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West Coast Express
Carstens clinches victory at first road race of the PPA Spring League: West Coast Express
With little wind and few hills, the 2017 West Coast Express was bound to come down to a bunch sprint, and that’s exactly what unfolded, with Evan Carstens (Team Giant) outsprinting the field to claim the victory in a time of 1:51:31. Teammate Bradley Gouveris finished second, with Shameeg Salie (Alfa Bodyworks) coming in third. […]
Pure Savage race report: West Coast Wheel Suckers
After being postponed a few months ago the Outriders West Coast Express was the final Pedal Power Association event of the year. Due to Tokai opening, The Cape Town Sevens and the festive season having kicked off most of the Savage team was out of action for the action on Sunday, the remaining Pure Savage […]
Ivan Venter Solos to West Coast Express Victory
It was one man for himself as the only rider from Team LEADout, Ivan Venter, soloed to victory at the 78km West Coast Express cycle race on Sunday morning, crossing the finish line in a time of 1:59: 13. Alpha BodyWorks’ Nicol Carstens and Team Giant’s David Garrett finished second and third in 2:00:07 and […]
The West Coast Express is Back with a New Route and A New Venue
The Outriders Cycle Club are pleased to announce the replacement event for the popular West Coast Express fun ride which will take place on 11 December 2016. Riders tackling the long (71km) route at last year’s West Coast Express. Image Credit: Double ST This new event (comprising two distances, 78km and 52km) will use Killarney […]
West Coast Express Cancelled!
The Outriders Cycling Club, organisers of the popular West Coast Express taking place this Sunday, 16 October 2016, have issued a notice cancelling the event. “It is with huge regret and sadness, we have to announce the cancellation of The West Coast express Funride this Sunday. Provincial Traffic and their appointed contractors working on the […]
Get ready for the fastest, flattest road race on the calendar!
Taking place on Sunday 16 October, the West Coast Express is billed as the fastest, flattest road race on the calendar, and this year will be no exception. Starting and finishing at the Koeberg Cricket Club in Duynefontein, situated on Cape Town’s west coast, the race offers two routes (71km and 46km) and both head […]