Mountain bikers warned to be alert to the threat of bike jacking in South Africa
Evacuation of cyclist from off road track It is with quite some interest that I followed the screening of Carte Blanche on DSTV and the programme on hijacking of mountain bikes - also known as bike...
View ArticleMountain bikers urged to respect safety of pedestrians on nature walks
Jaco Lups on a Training Ride The Arrive Alive website received an interesting email from a concerned citizen pleading for greater attention to the safety of pedestrians on nature walks. It appears that...
View ArticleTen ways to keep your mountain bike safe when you travel
Jaco in Mountain Bike race captured on camera by Denese Lups/ Phototalk It’s the height of race season, and mountain bikes and their owners are flying all over South Africa. Are you 100% confident you...
View ArticleStrong Women’s field to conquer Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek Mountain Bike Race
The seven-day Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek is one of the most scenic stage races in the world. The 2013 edition of the South African race takes place from 20-26 October 2013. Photo by Karin Schermbrucker...
View ArticleBridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike race granted...
The Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek, one of the most scenic mountain bike stage races in the world, has been granted UCI status from 2014. Photo by Karin Schermbrucker The Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek...
View Article2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek mountain bike race receives boost in prize money
Participants in the 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race will only have to carry their bikes during certain portage sections in the race after the announcement that...
View ArticleSeweweeksport Mountain Bike Challenge goes beyond the finish line
From left: Jeanette (RP Botha School), Mr Johannes (RP Botha School Headmaster), Anna-Marie Cameron (Ladismith Cheese), Maureen Esau (Van Wyksdorp School), Hyrin Ruiters (Kannaland Municipality),...
View ArticleAugustyn to continue comeback at Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek Mountain bike race
John-Lee Augustyn on his way to fourth place at the MTN Crater Cruise on Saturday. He will line up with teammate, Anriette Schoeman, in the Mixed category at the 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek, which...
View ArticleStrong field all set for Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek Mountain bike showdown
Nico Bell (front) and Gawie Combrinck of Team Westvaal Bells Cycling, pictured here on their way to overall victory last year, are the favourites for the men's title at the 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer...
View ArticleTough conditions challenge mountain bikers at 2013 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek Race
Women’s category leaders (in pink) Team RE:CM’s Anneka Langvad (left) and Ariane Kleinhans set off to start Stage 1 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Monday. They went on to win the stage and place...
View ArticleReid and Schuermans shine in Queen Stage of Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek Mountain...
Jens Schuermans (right) and James Reid of Asrin Cycling cross the finish line to win Stage 2 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Tuesday. Photo by Zoon Cronje/Nikon South African James Reid and his...
View ArticleBrandon Stewart and Konny Looser retain narrow lead on Bridge Cape Pioneer...
Also view: Mountain Bike safety and Riding the Trail The front group splashes through a water crossing early on during Stage 3 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Wednesday. Photo by Zoon Cronje Team...
View ArticleTorrential rain shakes up the battle for honours at Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek...
Heavy rain fell for most of the day on Stage 5 from Herold to George at the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Friday. Photo by Zoon Cronje/Nikon Torrential rain shook up the battle for overall honours on...
View ArticleKargo Pro MTB Team Signs William Mokgopo
JOHANNESBURG, 13 MAY 2014 - Peschlsports, management of the Kargo Pro MTB Team, are extremely excited and proud to announce that William Mokgopo has joined the first official UCI XCO MTB Team in South...
View ArticleBuys, Beukes win Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek’s Queen Stage and move into lead
Matthys Beukes (left) and Philip Buys reach the summit of the Swartberg Pass first to claim R125 000 pay cheque and the overall lead in the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Tuesday. Photo by Zoon...
View ArticleWorld leaders in bike luggage team up with the Untamed African Mountain Bike...
Over the years SCICON has become the international benchmark for quality bike luggage. And now the multinational cycling bag manufacturer has joined hands with the world’s premier mountain bike stage...
View ArticleTour de Braai rides with Specialized
South Africa’s leading gravel bike tour and event, The Tour de Braai, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Specialized Bicycles Africa.The Tour de Braai is the brainchild of South African...
View ArticleThe South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series a major tourism drawcard for the...
This September, Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT) will be celebrating Tourism Month with a varied programme of exciting events that promote the region’s unique tourist destinations. One of the calendar...
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