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South Africa to Host the CAC MTB African Championships 2023

CAC MTB African Championships 2023 South Africa is proud to announce that it will host the CAC Mountain Bike African Championships 2023 in both Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) and Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) disciplines at Thaba Trails Gauteng from second to fourth of June 2023, powered by Balwin Sport, in association with Computer Mania. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of elite mountain bike racing and a celebration of the sport’s growth and diversity on the African continent. The CAC MTB African Championships 2023 XCO and XCC will bring together the best...

Press Releases, 2023, SA Sports News, MTB

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Mzansi MTB team shares insight into the world of high-level mountain biking

With days to go to the start of the 19th edition of the Absa Cape Epic (ACE), Africa's Untamed Mountain Biking Race, we speak to Remofilwe Moeketsi and Beauty Buhle Nontobeko Ngobese about their experiences while participating in two of the world's most gruelling mountain bike races: the Absa Cape Epic and the Spar Swiss Epic.  Beauty and Remo share their insights as one of the first black female South African teams to have completed both these races for Team Absa, offering a glimpse into the world of high-level mountain biking. The Absa Cape Epic is an annual eight-day mountain bike...

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A whole new MTB game in Men and Women’s categories

The skills of modern professional riders mean that the 2023 Absa Cape Epic will be more open than ever, even though the smart money might still be on the favourites. CAPE TOWN, 9 March 2023 – When it comes to the Absa Cape Epic, the debate about ‘cross country riders vs marathoners’ has less and less relevance among professional teams each year. The 2021 edition of The Untamed African MTB Race saw a pure marathoner pairing with the cross country World Champion and winning the Men’s category convincingly. Last year witnessed two newcomers, both stage racers, taking the Absa Cape Epic by...

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Sarah Hill is the new ambassador for Challenge Tires

Sarah Hill, becomes Ambassador for Challenge Tires, exciting, new journey begins! Challenge Tires, a young and dynamic, family-run brand known for developing and producing handmade tyres for performance-driven cyclists, is proud to announce Sarah Hill as its new ambassador. Sarah Hill is a well-known and respected figure in the cycling community, known for her passion for off-road adventures and her commitment to pushing herself to the limit. With her extensive experience and expertise, she is the perfect fit for Challenge Tires, a brand that is dedicated to producing high-end, handmade...

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Tuks student will represent South Africa at the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Tuks student, Rimari Sutton, is set to compete at the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in France Posted on August 16, 2022 Photo credit: Reg Caldecott 11 years ago, Rimari Sutton promised herself that she would never cycle again, at least not competitively.  To her, there was no fun to consistently have your legs and lungs burning but as it is said, never say never. The 22-year-old, Tuks student will represent South Africa at the 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships that will take place from 24 to 28 August in Les Gets, France. Since the day,...

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