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WPMTBC call for funding: UCI World MTB Champs Cairns

Due to the fact that Cycling South Africa (CSA) is not in a position to contribute towards the travel costs of riders that have been selected to compete at at the UCI World MTB Champs in Cairns, Australia, the selected athletes are required to self-fund the trip. The Western Province Mountain Biking Commission (WPMTBC) has […]

Adventure and Travel

Race Report: Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series #3 Bloemendal

The third event in the Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series took place at Bloemendal wine farm in Durbanville on Saturday. We headed out at the crack of dawn to join in the fun. Darryn Stow on his way to second place in the Sub Vet men’s race. Photo credit: Theo Bruwer. The track […]

Adventure and Travel

Race report: National MTB XCO Series Rhebokskloof

On Saturday 25 February, Rhebokskloof wine farm outside Paarl hosted the first 2017 LOAD National MTB XCO Series, in combination with the second event of Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series, and the World Junior World Series. The UCI points on offer, combined with the fact that a large number of pro riders have […]

Adventure and Travel

Race Report: Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series #1 Slanghoek

After my first taste of cross country racing in the 2016 Subaru Cape Town WC XCO MTB Series, which you can read about here and here, signing up for 2017 was a no-brainer. There is nothing quite like an XCO race to get your adrenalin pumping and endorphins flowing. Mariske Strauss on her way to […]