Eston (KZN) – Tyronne White and Sanchia Malan will be hoping for back-to-back victories when they line up at the 60km MTB race at the Illovo Eston Trail Challenge on Sunday, but they will both face much stiffer challenges from younger rivals this weekend.
The early pace came from newly-crowned XCC UCI World Champion Victor Koretzky (FRA) and bronze medalist Alan Hatherly (RSA), along with Frenchman Jordan Sarrou, Mathias Flückiger (SUI) and Luca Schwarzbauer (GER).
Of the 60 riders, it was a strong start for Puck Pieterse, Alessandra Keller (SUI), Candice Lill (RSA) and the USA’s Sevilia Blunk and Hayley Batten, along with 2023 UCI World Champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (FRA).
SCOTTBURGH (KZN) – The new start and finish venue for this year's Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run means competitors will be able to enjoy a new look to one of the province's traditional favourite trail festivals on Sunday September 22.
Young Tayne Rudling pulled off his biggest victory of his career
The 19-year-old was something of a surprise winner as he beat up-and-coming Sihle Mlungu and pre-race favourite Daniel van der Watt on the new-look route
The 19-year-old was something of a surprise winner as he beat up-and-coming Sihle Mlungu and pre-race favourite Daniel van der Watt on the new-look route
KARKLOOF – The Absa Karkloof Country Club is proud to announce an exciting new partnership of four magnificent events with Cycling South Africa, marking the start of a transformative three-year collaboration. This partnership is set to elevate the mountain biking (MTB) experience in South Africa while promoting youth development and community upliftment.
IPT is relishing the opportunity to demonstrate its team dynamic, passionate approach to navigating challenges, and sheer tenacity as Cobus Olwage (IPT) and Brian Bear (MediCharge) prepare to compete in the Absa Cape Epic race.
The Sappi Mankele Challenge, taking place on the 5th of April, offers a variety of exciting mountain bike routes designed for all skill levels. "We've worked hard to create race routes that mean the whole family can enter, regardless of their skill or fitness levels, there is something for everyone" says Danie Botha of 2D Adventures who are hosting the event.
