The iconic 2019 Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen kicks off in just over a week. As one of the first big UCI events of the year riders will be looking to lay down a marker for the season ahead and gain valuable early points in the UCI rankings. […]
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Reasons to Ride – FNB Wines2Whales Rediscovery #WhyIRide
Time flies when you are having fun, and there is no doubt the first decade of FNB Wines2Whales was an absolute blast. From blazing trails, riding up Sir Lowry’s Pass in the very first edition, to building singletracks throughout the Lourensford, Elgin and Hemel en Aarde valleys. FNB W2W changed […]
Schurter Set on Absa Cape Epic Revenge
The 2017 Absa Cape Epic champion, plus reigning World and Olympic XCO Champion, Nino Schurter will return to the race in 2019 – with one aim. To regain the title he was forced to concede in 2018. Aiding him in this quest is his new partner Andri Frischknecht, and the […]
South African Women Gear Up for Absa Cape Epic Battle
Not since Yolande Speedy rode to victory alongside Catherine Williamson in 2013 has a South African stood upon the top step of the Absa Cape Epic podium. In 2019 that could well change as two local riders have come of age as stage racers in recent years, while two further […]
Have you entered the Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge?
The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge derives its name from the five major climbs that riders will have to conquer: Nr1 – Hawekwa (the Rhino) Nr2 – Seven Peaks (the Leopard) Nr3 – Obiekwa (the Elephant) Nr4 – Groenberg (the Buffalo) Nr5 – Sweet Potato (the Lion) Nr1 – Hawekwa: […]
Lüthi Joins Kross to Race Alongside Włoszczowska in the 2019 Absa Cape Epic
The three-time UCI Women’s category and two-time Virgin Active Mixed category Absa Cape Epic winner, Ariane Lüthi has joined Kross Racing for the 2019 season. At the untamed African mountain bike race she will partner, two-time Olympic Silver Medallist, 2010 XCO and 2003 XCM World Champion, Maja Włoszczowska; as the […]
Westfalia three-bike rack a hit among SA cyclists
The Westfalia three-bike rack is proving a hit among South African cyclists, with enquiries about the product flowing in to Positive Sports Solutions. The SA cycling distribution company has been stocking the option since last month and product and technical manager David Pieterse said they were receiving enquiries on a […]
Cream of the crop racing at 2019 Tankwa Trek
The best mountain bikers in the world are about to descend on the Tankwa Karoo, and mountain bike fans will witness it live. The 2019 Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen takes place from 7-10 February. With the second highest UCI status of any event on the continent and the recent […]
Fumic and Avancini Aim Higher in 2019 Absa Cape Epic
After finishing fourth in 2017 and third in 2018 Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini, of Cannondale Factory Racing XC, are aiming for the top step of the Absa Cape Epic podium in 2019. Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini, have worn the yellow zebra leaders’ jerseys in each of the last […]
Hill freewheels to Euro Steel Drak Descent MTB win
Underberg – Defending champion Andrew Hill was able to cruise to his second stage victory of the weekend in the Euro Steel Drak Descent MTB race in Underberg on Sunday and wrap up a comprehensive overall win in the two-day stage race. After winning Saturday’s opening stage by just under […]