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Tyronne White overcomes setbacks to win solo race at Colin Mayer Tour

October 14, 2019, 3:55 pm By In the Bunch

Tyronne White conquered several challenges to take the solo men's race at the Colin Mayer Tour that finished in Mauritius yesterday. … [Read more...]

McFall, Keyser exceed expectations at Colin Mayer Tour

October 13, 2019, 3:45 pm By In the Bunch

South Africans Charles McFall and Matthew Keyser surprised even themselves when they won a stage and placed second overall in their maiden Colin Mayer Tour, which finished in Mauritius today. … [Read more...]

Andrew Hill vying for victory at Colin Mayer Tour

October 11, 2019, 8:00 am By In the Bunch

A second-place in the 2017 Colin Mayer Tour has inspired Andrew Hill to go for the top tier of the podium in this year's three-day race, which starts in Mauritius today. … [Read more...]

De Groot, McDougall tick all the boxes for Berg & Bush win

October 7, 2019, 11:21 am By In the Bunch

Robyn de Groot and Amy McDougall were dominant throughout the three-day Berg & Bush "Descent" which they ultimately won in Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday. … [Read more...]

Jason Peach cements endurance-race bond with Maloti win

October 3, 2019, 2:08 pm By In the Bunch

East-London mountain biker Jason Peach strengthened his long-standing relationship with endurance races by winning the Maloti 100 Miler in Barkly East at the weekend. … [Read more...]

Robyn de Groot tells of dramatic battle for bronze at marathon world champs

September 26, 2019, 12:32 pm By In the Bunch

South African Robyn de Groot says it seemed the stars were aligned for her when she won bronze at the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Grachen, Switzerland, on Sunday. … [Read more...]

Robyn de Groot hopes to beat her best at marathon world champs

September 20, 2019, 11:43 am By In the Bunch

South African Robyn de Groot has done well at previous UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships and hopes to do even better when she lines up for this year's event in Grachen, Switzerland, on Sunday. … [Read more...]

Sarah Hill feels well prepared for debut marathon world champs

September 19, 2019, 12:58 pm By In the Bunch

Fresh from her Cape Pioneer Trek victory, South African mountain-biker Sarah Hill feels she is in the right place physically and mentally ahead of her debut UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships in Grachen, Switzerland, on Sunday. … [Read more...]

Danielle Strydom relishes surprise achievements in Turkey

September 18, 2019, 3:25 pm By In the Bunch

A spontaneous decision led to South African mountain-biker Danielle Strydom achieving good results in a Turkish marathon and a cross-country race last week. … [Read more...]

Phillimon Sebona aims for improved marathon world champs result

September 17, 2019, 8:00 am By In the Bunch

Phillimon Sebona is aiming to improve on the result he achieved in his maiden UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships when he tackles this year's event in Grachen, Switzerland, on Sunday. … [Read more...]