […]
Du Toit out to defend Eston crown
Women’s defending champion, Frankie du Toit is relishing the opportunity to switch from cross country mountain biking to the season’s remaining marathon racing circuit at Sunday’s 60km Illovo Eston Marathon, the feature race of the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge at Eston Farmers’ Club in the KZN Midlands. Du Toit’s victory at the event last […]
Olympian Reid seeks fast & fierce Eston Marathon
Defending champion James Reid has confirmed he will be on the start line of this year’s 60km Illovo Eston Marathon, the feature race of the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge on Sunday 7 August, before jetting off to Rio de Janeiro less than a week later to represent Team South Africa at for the 2016 Olympic […]
Tala wildlife adventure awaits mountain biking families & friends
The 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride remains a key attraction of the annual Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, which takes place at Eston Farmers’ Club on Sunday 7 August, as mountain biking look to safely adventure through the spectacular wilderness of Tala Collection Private Game Reserve alongside family and friends. The 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride […]
Illovo continue support of Tala rhino protection
As the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge at the Eston Farmers’ Club on Sunday 7 August draws nearer, event title sponsors, Illovo Sugar and 18km race route partners, Tala Collection Private Game Reserve have reaffirmed their commitment to the protection of the region’s rhinos. The 3000 hectare, KZN Midlands based private reserve doesn’t have any […]
Popular Eston MTB Challenge awaits KZN’s cycling fraternity
Another memorable, family focused day of mountain biking action in the KZN Midlands awaits participants of the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge which takes place at Eston Farmers’ Club on Sunday 7 August. A great family focused day in the saddle is set to be enjoyed by thousands of cycling enthusiasts when the 2016 Illovo […]
Reid & Du Toit rule the Eston 2015 roost
In what turned out to be one of the most competitive fields in years the 2015 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge saw two new champions crowned as recent national cross country champions James Reid and Junior women’s champion Frankie du Toit proved too strong for their respective fields on Sunday. It was a great day for […]
Davids late entry to ruffle some Eston feathers
Some chilly yet clear conditions are expected in Eston this weekend for the much anticipated 2015 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge and a last-minute entry from Brendon Davids has thrown the men’s race wide open as he looks to claim his maiden title at the event when he heads off on the 60km Illovo Marathon on […]
Eston MTB Challenge vital to club and community alike
The 2015 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge that takes place this Sunday, 2 August, will not only afford riders another golden opportunity to enjoy the pristine trails and spectacular scenery of the region but the day of outdoor adventure also serves as a vital financial contributor to the Eston Club, Eston Primary School and the surrounding […]
White keen to put past Eston demons to bed in 2015
Following what has been a reasonably long road to recovery, KZN North Coast resident Tyronne White is back and feeling close to his best once more and will be hoping that he can put his past misfortunes at the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge to bed when he sets off from the Eston Club on Sunday, […]