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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
- 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
- Young Riders Steal the Show at the Hollard JUMA 2019Widely known as one of the most unique mountain biking experiences in South Africa – and potentially the world. The
IN THE BUNCH
- 947 Short Ride results: Gustav Roller wins 40km raceGustav Roller won the 40km 947 Short Ride at Riversands Commercial Park, Johannesburg, yesterday. He crossed the finish line in 1:11:13, beating Evan Moolman by a second. Barend Geyser finished third. Alison Kerryn Visser claimed victory in the women’s race. Aimee Louise Armstrong and Karen Jane Bond came second and third respectively. View more results […]
- To Hell and Back results: Regis Maniora, Talita Botha winRegis Maniora and Talita Botha won the respective men’s and women’s events at the To Hell and Back in Gamaskloof yesterday. Maniora completed the two-day mountain bike stage race in 5:38:25. Bobby Behan placed second overall, with Warick Minkley third. Heinrich Coetzee and Jan Theron came fourth and fifth. In the women’s race, Botha finished […]
- Shanghai Criterium results: Caleb Ewan sprints to victoryCaleb Ewan won the third edition of the Tour de France Shanghai Criterium in Shanghai, China, yesterday. Ewan won in a three-way sprint against Matteo Trentin and Steven Kruijswijk. Thomas de Gendt placed fourth, with Man Chun Yeung completing the podium. View more results below. Results (61.200km)
- Carla Oberholzer sprints to successful 947 title defenceCarla Oberholzer executed a perfect sprint to successfully defend her 947 Ride Joburg title at Riversands Commercial Park in Johannesburg today. Heading into the sprint towards the end of the 94.7km race it was she, Joanna van de Winkel and Parys Edwards who were vying for the podium positions. “I knew I had a pretty […]
- Teamwork sets up victory for Marc Pritzen in 947 Ride JoburgExcellent teamwork by the OfficeGuru team helped secure Marc Pritzen’s maiden 947 Ride Joburg win in Johannesburg today. The U23 national road champion thanked Alexander Worsdale for all the hard work he put in before Pritzen attacked with less than 50m remaining. “I have to thank my teammate for the work at the end there,” […]
CYCLING WEEKLY
- Kenny De Ketele and Robbe Ghys take overall victory at thrilling Ghent Six Day 2019Kenny De Ketele and Robbe Ghys win the Ghent Six Day 2019 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Mark Cavendish and Iljo Keisse just missed out on the podium
- Abby-Mae Parkinson signs with Lotto Soudal Ladies for 2020 seasonAbby-Mae Parkinson finishes stage one of the Women's Tour 2019 (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)The 22-year-old moves to the Belgian squad after three years with Drops
- Investigation: What does it take to get from the Zwift Academy to the pro ranks?Steve Shrubshall investigates what it takes to make it to the finals of the Zwift Academy and whether he has the talent to get there
- Tourmalet to feature in Vuelta a España 2020, according to reportsRiders climb the Tourmalet on stage 14 of the Tour de France 2019 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)The official Vuelta route will be unveiled on December 17
- 'Mine isn’t the story of an Olympic champion, but of a vain teenager who liked racing with people I wanted to be like': Katie Archibald columnKatie Archibald'I was engaged by a social scene rather than a sport'