As a warm up for the National Downhill Series’ first round starting next week, Paarl played host to the first Western Cape DH race for 2012. And warm it was. With the mercury already pushing 30 degrees celsius at 9am, it was going to be a tough day. Saturday’s practice saw only a few riders pull through, most likely due to the heat, but in the end a field of around 50 riders took part in Sunday’s race run.
It’s racing time again, with the first of the 2012 SA National DH series kicking off in Cape Town on 11 & 12 February. Contermanskloof bike haven will once again play host to the first race of the season and with all of the new teams being formed at the end of 2011 it promises to be another great event… (more…)
The Western Cape had the last say in the 2011 calendar with the DH Champs at Contermanskloof. Andrew Neethling secured a comfortable first place with fellow world cup contendors Johann Potgieter and Stefan Garlicki hot on his heels… (more…)
The Western Province downhill mountain bike community is gearing up for their provincial championships, which will be taking place on the popular Contermanskloof downhill track, near Durbanville on the 3rd and 4th December 2011. This event will crown the 2011 Western Province Downhill Champion across all the categories… (more…)
Master cinematographer Clay Porter is back with his new master piece to assault your senses with – 3 Minute Gaps. This epic film was shot on location around the world and promises to inspire all who witness the fitness… (more…)
Andrew Neethling was on top form again this past weekend at the SA mountainbike DH Champs held at Contermanskloof in the Western Cape, sticking yet another feather in his winnings hat… (more…)
The DH track at Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch played host to the second round of the Western Cape DH cup on Sunday 6 February. The track is steeped in downhill history and judging by the size of the field the sport is very much alive and well in the fairest cape… (more…)
The Western Cape DH guys were the first to start racing in 2011, and with good reason. By hosting the African Continental Champs and SA DH Champs back to back i am sure they want to get as much practice as possible… (more…)
After the mega episode that was Ep9, here’s the final episode of Trek World Racing’s In Pursuit series, wrapping up season 2010 for the team… (more…)
