Minnaar Digs Deep to Scoop Emotional Win at UCI MTB Downhill World Cup Victory
19 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Hometown hero Greg Minnaar sent the massive crowd into hysterical celebrations by winning the downhill title at the RockyRoads UCI MTB World Cup, while Australian speedster Tracey Hannah completed a fairytale comeback to MTB downhill racing by winning the women’s title in emphatic fashion at the Cascades MTB course.
Schurter Out Shoots Stander in Pmb World Cup
19 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
The widely anticipated Elite Men’s cross country race of the 2012 RockyRoads UCI MTB World Cup Pietermaritzburg delivered all the action, drama and excitement as expected with world number two Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower MTB Racing Team) of Switzerland edging out local hero Burry Stander (Specialized Racing) to claim the spoils in the season opener at Cascades MTB Park.
Big Guns Get to Grips With Course for MTB World Cup
16 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
The world’s best mountain bikers spent a scorching hot day getting to grips with the cross country and downhill courses on the first official training day for the 2012 RockyRoads UCI MTB World Cup Pietermaritzburg that starts today (Friday).
Local downhill star Andrew Neethling posted the second fastest run in the afternoon time straining session, four seconds quicker than world champ Danny Hart, with the day’s fastest time being laid down by Frenchman Cedric Garcia, while the fastest woman on the day was Sabrina Jonnier (FRA).
ROBERT DANIEL MOMSEN TEAM FAVOURITE IN 2012 ABSA CAPE EPIC TELKOM BUSINESS MASTERS CATEGORY
16 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Firm favourites in the Telkom Business Masters category at this year’s Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 25 March to 01 April, will include Robert Sim (45) from South Africa and Nico Pfitzenmaier (40) from Germany. The Robert Daniel Momsen team is ready to take on the challenging 781km and 16 300m of climbing, which again ends at its traditional Lourensford Wine Estate.
Happy Friday – Emily Batty round 2
16 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Emily Batty once again had a great year in 2011, culminating in a solid 8th place at the XCO World Champs in Champéry, Switzerland. Keep a look out for her in Pietermariztburg this weekend. Just look out for the lady with all the cameras around her.
Young SA Cycling Stars Making Waves in the USA
15 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Two young South African cycling stars are taking full advantage of the numerous races on the American cycling calendar, and are posting some good results while they are at it. Road cyclist Christiaan Kriek and mountain biker Mariske Strauss, both from the Western Cape, are honing their cycling skills and gaining valuable international experience as they continue to improve their results.
Its not you, its me…
15 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
This is some funny shit, keep reading…
SA’s Max Knox and American Tod Wells to take on this year’s Absa Cape Epic as Team Songo-Specialized
15 Mar 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Max Knox (24, of SA) and Todd Wells (36, of the USA) of Team Songo-Specialized are gearing up for the challenging 2012 Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from 25 March to 1 April. The race will once again take 1200 riders through some of the Western Cape’s most unspoilt territory, kicking off with the prologue at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville and finishing at the traditional Lourensford Wine Estate.
