Riding into the unexpected: What the trail teaches about financial planning
As the title sponsor of the Old Mutual go2berg mountain bike race, Old Mutual supports the thrill of the ride and the values of preparation and perseverance. The six-day, 530-kilometre race began on September 13th in Frankfurt, Free State, and winds through Reitz and Clarens, ending in the Drakensberg at Champagne Sports Resort. On route, […]
Entries for the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c open tomorrow
From 1 June, the first 100 entries (200 riders) to enter the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c will be able to pay 2017 prices. That’s a great reason to enter, but it’s not the main reason to enter and ride the most diverse mountain bike event in South Africa. The joBerg2c truly has it all. Nine […]
joBerg2c shows insight into sani2c form guide
The 2017 Old Mutual joBerg2c concluded last week with PYGA Euro Steel’s Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes taking top honours in an exciting nine days of racing over a route which included next week’s KAP sani2c course. The final three days of the joBerg2c includes the entire three-day sani2c route, which gives elite riders that […]
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Champagne stage
The final stage of the Old Mutual joBerg2c was the Old Mutual Wealth Champagne Stage from Jolivet to the coast at Scottsburgh. Fancy dress kept the mood light on the final stage. Photo credit: Em Gatland What a way to end off nine days of traversing the country by bike. The neutral stage meant a […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 9 Highlights
And so comes to an end the 2017 edition of the Old Mutual joBerg2c. Day 9 was a champagne stage with no racing and everyone enjoyed the trek from Jolivet down to the coast at Scottburgh.
joBerg2c’s champagne ride through South Africa
The winners of the Old Mutual joBerg2c had been decided on day 8 of the nine-day, 900km ride from Heidelberg to Scottburgh. In the men’s category it was Phil Buys and Matthys Beukes (PYGA Euro Steel) who rode away victorious, while in the competitive Lanham-Love Mixed Category Darren and Candice Lill (dormakaba) defended their 2016 […]
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Day 8
Day 8 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c was probably my favourite route thus far. The drop off the escarpment from the Free State to KZN on Day 4 being the other contender for the pick of the days. Riders head into the sunrise. Photo credit: Em Gatland We left the Mackenzie Club in a flurry […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2C 2017 Day 8 Highlights
Well, many say that Day 8 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c is one of the best days on a mountain bike anywhere in the world. Watch now and make your own mind up. Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 8 images Another awesome collection of images from Em Gatland of Day 8 of the 2017 edition […]
Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes win 2017 joBerg2c
It was a day all about South Africa on the Old Mutual joBerg2c’s last official race day. South African MTB stars Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes sailed over the line to win day 8, and claimed the event outright for the recently formed PYGA Euro Steel team. In their first joBerg2c – the race across […]
Ride report: Old Mutual Joberg2C Day 7
Day 7 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c saw us leave Glencairn Farm at 8 am this morning, after the absolute luxury of a “sleep-in”. Getting out of bed at 6 am seemed positively relaxed. The pace was fierce from the start as riders vied for a good spot on the much hyped single track. Photo […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2C 2017 Day 7 Highlights
Some say it’s a rest day, but it’s still 82kms off road in Day 7 of the 2017 Old Mutual joBerg2c. Sit back and watch the highlights. Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 7 images Another packed clip of Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 7 highlights. 82 kms from Glencairn to MacKenzie Club. Thanks, Em Gatland.
Buys and Beukes consolidate joBerg2c lead
Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (PYGA Euro Steel) continue to dominate the 2017 Old Mutual joBerg2c. On a short, punchy 82km day 7 ride from Glencairn Farm in Himeville to Mackenzie Club near Ixopo, PYGA Euro Steel were able to claim their fourth stage win of the event in a time of 3:00:39. The chasing […]