The sani2c will become the first multistage mountain bike race in South Africa to add a third leg to cater for an ever-increasing demand, organisers announced on Tuesday. Founder Glen Haw said the new component would further entrench the event's position as the largest fully serviced event in the world. "I know of no other race that takes a three-pronged approach," he … [Read more...] about sani2c Adds Third Leg
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Sponsored rides available for joBerg2c
The country's top-tier semi-pro and amateur mountain bikers can now apply to race as "professionals" in next year's Old Mutual joBerg2c. Organisers of the nine-day event have made team entries available to worthy applicants in the men's, ladies' and mixed categories. "There is a band of talented young riders who don't have pro contracts and can't afford to ride the big … [Read more...] about Sponsored rides available for joBerg2c
Sani2c Preparing for Flood of Entries Today
Starting from noon today, Thursday 11 August, riders will have a nine-hour window period to enter the seventh edition of the sani2c mountain bike stage race. The 2012 event, presented by new title sponsor BoE Private Clients, will take place through southern KwaZulu-Natal from May 16 to 19 next year. Founder Glen Haw said sought-after slots in the three-day racing and … [Read more...] about Sani2c Preparing for Flood of Entries Today
The Great Rolling Debate
I recall the day Hoffie bought his first mountain bike during the sport’s pioneering days in the eighties. That evening, like so many others, we congregated in his garage at Seringa Gardens, coffee in hand, to admire his latest acquisition. I can’t say that I remember the make or model – it may have been a Nishiki – but it was black and somewhat awkward-looking. As … [Read more...] about The Great Rolling Debate
