Entries are now open for the Cape Times Vigne-a-Vigne MTB (55km, 27km) and Trail Run, which take place on the last day of the 2011 Absa Cape Epic. Also don't miss the prologue of this year's event in Tokai on Sunday 27 March (note the Plantation will be closed to the public for cycling until 14h00).
In a spectacular finish, Kevin Evans (Team 360life) emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural Columbia Grape Escape. David George (Team 360life) claimed the second position with Karl Platt (Bulls) finishing third.
The new Schapenberg MTB trails near Somerset West are fast approaching completion. Once finished, the trails offer several hours of great off-road riding to cyclists of all skills levels.PPA members will be able to ride the trail at half-price, due to PPA funding the project.
Some development riders who have been granted entries to the 2011 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour own very old bicycles. Most of these riders cannot afford to upgrade, or even repair their bicycles.
"The suspension of the second stage of The Cell C Tour of SA has been a disappointment to the organisers, sponsors, participating teams and of course the public", stated Cycling South Africa's statement after the second stage was suspended on Sunday.
PPA members can now buy the ICE-ID emergency contact bands at a special discounted rate for PPA members. ICE-ID contain 6 lines of vital details like name, surname, blood type, next of kin, allergies and medical aid.
Burry Stander and Yolande Speedy took top honours at the 2011 African Continental MTB Championships which took place at Jonkershoek outside Stellenbosch on the 12 & 13 February.