The double defending champions, Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs, made their lives difficult by missing a marker and riding kilometres down the wrong track while leading Stage 1 of the Chardonnay Race at FNB Wines2Whales. Margot Moschetti and Claudia Peretti were unable to capitalise on the error, however, as Liv-Sabi Sabi Seattle Coffee e-Fort raced [...]
In Episode 10 of Season 2, the Diverge Podcast looks back at Luke Moir’s breakthrough performance at the UCI MTB World Series. During the second race in Araxá, Brazil, the 22-year-old notched up his first top 5 placing and heralded his arrival as a force to be reckoned with on the biggest stage. [...]
Luke Moir’s breakthrough performance at the UCI MTB World Series came during the second of two race weekends in Araxá, Brazil. The 22-year-old notched up his first top 5 placing and heralded his arrival as a force to be reckoned with on the biggest stage in style, holding off former World Champion Jordan Sarrou and [...]
In Episode 9 of Season 2, the Diverge Podcast looks back on the stellar performances of Candice Lill, Tyler Jacobs, and Luke Moir in Round 1 of the UCI MTB World Series. The trio collected 5th, 6th, and 19th, respectively, in Araxá, Brazil. And will go again this weekend at the same venue. Back home, [...]
Candice Lill might now be riding the Absa Cape Epic this year but she popped in to commentate on the Prologue, sharing her insights with the fans around the world. After her commentary session we has a chat about her plans for 2025, her thoughts on the stellar performance of Margot Moschetti and Samara Sheppard, [...]
In Episode 4 of Season 2 the Diverge Podcast we rope in Jason Boulle and Jess Menier to reflect a dramatic day of racing at the Big 5 by Imbuko Wines and Canetsfontein. The men’s and women’s races were won by the defending champions, Filipo Colombo and Candice Lill, but those facts tell so little [...]
Saturday 15th of February 2025 was characterised by high temps, towering peaks and the most competitive international field seen at a one-day marathon in South Africa. All eyes were on the action in the Limietberg Mountains to see who would arise victorious at the Big 5 MTB Challenge by Imbuko and Canetsfontein. Leaving the Imbuko [...]
Excitement is building for The Big 5 by Imbuko and Canetsfontein with a deep field of international and local competitors looking to sharpen their legs and skills on Saturday ahead of the Cape Epic! This one day MTB marathon is solidifying itself in the South African and global calendar as an event that delivers phenomenal [...]
In Episode 2 of Season 2 the Diverge Podcast dives deep into the 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen. The twelfth edition proved a dramatic one with punctures, crashes and illness all taking their toll. While there was plenty misfortune to go around, it did not affect the victors at all as [...]
Imbuko ChemChamp’s Marco Joubert and Tristan Nortje crossed the Kaleo finish line second on the final stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, on Sunday – 9 February – to seal the 2025 title in fine style. Their firm grip on the race was only superseded by the UCI Women’s champions; [...]
