Withaar wins Silverstar MTB Challenge on debut
Jan Withaar used his cross country background to power to victory in his first attempt at the Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge in Krugersdorp today. The 34-year-old from Bryanston in Johannesburg took advantage of the technical sections on the twisty 40km course to establish an early lead and cruise to a comfortable victory […]
Uys chasing another Silverstar MTB Challenge title
Former South African sub-veteran marathon mountain biking champion Henry Uys will be looking to ramp up his game when he defends his title in the Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge in Krugersdorp on September 10. The 33-year-old, who lives in Radiokop in Johannesburg’s West Rand, has shown good form after returning to competition […]
Variety on offer at Silverstar MTB Challenge
Floating bridges, single-track and a few technical challenges lie in wait for riders when the Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge takes place on September 10. With races covering distances of 20km and 40km, there will be something for everyone and route director Darren Herbst, of ASG Events, believed competitors could look forward to […]
Land Rover West Rand back rugged Silverstar MTB Challenge
Mountain bikers, who are often exposed to rugged conditions, will find a certain synergy with the new title sponsors when the Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge takes place on September 10. As long-time supporters of mountain biking, Land Rover South Africa, through their West Rand dealership, will add their off-road expertise to next […]
Uys aces Silverstar mountain bike race
South African sub-veteran marathon champion Henry Uys mastered the wet and slippery riding conditions atop the Krugersdorp Ridge to claim the victory in the Pennypinchers Silverstar MTB Challenge, presented by ASG, on Saturday. Uys, who rides in the colours of Complete Cyclist, kept his nerve on the three-kilometre finishing descent to take the 40km win […]
Smith sets sights on Silverstar MTB hat trick
Defending champion Pierre Smith has his sights set on a hat-trick of wins when the eighth annual Pennypinchers Silverstar MTB Challenge, presented by ASG, takes place in Krugersdorp on September 5. “It’s the first time in my career that I’m in a position to win a race for the third time in three years and […]
Entries stream in for revamped Silverstar race
Entries are streaming in for the Pennypinchers Silverstar MTB Challenge, which follows a revamped route along the Krugersdorp Ridge on September 5. According to organiser Wynand de Villiers of ASG Events, there has been a dramatic increase in interest from mountain bikers, with a field of 800 riders already entered. A capacity field of riders […]