Race debutants Andri Frischknecht and Michiel Van der Heijden (SCOTT-SRAM Young Guns), with a whole lot of help from 2016 Olympic champion Nino Schurter and partner Matthias Stirnemann (SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing), ruled the day on Stage 4 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic. The SCOTT-SRAM Young Guns crossed the line first in a time of […]
Smoove chain lube lands in Australia
With all eyes this week focused on the Cape Epic in South Africa, Lead Out Sports has announced it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Smoove universal chain lube for the Australian market. In only two years Smoove has taken a 60% share of the South African lube market, an unheard of statistic in […]
Bike Check: Scott-SRAM MTB team bikes
The Scott-SRAM MTB Team are one of the most powerful mountain bike teams on the planet. Not only do they boast both 2016 Olympic champions with Nino Schurter and Jenny Rissveds, but they also have the serious talent of Matthias Stirnemann, Michiel van der Heijden and Andrei Frischknecht. And of course Thomas Frischknecht, their team […]
Kulhavy and Sauser take another Cape Epic stage
Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavy (Investec-Songo-Specialized) claimed a second consecutive stage win at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic, and at the same time managed to eat into the time gap of the overall leaders, Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factory Racing XC). Second on Stage 3, which ended in a sprint finish, were Nino […]
Sauser and Kulhavy claim shortened Stage 2 at Cape Epic
Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
With intensely high temperatures experienced for the Absa Cape Epic Prologue and Stage 1, race organisers made the difficult decision to cut Stage 2 by 40km, leaving riders racing 62km instead of 102km. “This is a big decision for us and we have never done it before in 14 years of staging the race, but […]
Fumic and Avancini defend at the Cape Epic
Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic showed no mercy, as riders were subjected to intense heat on the first stage in Hermanus. Cross-country specialists Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factory Racing XC) continued their blazing assault on the 2017 Absa Cape Epic with another stage win. The pair has now scored a hattrick […]
Who to watch at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic
Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
The start of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic is now just days away. Beyond the media machine that is counting down days, rolling out video grabs, and creating excitement via emotive images on Instagram – the best marathon and cross-country riders in the world are fine tuning their bikes, their legs and their kit bags […]
What to expect at Lasseters Easter in the Alice
Related Event: Easter in the Alice
The Lasseters Easter in the Alice is just a month away. In 2017 the 3 day stage race in Alice Springs has refined the iconic Central Australian bike race to 3 stages. All killer, no filler. With time to travel over the Easter long weekend, and race lengths meaning you’ll have the afternoon to yourself, […]
A True Transylvanian Biking Adventure: Faget Marathon Preview
Related Event: Faget Marathon - UCI XCM Series
In just under 2 months’ time Faget Marathon in Romania will play host to the UCI World Marathon Series. Set in in the foot of the Western Carpathians the race promises eager competitors a chance to experience a lush green race paradise. For many the race offers a great opportunity to visit somewhere new […]
Algarve Bike Challenge – Only As Strong As Your Partner
Related Event: Algarve Bike Challenge
After racing Algarve Bike Challenge last year it was an easy decision to return to this event which was taking place for a 5th year. The host town of Tavira is a great place to visit and the residents welcome the race with open arms. The organisation is of the highest quality – excellent website, […]