The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency has confirmed that The Herald VW Cycle Tour will be joining a select group of partner events that will be used to promote the province through sport. ECPTA chief executive officer Luxolo Rubushe said the action-packed event, which takes place in Port Elizabeth and Addo, embodied the essence of the Adventure Province and was a great fit for the brand. "We are very excited about being first-time sponsors of the event," said Rubushe. "Sporting … [Read more...] about Cycle through the Adventure Province
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Perry and Moolman-Pasio Triumphant in Port Elizabeth
James Perry (Tasol-GT) turned the finishing straight of the 105km Classic into a time-trial course to thwart the country's top sprinters in the 27th edition of The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The double national time-trial champion broke clear of the leaders in the final kilometre of the national classic to hold off race favourite Arran Brown (MTN-Qhubeka) and his own team-mate, multiple winner Nolan Hoffman, for his first win of the season in 2:27:04. Perry took full … [Read more...] about Perry and Moolman-Pasio Triumphant in Port Elizabeth
Kevin Evans takes second Extreme win in Addo
Kevin Evans (Nedbank 360Life) fended off strong challenges from Jacques Rossouw (FedGroup-Itec Connect) and the waterlogged course itself to take his second win in the 80km Extreme mountain bike race at Addo just outside Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Evans, who last won the mountain biking segment of The Herald VW Cycle Tour in 2009, outsprinted Rossouw as he entered the fields of the Addo Polo Club to take the title (3:10:17) two seconds ahead of his rival (3:10:19). His team-mate James Reid … [Read more...] about Kevin Evans takes second Extreme win in Addo
Arran Brown in the Hunt for a Port Elizabeth win
Top South African sprinter Arran Brown is set to test his form ahead of the international racing season at The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. The Team MTN-Qhubeka rider, who finished last year on a high note with his second victory in the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge, said he was hoping to start the season with yet another national classic to his name. "I've won a lot of the bigger races and this is another coastal race that I'd like to add to my list of wins." Fresh … [Read more...] about Arran Brown in the Hunt for a Port Elizabeth win
Young ‘Uns are invited to; ‘Show us Your Power!’
Popular energy drink Powerade will once again fuel the family and children's races during The Herald VW Cycle Tour on February 4 and 5. Having been involved with the Eastern Cape's largest family cycle race since the inception of the kiddies' events, Powerade will now also take on the title sponsorship of the family races. Powerade promotions manager Cheryl Price said it was important for Coca-Cola's sports drink to be involved with the tour because it was one of the first high-profile … [Read more...] about Young ‘Uns are invited to; ‘Show us Your Power!’
DCM Duo Battle Bugs for Addo Glory
Neither spiders nor searing heat could deter Team DCM's Brandon Stewart and Max Knox from making a one-two clean sweep at the 85km Extreme Challenge in Addo just outside Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Knox gave Stewart the win (3:35:46) in The Herald VW Cycle Tour's mountain bike challenge as the team-mates crossed the finish line together. Ben-Melt Swanepoel of Specialized/Mr Price completed the podium (3:41:17). Stewart, 29, also won the sprint prime, while Knox, 24, powered his way to the … [Read more...] about DCM Duo Battle Bugs for Addo Glory
Cycling Festival Brightens Beachfront
The Port Elizabeth beachfront is abuzz this week as riders descend on the city for a festival of cycling, which started with the South African championships on Wednesday and finishes with The Herald VW Cycle Tour national classic on Sunday. Participants staying at the newly opened Town Lodge Port Elizabeth will be able to roll out of bed and into the heart of the action at Hobie Beach. The 203-room hotel has come on board as the official accommodation sponsor of the cycle tour. "We … [Read more...] about Cycling Festival Brightens Beachfront
Cycle Championships Road Closures
Residents must take note of the upcoming road closures during the cycle championships taking place in the Bay: Marine Drive will be a one-way between Admiralty Way and Second Avenue towards town from 6.30am to 6pm on Thursday. People travelling from Schoenmakerskop will be diverted through the NMMU back entrance. On Thursday afternoon, and from 6am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, a number of roads will be one-ways in the following directions: up Military Road; down Brickmakers … [Read more...] about Cycle Championships Road Closures
Marissa van der Merwe Looking Forward to Going Faster
Cycling South Africa's (CSA) new road racing regulations will be implemented for the first time in the Eastern Cape at The Herald VW Cycle Tour national classic in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. According to Hendrik Lemmer, director of the CSA road commission, the new rules were an attempt to move away from age and gender-based categories to a strength versus strength system. "The top countries have a strength-based system, which works well." The national body's overview document states that … [Read more...] about Marissa van der Merwe Looking Forward to Going Faster
