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White happy with home-turf win in Sugar Rush Classic

June 18, 2018, 4:36 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Tyronne White was glad to get a win in his own backyard when he took the spoils in the 45km Sugar Rush Classic at Ballito in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday. … [Read more...]

Lill wins fourth SA MTB Cup Series XCO race after long break

June 18, 2018, 3:13 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Candice Lill won the fourth SA MTB Cup Series XCO event in Mbombela on Saturday after taking an extended break from the sport. … [Read more...]

Lill looking to ‘snap’ back in fourth SA Cup Series race

June 15, 2018, 3:10 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Candice Lill is aiming for the top step of the podium in tomorrow's SA MTB Cup Series XCO race in Mbombela, having finished second last weekend. … [Read more...]

Rock MTB Stage Race launched in Paarl

June 15, 2018, 1:06 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

The Rock MTB Stage Race was launched in Paarl today. It will comprise three stages starting in Malmesbury and finishing at Rhebokskloof, Western Cape, from September 28 to 30. … [Read more...]

Strauss to use SA Cup Series XCO to prepare for world cup

June 15, 2018, 10:38 am By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Mariske Strauss will use the fourth round of the SA MTB Cup Series XCO, taking place in Mbombela this weekend, as preparation for the Val di Sole world cup in Italy next month. … [Read more...]

Du Toit eyes another podium finish at SA MTB Cup XCO Series event

June 14, 2018, 4:24 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Arno du Toit is hoping to continue his current good form when he takes part in the fourth SA Cup XCO Series event at the Mankele Bike Park in Mbombela on Saturday. … [Read more...]

Johnson hopes to cling to lead at Sugar Rush Classic

June 14, 2018, 12:21 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Andrew Johnson will be hoping to hold onto his Roag Series lead when he takes part in the 45km Sugar Rush Classic in Ballito on Sunday. … [Read more...]

De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience showcases virgin trails

June 12, 2018, 3:03 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

Mountain bikers competing in the inaugural De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience from September 22 to 24 will have the opportunity to ride on virgin and usually off-limit trails in the De Hoop Nature Reserve area. … [Read more...]

Minnaar aiming for world cup comeback at Val di Sole

June 12, 2018, 9:56 am By In the Bunch Staff reporter

World downhill champion Greg Minnaar is looking forward to making a comeback at next month's Val di Sole world cup race in Italy after a recent injury saw him miss the previous two events. … [Read more...]

End of era as Tour of Ara terminated

June 11, 2018, 3:49 pm By In the Bunch Staff reporter

This year’s Tour of Ara, from September 1 to 6, will be the last time the six-stage race is held, founder Stan Engelbrecht announced today. … [Read more...]