University of Johannesburg student scales handcycling heights
CyclingUniversity of Johannesburg February 19, 2019
Four years ago,University of Johannesburg student Palesa Manaleng thought any chance of a career in sport was over when she suffered a cycling accident that left her paralysed from the waist down. Today the University of Johannesburg public relations student is the South African handcycling champion in the H3... Read more
Encounter Series receives a boost from Liberty
Cycling December 7, 2018
The annual Encounter Series, which includes three multi-stage races under the ASG Events banner, will retain its popular status among South African mountain-bikers after Liberty renewed their sponsorship for 2019. The series will begin with the seven-stage TransCape journey from George to Franschhoek in February and continues with the... Read more
Emphasis placed on teamwork at Tour of Good Hope
Cycling November 30, 2018
A new format for the amateur categories will place the emphasis on teamwork when the Takealot Tour of Good Hope takes place in the Western Cape next year. South Africa’s premier road cycle tour, which takes place in the Cape Winelands from March 4 to 8, will see several... Read more
Cycling: Boost for Demacon team from Positive Sports
Cycling November 29, 2018
South African cycling distribution company Positive Sports Solutions and the Demacon Ladies Cycling Team will next year continue their partnership, which proved highly successful in 2018. The Demacon Ladies Cycling Team had a remarkable year in SA road cycling with their team members winning 17 of the 18 races... Read more
Kachelhoffer ready to show competitive edge
Cycling November 19, 2018
Former champion Hanco Kachelhoffer knew his competitive edge will kick in when he bid for another title at the Sanlam Investments MTB Invitational in the Western Cape this past weekend. The two-day mountain-bike race took place from the Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville, Cape Town, on Saturday and Sunday,... Read more
Maiden Satellite Classic win for Van Heerden
Cycling October 15, 2018
Steven van Heerden won the Bestmed Satellite Classic cycling road race for the first time as he outsprinted his rivals in the 110km event near Hartbeespoort Dam in North West Province today. The 25-year-old BCX rider, from Kempton Park in Johannesburg, held on in the final surge for the... Read more
Cycling: Hoffman has a point to prove in Satellite Classic
Cycling October 11, 2018
Nolan Hoffman says he is always motivated to prove others wrong and that will be his goal when he defends his title in the Bestmed Satellite Classic cycling road race on Saturday. The 110km feature event near Hartbeespoort Dam in North West Province will see cyclists from around the... Read more
Bestmed Satellite Classic a perfect launching pad
Cycling October 2, 2018
The Bestmed Satellite Classic, to be held near Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West Province on October 13, will provide cyclists with the perfect launching pad for the upcoming road-racing season. The annual cycling extravaganza comprises a number of options headed by the feature 110km race, which has the... Read more
Joubert defends title in Makro mountain-bike race
ArchivesCyclingVarsity Sports September 17, 2018
Marco Joubert was pleased to be back on the winner’s podium after a long struggle with injury as he successfully defended his title in the Bestmed-Makro mountain-bike race near Port Elizabeth today. The 21-year-old, who grew up in PE but now lives in Stellenbosch, defeated Jason Meaton in a... Read more
Cycling: Britz to draw on European experience at world cycling champs
ArchivesCyclingVarsity Sports September 14, 2018
Promising South African cyclist Azulde Britz will hope to put the experience she recently gained racing in Europe to good use when she competes in the World Road Championships later this month. The 17-year-old Pretoria schoolgirl has been included in the national squad for the world event which takes... Read more
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