Former national time-trial champion James Perry showed his natural flair when he launched a solo attack with kilometres to go to take an unchallenged victory at the Emperors Palace Classic in Johannesburg on Sunday. The 34-year-old Team Abantu rider claimed his maiden win in the 102km feature race, which passed by OR Tambo International Airport, in 2:17:55. Calvin Beneke (Team … [Read more...] about Perry rules Emperors Palace race
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Maree eyes back-to-back win at Emperors
After an early season of working towards team goals, David Maree will be hoping to defend his title at the Emperors Palace Classic in Johannesburg on Sunday, April 13. The seventh edition of the late autumn event, presented by OR Tambo International Airport, promises top-flight racing as many of the country’s pro teams will have completed the five-stage Mzansi Tour the … [Read more...] about Maree eyes back-to-back win at Emperors
Emperors Palace Classic offers a taste of Europe
High-speed criterium circuit racing returns to Johannesburg this autumn with the seventh edition of the Emperors Palace Classic. The annual cycling spectacular, which is presented by ASG, starts with the popular mountain bike component on Saturday, April 12, and continues with the road and criterium races the following day. Traditionally held in jam-packed February, the bumper … [Read more...] about Emperors Palace Classic offers a taste of Europe
