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Nedbank Gravel Burn proudly announces a strategic partnership with leading global challenger consultancy, Elixirr. As the Official Digital Transformation Partner, Elixirr will develop a robust and scalable ecosystem designed to enhance rider and fan engagement for Nedbank Gravel Burn and future events. This collaboration is rooted in the vision of Nedbank Gravel Burn founder, Kevin…
The 2025 B-well Around the Pot, presented by SEESA, kicks off a busy period of gravel racing for the South African cycling calendar, and the defending champion, Matt Beers, will once again be on the Swellendam start line on Saturday, 2 August. The two-time national champion stormed to victory in the 100-Miler in 2024 and…
The Queen Stage of the 2025 Andorra Epic played to the climbing strengths of Marc Stutzmannand Sebastian Gesche. Having started Saturday, 5 July, with a 14 second advantage over theirnearest rivals, the Klimatiza Orbea team added another 59 seconds to their generalclassification buffer over Buff Megamo. In the UCI Women’s race, Buff Megamo continued theirdominance…
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Sebastian Gesche’s claim that he and Marc Stutzmann felt confidentcoming into the Andorra Epic paid off as the Klimatiza Orbeacombination claimed the first yellow jerseys of the race with a stage winon the opening day. Thursday, 3 July, saw Stage 1 won by the EfficientSafari Essences team, though Vera Looser and Danielle du Toit had…
Build Smarter. Recover Better. Ride Stronger. For years, many of us believed that staying active, eating well, and maintaining a healthy weight would be enough to carry us through midlife. But as female mountain bikers in the Masters and Grand Masters categories know all too well, menopause changes the rules — and with it, the…
Limpopo, South Africa, 28 June – The fourth event of the 2025 Ford Trailseeker Series took place on Saturday, 28 June, at Sondela Nature Reserve in Limpopo. Known for its flat and fast terrain, the venue set the stage for a day of tactical racing and close finishes across all categories, with over 2,400 participants…
Grit, Gravel, and Glory: Why the Garden Route Giro is the Ultimate First Stage Race for Gravel Riders For any gravel cyclist contemplating their first multi-day race, the 2026 Garden Route Giro offers more than just a test of physical endurance — it promises an unforgettable journey through South Africa’s most iconic and diverse terrain….
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After Friday’s Silver #XCC, Rens finished his strong 2025 European World Series performance with a victory in Val di Sole, Italy. Yesterday Round 5 of the UCI World Series Mountainbike XCO took place in Val di Sole, Italy. In a weekend full of excitement around the XCC and the XCO races, Rens Teunissen vanManen showed…