Stellenbosch, South Africa – A giant gap jump of 110 feet over a road is just one hair-raising feature that will greet the world’s best freeride mountain bikers at the adrenaline-fueled DarkFEST here next weekend. The gnarly and technical mountainside trails at the Hellsend Dirt Compound near Stellenbosch host an […]
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Food Lovers Market renew food and drinks partnership for 2023 Dr. Evil Classic
This announcement has been welcomed by the Garden Route cycling community as the Dr. Evil Classic celebrates eleven years of riding on the spectacular trails that Plettenberg Bay has to offer. Food Lover’s Market is a perfect match for the health-conscious person who typically participates in this three-day stage race […]
Christoph Sauser is leaving a legacy to mentor young riders
Five-time champion Christoph Sauser is an Absa Cape Epic legend and is using his marginally less competitive years to mentor young riders in the event, and away from it, too. Cape Town, 23 March 2023 – The 46-year-old Swiss rider has had one of the most successful and varied careers […]
#SeriousGEES is back on the cards in 2023
Entries for 2023 Wines2Whales opens on 14th February at 9am GMT+2 The 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback dates are: CHARDONNAY: 20 – 22 October 2023 PINOTAGE: 23 – 25 October 2023 SHIRAZ: 27 – 29 October 2023 The Entry Packages: There are five different entry package options available: Ride Only – R12 975: includes lunch […]
Beers and Hill Victorious at 2023 Hell of the South
Matt Beers and Sarah Hill won the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, in very different ways on Saturday, 21 January. The Toyota Specialized rider beat PYGA Euro Steel’s Alex Miller in a sprint. While Hill broke away from Elrika Harmzen-Pretorius on the climb towards the Queen […]
Stanford MTB Classic: Cape Epic stage 2 routes
The Stanford MTB Classic is one of the most beautiful mountain bike races in the Overberg region, and surpasses all expectations on every level. Majestic mountain scapes, rolling hills covered by fabulous fynbos, and exclusive raw and untamed trails await riders in February this year. This is also the exclusive […]
ATTAKWAS EXTREME: THE 2023 MTB SEASON STARTS HERE
The traditional mountain biking season opener, the Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, will once again feature a stellar elite field. Headlined by the record holder, Wessel Botha, and the 2020 winner, Matt Beers, the men’s race is sure to be fiercely contested. The women’s race is likely […]
Gravel, grimaces and grins at inaugural Stanford 100 Miler
Kelton Miller won the men’s race at the inaugural Stanford 100 Miler gravel bike race in Stanford near Hermanus this weekend (10 December), crossing the line seven minutes ahead of David George in a time of 05:57:09. In the women’s race, Tyla Setzkorn claimed top spot ahead of Mandy Collis […]
New trails at Sky Trails now open!
Two years ago Raw Africa Boutique Collection, and it flagship Plettenberg Bay property, the 5-star Sky Villa Boutique Hotel embarked on an exciting project that combined the Botanical Gardens concept with Raw Africa Boutique Collection’s dream of a bio-diverse, eco-estate with specialist mountain biking trails right in the middle of […]
Looser & Pritzen Win FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
Konny Looser and Marc Pritzen, of Honeycomb Pro Cycling, wrapped up their three days of racing at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz in perfect style as they crossed the finish line at Curro Hermanus in fourth position on the stage and secured the overall win by 34 seconds. The Shiraz event […]