After seven days of challenging mountain bike trails, participants in the TransCape mountain bike race can again look forward to a sea of tranquillity when
TransCape will give Gary Kirsten new perspective
With an intimate knowledge of the Western Cape, former Proteas cricketer Gary Kirsten is relishing the chance to view the region from a different perspective
UCT hit back to take Varsity MTB Challenge crown
University of Cape Town produced an impressive showing on the final stage to turn a small deficit into overall victory over arch-rivals Stellenbosch in the
Maties lead after blustery start to Varsity MTB Challenge
Defending champions Stellenbosch underlined their status as the team to beat when they led the field home on a blustery opening day of the Varsity
Maties geared up for Varsity MTB Challenge title defence
With some solid preparation under their belts, Stellenbosch University are geared up to defend their title when the Varsity MTB Challenge takes place in the
Varsity MTB Challenge route a ‘balancing act'
Although the route builders are striving hard to create a balanced course, competitors in the Varsity MTB Challenge at the end of the month will
Race village elevates Varsity mountain bike race
A race village with plenty to offer is expected to take the Varsity MTB Challenge to another level when the annual mountain bike race takes
Success for Beukes brothers at mountain bike series
It was a family affair as brothers Matthys and Gerrie Beukes won their respective age categories at the third round of the Madibaz XCO Series
Challenging course for third round of Madibaz XCO series
The third round of the Madibaz MTB XCO Series will present riders with an opportunity to try their hand at a challenging new course at
Varsity MTB Challenge for everyone, says Francois Pienaar
Providing an opportunity for old varsity friends to renew their rivalry, while also creating a platform for current students to compete, are the driving forces
New signing Kristen Louw dazzles with Cycle4Cansa win
Bestmed-ASG's new signing Kristen Louw started her tenure with the team on a high note when she won the 50km mountain bike title at the
WeCAN campaign aims to boost Cansa funds
Organisers of the Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship have launched a new initiative to boost funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa when the event celebrates
TransCape 'It's Time' campaign launched
Billed as a special journey, the TransCape mountain bike race has positioned itself as one of the most iconic adventures on the South African cycling
Cycle4Cansa prepares for 20th anniversary
Traditionally signalling the resumption of the cycling season after winter, the Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship is again set to attract a bumper entry when it celebrates
John Smit hooked on TransCape
Former Springbok hooker John Smit, accustomed to tough sporting challenges, faces an examination of another kind when he competes in the TransCape mountain bike race
Varsity mountain bike race venue fit for connoisseurs
Participants in the second Varsity MTB Challenge can expect a connoisseur experience when Nederburg Wines host the two-day race at their estate in Paarl later
Mountain bikers set for ultimate alumni challenge
Alumni from the respective universities could play a major role in the outcome of the annual Varsity MTB Challenge when the second edition takes place
Madibaz looking to bounce back at cycling champs
The Bestmed NMMU-Madibaz cycling team will look to rekindle the form that took them to overall victory three seasons ago when the varsity host the
Coetzees keep Sondela titles in the family
The husband and wife pair of Dana and Sanet Coetzee won the men's and women's titles at the Bestmed Sondela Mountain Bike Classic, which took
‘Best ever' trails for Sondela race
A bumper field can look forward to a fast and furious ride on pristine single-track when they take part in the Bestmed Sondela Mountain Bike
Mix it with the pros at Sondela MTB Classic
Recreational cyclists looking to mix it up with the pros have a small window of opportunity to enter the Bestmed Sondela Mountain Bike Classic that
Mapstone, Benson master Waterberg Encounter
Rory Mapstone and Rex Benson won their second stage on the trot to take overall honours in the men's section of the three-day Liberty Waterberg
Seyffert seeks best form at Waterberg Encounter
After his strong start to the season was derailed by illness, professional mountain biker Pieter Seyffert will be searching for his best form at the
Former national star lines up for Waterberg race
Three years after his official retirement, the competitive juices will once again flow for Neil MacDonald when he takes to the start line of the
Letshego Zulu aims to survive Waterberg challenge
Self-confessed adventure addict, Letshego Zulu, has earmarked the three-day Liberty Waterberg Encounter mountain bike race as her next personal challenge.
The former Survivor South Africa
Woolcock, Kruger secure Zuurberg title at first attempt
Overnight leaders Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger completed a clean sweep of stage wins to claim overall honours in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain
BCX continue to call the shots at Zuurberg
Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger continued to call the shots as they won their second successive stage at the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain
Woolcock and Kruger climb to victory on Zuurberg
Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger of BCX left their breakaway companions in the dust as they climbed to victory on stage one of the three-day
Waterberg Encounter still has teeth
Organisers of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter have slightly shortened the overall distance of the three-stage race, but route director Mel Meyer has promised it will
Hill chases another Zuurberg title
Experienced mountain bike professional Andrew Hill will be banking on a strong partnership with colleague Marco Joubert to try to land another title in the
Kruger and Buchacher dominate in Paarl
Using home-ground knowledge to his advantage, HB Kruger led from start to finish to take the honours in the 60km feature race at the Bestmed
Changes designed to improve encounter in the Waterberg
A number of changes are tipped to improve the experience across the board when the second Liberty Waterberg Encounter mountain bike race takes place near
Competitive De Villiers ready to shine at Zuurberg
Experienced stage racer Yolande de Villiers is ready to show her competitive side when she joins forces with Neill Ungerer to tackle the PwC Great
Paarl MTB Classic breaks new ground
Participants in the Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic will go where no one has gone before as organisers continue to up the ante ahead of what
Stransky aims to be competitive at tough Zuurberg race
Despite having to overcome serious injuries in recent weeks, ex-Springbok rugby star Joel Stransky and teammate Andrew Mclean are determined to be competitive at the
Volvo continue to drive TransCape
After their maiden voyage with the TransCape mountain bike race proved a resounding success, Volvo Car South Africa announced that they would extend their involvement
New-look Paarl MTB Classic ticks all the boxes
Organisers are pulling out all the stops to ensure that the new-look Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic, which was omitted from the cycling calendar last year,
Waterberg Encounter designed to delight
With the event organisers passionate about providing as memorable an experience as possible, seasoned mountain biker Gertjie Harmse firmly believes the Liberty Waterberg Encounter is
Great Zuurberg Trek sample USN partnership
International sports nutrition brand USN are ready to play an active role in the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race near Port Elizabeth
Revamped Paarl MTB Classic ‘something special'
Organisers have reinstated the Bestmed Paarl MTB Classic with the objective of building it into the premier off-road one-day race in the Cape Winelands.
After
Woolcock heads strong pro field at Great Zuurberg Trek
One of South Africa's most experienced cyclists, Waylon Woolcock, has set his sights on overall victory in the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike
Flying start to Madibaz XCO Series
The Madibaz Mountain Bike XCO Series made a flying start at the NMMU campus in George this weekend, with the organisers receiving double the number
Tough but balanced route for Great Zuurberg Trek
While day two stands out as the queen stage, PwC Great Zuurberg Trek route director Rob Hayter feels riders will face a strong variety of
Woolcock, Kruger cruise to maiden Winelands triumph
Seasoned pros Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger captured the overall title in the three-day Liberty Winelands Encounter mountain bike race at their first attempt today
Hoffman celebrates birthday with first Emperors title
Nolan Hoffman celebrated his birthday in the best possible way by winning the Emperors Palace Classic road cycle title for the first time in Kempton
Woolcock and Kruger increase Winelands lead
Overnight leaders Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger produced another controlled performance to create a telling gap after the second stage of the Liberty Winelands Encounter
Woolcock, Kruger set pace in Winelands race
Quickest out of the blocks on the early Botmaskop climb out of Stellenbosch, Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger stamped their mark on the opening stage
Wolhuter aims for Winelands hat-trick
Defending champion Chris Wolhuter is eyeing a hat-trick of titles at the Liberty Winelands Encounter despite the ever-increasing level of competition.
The 28-year-old Capetonian, who
Rio Olympian goes off-road for Winelands Encounter
Former national road champion and Rio Olympian An-Li Kachelhoffer will change disciplines when she rides the three-day Liberty Winelands Encounter mountain bike race in the
Zuurberg race boosts socio-economic development
Having developed a close rapport over the years, next month's PwC Great Zuurberg Trek will further strengthen the mountain bike event's partnership with the Unity