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The 2019 UCI MTB World Cup dates and venues have been released. Read on for all the news on an extra round of competition for the downhillers, as well as a new venue.
RIDE
- Hot under the collarBy Tanya Bell-Jenje Visualise a cyclist crashing and you’re bound to picture an outstretched arm trying to cushion the blow.
- Rugani adds new bursts of flavour to its range of veggie extract juiceRugani Juice extracts all-round goodness so you can live a most wholesome and healthy life. Need a boost of nutrition?
- Celebrating Heritage day with Rugani Juice and friendsIn Tarlton, Gauteng, lies Greenway Farms, the largest carrot producer in South Africa and a world first veggie extraction facility
- Stuart Marais wins inaugural GO!Durban 100 MTB RaceFirst edition draws 300 riders to experience “active mobility at its best” It all came down to a split-second sprint
- Conquer the CraterThe 15th edition of the Ride Crater Cruise MTB Family Festival will be taking place 7 – 8 September 2019
IN THE BUNCH
- Grant Lottering aims to tackle three near-impossible endurance featsDespite the current Covid-19 pandemic, ultra-endurance cyclist Grant Lottering is determined to attempt three near-impossible feats later this year. The three extreme challenges he is targeting are a 24-hour non-stop up-and-down record attempt on the Alpe d’Huez in the French Alps, his sixth Im’possible Tour and another 24-hour up-and-down attempt on the Swartberg Pass. In […]
- Adriatica Ionica Race organisers focus on next year’s editionOrganisers of the Adriatica Ionica Race are putting all their focus on the 2021 edition after having had to cancel this year’s event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The five-day Italian stage race was set to take place from June 14 to 18, and while the UCI has only blocked racing until the end of […]
- Epic 2020 riders offered guaranteed team entry for next yearThis 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. Organisers say that should they not wish to compete next year, the offer can also be […]
- SA team announced for UCI Junior Track Cycling World ChampsThe South African national team have been announced for the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from August 16 to 21. The seven-man squad was announced by Cycling SA today. The team comprises Alexander Craddock, James Swart, Kyle Swanepoel, Dillon Geary, Jonty Bouwer, Chanton Perrins and Dian Janjetich. […]
- Marc Pritzen trains indoors in Italy while targeting WorldTour roleSouth African Marc Pritzen, who has been part of the NTT Continental Cycling Team for the 2020 season, is working towards his ultimate goal of stepping up to WorldTour level. The 20-year-old, whose last local win before heading to Europe was at the 947 Ride Joburg, has been racing internationally for roughly four months now. […]
CYCLING WEEKLY
- Team Ineos announce group ride and race on Zwift(Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)Team Ineos have announced their first ever virtual rides and races with Zwift.
- New Giant TCR launched: Lighter, more aero and it doesn't have dropped staysThe new Giant TCR has been unveiled, promising to be lighter and more aerodynamic
- Sponsor vows to stick with British women’s team CAMS-Tifosi despite lack of racingThe CAMS-Tifosi line-upThe lack of racing during the global coronavirus crisis has caused chaos for cycling’s fragile economy, but one British women’s team have receiving the full backing of their sponsor.
- Do you need to warm up before cycling?AG2R warm up during the 2015 Tour de France (Photo: Daniel Gould)Skipping your warm-up may save time, but your performance will suffer
- Brompton trialling direct home delivery during lockdownBrompton is trialling a new home delivery service (Picture: Brompton) In their latest initiative during the coronavirus lockdown, Brompton bikes are trialling a direct to home delivery option to help keep customers safe.