With a strong record in marathon racing, Japanese cyclist Yuki Ikeda will test his skills in unchartered territory when he makes his debut in the
Japanese ace Yuki Ikeda relishes TransCape challenge
With a strong record in marathon racing, Japanese cyclist Yuki Ikeda will test his skills in unchartered territory when he makes his debut in the
Entries for Bestmed Berge en Dale set to soar
For several reasons, a bumper entry is expected for the Bestmed Berge en Dale Championship to be held near Krugersdorp in Gauteng on February 24
TransCape MTB Encounter set to make a difference
The Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter, a seven-day, 614km race to be held next month, will be part of a concerted drive to support Africa Foundation.
Heat is on as Jan Braai tackles TransCape
Jan Braai, renowned for his National Braai Day initiative, will turn his attention to a fresh challenge when he participates in the Liberty TransCape MTB
TransCape riders to sample La Couronne wines
Participants in the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter will be treated to a selection of award-winning wines during the mountain bike race that finishes after a
Shusha and Smith rule at Wild Coast MTB Classic
Two KwaZulu-Natal cyclists, Lindani Shusha and Hayley Smith, took the honours in the feature races of the Bestmed Wild Coast Sun MTB Classic near Port
TransCape lands major title sponsor
One of South Africa's top mountain bike stage races, the TransCape, has received a major boost with the news that Liberty will be the title
Stiff climb key to victory in wild coast race
A 14km stretch of district road leading to the top of a plateau could be the tipping point when cyclists tackle the Bestmed Wild Coast
Wild Coast mountain bike race a family affair of note
Organisers are literally leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to ensure that the inaugural Bestmed Wild Coast Sun MTB Classic is a family affair
UCI race opened up to commuters and tourists
Riding 614km over seven days with 10 200m of vertical ascent does not sit in everyone's legs, which is why the organisers of the TransCape
Teens dominate Paarl mountain bike race at first attempt
Stellenbosch teenagers Robert Hobson and Rossouw Bekker claimed the Sanlam MTB Invitational title on their debut after leading the two-day race from start to finish.
Seyffert, Kachelhoffer rekindle partnership for Paarl race
Despite not having ridden together this year, Pieter Seyffert and Hanco Kachelhoffer will still make a formidable team when they defend their title in the
Invitational Paarl race heads in a new direction
Eager to showcase the variety on offer in the Sanlam MTB Invitational, organisers ASG Events are preparing to unveil a number of changes to the
An invitation to mountain biking excellence
ASG Events and Sanlam Investments have a winning recipe in the form of the Sanlam MTB Invitational, but they continue to strive for an even
UCI status gives TransCape an international boost
The elevation of South Africa's TransCape mountain bike race to UCI status makes it an attractive proposition for local and international professionals.
This is the
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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.
Hill up for Winelands challenge
Durban mountain biking pro Andrew Hill is looking forward to a fresh challenge when he competes for the first time in the Liberty Winelands Encounter
Emperors Classic route to produce fast-paced action
With the cyclists facing a route unchanged from last year, ASG Events race director Darren Herbst is anticipating a thrilling finish to the Emperors Palace
New route focus for TransCape
Organisers of the TransCape mountain bike race have enlisted Cape Epic route designer Pieter van Wyk to ensure the 2018 route is a fun yet
Scenic theme underpins Winelands Encounter
Offering riders the best experience possible has underpinned the philosophy of veteran route designer Johan Kriegler as he prepares the course for this month's Liberty
Emperors fills Cape Town Cycle Tour void
With less than a week to go before entries close, ASG Events race director Darren Herbst is anticipating another bumper entry for the Emperors Palace
Lucrative prize-money for Winelands Encounter
A high-quality field will again be racing for a lucrative prize purse when the Liberty Winelands Encounter takes place in the Western Cape next month.