The fairest Cape played host to the first leg of the 2012 SA DH National series held this past weekend at Contermanskloof in Cape Town. With most of the country’s top riders in attendance, it was local hero Johann ‘Pottie’ Potgieter who walked away victorious on Sunday… (more…)
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 first in a three part rider profile series, local Cape Town downhiller turned pro, Stefan Garlicki recently caught up with the esphotograpy crew. Giving you the inside scoop on what makes this young rider tick, and what lays ahead for the future… (more…)
It is still summer and what better way to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air than on your bike. Local DH pro Stefan Garlicki will help you to do just that. On 4 & 5 February it is time for the third annual AVIS Van Rental Downhill challenge held at the Taal Monument in Paarl. Event organiser Stefan Garlicki had the following to say… (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…)
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…)
