Nashua-Toyota's Ashleigh Moolman Pasio listed the defence of her title in The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on Sunday as one of her three goals before jetting off to Italy in March for the European season. She said this week's national championships in the Friendly City - where she has entered the time-trial and road race - would be her first objective after having to settle for silver behind team-mate Lynette Burger in Oudtshoorn two years ago. Her focus then shifts to the … [Read more...] about Moolman Pasio anticipates a Beautiful Ride in PE
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Garth will Keep you in the Saddle
Former Eastern Province cycling champion Garth Botha, who cut his teeth on the Rapport Tour as a bicycle technician, will be keeping participants in the saddle during the 26th annual The Herald VW Cycle Tour in and around Port Elizabeth this weekend. The tour kicks off with the mountain bike races in Addo on Saturday, February 5, followed by the road events in PE the following day. Botha, who captained the EP road cycling team and was senior time-trial champion for a record six years in a … [Read more...] about Garth will Keep you in the Saddle
Come Along for a Ride Along
Organisers of The Herald VW Cycle Tour are inviting road and mountain bike participants to wrap up their race preparations with pre-rides on Sunday, January 30. Former Springbok cyclist Wayne Pheiffer and the race’s official mechanic Garth Botha from Action Cycles will guide a group along the 105-kilometre route in Port Elizabeth. Support vehicles will follow the riders, who will be departing from Hobie Beach at 6am. At Addo, pre-rides will take place on the 65km and 40km mountain bike … [Read more...] about Come Along for a Ride Along
Apply for Your Coveted Green Number
The Herald VW Cycle Tour may be a shade greener this year following an appeal by organisers for riders who have participated in 10 or more editions of the national classic to contact them. "We are updating our records for the exclusive green number club and want to ensure that we don't miss anyone," said race director Shane Bradfield. With the 105-kilometre feature race taking place for the 26th time in Port Elizabeth on February 6, it is hoped that more riders will join this elite … [Read more...] about Apply for Your Coveted Green Number
Printing an Image for the Cycle Tour
www.MyPE.co.za: Ploughing back into the community has become big business for Port Elizabeth company Bukani Print. For the third year running co-owners Alan Taylor and Iqbal Sain are lending their considerable printing expertise to The Herald VW Cycle Tour, which takes place in and around PE on February 5 and 6. The festival of cycling starts with the mountain biking events at Addo on the Saturday and culminates in the 105-kilometre feature race and supporting events at Hobie Beach in the … [Read more...] about Printing an Image for the Cycle Tour
Reach for Cycling Dreams
www.MyPE.co.za: When hundreds of healthy children hop on their bicycles to join the fun of The Herald VW Cycle Tour next year, they will be helping other kids too sick to do so. Reach for a Dream - the charity that makes dreams come true for youngsters with life-threatening illnesses - will be the beneficiary of Powerade's Family Challenge (30km), Kiddies' Challenge (3km) and Toddlers' Dash (600m) at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth on February 5. "Reach for a Dream is all about children and … [Read more...] about Reach for Cycling Dreams
