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South African mountain biking has traditionally had a strong endurance bias. Marathons, stage races and long-distance events have been the backbone of the country’s racing scene for decades. But alongside that established culture, another form of mountain-bike racing has been developing rapidly – one that is younger, faster and much more technically fo...

Momentum Health, administrator for Momentum Medical Scheme, has renewed its commitment to mountain biking in South Africa, extending its partnership with Dryland Event Management to 2029. The agreement sees the health division of the Momentum Group retain the title sponsorship of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, the Momentu...

There is a point on every long mountain bike ride when hydration stops being something I should think about and becomes something I absolutely need to think about. I am hours into the ride. The climbing has taken its toll. The temperature has climbed. I am tired, my concentration is being tested and there is still a long way to go. And then I realise I am th...

There are so many roads to explore. The 2027 Garden Route Giro does just that as it takes on an entirely different course to the inaugural edition, promising returning and new participants alike a unique riding experience while building on the successes of the 2026 race. Taking place from the 19th to the 24th of April next year, the second Garden Route...

Jaedon Terlouw completed a 100-Miler double, adding the King Price Race to the Sea crown to the King Price Race to the Sun title he won in May, on 5th of September 2026. Lisa Bone outkicked Hayley Preen in the final 200 metres of the 153-kilometre course to win by just 14 seconds. The new start venue and updated route proved exceptionally popular, desp...