Mixed bag of emotions for SA’s BMX and MTB Olympians
As the Rio 2016 Olympic Games curtain drew to a close, cyclists Kyle Dodd (BMX), James Reid and Alan Hatherly (both MTB) reflected on the jubilation, the pain and experiences of a lifetime. “It was probably one of the best experiences of my life,” said South African National BMX Champion, Kyle Dodd. “Just going to […]
SA’s Dodd ready for BMX races in Rio
South Africa’s remaining three cyclists – Kyle Dodd, James Reid and Alan Hatherly – have arrived in Brazil as they begin their final preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Dodd will be competing in the BMX discipline from Wednesday 17 August, while Reid and Hatherly will tackle the Mountain Bike Cross-country […]
Perfect weekend for Dodd at BMX National Series
Rounds four, five and six of the South African National Age Group Series (NAG) took place at the brand new X-Stream Balance Adventure Park track in Krugersdorp on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July. Despite windy conditions, riders thoroughly enjoyed the new track and Elite Men’s winner Kyle Dodd was extremely happy with his weekend […]
World Number for Johns at BMX World Champs
The BMX National Team that represented South Africa at the 2016 UCI BMX World Championships in Medellin, Colombia, from 25 to 29 May, have returned home to proud supporters and with a World Number. Newly crowned World Number Three, Tyrone Johns, said: “The BMX World Champs was a wonderfully South American experience. It’s always good […]
Dodd and Limberg’s local stop before Manchester World Cup
BMX aces Kyle Dodd and Alex Limberg will be making one local stop to race at the opening rounds of the 2016 SA BMX National Age Group (NAG) Series, Legs 1, 2 and 3, at Lahee Park BMX Club in Pinetown from 2-3 April, before they pack their bags for Manchester’s Supercross World Cup. Alex […]
Dodd crowned African Continental BMX Champion (ZIM)
Zimbabwe were the proud hosts of the second African Continental BMX Championships in Harare on Saturday 14 November. The renowned Old Georgians Sports Club saw BMX riders from the continent competing in not only one, but two events over the weekend, also hosting the Africa BMX Challenge on Sunday 15 November. South African BMX Champion, […]
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, […]
SA BMX Nationals another step towards Rio 2016
The South African BMX Commission’s High Performance coach Jonathan Chislett believes the upcoming South African National BMX Championships at Alrode BMX Club in Alberton, Gauteng on Sunday, 11 October will be a first key step in local riders’ quest to secure 2016 Olympic Games qualification. Despite much of his charges’ focus already being on next […]
Dodd completes miraculous comeback to defend SA BMX Crown
Current national elite men’s BMX Champion Kyle Dodd has bounced back from a potentially career ending wrist injury to be on the start line to defend his SA crown at the Alrode BMX Championships in Gauteng on October 11. Kyle Dodd has recovered from a potentially career ending wrist fracture to be on the start […]
Jeep Team’s Kyle Dodd to represent SA at BMX World Cup
Jeep Team’s South African and African Continental Elite BMX Champion, Kyle Dodd, is set to race against the world’s top-ranked BMX riders as he represents South Africa in Round 1 of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, which takes place in Manchester, England, from 18 – 19 April 2015. Over 200 riders from 29 countries […]
BMX riders ready to tackle Supercross World Cup (GBR)
South African BMX competitors Teagan O’Keeffe, Kyle Dodd and Alex Limberg are feeling ready for the opening round of the 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup season in Manchester (Great Britain) from 18-19 April. The two young men in the team – Dodd (21) and Limberg (18) – departed from Johannesburg last night with their […]
Dodd, Rawlins’ double whammy with African Champs victories
Cycling South Africa played proud hosts to the 2014 UCI BMX African Continental Championships, which took place at Giba Gorge, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday 26 October. The steady rain in the morning session made the track slippery and tricky, however racing went ahead in line with the event schedule. Newly crowned national champion, Kyle Dodd, got […]