Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal: Golden Delight, the beloved Kwa-Zulu Natal-based rice brand, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the seventh annual 226 Brick Challenge, a swim, run and cycle event set to take place at the Durban Beachfront from December 2nd to December 3rd, 2023.
Discover the Delectable Grains of Golden Delight:
Golden Delight, deeply rooted in humble origins, has been a historic staple of Durban for nearly two decades. This sponsorship reflects the brand’s commitment to supporting local initiatives and encouraging healthier lifestyles.
A Day of Fitness and Fun for Everyone:
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Cycling SA | Team Announcement for African Continental Track Cycling Championships
Cycling South Africa is delighted to unveil the lineup of athletes set to represent the nation at the upcoming African Continental Track Cycling Championships. Scheduled to unfold in Cairo, Egypt, from January 10-14, this prestigious event will showcase the powers of our talented riders.
Team Announcement:
Elite Men:
Jean Spies
Wikus Myburg
Mitch Sparrow
James Swart (Non-Traveling Reserve)
Carl Bonthuys
Dillon Geary
Daniyal Matthews
Wynand Hofmeyr
Benino Hans
Carlo Engelbreght
Junior Men:
Rhys Burell
Gustav Roller
Zane Salzwedel
Morgan Jones
Xander Erasmus (Non-Traveling...
Cycling SA | Team Announcement for African Continental Track Cycling Championships
Cycling South Africa is delighted to unveil the lineup of athletes set to represent the nation at the upcoming African Continental Track Cycling Championships. Scheduled to unfold in Cairo, Egypt, from January 10-14, this prestigious event will showcase the powers of our talented riders.
Team Announcement:
Elite Men:
Jean Spies
Wikus Myburg
Mitch Sparrow
James Swart (Non-Traveling Reserve)
Carl Bonthuys
Dillon Geary
Daniyal Matthews
Wynand Hofmeyr
Benino Hans
Carlo Engelbreght
Junior Men:
Rhys Burell
Gustav Roller
Zane Salzwedel
Morgan Jones
Xander Erasmus (Non-Traveling...
SA Cycling | Gearing Up for 2024 National Championships in Midvaal
Cycling South Africa and Midvaal Municipality are delighted to announce the progressing preparations for the forthcoming National Road, Criterium, and Time Trial Championships to be hosted in the Midvaal municipal area. The prestigious National Championships are scheduled to take place in Midvaal, Gauteng, from 1— 4 February 2024.
Cycling SA wishes to provide its members with an update on the route/s development. While not yet finalized, substantial and successful progress has been made during the past week. The road race route is anticipated to feature a compelling combination...
SA Cycling | Gearing Up for 2024 National Championships in Midvaal
Cycling South Africa and Midvaal Municipality are delighted to announce the progressing preparations for the forthcoming National Road, Criterium, and Time Trial Championships to be hosted in the Midvaal municipal area. The prestigious National Championships are scheduled to take place in Midvaal, Gauteng, from 1— 4 February 2024.
Cycling SA wishes to provide its members with an update on the route/s development. While not yet finalized, substantial and successful progress has been made during the past week. The road race route is anticipated to feature a compelling combination...
Cycling | 2024 South African Road, Individual Time Trial and Criterium Championships
Get ready for an exhilarating event as Cycling SA eagerly anticipates the 2024 South African Road, Individual Time Trial, and Criterium Championships set to unfold in Midvaal, Gauteng from January 31 to February 4, 2024. The groundwork is in full swing, promising thrilling races and the coronation of the next set of champions.
Dive into the race details, featuring route profiles, distances, and start times below.
RACE_INFORMATION_SA_Road_I.T.T_and_Criterium_Champs_2024_.pdf
Please be aware that start times are subject to change.
Cycling | 2024 South African Road, Individual Time Trial and Criterium Championships
Get ready for an exhilarating event as Cycling SA eagerly anticipates the 2024 South African Road, Individual Time Trial, and Criterium Championships set to unfold in Midvaal, Gauteng from January 31 to February 4, 2024. The groundwork is in full swing, promising thrilling races and the coronation of the next set of champions.
Dive into the race details, featuring route profiles, distances, and start times below.
RACE_INFORMATION_SA_Road_I.T.T_and_Criterium_Champs_2024_.pdf
Please be aware that start times are subject to change.
Absa Cape Epic 2024 | Absa announces 20 all-women teams for the 20th anniversary of the Absa Cape Epic
#SheUntamed
15 January 2024: As the 2024 Absa Cape Epic gains momentum, Absa is intensifying its efforts to promote women's participation in the renowned mountain bike race through its enduring #SheUntamed initiative.
Launched in 2019, #SheUntamed reflects Absa's unwavering commitment to empower and support women, fostering inclusivity and breaking down barriers within the cycling realm.
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Absa Cape Epic, and in celebration of this milestone, Absa is taking the #SheUntamed initiative to new heights. The bank is setting a bold goal to assemble...
Cycling SA Announces Postponement of Criterium National Championships
Cycling South Africa regrets to announce the postponement of the Criterium National Championships initially scheduled to take place in collaboration with the Midvaal municipality on the 31st of January 2024. In adherence to the agreement with the municipality, events were stated to proceed only with a minimum of 25 riders in each category.
In response to valuable feedback from riders who engaged with us, it became evident that a weekend event would be preferable. As a result, Cycling South Africa is actively exploring the possibility of organizing an independent Criterium...
Cycling SA Announces Postponement of Criterium National Championships
Cycling South Africa regrets to announce the postponement of the Criterium National Championships initially scheduled to take place in collaboration with the Midvaal municipality on the 31st of January 2024. In adherence to the agreement with the municipality, events were stated to proceed only with a minimum of 25 riders in each category.
In response to valuable feedback from riders who engaged with us, it became evident that a weekend event would be preferable. As a result, Cycling South Africa is actively exploring the possibility of organizing an independent Criterium...
2024 Cape Epic | Absa leaves a lasting legacy in Karkloof community, transforming lives and empowering the community
Johannesburg, South Africa, 28 January 2024: Absa, a proudly Pan-African bank, hosted its annual Team Absa Training Camp at Karkloof Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal from 25 to 28 January in preparation for the 2024 Absa Cape Epic.
Absa demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community empowerment through education during this year's training camp activities. The bank's key stakeholders took charge of spearheading significant upgrades and refurbishments at Yarrow Intermediate School, reaffirming Absa's dedication to being an active force for good in the communities it serves. Notably, this...
13th African Games | Haylee Preen wins GOLD in the women’s road race cycling
GOLD! Preen wins road race for Team SA
Team SA were again in action on Saturday at the 13th African Games. Haylee Preen has won GOLD in the women’s road race cycling. That takes Team SA’s medals tally at these games to six – one gold and five bronze medals.
In the swimming pool Team SA made an immediate impression qualifying fastest for the evening finals in the and will be looking to get their medals tally going on their opening day of competition.
“It was an amazing race and my teammates were amazing,” said Preen, Team SA’s first gold medallist at these Games. “We worked together...
13th African Games | Haylee Preen wins GOLD in the women’s road race cycling
GOLD! Preen wins road race for Team SA
Team SA were again in action on Saturday at the 13th African Games. Haylee Preen has won GOLD in the women’s road race cycling. That takes Team SA’s medals tally at these games to six – one gold and five bronze medals.
In the swimming pool Team SA made an immediate impression qualifying fastest for the evening finals in the and will be looking to get their medals tally going on their opening day of competition.
“It was an amazing race and my teammates were amazing,” said Preen, Team SA’s first gold medallist at these Games. “We worked together...
13th African Games | Team SA’s medals breakdown after Super Saturday
Team SA gold rush arrives on Super Saturday
By GARY LEMKE in Accra
We knew the gold rush would come and it duly did. Team SA started Saturday at the 13th African Games with five medals to date – all bronze. By the time they switched off the lights at the athletes village that tally had swelled to 13. That left them second on the overall medals table, behind Egypt.
Eight medals came the way of Team SA, and five of them were gold, two silver and one bronze. The day started with Haylee Preen taking gold in the women’s cycling road race.
“It was an amazing race and my teammates were amazing,”...
13th African Games | Team SA continues Great Gold Medal rush in Ghana
More Team SA Success at African Games
By GARY LEMKE in Accra
What is it that Generation Z says when a plan comes together? “Boom”. Well, it was a case of “BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!” as Team South Africa scooped another four gold medals at the African Games on Sunday, to go with the five that they picked up on Saturday.
So, all in all, a really fruitful weekend for Team SA who closed off with 29 medals, which leaves them second behind Egypt on the overall medals table. On Saturday they had signed off with 13 medals and added another 16 to that on Sunday.
There were stars throughout the team,...
MTB | Absa African Icons Invitational raises R891 000 for South African police families
Absa, the title sponsor of the Absa African Icons Invitational, is pleased to announce that it has raised R891 000 following the success of the event, which took place from 22 to 25 February 2024. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Drakensberg, the Invitational brought together cycling enthusiasts, community leaders and philanthropists in a shared commitment to support meaningful causes. The event served as a platform to showcase resilience, community spirit and hope.
The funds raised through the event will be directed towards the Widows and Orphans Fund (WOF) and the South...
Cycling SA | Calls for applications to establish a National Selection Compliance Panel
Call for a National Selection Compliance Panel (NSCP)
The Executive Board (ExBo) of Cycling South Africa is calling for applications to establish a National Selection Compliance Panel (NSCP) which will compose of at least three members.
Duties to assist the VP of Sport and Tech in reviewing selection matters shall include:
Review and report conflicts of interest within the Cycling SA selection panels
Ensuring that fair selection practices, as outlined in the selection criteria, are implemented across all disciplines.
Review and make recommendations for the maintenance of all selection...
Cycling SA | Calls for applications to establish a National Selection Compliance Panel
Call for a National Selection Compliance Panel (NSCP)
The Executive Board (ExBo) of Cycling South Africa is calling for applications to establish a National Selection Compliance Panel (NSCP) which will compose of at least three members.
Duties to assist the VP of Sport and Tech in reviewing selection matters shall include:
Review and report conflicts of interest within the Cycling SA selection panels
Ensuring that fair selection practices, as outlined in the selection criteria, are implemented across all disciplines.
Review and make recommendations for the maintenance of all selection...