Last year’s surprise winners Neil MacDonald and Waylon Woolcock will be out to silence their critics at the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race, which starts at Heidelberg in Gauteng on Friday. The former road cyclists are determined to prove that their victory in the second edition of South Africa’s longest paired stage race was no flash in…

Defending women’s champion Ischen Stopforth will make her comeback from injury at the Old Mutual joBerg2c, which starts at Heidelberg south of Johannesburg on Friday. The nine-day mountain bike race will be the ultimate test of fitness for Stopforth, who fractured her right arm just weeks before she was scheduled to ride the Absa Cape Epic with…

Participants of the mountain bike aspect of the exciting new three prong CSA KZN All Africa Challenge, which takes place in Pietermaritzburg from 25-30 April, will be treated to a feast when they are given the opportunity to try their hand at various new MTB disciplines.Stirred by the frenzy of activity which arose from the success of local…

The Vulintaba Experience is a brand new Trail Run and Mountain Biking weekend taking place at a brand new venue – Vulintaba Country Estate, near Newcastle. The event takes place over the long weekend at the end of April, when the heat of summer has passed and before winter had taken it’s grip, ie: perfect weather for a weekend of action ! To top…

DATES: 28 & 29 April 2012 VENUE: CASCADES, PMB FORMATS: Gravity Enduro Cross Country Eliminator Classique Nouveau ENTRIES: www.roag.co.za The All Africa MTB Challenge is a new event on the 2012 calendar offering riders a unique and new MTB experience over two days of the weekend. Once again, Cascades will be the home of the event with trails…

Once again we will just talk about Downhill (DH) and Cross Country (XCO) as these are the primary disciplines that will attract a good sponsor and that will take a young rider to international stardom. In the case of Cross Country, it’s the ONLY mountain biking discipline that can get you an Olympic medal.We have a number of young stars in the…

We really are blessed with an abundance of talent in KZN but it’s NOT just about the athletes. There is a lot that happens on and off the tracks that conspires to produce more world class athletes than any other province in South Africa. What happens in any “eco system” is that planting, watering, and nurturing take place until it starts to become…

The Worldsview track can be re-named “The Fast and the Furious”, this a short but technical track with plenty of Chick runs. There were only a few brave souls practising on Saturday in the rain and we all were very grateful and relieved when Sunday dawned with clear skies. Extremely slippery but fun, was most riders comment and unfortunely the…

A unique partnership between global leader in outdoor equipment, Husqvarna, and mountain biking track designer, Nick Floros has delivered a world class course for the eagerly awaited RockyRoads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup at Cascades in Pietermaritzburg next month. More importantly, according to Malcolm Corns, general manager of product marketing…

The third and final event of the Momentum Health XCO Internationals raised the bar on the international racing front to a level not seen at the first two events. Being one week prior to the Rocky Roads UCI MTB World Cup on the same course at the Cascades MTB Park meant that every top team competing in the World Cup was out the test the course,…

CASCADES XCO – Presented by Momentum Health Friday 9-03-2012 08:00 – 11:00 Final Course Inspection by Chief Commissaire 09:00 – 16:00 Registration & Late Entries (UCI Cats only) 11:00 – 16:00 Official Practice (Bike numbers required) 16:00 – 16:30 Rider & Team Managers Meeting 16:30 – 17:00 Commissaire Meeting Saturday 10-03-2012 Start Time…

The third and final event in the Momentum Health XCO Internationals takes place at the Cascades MTB Park this weekend (10th & 11th March). The series has proven successful both in terms of exposing local riders with the opportunity to pit themselves against international competition and at the same time, giving riders from abroad the chance to get…

An on-form Kevin Evans confirmed yesterday that he and team-mate David George would challenge for the title at this year’s Old Mutual joBerg2c, which starts on April 27. Fresh from his win at the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Mountain Bike Challenge this weekend, the Nedbank 360Life rider said he was looking forward to his first outing in South Africa’s…

The Greg Minnaar Racing and Mongoose DH series 2# presenting the KZN Provincial Championship 10 -11 March 2012 is organised by Max Cluer who is also organising the Momentum Health XCO Internationals. We are therefore “sharing” the bottom half of the DH track and finish line area with the XCO at Cascades. This is a very prestigious XCO event for…

Team Contego’s Phillip Buys made it two in a row when he won the second event in the three part Momentum Health XCO Internationals at Karkloof Falls on Saturday 3rd March. Buys showed superb form and skill over the testing seven lap course to cross the line in one hour, thirty-five minutes and 57 seconds. Buys faced a strong challenge from a top…

Hello AllWe are now less than two weeks away from the opening round of the 2012 RockyRoads UCI MTB World Cup presented by Shimano that will be staged in Pietermaritzburg and I hope that all the preparations of teams and riders is going well.The LOC is hard at work preparing for the event and we look forward to having the MTB world in…

THE GREG MINNAAR RACING and MONGOOSE DOWNHILL SERIES present the KZN PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 History will be made on Sunday 11 March 2012, as the first KZN Provincial Downhill Championship race, kicks off. Sponsorships do not come easy and KZN DH would like to thank Greg Minnaar Racing and Mongoose who are the main sponsors of this event and…

KARKLOOF XCO – Presented by Momentum Health Friday 2-03-2012 08:00 – 11:00 Final Course Inspection by Chief Commissaire 09:00 – 16:00 Registration & Late Entries (UCI Cats only) 11:00 – 16:00 Official Practice (Bike numbers required) 16:00 – 16:30 Rider & Team Managers Meeting 16:30 – 17:00 Commissaire Meeting Saturday 3-03-2012 Start Time…

We are conducting a study to establish how prevalent back or pelvic pain is among cyclists and to determine which factors could lead to the development of this pain. The aim of the study is to develop preventative strategies and interventions in order to reduce the possible occurrences of lower back or pelvic pain in cyclists. The study will be…

So if you read closely below, you will see that the Mongoose Series has joined forces with the Spur High School Series to cater for all school ages. The backing of KZN Mountain Biking has meant that this is the primary focus for the year for the younger riders and one of the only ways to earn provincial colours. For more on colours awards, go to…

Yolande Speedy, winner of the first round of the 2012 South African National Cross-country Series last weekend, showed on Saturday that she’s able to win in all conditions when she claimed first place in the Elite & Under-23 women’s race at the first round of the 2012 Momentum Health UCI XCO Series at Giba Gorge, in the KwaZulu-Natal province. In…

One week after crushing his rivals at the opening round of the South African National Cross-Country Series, Burry Stander (Specialized USN), outsprinted compatriot and long-time rival, Kevin Evans, to win the second round of the South African National Marathon Series, the MTN Tulbagh, in the Western Cape province on Saturday. In a year that…

As the racing series gains momentum in the early season, Team Jeep SA is keenly awaiting the first event in the Momentum Health XCO Internationals which gets underway at Giba Gorge this weekend. With some worthy results already in the bag after the first SA MTB Cup in Cape Town last weekend, the team is confident of making an impression in this…

Beijing Olympians Burry Stander and Yolande Speedy showed that four years later they’re still South Africa’s top mountain bike racers in the Olympic Cross-Country (XCO) discipline, winning the Elite men and women’s races respectively at the opening round of the 2012 South African National Cup Series in Durbanville, near Cape Town on Saturday.…

After a long winter in the UK the British based riders from Orange Monkey-Cannondale are finally about to jet off to South Africa to hook up with Rourke Croeser and Ben Roff as the team meet for the first time in 2012. It has been a long, testing pre-season for the team but as everything begins to fall into place the team are now set for a series…

All riders who intend participating in the RockyRoads UCI MTB World Cup in Pietermaritzburg from 16th to 18th March, please note the following entry requirements that apply to the UCI World Cup Series: Entries may only be processed through your National Federation Entry Fees (Payable at Registration) R390 - XCO JuniorsR680 - XCO Elite & U23R680 -…

The Coaching Commission will be hosting a Level 1 Coaching Course in Johannesburg from Friday 17th February until Sunday 19th February 2012. The venue will be the PentaMedical Building, (next to Cycle Lab), Design Quarter, Corner William Nicol Drive & Leslie Road East, Fourways. Course commencement - 09h00 – 17h00 - 17th February 2012 09h00 –…

You are welcome at Giba Gorge MTB Park. Vast spaces are available to sit back and relax, and individuals, families and small groups will all be well-catered for at this exciting UCI event. With 4 different food outlets, all including bar facilities, the smart move will be to let the Giba team look after you. (1) Giba Cafe is a guilt free…

Sunday 29/01/2012, early morning, looked very promising to be a cool day but as the day and Downhill practise progressed things got hot! The turnout for this first event of this season in the Greg Minnaar Racing and Mongoose 2012 Downhill series was astronomical, a whopping 60 + started. As per usual the track claimed its usual number of…

Pietermaritzburg – The first rider to check out the new course planned for the RockyRoads UCI MTB World Cup in Pietermaritzburg from 16 to 18 March was none other than South African MTB legend Burry Stander, oozing confidence and vowing that "2012 will be my year." The 24 year old from Umtentweni has taken a vastly different approach to his racing…

Pietermaritzburg – Cycling South Africa has clinched another coup by winning the rights to stage the 2013 mountainbike Masters World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, a week before the 2013 MTB World Championships at the same venue.The announcement was made at the International Cycling Federation (UCI) management committee meeting on Friday…

# Day Date Venue Discipline 1 Sat 11-Feb-12 Willowbridge, Durbanville XCO Sun 12-Feb-12 Contermanskloof, outside Durbanville DHI 2 Sat 14-Apr-12 Gauteng - Voortrekker Monument XCO Sun 15-Apr-12 Gauteng - Hartebeespoort DHI 3 Sat 26-May-12 E-Cape - Addo (near Port Elizabeth) XCO Sun 27-May-12 E-Cape - Addo (near Port Elizabeth) DHI 4 Sat 23-Jun-12…

Pietermaritzburg – With the RockyRoads UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Pietermaritzburg at the Cascades MTB park less than two months away, officials are on track to complete renovations to the world-famous facility well in time to be able to welcome the world's best downhill and cross-country riders. The event has major significance for two reasons.…

Media Release: Momentum Health XCO Internationals brought to you by KZN MTB Cross Country Mountain Biking us fun and for everybody to enjoy The 2012 KZN Cross-country scene is set to start out with a bang with the 3 event Momentum Health XCO Internationals. These eventsare intended to bring the fun and excitement back into Cross Country (XCO)…

Following a dream debut year in 2011, Team RE:CM, the South African-based professional mountain bike racing team, will tackle 2012 with a bigger team and a more ambitious racing schedule that includes some of the world’s most significant events. This was announced as the team was introduced to media, sponsors and key industry figures in Cape Town…

KZN-MTB will be hosting a fun Cross Country event on the 22 of January 2012 at Cascades. The event will take place on a course of about 5km in length which is easy/moderate in difficulty so its an event for the whole family. Its also a great way to get into the swing of Cross Country before the season starts, without the pressure that goes with…

AWARDS DINNER2011 You are invited to join us at the Annual KZN MTB Awards Function for an evening of fun, food, rewards and awards. Date: 26th November 2011 Time: 15h00 (03.00pm) to 21h30 (09.30pm) Venue: Highbury School, Hillcrest Seating: Tables of 10. You may book an entire table or individual seats. Cost: R150.00 per person R.S.V.P. Vicky…

Hi Everybody, Our last event in the Greg Minnaar Racing and Mongoose 2011 Series just seemed to be over and done way to quick. In the excitement leading to the meeting, I have forgotten to mention a special word of thanks at the prize giving to Leon Cronje and Gary Reid that help us together with the G7 truck with Shuttling transport, our “scribe”…

 

Online Entries : www.roag.co.za will open on Friday 20 May 2011 or complete the attached manual entry form found here and return with your proof of payment. For more information on the SA Cup to be held at Cascades, contact Vicky on 0828966864 or info@kznmtb.co.za.

Direct insurer MiWay has signed up as the lead sponsor of Zululand’s Big 5 Mountain Bike Series, a major fixture on the annual KZN cycling calendar.Started in 2006, the series has grown rapidly, with the five races now being joined by the first annual Zululand Outdoor and Fitness Expo at the Umfolozi Casino.“We’re delighted to be involved with the…

The first KZN Momentum Health Event, held at Kearsney College on 1st May, saw about 150 riders gutsing it out on a track that was about 50% “urban” and 50% “dirt”. The urban portion incorporated a bit of the school grounds along paths and roads, up and down stairs and through narrow walkways while the dirt portion utilized an easy, relatively flat…

The 2011 KZN Momentum Health Short Course series is, as in previous years, being run by the KZN MTB Commission directly BUT the first 4 events are different from that of 2010 in that these are being run in batch format that is designed to encourage greater participation and development of all riders. Please note that this is NOT a schools series,…

Steve Peat takes an easy run down the World Cup track in Pietermaritzburg to show you how it is. Filmed and edited by Steve using the new Drift Innovation HD170 Stealth action cam.

Due to the Nationals and heavy rain over the weekend, Cascades MTB Park is now closed until the morning of Thurdsay 21st so that repairs can be made to the cross-country and downhill courses.We thank you for your understanding.

The third Royal Drakensberg Mountain Bike Challenge is being held in the beautiful Northern Drakensberg over the weekend of 13th to 15th May. This event is the major fund raiser for the Royal Drakensberg Primary School (see www.royal-drakensberg.org.za ) and all monies raised go to assisting local previously disadvantaged children with their…

The format for the 2011 KZN Momentum Health Short Course series will be different from that of 2010 and will be structured to encourage participation and development. Format: For the 2011 KZN Momentum Health Short Course series riders will race in batches. This will pit riders against others of similar strength, irrespective of age, resulting in…

All riders who intend taking part in this event please note the following entry requirements that apply to the World Cup Series. Entries may only be processed through your National Federation. You are required to produce your license card at Registration so please ensure that you have received your card from CSA membership. Entry Fees (payable at…

The scheduled venue of District Six for the first SA National MTB XC Championships has now been changed to that of Dirtopia, at Delvera Farm, situated on the R44 near Klapmuts. News has just emerged that the stakeholders involved in the management of the District Six Trust have made a late call to turn down the application for the SOUTH AFRICAN…

XCM Champs 2011 Inanda Dam KZN Date: 20 March 2011Province: Kwa-Zulu NatalLocation: Inanda DamEntries Close: 16 Mar 2011Starting Time: 08:00amRegistration: Inanda Dam(19-20/03)Seeding and Batching: YesTimed By: Mr PriceLate Entries: YesFully CSA Administered Event: Yes ENTER ONLINE Races:80Km @ R170(R220)*45Km @ R135(R185)*20Km @ R90(R115)*10Km @…

Cycling South Africa in conjunction with a variety of eventing and corporate partners is pleased to announced the creation of the new CSA MTB Super Series. The series will be made up of a number of events around the country in the Downhill (DH), Cross Country (XC) and Marathon (XCM) disciplines and is set to become the preeminent national series…