Top South African riders Charles Keey (Cannondale-Blend), James Reid (Trek) and Candice Neethling (BMC-SA) have been fine-tuning their preparation in Port Elizabeth ahead of The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour this weekend. The three are just some of the elite cyclists who will be competing for the Ultimate Quest title – a new super-category for those who do both the 80km Extreme mountain bike challenge in Addo on Saturday and 106km Classic road race in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Keey, who managed … [Read more...] about Will these pros still be smiling on Sunday?
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Family cycling festival fun
Organisers of The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour have promised to deliver yet another action-packed, family-oriented festival of cycling and entertainment when the 28th edition of the event rolls out in Nelson Mandela Bay from February 1 to 3. The programme starts on the Friday with an all-day expo and registration (9am to 9pm) on the exhibition level of The Boardwalk International Convention Centre opposite Hobie Beach. Then, on the Saturday morning, the racing kicks off with the mountain bike … [Read more...] about Family cycling festival fun
Cycle tour gives Gain for your Pain
As the total prize purse for The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour surpasses the R400 000 mark, participants in next weekend's event will walk away with more than smiles on their faces. Officially the Eastern Cape's richest race, the cycle tour kicks off with the mountain bike events in Addo on the Saturday and culminates with the road races in Port Elizabeth on the Sunday. According to event coordinator Linda Harwood, the lucky draw prize value currently stands at R290 000 and counting, with a … [Read more...] about Cycle tour gives Gain for your Pain
Keeping the cycle tour hearts beating
Longstanding partners Life Healthcare and Gardmed Ambulance Service have reconfirmed their commitment to providing full medical support for The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Addo and Port Elizabeth on February 2 and 3. Life St George's hospital manager André Bothma said the group was once again proud to be associated with the event. "We have an excellent working relationship with Gardmed and participants can rest assured that they will receive the best possible medical care should they require … [Read more...] about Keeping the cycle tour hearts beating
Cycle Tour deadline looms
Online entries are virtually streaming in for the first national classic of the year as prospective entrants rush to make the deadline for The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour, which is just less than week away. The mountain bike and road races will take place in Addo and Port Elizabeth on February 2 and 3. Justin Peel, The Herald's chief marketing officer, said the response had been excellent, with twice the number of entries received via the website compared to the same period last … [Read more...] about Cycle Tour deadline looms
Free mobile repairs at cycle tour
Following its successful launch last year, the Cyclo Pro/GT mobile repair unit will once again provide neutral technical support at The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour on February 2 and 3. According to GT regional manager Stephen Craddock, the service proved to be extremely popular among participants at both the mountain bike and road events in Addo and Port Elizabeth respectively. "It was unbelievable and the response was amazing. Hopefully people will be just as impressed this time round as they … [Read more...] about Free mobile repairs at cycle tour
Fit Enough for the Extreme Cycling Challenge?
Participants in The Herald VW Cycle Tour will have a chance to show their true mettle when they take on the new Ultimate Quest in Port Elizabeth and Addo from February 1 to 3. The Ultimate Quest is designed to reveal the supreme cyclist overall across both the 80km Extreme mountain bike challenge on the Saturday and 106km Classic road race on the Sunday. According to The Herald's chief marketing officer Justin Peel, the seed of the idea grew from organisers' vision to improve the offering … [Read more...] about Fit Enough for the Extreme Cycling Challenge?
Extreme Addo Mountain Bike Challenge
Organisers of the Eastern Cape's biggest mountain bike event, The Herald VW Cycle Tour, will finally get to roll out their much-anticipated trails at Addo on February 2 after torrential rains rendered the new course unrideable this year. "I'm pleased to say that the 2012 downpours haven't put a damper on the enthusiasm for next year's event," said race director Brad Jackson of Mountain Events. "We have gone to great lengths to rain-proof large portions of the existing track by laying down … [Read more...] about Extreme Addo Mountain Bike Challenge
Stateside student to power up Addo school
Local business, Kestrel Renewable Energy (Kestrel), has an international visitor. Fifth former, Joe Yates from the USA is spending three weeks installing a wind turbine at Vusumzi School, as well as assisting in renovations and teach pupils at the Addo township school. On his adventure Joe said: "The turbine will be a huge step forward for the school, as it will give teachers and pupils access to things we ordinarily take for granted. I hope that it will become a source of pride for the … [Read more...] about Stateside student to power up Addo school
Over 100 boerboels expected at Wildsfees
In addition to the province's biggest wild game auction, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in association with DStv is also the place to check out top quality paws and claws of a domestic nature. Pet-lovers visiting the festival will enjoy the Montego Boerboel Show at 11h30 on Saturday, 30 June and the Eastern Cape Cat Show from nine in the morning on Sunday, 01 July at the Absa info Square. The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees has hosted the South African boerboel show for the last six … [Read more...] about Over 100 boerboels expected at Wildsfees
Prize Buffalo Bulls for Absa Kirkwood game auction
Two Addo Elephant National Park buffalo bulls with near record horn spans are expected to attract breeders and reserve owners from throughout Southern Africa to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees auction. The biggest has been nick-named "Bismarck," and has a horn span of 46 inches, while Hercules has one of 45 inches. Both have been captured, and are in a boma at the Addo Elephant National Park, according to auction organiser Johan Swart. He says new blood and a new date bring a new era to … [Read more...] about Prize Buffalo Bulls for Absa Kirkwood game auction
More Value in 2012 From Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
The people of the Sundays River Valley are ensuring that visitors to the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in association with DStv will be getting even more value for money this year. The organisers have kept all fees at 2011 levels, while increasing the range of experiences and entertainment for the whole family for 2012. It will run from Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1, 2012. "In solidarity with our visitors and stallholders during tough times, we have not increased the … [Read more...] about More Value in 2012 From Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Wild Antics at Humewood Golf Club
The SANPark's Honorary Rangers at Addo Elephant National Park are organising their 7th annual golf day on Friday, 11 May 2012 at Humewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth with the theme for this year being "Go Wild". Funds raised on the day will enable the Park to fund counter-poaching activities within the park. Addo Elephant National Park, situated only 40 kilometres from Port Elizabeth conserves the "Big 7", including Southern Right Whales and Great White Shark. The Park now covers over … [Read more...] about Wild Antics at Humewood Golf Club
Heavy Rain Forces Changes to Addo The Herald VW Cycle Tour Mountain Bike Races
Due to waterlogged conditions on the course, organisers of The Herald VW Cycle Tour have announced changes to Saturday's mountain bike routes. Although the races will still go ahead as scheduled, race director Brad Jackson said certain single-track sections would be cut from the 80km Extreme and 60km Adventure for safety reasons. He said they would do their best to keep as close to the original distances as possible. Updates will also be posted on Twitter … [Read more...] about Heavy Rain Forces Changes to Addo The Herald VW Cycle Tour Mountain Bike Races
Stewart and Rossouw Raring to Tame Addo
Returning mountain bike champion Brandon Stewart and team-mate Jacques Rossouw are set to resume their ongoing battle with Kevin Evans and David George at The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Addo just outside Port Elizabeth on Saturday, February 4. Riding in the colours of Team FedGroup-Itec Connect, former South African cross-country champions Stewart and Rossouw are raring to go against the Nedbank 360Life pair. "It's always a good tussle between our teams," said Stewart, who is based in Hilton … [Read more...] about Stewart and Rossouw Raring to Tame Addo
