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, [...]
All week long at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, South African riders Tristan Nortje and Marco Joubert (Imbuko ChemChamp A) have been threatening to run away with a stage. Success finally came on the penultimate Stage 6 at Lourensford Wine Estate as the local favourites raced to victory ahead of Luca Braidot and Simone Avondetto [...]
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 Their firm grip on the race was only superseded by the UCI Women’s champions; [...]
South Africa’s most infamous mountain biking climb, the Merino Monster, was the deciding factor on the Queen Stage of the 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen. Saturday, 8 February’s, Stage 3 will likely prove decisive in the UCI Men’s race as Imbuko ChemChamp added 6 minutes to their general classification lead with [...]
Stage 2 of the 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen – on Friday, 7 February – produced a dramatic day of racing. There were punctures and broken wheels, as well as a major mechanical, all of which affected the general classification standings. She Sends reigned supreme though as Candice Lill and Kate [...]
The Ford Trailseeker Mountain Bike Series, the world’s biggest single-day mountain bike series, has announced a thrilling incentive for 2025. With a focus on rewarding endurance, strategy, and dedication, the series offers an impressive R100 000 prize to the elite male and female winners of the series marathon distance, determined by their best four out [...]
