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
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Cycle Tour Celebrates 30 years of action
The 30th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour will be held over the weekend of January 31 and February 1 and it is planned to be the biggest and most exciting ever. The organisers would like you to be an integral part of this nationally renowned event co-sponsored by the biggest circulating daily newspaper in Port Elizabeth and its surrounds The Herald and the region's biggest private employer, the Volkswagen Group South Africa. The event has grown tremendously over the past three decades, … [Read more...] about Cycle Tour Celebrates 30 years of action
Dylan Victor to entertain crowds with heart-stopping display of stunt riding
The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World will be pulling out all the stops as it prepares to become the official home of cycling in Port Elizabeth for the weekend of The Herald VW Cycle Tour. With just under a month to go, general manager Brett Hoppé said everything was in place to ensure that the facilities would be ready for the influx of riders and supporters from January 31 to February 2. "We were happy to welcome the tour in 2013 as one of the first major events to be hosted in … [Read more...] about Dylan Victor to entertain crowds with heart-stopping display of stunt riding
Briggs and Jackson continue tour legacy
For new road race director Julie Briggs the wheel has turned full circle as she assumes responsibility for The Herald VW Cycle Tour, which her father helped start in Port Elizabeth almost three decades ago. The 29th edition of what is now South Africa's second oldest national classic will take place in Port Elizabeth and Addo on February 1 and 2 next year. Briggs said the race originally started as the brainchild of her dad, well-known cycle shop owner Rob Rudman, and his two friends Peter … [Read more...] about Briggs and Jackson continue tour legacy
10 Years of Cycling
Uitenhage-based Volkswagen Group South Africa announced its backing of the Eastern Cape's premier cycling event for the 10th year running yesterday. The 2014 edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour – the 29th in total – takes place in Port Elizabeth and Addo on February 1 and 2. According to group communications general manager Matt Gennrich, the automotive manufacturer is proud to have been associated with the cycle tour for the past decade. "This premier cycling event is the biggest … [Read more...] about 10 Years of Cycling
Augustyn thumbs up for Slanghoogte King of the Mountains hotspot
Port Elizabeth pro cyclist John Lee Augustyn, who made his mark in the mountains of the Tour de France, said he was looking forward to the route changes in the 28th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour on February 3. "I think the new climbs will definitely raise the standards and make the racing a little bit harder," said Augustyn. "This is good for the pros from a racing perspective and a fresh challenge for the average rider." The major alteration to the 106km Classic course, which … [Read more...] about Augustyn thumbs up for Slanghoogte King of the Mountains hotspot
Herald Cycle Tour gets new look
The 28th edition of The Herald Cycle Tour sponsored by VWSA, which takes place in Port Elizabeth and Addo from February 1 to 3, will feature brand-new initiatives and fantastic prizes, organisers announced today. Title sponsor Volkswagen Group South Africa, who will be giving away a VW Polo 1.4 Trendline worth R170 000, has committed itself to the event for the ninth year running. The total prize purse has been increased to R114 000, with R10 000 going to the winners of the Ultimate Quest … [Read more...] about Herald Cycle Tour gets new look
Have a heart and let Sponsors’ General Manager, Clifford, past please
The Boardwalk Race Village at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth will become the temporary home of cycling while construction of the new five-star hotel and conference centre is underway at the complex. The Herald VW Cycle Tour will host its pre-race expo and registration in a giant marquee on the grassed area opposite The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World from Friday to Sunday (February 3 to 5). The expo features cycling industry exhibitors such as Cyclo Pro-GT, Velotex and Wayne Pheiffer … [Read more...] about Have a heart and let Sponsors’ General Manager, Clifford, past please
Kellan Gouveris Aims for Double First
Local boy Kellan Gouveris is aiming for a debut to remember when he takes part in his first road race as a professional at The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, February 5. The 17-year-old Pearson High School pupil, who signed a two-year contract with the Tasol-GT team in December, said he was looking forward to launching his career in his hometown. "It's fantastic because everyone here knows me." Gouveris said the cycle tour, which is the second oldest national classic, … [Read more...] about Kellan Gouveris Aims for Double First
Cyclists Showered in Riches
With a R100 000 winners' purse and lucky draw prizes valued at almost a quarter of a million rand, The Herald VW Cycle Tour is officially the Eastern Cape's richest cycle race. The 27th edition of the national classic, which takes place in Addo and Port Elizabeth on February 4 and 5, will once again offer lucrative rewards to roadies and mountain bikers alike. Topping the lucky draw prize list will be a brand new four-door Polo Vivo 1.4, valued at R124 000, from local vehicle manufacturer … [Read more...] about Cyclists Showered in Riches
Keeping the Cycling Heart Beating
With two top Port Elizabeth institutions providing medical support, participants in the 27th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour will once again be in safe hands. As in the past, Life Healthcare and Gardmed ambulance service will look after the safety of riders in the mountain bike and road events on February 4 and 5. "They can rest assured that the highest level of care will be available," said Gardmed owner Dave Gardner. Two off-road emergency vehicles and an ambulance will cover the … [Read more...] about Keeping the Cycling Heart Beating
Rob Rudman Offers Free Technical Support for Tour Cyclists
Participants in the 27th The Herald VW Cycle Tour, which takes place on February 4 and 5, should make servicing their bicycles a New Year's resolution, said tour co-founder Rob Rudman. The former national cross-country and downhill representative, whose Cyclo Pro shop will be partnering with GT as the official bike and technical support sponsor, said riders should have their bikes serviced about now to prevent any nasty surprises on race day. "Nothing's going to go wrong after that that … [Read more...] about Rob Rudman Offers Free Technical Support for Tour Cyclists
