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SA's best ready to race SA Marathon Champs

The festival has grown from its origins 33 years ago, when it just featured mountain biking, into a popular multi-event weekend catering to runners and riders alike.

Sport
IOL Reporter|Published

Transport Deputy Minister highlights urgent need for pedestrian road safety

The Department of Transport launched the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign in Durban, focusing on making walking and cycling safe for all road users.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Fire crews race against time to contain wildfire at Table Mountain National Park

Fire crews are tirelessly battling an uncontained wildfire at Table Mountain National Park, working to prevent it from devastating nearby communities and ecosystems.

News Environment
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Ramaphosa congratulates Limpopo BMX cyclists on historic Cape Town journey

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised three determined Limpopo cyclists who completed an extraordinary cycling journey from Burgersfort to Cape Town on BMX bicycles.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Limpopo cyclists inspire change as they journey to Cape Town, overcoming challenges

Three young cyclists from Limpopo are on a mission to inspire change as they ride to Cape Town, raising awareness for Gender-Based Violence despite facing setbacks.

News South Africa Western Cape
Theolin Tembo|Published

Pedalling for change: Limpopo trio's 1 741km journey to Cape Town inspires a nation

Join the Gauta BMX cyclists on their inspiring journey and discover how their ambitious quest to cycle from Limpopo to Cape Town is more than just a ride; it’s a movement that seeks to uplift youth and transform lives through passion and community support.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

Is the justice system failing cyclists? Outrage over lenient sentence for SA naval officer in hit-and-run

Garth Pasha's lenient sentence for a hit-and-run that left cyclist Dewald van der Westhuizen injured has sparked outrage, raising questions about justice for vulnerable road users in South Africa.

Weekend Argus News
Weekend Argus Reporter|Published

Watch VideoCondolences pour in for cyclist who died after participating in Cape Epic

After initially denying rumours of a fatality, Cape Epic organisers confirm the tragic death of a cyclist, sparking an outpouring of condolences from the community.

Sport
John Goliath|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.

Sport Cycling
John Goliath|Published

Cyclists tackle 1,900km journey to fight bullying and promote child safety in rural schools

Six cyclists pedalled out of Johannesburg this week, marking the start of a 1,900km journey that will see them cross three provinces with a powerful message: no child should live in fear of bullying.

News South Africa
Wendy Dondolo|Published

Meet Cassidy Hendricks, 9 | the young philanthropist rallying support for Fairmount High's cycling team

Cassidy Hendricks, a young philanthropist from Ferndale Primary, rallies support for Fairmount High's cycling team, proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

‘Undercover’ cops nab another suspected cyclist robber in Woodstock

Woodstock Crime Prevention Unit members were on Sunday deployed in civilian dress to do foot patrols in an area identified by SAPS as a hotspot where often cyclists become victims of mugging.

Cape Times News
Staff Reporter|Published

Police officer thwarts robbery on Woodstock bridge

An avid cyclist and police officer successfully apprehended a robber targeting cyclists on Woodstock Bridge, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat crime in the area.

Cape Argus News
Theolin Tembo|Published

Cyclist police officer captures robber on Woodstock bridge

One of the robbers terrorising cyclists who use the Woodstock Bridge to get in and out of Cape Town met his match Saturday morning when his target happened to be a police officer.

News South Africa
Theolin Tembo|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.

Sport Cycling
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Gravel Burn sponsorship heralds a new era in South African cycling

The inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn race promises an unforgettable cycling experience across South Africa’s stunning landscapes, featuring a record prize purse and top competitors.

Sport
Rowan Callaghan|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.

Sport Cycling
Lunga Biyela|Published

Woodstock arrests bring relief to cyclists, but vigilance still required

Several suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting cyclists and pedestrians in Woodstock, Cape Town.

Cape Times News
Theolin Tembo|Published

Arrests for Cape Town cyclist and pedestrian robberies welcomed

Several suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting cyclists and pedestrians in Woodstock, Cape Town.

News South Africa
Theolin Tembo|Published

That winning moment

More than 2 200 professional sports photographers from over 96 countries around the world submitted more than 13 000 images to World Sports Pictures Awards.

iOS Lifestyle
Staff Reporter|Published

Cyclists ride in fear as criminal attacks spike on Lower Church Street routes

Police confirmed a case of robbery with a firearm was opened for investigation at Woodstock police station after a 60-year-old cyclist was robbed of his personal belongings.

Cape Times News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Cape cyclists warned of rising robbery threats in Woodstock

A Cape Town father is one of 22 cyclists who have fallen victim to a robbery syndicate operating in Woodstock in the past eight weeks as Cycling organisations have called on enthusiasts to be aware of their surroundings, especially during the early hours of the morning.

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra|Published

Desperate search for missing uMtata man last seen in Durban continues

Family pleads for help in finding missing uMtata cyclist Herbert Qedusizi Msimang.

Daily News News
Phindile Nqumako|Published

Durban teen balancing cycling dreams and academic success

Find out how 16-year-old Luke Pretorius from Durban balances his passion for competitive cycling with academic excellence through online schooling.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

‘Cyclists are becoming easy targets’: Woodstock a hotspot for crimes against cyclists

In the latest incident, a woman was robbed of her personal items while 30-metres from her cycling group.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published