Cycling features

Find a selection of cycling features profiling riders, races and other industry news on In the Bunch.

Sport changed my life, says Joanna van de Winkel

May 8, 2019, 6:30 pm By In the Bunch

When the cycling bug finally bit, it transformed Joanna van de Winkel's life - and she hasn't looked back since. … [Read more...]

David Kleynhans tells of first attempt at cycling ‘Everest’

May 6, 2019, 4:00 pm By In the Bunch

David Kleynhans recently completed his first attempt at cycling the height of Mount Everest by doing repeated circuits up and down Bainskloof Pass in the Western Cape. … [Read more...]

Endurance cycling addictive, says Nico Coetzee after marathon

April 20, 2019, 9:07 am By In the Bunch

Endurance cyclist Nico Coetzee recently completed an unsupported, non-stop 600km road bicycle ride, informally known as the "Tip of Africa", and confessed afterwards that he is addicted to long-haul cycling. … [Read more...]

David Kleynhans to cycle up Everest – on Bainskloof Pass

April 19, 2019, 1:00 pm By In the Bunch

David Kleynhans plans to cycle the height of Mount Everest by doing repeated circuits up and down Bainskloof Pass, which features an elevation of 594m, from April 27. … [Read more...]

Shaun-Nick Bester’s mystery ailment finally diagnosed

April 16, 2019, 4:44 pm By In the Bunch

After six different types of electrocardiogram, a full-body scan and blood tests, South African cyclist Shaun-Nick Bester finally discovered why he was "feeling so horrible" at the Cape Epic and during the past month. … [Read more...]

Neil MacDonald launches company to give back to SA cycling

April 15, 2019, 1:01 pm By In the Bunch

Former South African professional cyclist Neil MacDonald has launched a cycling events company alongside good friend Jamie Taylor with the aim of giving back to local cyclists. … [Read more...]

Kevin Benkenstein puts heart and soul into setting world record

April 10, 2019, 3:21 pm By In the Bunch

Kevin Benkenstein recently completed a gruelling six-day journey-with-a-difference from Cape Town to Johannesburg. … [Read more...]

I always kept fighting, says Gawie Combrinck after announcing retirement

April 9, 2019, 12:08 pm By In the Bunch

Gawie Combrinck, who has announced his retirement from professional cycling for medical reasons, said he kept fighting throughout his career and learnt as much as he could from others. … [Read more...]

Kevin Benkenstein in world record attempt for heart health

April 2, 2019, 1:16 pm By In the Bunch

South African endurance cyclist Kevin Benkenstein is currently tackling a six-day journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg in a bid to smash a world record and raise awareness about heart health. … [Read more...]

Dillon Geary makes a point after landing gold at SA champs

March 29, 2019, 1:25 pm By In the Bunch

Junior Dillon Geary turned what his parents suspected might be a phase into a gold medal at the SA National Track Championships, which is taking place at the Bellville Velodrome in Cape Town this week. … [Read more...]