Recovery the key in Hill & White’s sani2c challenge
The 2016 KAP sani2c’s Race event takes place from 12-14 May, less than two weeks after the conclusion of the nine day long Old Mutual joBerg2c, however TIB Insurance’s Andrew Hill and Tyronne White believe they can perform admirably in both iconic stage races. TIB Insurance’s Andrew Hill (pictured) will combine with regular riding partner […]
Williamson fired up for nine-day joBerg2c
Former women’s champion Catherine Williamson has set her sights on the mixed category title at this year’s Old Mutual joBerg2c international mountain bike race that starts on Friday. The versatile Brit, who will ride alongside Johan Labuschagne, said she was fired up for the nine-day event that stretched over 900km from the Highveld town of […]
24-hour world champion Looney sets sights on Old Mutual joBerg2c
American Sonya Looney doesn’t do half measures. She is the reigning 24-hour mountain bike world champion and winner of several US national marathon titles, 100 mile (160km) events and stage races around the globe. She has mountain biked over the Himalayas, across the dunes of the Sahara Desert and through the dense jungles of Sri […]
Riders to tackle ‘best’ joBerg2c route yet
Participants in this year’s Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race, which gets underway from Karan Beef near Heidelberg on the outskirts of Johannesburg on April 22, can expect a route that is designed to provide the best rider experience yet. However, despite several innovations to the route of the nine-day journey across South Africa, organiser […]
Old Mutual joBerg2c unites nations
The flags of many nations are colourfully dotted around the race villages along the route of the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race, reflecting the growing international appeal of the nine-day stage race. Last year a total of 31 countries were represented. Brazilian riders, Norwegian adventurers, Americans, Germans, Australians and New Zealanders are increasingly attracted […]
More prize-money in the joBerg2c mix
Organisers of the Old Mutual joBerg2c have announced that mixed teams will receive equal prize-money to men in the 2016 race. “Our research has shown that women prefer racing longer stage races with a male partner,” said race director Craig Wapnick He said the extra cash commitment was made possible by commercial law firm Lanham-Love […]
joBerg2c shows UK best of South African mountain biking
The Old Mutual joBerg2c stage race has teamed up with Game On Sports and Travel to help international mountain bikers discover and “Ride South Africa”. Organisers are preparing to share the highlights of SA’s favourite nine-day stage race with visitors to The Cycle Show in Birmingham, England, from September 24. Riders hug the edge of […]
Watch and win joBerg2c entry
Organisers of the Old Mutual joBerg2c will be giving away the journey of a lifetime to one lucky individual who watches this year’s television highlights package on DStv from Monday evening. Would-be participants in the nine-day mountain bike race will have to watch the one-hour show on SuperSport Eight to discover the answers to a […]
Video: Behind the scenes with Pyga at joBerg2c
Pyga provided bike backup support at this year’s joBerg2c. This meant that if a rider suffered a race ending mechanical, Pyga would pop them onto one of their bikes and send them off to finish the race. Pyga understand that joBerg2c is a massive commitment in terms of time and money, and they take great […]
Memorable joBerg2c for RMB Change a Life Zulus
The 2015 Old Mutual joBerg2c was a memorable nine days of mountain biking adventure for five of Martin Dreyer’s RMB Change a Life MTB Academy as the fast-emerging Valley of a Thousand Hills stars went toe to toe with some of the country’s best stage racers and were able to walk away with their heads […]
joBerg2c successfuls well prepared for Nedbank sani2c tussle
The dust stirred up by 2015 Old Mutual joBerg2c victors Johann Rabie and Gawie Combrinck has hardly settled and already the pair are relishing a return to the trails from Sani Pass down to Scottburgh Main Beach at this year’s Nedbank sani2c which takes place from 14-16 May. The EAI duo stood head and shoulders […]
Sasol women seek joBerg2c & sani2c double
Fresh off their victory in the 2015 Old Mutual joBerg2c, Sasol Racing’s Yolande de Villiers and Catherine Williamson have already shifted their focus to a strong showing in the women’s clash of the upcoming Nedbank sani2c which takes place from Glencairn Farm at the base of Sani Pass to Scottburgh Main Beach on KZN’s South […]