Cycling

Maluti Double 90

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In: Cycling, endurance sport

The Maluti Double 90, 180km cycle race took us on a wild ride of weather extremes! From cold to warm, dry spells interrupted by sudden torrential downpours, and then back to bone-dry conditions—a proper test of team endurance. But through it all, the spirit of the race shone brighter than ever, turning the 2024 event into a true funventure! Since its inception in 2016, this race has been run on the same team format as the Double Century in Swellendam,Click to read more and to see the event image gallery

Maluti Double 90

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In: Cycling, endurance sport

The Maluti Double 90 cycle race is a grueling but exhilarating team cycling event that takes place annually in the Southern Free State of South Africa. Held in the scenic town of Clarens, the race spans a distance of 180 km, with teams of twelve riders covering a 180 km loop. The event is organized by the Pedal Power Association, a non-profit organization that aims to promote cycling in South Africa. Cyclists from all over the country and beyond flockClick to read more and to see the event image gallery

Paarl MTB Trails

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In: Cycling, Mountain Bike, Sport Photography

Today, we’re taking a look at the Paarl MTB Trails, where mountain biking meets breathtaking scenery and adrenaline-fueled fun. First things first, let’s talk about the important stuff, the terrain. These trails have a little bit of everything – from steep climbs to technical descents, flowing singletrack to rocky paths that will make even the most experienced riders’ hands sweat. But don’t worry, even if you’re a beginner, there are plenty of trails that cater to your level of skillClick to read more and to see the event image gallery

South African National Road Race Championship

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In: Cycling, endurance sport

(Via Cycling SA) Hayley Preen and Marc Pritzen were crowned the 2021 South African National Road Race Champions in Swellendam today. Pritzen claimed the under-23 title in the same race. Preen won the women’s elite road race (133km) in a time of 4:18:06 while Pritzen pipped Willie Smit to the post in a time of 4:51:42 in the men’s elite race (178km). Pritzen is Namibian-born but is a South African registered rider, allowing him to participate in the South AfricanClick to read more and to see the event image gallery

South African National Road Race Championships

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In: Cycling, endurance sport

(Via Cycling SA) Ryan Gibbons and Candice Lill claim 2021 Individual Time Trial titles at South African National Road Race Championships in Swellendam On a day not entirely suited to the individual time trial pursuit, Ryan Gibbons (UAE Team Emirates) and Candice Lill (faces.africa) claimed the men’s and women’s National Time Trial titles at the 2021 South African National Road Race and Time Trial Championships in Swellendam. Gibbons completed the 40km men’s time trial course in a time of 51:24.08,Click to read more and to see the event image gallery

Shanae Williams

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In: Athletics, Cycling, Triathlon

One of the best parts of my job is working with new emerging sports stars. People like Shanae Williams . Shanae is definitely a proper talent, holding national colours in no less than 4 different sporting disciplines including water polo and synchronised swimming. She is now concentrating on her triathlon career where she has competed internationally and in a Covid disrupted 2020 she won the prestigious Durban Ultra Triathlon. On the shoot, we were concentrating mostly on her cycling disciplineClick to read more and to see the event image gallery

Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club

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In: Cycling, Mountain Bike

Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club: Annual Number Auction. Once a year the Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club (TMBC) has an annual auction of bike board numbers to raise funds for the Volunteer Wildfire Services. This is always preceded by an evening ride on the trails at the Bloemendal Trail Park near Durbanville. This year over R50k was raised for VWS and the club has kicked in an additional amount to make a sizeable donation. With over 120km of singletrack under their controlClick to read more and to see the event image gallery