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Chris Jooste wins the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour

Chris Jooste won the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour in emphatic fashion on Sunday, 12 March The TufoBMC rider showed his class to outsprint Andries Nigrini (TEG), Jaedon Terlouw (Honeycomb), and Daniel Loubser to claim the title in a time of 02:36:14.  "This is the pinnacle of the sport in South Africa," Jooste commented after the finish. "I'm thrilled with the win." According to Jooste, he knew there was a rare chance for the breakaway to stay away when they managed to open the gap into a headwind. "With such strong riders in the break, things fell into place. I knew that if we kept up the...

National Cross Country and XCC Short Track Cycling Championships

XCO and XCC National Championships The National Cross Country and XCC Short Track Cycling Championships will be held at Thaba Trails from 14-16 April 2023, featuring some of the most skilled and experienced cyclists in the country. The event is set to be a thrilling competition, with Candice Lill and Amy Wakefield leading the charge for the Elite Women, and Alan Hatherly and Philip Buys tipped as favourites for the Elite men’s category. The National Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) and Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) Cycling Championships, are a prestigious event that...

BMX Rider Miyanda Maseti Sets Off To UCI Centre In Aigle

BMX Rider Miyanda Maseti Invited To UCI World Cycling Centre Training Camp We at Cycling South Africa are thrilled to announce that BMX rider Miyanda Maseti has been invited to participate in a high-level training camp at the UCI World Cycling Centre from May 17 to August 14, 2023. This is an incredible opportunity for Maseti to train alongside other talented BMX riders from around the world and improve her level of performance. The UCI World Cycling Centre is recognized as one of the best training facilities for cycling in the world, and this invitation is a testament...

Cycling South Africa Announces Team for 2023 UCI World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland

2023 UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT  Jun 7, 2023 Cycling South Africa is proud to announce the team selected to represent the country at the upcoming UCI World Championships in Scotland. The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will host thirteen disciplines and will be the biggest ever cycling event. We will be represented in nine of the disciplines taking place from 3-13 August 2023. With our improved financial position, Cycling SA is this year able to financially support our Junior, U/23 and elite athletes from the day that they are scheduled...

Cycling South Africa Announces Team for 2023 UCI World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland

2023 UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT  Jun 7, 2023 Cycling South Africa is proud to announce the team selected to represent the country at the upcoming UCI World Championships in Scotland. The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships will host thirteen disciplines and will be the biggest ever cycling event. We will be represented in nine of the disciplines taking place from 3-13 August 2023. With our improved financial position, Cycling SA is this year able to financially support our Junior, U/23 and elite athletes from the day that they are scheduled...

2023 National BMX Cup Rounds four, five and six

BMX National Cup in Kempton Park National BMX Cup Rounds four, five and six at Kempton Park BMX Club Date: 1st & 2nd July 2023 Location: Kempton Park BMX Club, Anemoon Street, Glen Marais The highly anticipated National BMX Cup is set to continue this weekend with Rounds four, five and six taking place at the Kempton Park BMX Club.  Kempton Park BMX Club, located on Anemoon Street in Glen Marais, has been a favourite destination for BMX enthusiasts for years. With its meticulously designed track featuring jumps, berms, and technical sections, riders of all...

The South African Omnium Championships 2023

The South African Omnium Championships is set to showcase the nation’s finest cycling talents as riders gear up to compete at the prestigious Bellville Velodrome on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023. This highly anticipated event will bring together cyclists from various age categories, including U17, Junior, Elite, and Masters Riders, promising an exhilarating display of skill and determination. Organized by Cycling South Africa (Cycling SA), the Omnium Championships have become a highlight in the cycling calendar, drawing participants and spectators alike to witness the excitement and camaraderie...

Cape Town South Africa To Host Uci Marathon World Championships 2028

During the 192nd UCI Congress which took place in Glasgow on 3 August 2023, Cycling South Africa was awarded the rights to host the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships 2028, to be hosted in Cape Town, Western Cape, with Table Mountain as the venue and route. “We are very excited to have succeeded in our bid to host the UCI Marathon World Championships in 2028.   Mountain biking has become a very strong discipline in South Africa, not only as a sport, but also as a recreational activity.  The Western Cape is big mountain biking region...

Kulsen from cycling flag bearer at Youth Commonwealth Games

  Netball’s Karla Victor and cycling’s Ethan Kulsen have been named as flag bearers for Team SA and will lead the country’s athletes out at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Port of Spain on Thursday. In making the announcement, the president of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, Barry Hendricks, said that it was a huge honour for the two teenagers. “I am thrilled to be able to congratulate both Karla and Ethan. It is a privilege for them and a moment that they will remember for the rest of their lives. The Commonwealth Youth...

Kulsen from cycling flag bearer at Youth Commonwealth Games

  Netball’s Karla Victor and cycling’s Ethan Kulsen have been named as flag bearers for Team SA and will lead the country’s athletes out at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Port of Spain on Thursday. In making the announcement, the president of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, Barry Hendricks, said that it was a huge honour for the two teenagers. “I am thrilled to be able to congratulate both Karla and Ethan. It is a privilege for them and a moment that they will remember for the rest of their lives. The Commonwealth Youth...

SA's Candice Hill wins silver at 2023 UCI MTB Cross-country Marathon World Championships

Mitterwallner Powers Home Solo! A women’s field of 62 set off with the favourites including 2021 UCI World Champion Mona Mitterwallner, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Lejla Njemčević (winner of the year’s first UCI World Cup), the UCI Ranked no 2 and 3 riders Stefanie Dohrn (GER) and Estelle Morel (FRA), as well as Katazina Sosna of Lithuania. An hour in, two riders had gone clear: South Africa’s Candice Lill (2022 Commonwealth Games cross-country Olympic bronze medalist), and Mitterwallner. They had pulled almost a minute ahead of a group of seven, including Morel, winner of the 2nd round of...

Cycling SA announces team for 2023 UCI Masters Track World Championships

Team Announcement: Masters World Championships in Manchester Cycling SA is thrilled to announce the exceptional team of riders who have been selected to represent our country at the upcoming Masters World Championships in Manchester. The event is scheduled to take place from September 30th to October 7th with five individual events, team sprint and team pursuit. The riders selected have shown exceptional dedication and skill in meeting the rigorous time standards and selection criteria. National Masters Track Team: Theuns van der Bank Mario Nell Michael Bevan Walter Thornhill John...

Absa Extends Cape Epic Title Sponsorship for Three Years

Cape Town, 15 September 2023 - Absa, a leading financial services provider in Africa, is pleased to announce the extension of its title sponsorship of the Absa Cape Epic, the world's premier mountain-bike stage race. The extension solidifies Absa's long-standing position as the primary sponsor of the iconic event, which has come to be known as one of the world's toughest mountain-bike races.  The agreement was signed by Absa Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Sydney Nhlanhla Mbhele, and Senior Vice President & Managing Director EMEA at The IRONMAN Group, Thomas...

Absa Extends Cape Epic Title Sponsorship for Three Years

Cape Town, 15 September 2023 - Absa, a leading financial services provider in Africa, is pleased to announce the extension of its title sponsorship of the Absa Cape Epic, the world's premier mountain-bike stage race. The extension solidifies Absa's long-standing position as the primary sponsor of the iconic event, which has come to be known as one of the world's toughest mountain-bike races.  The agreement was signed by Absa Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Sydney Nhlanhla Mbhele, and Senior Vice President & Managing Director EMEA at The IRONMAN Group, Thomas...

Absa Joins Forces with Nelson Mandela Legacy Ride4Hope

Absa Joins Forces with Nelson Mandela Legacy Ride4Hope in Fund-Raising and Education Initiatives Johannesburg, 20 September 2023 - Absa, a leading financial services provider in Africa, is once again proud to announce its collaboration with the 2023 Nelson Mandela Legacy Ride4Hope cycling event, which takes place from 20 to 23 September 2023. The primary objective of the event is to raise funds for community development and to spread a message of hope inspired by the late former President Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Legacy Ride4Hope is one of many events mandated by the Nelson...

Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024

It is now one of the world’s leading cycle events, but when Bill Mylrea, John Stegmann and Louis de Waal first proposed the Argus Tour, it was meant to be a protest ride to ‘encourage’ the city council to think about bicycles as part of its urban planning, and look after cyclists on the (by 1978 standards) busy roads. As such, the event failed spectacularly for decades, but what a wonderful deviation from those goals it has become as the biggest timed bike race in the world. The irony is that cycling has become so big in South Africa, thanks to the Cape Town Cycle Tour, that...

Cycling South Africa | Forges a three-Year Partnership with Midvaal Municipality for National Champs

Cycling South Africa (Cycling SA) is excited to unveil a groundbreaking three-year partnership with the Midvaal Municipality, a collaboration poised to elevate cycling in Southern Gauteng and solidify its status as a premier sport code. “We are delighted to welcome this exciting opportunity to partner with Cycling SA. This collaboration will not only elevate cycling in our region but also promote a culture of health and fitness. Furthermore, this collaboration positions Midvaal as the destination of choice, thereby boosting foot traffic that will support our local businesses and...

Cycling South Africa | Forges a three-Year Partnership with Midvaal Municipality for National Champs

Cycling South Africa (Cycling SA) is excited to unveil a groundbreaking three-year partnership with the Midvaal Municipality, a collaboration poised to elevate cycling in Southern Gauteng and solidify its status as a premier sport code. “We are delighted to welcome this exciting opportunity to partner with Cycling SA. This collaboration will not only elevate cycling in our region but also promote a culture of health and fitness. Furthermore, this collaboration positions Midvaal as the destination of choice, thereby boosting foot traffic that will support our local businesses and...