Report: 2019 WC DH Series #4 and WC Championships at Vuurberg
At last WC DH riders got to race the Vuurberg track again. Shuttle days are one thing, but a timed race run allows one to measure one’s growth as a rider or simply to create a platform for some serious jesting amongst mates and long-time riding buddies. On the day, the wind dropped and the […]
Race Report: Zevenwacht and Gravity Downhill
Well, the ‘Zevenwacht and Gravity Downhill – The Perfect Combination’ race was exactly that. Great space, delicious food and wine, perfection planning, autumn sunshine (with a good bit of the old Cape Doctor wind), dust and of course, plenty of amped riders on bikes…..and what an exciting finish the riders provided at our second event […]
South African National Downhill Series Round 2 – Jonkershoek
It was all about KZN vs Western Province during round 2 of the South African National Downhill series this past weekend at a slightly more damp Jonkershoek. Following last weekend’s marginal miss over victory, just 1.06 seconds from the top step, Theo Erlangsen finally put together the run that would see him take top honours […]
Western Province Downhill Round 3 – Jonkershoek
Round 3 of the 2017 Western Province Downhill series took place the past weekend at Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch. After a 2 month long break without racing, downhill riders from all over Cape Town geared up and headed for Stellenbosch to take on the ever popular Jonkershoek track. It would be the same track as used in […]
Western Province Downhill Round #4 – Cascades
Last Sunday was Round 4 of the WP DH series, this time at a fresh new track in Paarl! Words and photos by Eric Palmer. We’ve been lucky enough to have amazing weather despite winter approaching and wake up to fresh crisp mornings that warm up as the day goes. Sunday was not one of […]
Western Province Downhill Round #3 – Paarl
Last weekend saw the third round of the WP DH, this time in Paarl, just below the Taal Monument. We have had such a good Autumn, with lots of crisp sunny days and a few little sprinkles of rain to settle the dust. Sunday was one of the crisp days, with no wind or rain […]