Woolcock and Kruger climb to victory on Zuurberg: Waylon Woolcock (left) and HB Kruger of BCX drive the pace en route to winning the first stage of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race outside Port Elizabeth today. Photo: Full Stop Communications Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger of BCX left their breakaway companions in the dust as they climbed to victory on stage one of the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race outside Port Elizabeth today. The duo’s finishing power … [Read more...] about Woolcock and Kruger climb to victory on Zuurberg
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Hill chases another Zuurberg title
Hill chases another Zuurberg title: Andrew Hill, riding for TIB Insurance-Momsen Valley Light, will defend his PwC Great Zuurberg Trek title alongside Marco Joubert at the Zuurberg Mountain Village just outside Port Elizabeth at the weekend. Photo: Full Stop Communications Experienced mountain bike professional Andrew Hill will be banking on a strong partnership with colleague Marco Joubert to try to land another title in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek this weekend. The Durban-based rider is … [Read more...] about Hill chases another Zuurberg title
Competitive De Villiers ready to shine at Zuurberg
Competitive De Villiers ready to shine at Zuurberg: Oudtshoorn’s Yolande de Villiers will join forces with George’s Neill Ungerer in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race at the Zuurberg Mountain Village, near Port Elizabeth, from May 26 to 28. Photo: Warren Elsom Experienced stage racer Yolande de Villiers is ready to show her competitive side when she joins forces with Neill Ungerer to tackle the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race next week. Despite holding down a … [Read more...] about Competitive De Villiers ready to shine at Zuurberg
Stransky aims to be competitive at tough Zuurberg race
Stransky aims to be competitive at tough Zuurberg race: Springbok rugby legend Joel Stransky aims to be competitive in this month’s PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race after recovering from injuries sustained in the Cape Epic. Photo: Warren Elsom/Capcha Photography Despite having to overcome serious injuries in recent weeks, ex-Springbok rugby star Joel Stransky and teammate Andrew Mclean are determined to be competitive at the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race later this … [Read more...] about Stransky aims to be competitive at tough Zuurberg race
Great Zuurberg Trek sample USN partnership
Great Zuurberg Trek sample USN partnership: Participants in the 2017 PwC Great Zuurberg Trek will be able to sample products from international sports nutrition brand USN later this month. Photo: Warren Elsom International sports nutrition brand USN are ready to play an active role in the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race near Port Elizabeth after coming on board as sponsors for the first time. Besides a strong focus on the event’s recovery zone at the Zuurberg Mountain … [Read more...] about Great Zuurberg Trek sample USN partnership
Tough but balanced route for Great Zuurberg Trek
Tough but balanced route for Great Zuurberg Trek: Riders in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek will face a variety of challenges when the three-stage mountain bike race takes place near Port Elizabeth in May. Photo: Warren Elsom While day two stands out as the queen stage, PwC Great Zuurberg Trek route director Rob Hayter feels riders will face a strong variety of challenges in one of the Eastern Cape’s premier mountain bike events next month. Hayter and his team have been hard at work in the … [Read more...] about Tough but balanced route for Great Zuurberg Trek
Woolcock heads strong pro field at Great Zuurberg Trek
Woolcock heads strong pro field at Great Zuurberg Trek: BCX’s Waylon Woolcock (left) and HB Kruger will target overall victory at the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race, which takes place at the Zuurberg Mountain Village near Port Elizabeth next month. Photo: Photo: Ewald Sadie One of South Africa’s most experienced cyclists, Waylon Woolcock, has set his sights on overall victory in the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race next month. The Stellenbosch … [Read more...] about Woolcock heads strong pro field at Great Zuurberg Trek
Zuurberg race boosts socio-economic development
Zuurberg race boosts socio-economic development: The relationship between the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek and Unity in Africa Foundation has grown over the years and these volunteers now play an active role in the event. Photo: Morné Marais Having developed a close rapport over the years, next month’s PwC Great Zuurberg Trek will further strengthen the mountain bike event’s partnership with the Unity in Africa Foundation. Reflecting on the relationship, UinA director Bernice Rose said … [Read more...] about Zuurberg race boosts socio-economic development
Zuurberg race support will help develop education
Zuurberg race support will help develop education: Students supported by the Sundays River Citrus Company Foundation Trust high-five a participant in a previous edition of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Great Zuurberg Trek The PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race have once again nominated the Sundays River Citrus Company Foundation Trust as one of their beneficiaries for this year’s event. The partnership would go a long way in helping develop education in the Sundays River … [Read more...] about Zuurberg race support will help develop education
Bruised Stransky and Mclean set for Zuurberg race
Bruised Stransky and Mclean set for Zuurberg race: Last year’s third place finishers Joel Stransky and Andrew Mclean will be fit for the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek despite both suffering injuries in the build-up. Photo: Warren Elsom Despite suffering broken bones in two separate incidents, Springbok legend Joel Stransky and former professional cyclist Andrew Mclean are still set to take part in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race outside Port Elizabeth in May. Mclean is currently … [Read more...] about Bruised Stransky and Mclean set for Zuurberg race
Seyffert chases second Zuurberg title
Seyffert chases second Zuurberg title: Pieter Seyffert (left) and Travis Walker from Ellsworth-ASG will tackle the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek outside Port Elizabeth from May 26 to 28. Photo: Jacques Marais Professional mountain biker Pieter Seyffert will be returning to the scene of one of his favourite races when he and teammate Travis Walker tackle the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek at the end of May. The 30-year-old Seyffert, from Helderkruin in the West Rand, was the champion in 2015 when he partnered … [Read more...] about Seyffert chases second Zuurberg title
Riders will stay connected at Zuurberg race
Riders will stay connected at Zuurberg race: Thanks to the Igen sponsorship, riders in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek in Addo just outside Port Elizabeth will be able to stay connected this year. Photo: Great Zuurberg Trek Riders in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race will again enjoy superior connectivity, thanks to a significant partnership with Port Elizabeth-based company Igen. While the remoteness of the Zuurberg region – adjacent to the Addo Elephant National Park – … [Read more...] about Riders will stay connected at Zuurberg race
Zuurberg aim to please – on and off the bike
Zuurberg aim to please – on and off the bike: Riders in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek can look forward to a premium experience on and off the bike when the event is held from May 26 to 28. Photo: Photo: Warren Elsom/Capcha Photography Organisers of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek are doggedly focused on providing a premium experience to live up to the mountain bike event’s tagline of “Great Outdoors. Great Indoors. Great Impact”. The three-stage race, which takes place from the … [Read more...] about Zuurberg aim to please – on and off the bike
Tavcor backing eases life for Zuurberg route director
Tavcor backing eases life for Zuurberg route director: Tavcor Commercial Vehicle sales executive Donovan Austin (left) hands over the Amarok double cab to PwC Great Zuurberg Trek route director Rob Hayter. Photo: Supplied Life has become much easier for PwC Great Zuurberg Trek route director Rob Hayter this year after Tavcor Commercial Vehicles threw their support behind the Eastern Cape mountain biking classic. Taking place in the mountainous Zuurberg region in Addo, about 70km from Port … [Read more...] about Tavcor backing eases life for Zuurberg route director
Zuurberg Mountain Village – A stay to remember
Zuurberg Mountain Village – A stay to remember: Zuurberg Mountain Village Photo: Zuurberg Mountain Village The Zuurberg Mountain Village is a haven of historical delight set high up on the Zuurberg Mountains. It is a tranquil & truly unique mountain top retreat set in 160 hectares of indigenous vegetation with breathtaking views overlooking the Addo Elephant National Park. The Zuurberg Manor is the original part of the hotel dating back to 1861. It is comprised of 9 spacious rooms, 5 of … [Read more...] about Zuurberg Mountain Village – A stay to remember
