After the shock withdrawal of Andrew Mclean, multiple South African marathon champion Shan Wilson is reverting to Plan B as he bids to win the three-day Garden Route Rocky Mountain 300 mountain bike race that starts in Knysna on Friday. The Team Cycle Lab rider's ambitions suffered a serious setback on Wednesday morning when his perennial team-mate Mclean announced that he … [Read more...] about Plan B for Wilson to win in Knysna
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Danish morning noon and night
I first noticed her at my buddy's place, then at another's. At first glance she was your typical wallflower, but I soon realised this Scandinavian beauty was way more than that. She soon became the life and soul of our particular circle of friends. She was friends with everyone, but belonged to no one. Although Danish blood was coursing through her veins, perhaps a … [Read more...] about Danish morning noon and night
joBerg2c too daunting? Try the new Berg2c
Mountain bikers who find South Africa's longest paired mountain bike race a bridge too far, may want to consider the exciting six-day derivative announced by the organisers of the nine-day Old Mutual joBerg2c today. The new Old Mutual Berg2c starts on April 30, four days into the main event, and picks up the existing route from Sterkfontein Dam in the eastern Free State to … [Read more...] about joBerg2c too daunting? Try the new Berg2c
Prize Money on Every Stage for joBerg2c
Contenders in the Old Mutual joBerg2c, South Africa's longest paired mountain bike race, will now compete for prize money on every stage, organisers announced today. The third edition of the nine-day event, which sets off from Heidelberg south of Johannesburg on April 27 next year, will give daily winners a greater share of the increased R330 000 prize purse. According to … [Read more...] about Prize Money on Every Stage for joBerg2c
Top SA Race Shortened – For SOME
South Africa's longest paired mountain bike stage race, the Old Mutual joBerg2c, became shorter for some after organisers announced an innovative team relay option on Thursday. According to Craig Wapnick, the team relay, which forms part of the cross-country trail starting just south of Johannesburg on April 27 next year, was created for riders who long to experience the … [Read more...] about Top SA Race Shortened – For SOME
