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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Cape Town to host Africa's only UCI World Pump Track Championships qualifier

Cape Town will host Africa’s only UCI World Pump Track Championships Qualifier in Milnerton on Sunday when riders will chase their dreams of competing on the world stage.

Herman Gibbs|Published

Watch VideoCape Epic organisers rubbish rumours of rider deaths after week of extreme heat

Despite brutal temperatures during the Cape Epic, organisers confirm no fatalities, ensuring rider safety remains a top priority.

John Goliath|Published

Watch Video"Our ancestors walked so we can run - and indeed ride!" says Absa Cape Epic pioneer Letshego Zulu

Discover how Letshego Zulu, the first Black African woman to compete in the Absa Cape Epic, channels her grief into inspiring others through mountain biking on this week's edition of the Indy Sport Show.

Zaahier Adams|Published

Final training push: Cape Epic riders tackle grueling Karkloof trails

With the 2025 Absa Cape Epic fast approaching, cyclists are geared up for the mountain bike race with a four-day training camp at the Karkloof Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal last month.

Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Making History: Daniyal Matthews becomes SA's first cyclist of colour to win national road title

In a landmark moment for South African cycling, Paarl's Daniyal Matthews shattered barriers by becoming the first cyclist of colour to claim the elite men's title at the South African Road Championships.

Lunga Biyela|Published

Tour de France sprint great Mark Cavendish calls time on decorated cycling career

Mark Cavendish made Tour de France history last July when he eclipsed Eddy Merckx's record which had stood since 1975, having matched the Belgian's mark in 2021.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Justine Ghekiere wins penultimate stage of women’s Tour, Katarzyna Niewiadoma in yellow

Belgium's Justine Ghekiere won the penultimate stage of the women's Tour de France after climbing clear for victory on Saturday.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Blanka Vas wins ‘chaotic’ stage as Demi Vollering crashes in women's Tour de France

Hungary's Blanka Vas won the fifth stage of the women's Tour de France with Dutch teammate Demi Vollering losing the race lead after being caught up in a big crash.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rookie Puck Pieterse wins stage four of women's Tour de France

Rookie road rider Puck Pieterse clung on to win stage four of the women's Tour de France at Liege on Wednesday with overall leader Demi Vollering taking second in a photo finish.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published