Kruger and Buchacher dominate in Paarl
Using home-ground knowledge to his advantage, HB Kruger led from start to finish to take the honours in the 60km feature race at the Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic mountain bike race at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate today. BCX rider HB Kruger led from start to finish to claim the honours in the 60km feature race of […]
Ride Report: Subaru Cape Town WC MTB XCO Series #4 Rhebokskloof
The fourth and final leg of the Subaru Cape Town Western Cape XCO Series took place on Freedom Day at the spectacular Rhebokskloof Wine Farm. It is a venue that the series visited earlier in the year, pairing with the first round of the SA XCO Cup Series. You can read our race report from […]
Exciting XCO season openers for Team Spur’s Hatherly and Lüthi
The first cross-country (XCO) round of the 2017 SA MTB Cup Series went down at the Hero Adventure Trails at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate on Saturday, 25 February. The first of four events in the country-wide series boasted one of the most star-studded international fields ever seen at a local XCO race. Team Spur’s 20-year-old XCO […]
Race report: National MTB XCO Series Rhebokskloof
On Saturday 25 February, Rhebokskloof wine farm outside Paarl hosted the first 2017 LOAD National MTB XCO Series, in combination with the second event of Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series, and the World Junior World Series. The UCI points on offer, combined with the fact that a large number of pro riders have […]
Massive international field for first SA XCO Cup
Aside from local rider entries, race organisers have received 34 entries from over 14 different nations so far ahead of this weekend’s 2017 SA National XCO Cup Series event at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate in Paarl on Saturday 25 February. This also forms part of the UCI (cat 1) Junior World Series. Martin Gluth is feeling […]
New trails for Sanlam MTB early birders
An exciting mix of adventure trails awaits riders when the Sanlam MTB Invitational takes place from Rhebokskloof Wine Estate near Paarl on November 19 and 20. Having completed a survey of the possible route options this week, race director Darren Herbst, from ASG Events, said they were looking forward to creating an interesting challenge for […]
Early surprise for Sanlam MTB Invitational entrants
An exciting initiative will benefit early entries in the Sanlam MTB Invitational with a state-of-the-art backpack from presenting sponsors Scicon up for grabs. The early bird incentive for the race, which will take place at Rhebokskloof near Paarl on November 19 and 20, will apply to those who enter before July 29. The family connection […]
Visser climbs to Paarl MTB Classic victory
Warm, windless conditions brought the inaugural Bestmed National Mountain Bike Series to a perfect close when hundreds of riders descended on Rhebokskloof Wine Estate for the Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic, presented by the City of Drakenstein and ASG, on Sunday. Few riders enjoyed the final event of the series more than winner Rikus Visser, who […]
Even better route for second Paarl MTB Classic
Following a successful inaugural Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic, the race organisers have improved the route to showcase even more breathtaking landscapes and awesome single-track in the winelands surrounding the Western Cape Town. The beautiful Rhebokskloof Wine Estate will now be the official host venue for Paarl’s signature mountain bike event on November 22, and route […]
Trail Daze: Rhebokskloof
There’s something truly special about riding unknown trails and new terrain. Whether you’ve traveled across the globe to get there, or it’s a local trail that you’ve overlooked or not had the chance to ride yet, it’s that feeling that reminds us why we do this. The uncertainty of how long this climb actually is, […]