Hill & Haw storm to Scottburgh glory
The ninth edition of Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race once again lived up to its reputation of being raw and untamed as Andrew Hill and pre-race favourite Bianca Haw took home the titles on Sunday. It was exciting racing all the way to the finish with Hill and former riding partner Tyronne White fighting it out […]
Victorious Hill & Parker-Dennison rave about stellar Scottburgh route
Andrew Hill became the eighth solitary Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race titleholder when he raced to victory on KZN’s South Coast on Sunday while Candice Parker-Dennison successful women’s title defence saw her crowned just the second rider ever to claim multiple race wins. TIB Insurance’s Andrew Hill charges to victory during his debut appearance at the […]
Scottburgh ready for mountain biking mania
With less than 48 hours to go to the 2016 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday, a cloud of uncertainty still looms over the participation of men’s defending champion, Brendon Davids. The popular annual event – race three of the inaugural South Coast MTB Series – starts and finishes at the picturesque Scottburgh Main Beach […]
South Coast’s Smith seeks Scottburgh MTB treble
Margate cyclist Hayley Smith will look to continue the stranglehold South Coast women have had on the Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race when she tackles Sunday’s tough 45km event that doubles as the third leg of the inaugural South Coast MTB Series. No fewer than six of the race’s eight previous crowns have gone the way […]
Unique Scottburgh MTB vibe a major draw card for stalwart
Amongst the droves of passionate mountain bikers that return to the iconic South Coast town of Scottburgh every August to enjoy the local trails that the popular Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday, 14 August has to offer, Ballito stalwart Russell White will be present again and he is as eager to ride as he […]
Scottburgh cyclists provide wheelchairs for SA’s underprivileged
The 2016 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday 14 August will not only see mountain bikers enjoy another memorable day in the saddle on KZN’s South Coast, but will also provide much needed financial support for Cycling 4 Mobility to continue their provision of wheelchairs to disabled members of under-privileged communities. As Cycling 4 Mobility’s […]
Unique seaside experience awaits 2016 Sappi Scottburgh MTB cyclists
Mountain bikers from across the province are gearing up to join the South Coast’s off-road cycling fraternity at the 2016 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday 14 August for the 2016 edition of the popular cycling challenge. The launch of the five-race South Coast MTB Series earlier this year has seen a heightened interest in […]
Davids & Parker-Dennison win Scottburgh MTB on Women’s Day
Under-23 competitor Brendon Davids claimed a confidence boosting victory in Sunday’s 45km Sappi Scottburgh Classic, the feature race of the 2015 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race, when he edged out Kargo Pro MTB team mate Alan Hatherly while young Candice Parker-Dennison claimed a memorable Women’s Day victory in the ladies race. Kargo Pro MTB Team’s Brendon […]
Women’s Day MTB mania descends on Scottburgh
KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast is all set to welcome an influx of mountain bikers from all corners of the country this weekend when the 2015 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race takes place on Sunday, 9 August, with special emphasis being placed on celebrating Women’s Day at the popular event. The large female contingent will lead the field […]
Kargo pair seek Scottburgh MTB supremacy
Brendon Davids and Alan Hatherly’s participation in the 2015 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race that takes place this Sunday, 9 August has added a new dimension to the battle for overall supremacy in the popular South Coast clash. “The Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race should be a pretty cool race for both Alan (Hatherly) and I this […]
Smith’s absence throws Scottburgh MTB women’s race wide open
The 2015 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race’s women’s title challenge has been thrown wide open after double defending champion Hayley Smith confirmed she will not be on the start line for this year’s race on Sunday, 9 August. With Smith having recently claimed the Under-23 women’s cross country MTB national crown, many had been bursting with […]
More top tracks for 2015 Scottburgh MTB clash
A fresh finish experience awaits participants of the 2015 Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race on Sunday 9 August as they tackle the all new Chep SA walkway on Scottburgh’s Main Beach shortly before heading for the finish line. While more of the same great courses that the South Coast event has become renowned has again been […]