Monthly Archives: November 2009

SA’S TOP CYCLISTS LINE UP FOR YEAR’S FINAL SHOWDOWN

Professional road cyclists in South Africa normally complete their season in mid-November at the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. But this year is different as the country’s top male and female pros line up for Sunday’s Die Burger Cycle Tour, near … Continue reading

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URBAN RAGE MTB Assault Race – ENTRIES OPEN!

Hey there EVERYBODY – the wild, the wacky, the nimble, the quick and the daring… ANYBODY who loves to ride a bicycle and have the best fun ever !! It’s time for the 2nd  URBAN RAGE MTB Assault Race on … Continue reading

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Entries Salomon Skyrun 2009 impressive

Lady Grey, North Eastern Cape, 28-29 November – Located in the southern most stretches of the Drakensberg, in a place where people survive rather than dominate, lies the quaint little town of Lady Grey. Founded in 1856, this Victorian-style village … Continue reading

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Yellowwood Park Athletic Club – Walk for Kristi

“I Will Walk” – This is the motto of the Yellowwood Park Athletic Club club captain’s god-daughter Kristi Hannah, was critically injured in an attempted hijacking in 2007. After hearing her story the club was inspired to do something to … Continue reading

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Muddy Buddy final event ahead! 29 November!

The exciting family orientated Muddy Buddy Series at Giba Gorge comes to an end at the grand finale on 29 November. This unique off-road African adventure series was a massive success in 2008 and has drawn competitors from around KZN … Continue reading

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Hugo makes it four in a row

Dan Hugo (dghugo.com) successfully defended his title at the Triple Challenge which finished at Inanda Dam on Sunday 15 Novmber. The Stellenbosch Multisport Pro claimed his fourth consecutive victory making him the most prolific winner of the events eight year … Continue reading

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The Southern Shamaal PE to EL Surf Ski Challenge is BACK!

2009 Southern Shamaal Team Relay International Surf Ski Challenge: The world’s toughest and longest surf ski race is back in December with an exciting new angle. The Southern Shamaal Surf Ski Challenge will take place between Port Elizabeth and East … Continue reading

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NEWCOMER VAN DER WINKEL WINS CYCLE CHALLENGE

Joanna van der Winkel, a 27-year-old qualified electrical engineer, grabbed the first victory of her short cycling career when she won the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge Elite women’s title in Johannesburg on Sunday, 15 November. Riding as a new member … Continue reading

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STELLA POPES WEEKEND – Walk+Paddle/MTB!!!

POPES WALK: Date/Ttime: Sat 14 Nov, Meet at 5.30am, leave at 5.45am sharp (No entry fee, just pitch) Meet: The Popes Canoe Centre racing team & Owen Hemmingway  @ Crafcor Abattoir, Cato Ridge. (Turn right at the Caltex Garage, down … Continue reading

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Hot racing expected at Triple Challenge

The eighth edition of the Triple Challenge takes place on Sunday 15th November. Multisporters, triathletes and run, bike, paddle specialists from around the country will line up at the start in Pietermaritzburg for the 100km Ultra which finishes at Inanda … Continue reading

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