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February 16, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Dirtopia MTB festival in Simonsberg this year
Dirtopia MTB Festival takes place closer to Cape Town this year! Mountain bike enthusiasts, leisure cyclists and spectators of all ages can look forward to a jam-packed weekend of fun and action running from Friday, 29 April 2011 till Monday, 02 May 2011
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February 15, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Contador cleared of doping
Wow, who would have thought? The Spanish cycling federation (RFEC) has cleared three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of knowingly using banned drugs, his lawyer said Tuesday. “We can confirm the dropping (of the case),” the lawyer, Andy Ramos, told reporters. “At this time, Alberto can race and justice has been done.” The International [...]
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February 15, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Neethling delivers the goods at Continental African MTB DH Champs and takes the win
True to expectations, Andrew Neethling (Team Giant) won the pro-elite men’s downhill race during the African Mountain Bike Championship that took place at Jonkershoek, near Stellenbosch, on Saturday (12 February).
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February 14, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
CONTEGO WINES2WHALES ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Mountain bikers have an additional reason to celebrate this Valentine’s Day, as Monday, 14 February 2011 will see the official opening of entries for the highly anticipated 2011 Contego Wines2Whales MTB Adventure and Race.
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February 14, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
Classy ride by Stander and Speedy to claim elite titles at Continental African MTB Champs
“A most enjoyable ride!”
This is how Burry Stander (Specialized/USN) described his winning performance in the pro-elite race of the African Cross Country MTB Championship at Jonkershoek, near Stellenbosch, on Saturday (12 February).
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February 13, 2011 by Rory / 0 Comments
UCI African Continental Champs – Jonkershoek
Crank attended the UCI African Continental Champs in Jonkershoek on Saturday. The riders were met with stifling hot conditions and a super technical 4km course designed by Chris Nixon. There was some great racing to be seen with Yolande Speedy, Burry Stander and James Reid securing African titles.
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February 11, 2011 by Rory / 1 Comment
Happy Friday
If the State of the Nation Address did not inspire you last night this might. Happy Friday!
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February 10, 2011 by Rory / 1 Comment
SA cyclist Michael Dean Pepper banned for 3 years
The SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport yesterday imposed a three year ban on one of the country’s top cyclists, Michael Dean Pepper, who tested positive for two banned substances.
Pepper was tested at the Amashovashova cycle race in Durban in Oct 2010, where he raced for the House of Paint team.
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