Rocking Start for SA XCO & DHI Series
17 Feb 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Venues have been confirmed for the remaining South African cross-country and downhill races as part of the SA national series.
Following a fantastic start at the first round in Cape Town at the weekend, which raised the bar in terms of technicality, organisation and crowd support, organisers will no doubt rise to the challenge to deliver an equally high standard in all aspects of the remaining events, offering the competitors and supporters optimum value.
Stander, Speedy dominate SA Cross-Country Cup opener
15 Feb 2012, written by Rory 0 Comments
Beijing Olympians Burry Stander and Yolande Speedy showed that four years later they’re still South Africa’s top mountain bike racers in the Olympic Cross-Country (XCO) discipline, winning the Elite men and women’s races respectively at the opening round of the 2012 South African National Cup Series in Durbanville, near Cape Town on Saturday.
MTN Sabie showdown this Saturday
25 Feb 2011, written by Rory 0 Comments
A dress rehearsal for the Absa Cape Epic is what Saturday’s (26 February) MTN Sabie ultra-marathon might just boil down to.
Germany’s Karl Platt (Team Bulls) who has perfected winning the Epic into a fine art has, indicated that he will race at the MTN Sabie.
Classy ride by Stander and Speedy to claim elite titles at Continental African MTB Champs
14 Feb 2011, written by Rory 0 Comments
“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).
UCI African Continental Champs – Jonkershoek
13 Feb 2011, written by Rory 0 Comments
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.
Stander the firm favourite for UCI African Continental XC Champs in Jonkershoek this weekend
09 Feb 2011, written by Rory 0 Comments
After the South African Road Championship in Port Elizabeth, Burry Stander (Specialized/Mr Price) will undoubtedly be the firm favourite to win the UCI African Continental Cross Country mountain bike championship in Jonkershoek, just outside of Stellenbosch, on Saturday (12 February).
Team MTN Qhubeka announced for 2011
19 Dec 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
Next year MTN-Qhubeka will have a somewhat different name but their goal will remain the same.
For the riders in yellow it does not matter whether they race on tar or on dirt or even fly over jumps during BMX-races. Their goal will always be to do the best they can.
Team MTN Energade celebrates their 100th win in 2010
29 Oct 2010, written by Rory 0 Comments
The MTN-Energade riders certainly know how to win races.
A quick study of this year’s results tells the story. So far this year MTN can boast with 100 victories and still counting. During the past weekend (23-24 October) it was the privilege of An-Li Pretorius to achieve MTN-Energade’s 100th victory of the year when she won the Jacaranda Satellite race.
