The inaugural Glacier Cradle Traverse mountain bike stage race concluded on Sunday, the 7th of May 2017, after three spectacular days of riding in
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
songo.info Riders Reflect on the 2017 Absa Cape Epic
The dust has well and truly settled on the Absa Cape Epic of 2017 and for the elite riders the mountain biking season has moved
Watershed weekend for Quattro ROAG Series with Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB & Trail Run
By Tim Whitfield
THIS weekend sees the fourth leg of the Quattro ROAG Series for mountain bikers and trail runners, and it represents a watershed
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.
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
Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run
Get into gear for one of the best-loved (and well-organised) races on the mountain biking and trail running calendar. The 2017 Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB
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
Husqvarna Mid-Illovo Classic MTB & Trail Run - Sunday 31 April 2017
Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run – Sunday 30 April 2017
The winner of the women’s race at the 2016 Husqvarna Classic
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
Bekkenk Breaks Course Record to Win 2017 36ONE MTB Challenge
The near perfect weather conditions and relatively smooth surfaces on the Rooiberg Pass contributed to a fast paced 2017 36ONE MTB Challenge which was won
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.
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
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
George cross country race focuses on development
Providing a cross country racing opportunity for mountain biking enthusiasts in the Eden region is at the core of the second Madibaz XCO Series, which
Win with Specialized at the FNB Magalies Monster
One lucky mountain biker will take home a whopping R35 000 Specialized voucher on Saturday, 03 June 2017 after completing the revered FNB Magalies Monster
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
Zuurberg race support will help develop education
The PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race have once again nominated the Sundays River Citrus Company Foundation Trust as one of their beneficiaries for
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
Cape Epic champ sets sights on Winelands Encounter
Newly crowned Cape Epic champion Jennie Stenerhag is gearing up for what she believes will be another world-class experience at the Liberty Winelands Encounter.
Sauser Steps Out of Racing at the End of an Era
Following the conclusion of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic, in which Christoph Sauser raced to second position overall alongside Investec-songo-Specialized teammate Jaroslav Kulhavý, Sauser has
Press Release – Investec-songo-Specialized | ACE Stage 7
Second Overall at Grand Finale for Investec-songo-Specialized
When the 2017 Absa Cape Epic concluded at Val de Vie Estate on Sunday the 26th of
Purpose-built trails for Garden Route 300
Riders can look forward to some interesting, fast-paced descents and several short, sharp climbs when they tackle stage two of the Garden Route 300 mountain
Queen Stage Puncture for Sauser and Kulhavý
Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavý had to settle for fourth place on Stage 6 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic on the 25th of
Sauser & Kulhavý Fight Back to Remain Second as Lead Changes
Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavý fought back from 2 minutes down at one point to finish just 17 seconds off the stage winning SCOTT-SRAM MTB
Puncture Scuppers Sauser & Kulhavý’s Stage 4 Hopes
A puncture 20 kilometres from the Stage 4 finish in Oak Valley, on Thursday the 23rd of March, cost Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavý
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.
Choice selection of venues for Knysna race
Perched over the lagoon, the Knysna Yacht Club will provide a spectacular new start and finish venue for the opening stage of the Garden Route
Bruised Stransky and Mclean set for Zuurberg race
Despite suffering broken bones in two separate incidents, Springbok legend Joel Stransky and former professional cyclist Andrew Mclean are still set to take part in
Stage 3 Sprint Victory for Sauser & Kulhavý
Despite Stage 3 being pencilled in as one for the XCO specialists Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavý, a man who defies mountain bike categorisation, emerged
Stage Victory on Shortened Stage for Investec-songo-Specialzed
When the African elements conspire against 1 200 riders taking part in a mountain biking event something has to give, and after the brutal heat and
Second for Sauser as Kulhavý Crashes
The 101 kilometre long Stage 1, of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic which started and finished in Hermanus on Monday the 20th of March,
Sauser & Kulhavý Off To Positive Start at Absa Cape Epic
Investec-songo-Specialized’s Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavý might only have crossed the finish line with the fourth fastest time on the Prologue of the 2017 Absa
Stenerhag & Süss Second in the Heat at Meerendal
Meerendal CBCs Jennie Stenerhag and Esther Süss were second fastest in the Cape Epic’s 26km long Prologue course, which kicked off at Meerendal Wine Estate
J9 Foundation’s mission at Winelands Encounter
The memory of Springbok rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen will hover over the Liberty Winelands Encounter next month when the J9 Foundation cycling team
Alternative red route a GR300 winner
Most mountain bikers probably follow the normal course of the popular red route in the Harkerville forest outside Knysna, but Garden Route 300 race director
Seyffert chases second Zuurberg title
Professional mountain biker Pieter Seyffert will be returning to the scene of one of his favourite races when he and teammate Travis Walker tackle the
Garden Route mountain bike race now more compact
Next month’s Garden Route 300 will be “more compact” to offer an even purer mountain biking experience in the Knysna forest from April 28 to
Entries Open for 2017 Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort MTB Challenge
Entries to one of the Western Cape’s best loved mountain bike events, the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort MTB Challenge open on Tuesday the 14th of
Conquering the Untamed
ConquerAsOne
Absa will be celebrating and recognising the spirit of teamwork and perseverance at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic. Over the week of the race
Overcoming the Odds to Take on The 36ONE MTB Challenge
For many entrants to The 36ONE MTB Challenge the race is a personal trial, a battle to see if they can ride the 361 kilometres.
Cape Getaway Show Mountain Bike Challenge and Trail Run
The Western Cape’s largest travel, outdoor and adventure event, The Cape Getaway Show, returns to Lourensford Wine Estate from 31 March to 2 April 2017