Knysna Oyster Festival kicks off with a great MTB cycle tour event
Nearly 4,000 riders competed in the first major sporting event of the 2015 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival this morning – the MTB events of the Momentum Weekend Argus Knysna Cycle Tour, presented by Rotary. Marketing Director for the race, Andrew Finn said that conditions for the race were perfect. “The weather in Knysna […]
Pfitzenmaier and De Groot take solo victories in Knysna
Nico Pfitzenmaier and Robyn de Groot demonstrated their technical skills on the wet and slippery trails through the Harkerville forest on Monday en route to the overall solo titles in the three-day RECM Knysna 200. Solo race winner Nico Pfitzenmaier (left) chases Dylan Rebello on day three of the RECM Knysna 200 mountain bike race […]
Pfitzenmaier sets early pace in Knysna
An on-song Nico Pfitzenmaier powered his way through the muddy trails of the Fisantehoek forest to win the solo category on the opening stage of the RECM Knysna 200 mountain bike race on Saturday. Nico Pfitzenmaier (Dorma) powered his way through the muddy trails of the Fisantehoek forest to win the solo category on the […]
SA team announced for MTB Marathon World Champs in Italy
Cycling South Africa’s Mountain Bike Commission has great pleasure in announcing that the following riders have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Selva Val Gardena in the Dolomites, Italy, on 27 June. Men: Max Knox Women: Robyn de Groot Those riders who qualified through the […]
SA champ back to best for Knysna race
South African marathon champion Robyn de Groot will line up for the RECM Knysna 200 mountain bike stage race on Saturday in her first outing since securing her third consecutive national title last weekend. Three-time South African marathon champion Robyn de Groot will line up for the RECM Knysna 200 mountain bike stage race on […]
SA cycling on top of the world
South African cycling is on top of the world as fans and supporters celebrated major successes from their cycling heroes in the various disciplines of cycling at the weekend. Saturday’s qualifying run at the second round of the UCI MTB World Cup (DHI #2) in Fort William was cancelled due to poor weather conditions, with […]
Combrinck and De Groot crowned National Champs at Van Gaalen
In what were two contrasting races, Gawie Combrinck (Team EAI Cycling) and Robyn de Groot (Ascendis Health) walked away with the National Marathon MTB titles on Saturday in chilly conditions at the 2015 Ashburton Investments National MTB Series Van Gaalen, which doubled up as the South African Mountain Bike Marathon Championships powered by Stihl on […]
Kleinhans, De Groot defeat the Monster on first attempt
Close to 2 000 adventure seekers toed the line at the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday, 23 May 2015 to test their mountain biking prowess at the much revered FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic presented by ISUZU. Erik Kleinhans left nothing to chance conquering the 75km FNB Magalies Monster in a lightning fast time of 03 […]
De Groot in race against time for SA Marathon Champs
Double defending South African Marathon champion Robyn de Groot is locked in a race against time to try and shrug off a viral problem in time for the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series Van Gaalen, which doubles up as the 2015 South African Mountain Bike Marathon Championships powered by Stihl, just three weeks away. De […]
Injury layoff no setback for sani2c defending champs
The 2015 Nedbank sani2c women’s title challenge is one defending champions Robyn de Groot and Jennie Stenerhag aim to dominate when the three day stage race from Sani Pass to Scottburgh Main beach takes place from 14-16 May despite De Groot’s build-up campaign having been hampered by a plaguing shoulder injury. Sweden’s Jennie Stenerhag (left) […]
The tough get going as going gets tough
Stage 4 of the 2015 Absa Cape Epic, a 111km loop of the Worcester countryside, finished much like the previous stage – with riders covered in sand, cursing the heat and rocky conditions of the route. And, of course, with Ariane Kleinhans and Annika Langvad of Team RECM Specialized crossing the line first, well ahead […]
Triumph and tears at Absa Cape Epic women’s race
Immediately after Team RECM Specialized’s Ariane Kleinhans and Annika Langvad crossed the line of Stage 3 at HTS Drostdy in Worcester, they collapsed to the ground in exhaustion and elation. The 128km ride – blitz in their case – from Elgin to Worcester had been an emotional rollercoaster. Moments later, Kleinhans was in tears as […]