Team Pyga Euro Steel grow with promising new signings
The African MTB Team, Team Pyga Euro Steel are welcoming two new riders to the family. Julian Jessop and Phillimon Sebona will be joining Philip Buys, Matthys Beukes, and Kombo Bere on the highly successful team. Team Pyga Euro Steel from left to right: Julian Jessop, Phil Buys, Phillimon Sebona, Matthys Beukes and Kombo Bere. […]
Sebona, Ralph crowned Magalies Monster MTB Champions
Phillimon Sebona had the crowded on their feet at the 15th annual FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic at the ATKV (Buffelspoort) on Saturday, 03 June 2017. Attracting a whopping field of over 2000 riders, the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic featured a Full Marathon (66km), a Marathon (33km) and a Fun Ride (15km). Phillimon Sebona […]
Exxaro special jersey winners get their prizes
Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona won the Exxaro special jersey race at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic…and now it is changing their lives. On Thursday they were handed their trophies and prizes: R50 000 from Exxaro to spend on educational opportunities or other life improvement initiatives and a stay at one […]
Diepsloot MTB Academy charge on at Absa Cape Epic
Cooler temperatures greeted riders early on at Stage 6 of the Absa Cape Epic, but temperatures warmed up again as the day progressed. Thankfully, a consistent, fresh breeze gave relief to riders and spectators alike on a sunny Saturday. Enjoying the conditions were Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona, who keep the […]
Exarro special jersey in safe hands at Absa Cape Epic
Diepsloot MTB Academy riders William Mokgopo and Phillimon Sebona crossed the line fresh-faced and barely sweating – extending their Exxaro special jersey lead by nearly half an hour. Nico Bell and Gawie Combrink of team NAD Pro MTB during stage 5 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Oak Valley […]
William and Phillimon aim for Exxaro jersey and top 5 African team
Well-known cyclists Phillimon Sebona and William Mokgopo are proud to announce their decision to take on this year’s Absa Cape Epic as a team. However, lack of bike sponsorship stands in the way of reaching their dream. The duo, now known as team PHILLIAM are riders to watch out for having raked in impressive wins […]
Exxaro MTB Academy riders compete in the 2013 Craft TransAlp
Phillimon Sebona and Prince Maseko described their participation in the Craft TransAlp. The two youngsters were certainly not there only to make up numbers in the peloton. They finished 30th in the last stage and 45th overall. “It was fun and a great life-changing experience.” This was how Phillimon Sebona and Prince Maseko (Exxaro MTB […]