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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
- Chris Froome moves into next phase of careerFour-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome’s contract with Ineos will not be renewed at the end of the season, as announced by the team today. The 35-year-old will still compete in the La Grande Boucle with the team as he eyes his fifth title, but will join Israel Start-Up Nation for the 2021 season. […]
- Recognising weaknesses is a strength, says downhill champNational downhill mountain bike champion Frankie du Toit says recognising weaknesses can be a great strength as you push to find the milliseconds that can mean the difference between winning and losing. And, as far as weaknesses go, the 22-year-old Maties student admits that her biggest foe is a lack of confidence on the bike. […]
- Dylan Victor: Bedridden but not beatenIt was an unlucky week for downhill and trials mountain biker Dylan Victor as he fractured three of his neck vertebrae after crashing and landing on his head. The 40-year-old, who lives in Noordhoek in Cape Town, said the crash occurred after an afternoon ride with his friend. Victor said they were on their way […]
- Johann Potgieter takes rain check on international stintFive-time national downhill mountain bike champion Johann Potgieter would have been racing in Europe right now, but that had to be put on hold due to international travel restrictions. The 33-year-old, who races for Team Racing Dudes in Germany, planned to compete in IXS Downhill Cup races with the goal of qualifying for World Cup […]
- Alexander Parsons: Following in his father’s footstepsAlexander Parsons, son of former junior Springbok Colin, is aiming to become a legend in his own right as he rises through the ranks of local cycling. Over the years the 23-year-old Western Cape rider, who started cycling at the age of four, has obtained multiple national and provincial titles on the road and track. […]
CYCLING WEEKLY
- Five things to look out for at the Imola World Championships 2020 time trialsChloe Dygert’s title defence, Dennis vs Ganna, and the British hopes - watch out for these moments
- Imola Road World Championships 2020: Elite women’s time trial start listChloe Dygert on the podium of the World Championships 2019 elite women's time trial in Yorkshire (Sunada)Full list of starters for the elite women's individual time trial at the 2020 UCI Road World Championships at Imola on Thursday, September 24
- ‘I hope that doesn’t sound too cocky’: Sam Bennett on earning his place, beating Peter Sagan and his glass case of emotion Sam Bennett at the 2020 Tour de France (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images,)Sam Bennett just entered the history books of the Tour de France, but you wouldn’t guess it hearing him speak.
- Amazon stops the sale of $499 Echelon fitness bikeImage: EchelonAmazon has removed Echelon’s $499 ‘Ex-Prime’ fitness bike from sale, just a few hours after its release. As reported by Cycling Weekly, Echelon had pitched its rival to the Peloton indoor trainer as being a partnership with Amazon, hence the ‘Prime’ name. Amazon spoke to news sources yesterday evening, including FOX Business and Forbes, […]
- Tom Dumoulin will race World Championships time trial, then target Vuelta a España Tom Dumoulin during the Tour de France time trial (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)Tom Dumoulin will be back to racing this week in the World Championships time trial, after a bittersweet Tour de France.