
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

It was yet again a very successful event a weekend to remember for the Cape Town DH contingent. Seasoned world cup pro Andrew Neethling took the top spot with Stephan Garlicki and Johann Potgieter close on his heels. The event also saw seven ladies entering the race, a great accomplishment by local standards… (more…)
Tags: Andrew Neethling, Avis, AVIS Van Rental DH Challenge, Johann Poetgieter, Paarl DH track, Stefan Garlicki, Taal Monument DH track
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Monday, October 29th, 2012

The 2012 Malelane TOYOTA KTM DH Challenge took place this past weekend on what is probably the most gnarly DH track in the country and delivered on the promise of top class downhill racing. The upset came when Pottie snatched the victory from 2012 DH World Champion Greg Minnaar by 4.1 seconds… (more…)
Tags: 2012 Malelane TOYOTA KTM DH challenge, greg minnaar, Johann Poetgieter, KTM, KTM racing, malelane downhill challenge
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Friday, January 27th, 2012

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…)
Tags: Andrew Neethling, Contermanskloof, DH mtb, DH Nationals #1, Downhill, ESP, esp photography, Johann Poetgieter, SA National DH, Stefan Garlicki, The Bike Shed
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011

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…)
Tags: Andrew Neethling, Contermanskloof, Cyclelab, esp photography, Johann Poetgieter, KTM, Stefan Garlicki, The Bike Shed, WC DH Champs, Western Cape DH champs
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Monday, February 21st, 2011
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…)
Tags: Andrew Neethling, Johann Poetgieter, Jonkershoek, mongoose, Western Cape DH
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