The 2026 Ford Trailseeker Series delivered a season of relentless high-stakes marathon racing across South Africa, from the vineyards of Banhoek Valley to the bushveld of Sondela and the final showdown on the singletracks of Wellington. With R100 000 on the line for both the men’s and women’s overall champions, the six-round series drew stacked [...]
Marc Pritzen won the final round of the 2026 Ford Trailseeker Series to secure the overall title in fine style on Saturday, 12 September. Sarah Maré had a nervier ride to the elite women’s crown, but did more than enough by finishing second behind teammate Samantha Sanders in Wellington. Pritzen’s nearest rival on the day [...]
Known as the Race with Soul, the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, is more than just one of South Africa’s premier mountain bike stage races. It boasts UCI Status, attracts a stellar field of elite riders, and showcases one of the country’s most diverse and scenic regions. The 2026 race, which takes [...]
Nedbank Gravel Burn introduces the Toyota Power Climber Assos jersey to reward the most prodigious climbers in the race. This competition sits adjacent to the Assos Ember Leader jersey and Elixirr Challenger jersey. Each stage features a timed segment on the route, on a preselected climb. The Toyota Power Climber jersey is contested in the [...]
Marc Pritzen and Sarah Maré are poised to ride away each R100 000 richer on Saturday, 12 September. The sixth and final round of the 2026 Ford Trailseeker Series is hosted by Bosman Family Vineyards and will boast a singletrack-packed route on the famous Wellington trails. The elite men’s and women’s titles come down to the [...]
Cycle Lab, South Africa’s largest cycling retailer, opened the first Garden Route store in George on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Cycle Lab George is located at Shop 56, Eden Meander Lifestyle Centre. It provides an extensive range of bicycles across cycling’s road, gravel, mountain bike, youth, and eBike disciplines, as well as components, apparel, and [...]
Momentum Health, administrator for Momentum Medical Scheme, has renewed its commitment to mountain biking in South Africa, extending its partnership with Dryland Event Management to 2029. The agreement sees the health division of the Momentum Group retain the title sponsorship of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape [...]
Jaedon Terlouw completed a 100-Miler double, adding the King Price Race to the Sea crown to the King Price Race to the Sun title he won in May, on 5th of September 2026. Lisa Bone outkicked Hayley Preen in the final 200 metres of the 153-kilometre course to win by just 14 seconds. The new [...]
There are so many roads to explore. The 2027 Garden Route Giro does just that as it takes on an entirely different course to the inaugural edition, promising returning and new participants alike a unique riding experience while building on the successes of the 2026 race. Taking place from the 19th to the 24th of [...]
South African cycling fans will be familiar with the e-FORT brand through their sponsorship of Amy Wakefield initially and Candice Lill currently. Behind the scenes, the company has been using the data from Lill, the Massi ISB Sport team, Margot Moschetti, and now the UCI World Series Decathlon Ford team, to build a training platform [...]
