In a stunning finish, Mauro Schmid eventually beat Alessandro Covi in the uphill sprint for the line in Montalcino.Mauro Schmid only find out two weeks prior to the announcement of the Team Qhubeka ASSOS squad for the 2021 Giro d’Italia that he was one of the eight riders selected. The 21-year-old, in his first year as a professional, in fact a year ago was uncertain that he’d be able to find a team to take the step up into the professional ranks. In Montalcino, at the finish of stage 11, the … [Read more...] about This Race Can Change Your Life
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Team Qhubeka ASSOS line-up for 104th Giro d’Italia
Team Qhubeka ASSOS, Africa’s UCI WorldTour outfit, is delighted to announce our line-up for the 2021 Giro d’Italia.The 104th edition of the iconic event (8-30 May) will see the Italian duo of Giacomo Nizzolo and Domenico Pozzovivo spearhead our efforts in our 6th appearance at the race. Nizzolo, the current European and Italian champion, returns to his home race having last ridden in 2019, and will be looking to add another chapter to his own history with the event. Twice the winner of the … [Read more...] about Team Qhubeka ASSOS line-up for 104th Giro d’Italia
Strong Climbers Could Win the Way
Team Qhubeka ASSOS will be counting on its experienced quartet of climbers, Domenico Pozzovivo, Sergio Henao, Fabio Aru and Simon Clarke when they take on the Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the oldest of the cycling monuments – set to take place this Sunday in the Ardennes region of Belgium. Team Qhubeka ASSOS will line-up at the UCI World Tour classic with an experienced group of climbers.Liege-Bastogne-Liege dates to 1892, with this year seeing the 107th running of the event. Covering a distance of … [Read more...] about Strong Climbers Could Win the Way
La Fleche Wallonne will see a familiar route for the 85th edition of the race
On Wednesday Team Qhubeka ASSOS will line up at the second of the three Ardennes Classics, La Fleche Wallonne. The Belgian UCI World Tour classic splits the other two Ardennes races, Amstel Gold Race and Liege-Bastogne-Liege.La Fleche Wallonne will see a familiar route for the 85th edition of the race, including 3 ascents of its famous climb, the Mur de Huy, with the finish line being at the summit of the final ascent. The Mur de Huy will no doubt be the main feature of the race, with a large … [Read more...] about La Fleche Wallonne will see a familiar route for the 85th edition of the race
Africa Cup 2019 Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances Cycling South Africa regrets to announce the postponement of Africa Cup for 2019. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality entered into an agreement with Cycling South Africa to realise the objective of increasing sports tourism through a series cycling events in the city. The Africa Cup was aimed at uplifting cycling on the African continent and assisting African nations to earn points which will contribute to their ability to ride in the Olympics 2020. However, due … [Read more...] about Africa Cup 2019 Postponed
Route and road closures for the 2019 Africa Cup
The 2019 Africa Cup will kick off with the riders facing four race days from 10-13 October 2019. The routes will showcase Nelson Mandela Bay’s diversity. This ensures the cyclists will get to experience a rich assortment the city has to offer and that there are the maximum opportunities for spectators to watch the race. Race days Mixed Relay – New Brighton - Road affected 10am – 2pm Day 1 – October 10, 2019 – Thursday - The first day will see a mixed relay with cyclists following a … [Read more...] about Route and road closures for the 2019 Africa Cup
Africa Cup to be Cycled in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has entered into a three-year partnership with Cycling South Africa to roll-out a series of high-impact cycling events as well as refurbish the Chevrolet Stadium during legacy development programmes. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Cycling South Africa today launched the Africa Cup. Africa Cup is a professional cycling event to be held in Nelson Mandela Bay from 10-13 October 2019 where African cycling federations will race four one-day … [Read more...] about Africa Cup to be Cycled in Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Cycling South Africa present the Africa Cup
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality [NMBM] and Cycling South Africa [Cycling SA] are pleased to announce the Africa Cup cycling event. The race will take place from 10 to 13 October 2019 and will see 20 African nations competing over four days in an event that will offer UCI points towards qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The inaugural Africa Cup took place in Eritrea last year and Nelson Mandela Bay is ready to show itself off as a world-class sporting destination with the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Cycling South Africa present the Africa Cup
Multiple champion Malcom Lange won 409 local and international races during his 20-year career
Fat Tracks, South Africa's oldest mountain bike club which was established in 1989, has donated a legendary race-winning bicycle ridden by multiple cycling champion, Malcolm Lange, to Continental Tyre South Africa. "Presenting Malcolm Lange's 2002 bicycle, which was originally co-sponsored by Continental and still has its race-winning Ultra 3000 tyres fitted, to Continental Tyre SA is an opportunity to acknowledge the tyre company's exceptional support and sponsorship of the club for the past … [Read more...] about Multiple champion Malcom Lange won 409 local and international races during his 20-year career
Nanaga MTB Race 2018
This year sees the staging of the fifth annual Nanaga MTB Race, organised by local events company Free Spirit Adventures. The race will be held on 22 April 2018 and includes 4 distances to suit all levels of fitness and expertise. Choose from 50km, 30km, the 15km route for beginners, and the 5km fun ride. The routes cover some stunning private farmland which has been made available specially for this event. The race has grown significantly over the years, with over 700 riders entering the … [Read more...] about Nanaga MTB Race 2018
Novice Cyclists Moving Forward
Among the thousands of participants who took on the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge, were six novice cyclists who represented Volkswagen. The team consisted of six high school learners from Bergville in rural Kwa Zulu Natal, and of the six, five managed to complete the race. Siyaphambili Team (meaning moving forward) consists of Thobani Mhlongo who finished in a time of 3hours-26minutes-53seconds, Kwanele Shabala at a time of 3hours-18minutes-15seconds, Mashesha Miya in … [Read more...] about Novice Cyclists Moving Forward
MTB Race to benefit Sunshine Coast Charity
This year sees the staging of the fourth annual Nanaga MTB Race, organised by local events company Free Spirit Adventures. The race will be held on 23 April 2016 and includes 4 distances to suit all levels of fitness and expertise. Choose from 50km, 30km, the 15km route for beginners, and the 5km fun ride. The routes cover some stunning private farmland which has been made available specially for this event. The race takes place at the popular Nanaga Farm Stall just outside Port Elizabeth. … [Read more...] about MTB Race to benefit Sunshine Coast Charity
A record 3 045 participants and 31% growth over past five years
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) concluded its first event as the joint title sponsor of The Herald Continental Cycle Tour with record levels of participation across all races. A total of 3 045 riders competed in the 2017 Cycle Tour, which introduced a new format for the 32nd edition with the action split over two weekends for the first time - a popular move that allowed cyclists to compete in multiple events, including the mountain bike, team relay and road races. Continental's … [Read more...] about A record 3 045 participants and 31% growth over past five years
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality failing Cycling SA – [Video]
Poor maintenance of a cycling track at Port Elizabeth's Chevrolet Stadium is hindering Cycling South Africa's transformation agenda. Over 60 young cyclists from disadvantaged areas in city are affected. Cycling South Africa say they were promised 500-thousand rand to upgrade the facility by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in 2016. To date they haven't received a cent. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality failing Cycling SA – [Video]
Roof de Karoo – a unique cycling experience
What better way to explore the remoteness of the Karoo than from your mountain bike? That's exactly what awaits participants of the inaugural two-day Roof de Karoo Mountain Bike Traverse, happening on 24 and 25 March. What's more is that the start and end of the event takes place in national parks – starting at a picnic site in the Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) outside Cradock and ending the following day at the historical Winterhoek homestead at Camdeboo National Park (CNP), … [Read more...] about Roof de Karoo – a unique cycling experience
