South African professional mountain biker Matthys Beukes has conquered a gruelling 24-hour challenge with a difference. … [Read more...]
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Timo Cooper aims for second successful return to racing after lockdown
Former professional mountain biker Timo Cooper began his comeback after a four-year "retirement" when he joined the Darkhorse Wheels Pro Cycling team in June last year, only for it to be cut short by the coronavirus epidemic last month. … [Read more...]
Sarah Hill discovers huge benefits of indoor training during lockdown
Professional mountain biker Sarah Hill says the indoor trainer is proving a boon for cyclists now that outdoor training is impossible - and in particular it has enabled her to work on her most limiting factor. … [Read more...]
Grant Lottering aims to tackle three near-impossible endurance feats
Despite the current Covid-19 pandemic, ultra-endurance cyclist Grant Lottering is determined to attempt three near-impossible feats later this year. … [Read more...]
Epic 2020 riders offered guaranteed team entry for next year
This year's registered riders for the Cape Epic, which was cancelled at the last minute due to the coronavirus, have been offered preferential participation terms for next year's event, which is scheduled to run from March 21 to 28. … [Read more...]
SA’s Mariske Strauss tests positive for coronavirus
Top South African cross-country mountain biker Mariske Strauss has tested positive for the coronavirus, but her symptoms were mild and she's feeling fine again. … [Read more...]
Leading mountain biker Henry Liebenberg remains positive despite lockdown
Despite all the uncertainty and restrictions imposed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, top mountain biker 21-year-old Henry Liebenberg has made a conscious decision to remain positive. … [Read more...]
Organisers look beyond coronavirus to 2021 Tankwa Trek
Organisers have announced that entries for 2021 Tankwa Trek, which takes place in the Koue Bokkeveld from February 4 to 7, open at noon on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Framesby recognises mountain biking as an official sport
Port Elizabeth's Framesby High School took the first step towards establishing mountain biking as an official sporting code in August last year, and received the official stamp of approval earlier this year. … [Read more...]
Start of 2020 Schools MTB League delayed
The start of this year's Schools MTB League has been delayed due to the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...]