Tour de France
Mountain biking in South Africa
MTB heaven! South Africa is a treasure trove of exciting routes, discovered and
waiting to be uncovered, with weather allowing for cycling at any time of the year, all
day and just about every day.
South African fans’ guide to Rio 2016 – Week 1 (3-12 August)
2 August
The Summer Olympic Games begin on 5 August, with South African track star and official flag-bearer Wayde van Niekerk leading the South African...
Alexandra pupils benefit from Urban Scholar Bicycle project
Qhubeka is part of @PowerOfBicycles.Together,
we help people access education & economic opportunity with bicycles. pic.twitter.com/hBmojrNrre
—
Qhubeka™ (@Qhubeka) June 28,
2016
Almost 360 Alexandra high school pupils recently...
Ostrich chases cyclists in Cape Town
Cyclists training for the prestigious Cape Town Cycle Tour were joined by a speeding ostrich. Oleksiy Mishchenko captured the precious footage on his head cam. The clip has gone viral globally and has received over a million views on YouTube already.
African team impresses at Tour de France
The first African-based cycling team to take part in the Tour de France caps off an impressive
debut at the legendary cycle race. They finished the tough three-week race fifth overall and
inspired confidence for the future of competitive cycling on the continent.
MTN-Qhubeka to be first African team in Tour de France
It's a dream come true, says Team MTN-Qhubeka on receiving an invitation to
participate in the 2015 Tour de France. They will be the first African team ever to do so
in the prestigious race's 101 year history.
MTN-Qhubeka becomes first African team to compete in le Tour
South Africa’s MTN-Qhubeka cycling team is one of five wildcard entries for the Tour the France.
Cape Argus Cycle Tour at 35 000 entrants and counting
The 37-year-old Cape Argus Tour is billed "the world's largest timed cycle race". In its first year, 525 entrants rode the route. Now, it attracts 35 000 ardent cyclists, including big Tour de France names.
20 years, 20 South African sporting highlights
From that famous, nation-uniting triumph in the 1995 Rugby World Cup through to
Ernst van Dyk's historic 10th victory in the 2014 Boston Marathon, the last two
decades have seen numerous sporting successes for the democratic South Africa.
Brad Morgan picks out 20 of the highlights.
20 years, 20 South African sporting highlights
From that famous, nation-uniting triumph in the 1995 Rugby World Cup through to
Ernst van Dyk's historic 10th victory in the 2014 Boston Marathon, the last two
decades have seen numerous sporting successes for the democratic South Africa.
Brad Morgan picks out 20 of the highlights.
