Speedy and Williamson Extend Epic Lead
Brit-South African team of Catherine Williamson and Yolande Speedy win their third consecutive stage on the Absa Cape Epic in Wellington on Thursday, extending their overall lead to 1 hour, 40 minutes and 31 seconds going into stage five on Friday
Energas Claim Fourth Straight Epic Stage Win
With two stages to go, Team Energas’ leading ladies Yolande Speedy (Right) and Catherine Williamson have extended their Absa Cape Epic advantage to more than 2 hours after their fourth consecutive stage win in Wellington on Friday
Speedy Lauds Williamson for Cape Epic Orange Jersey
The first change of the Absa Cape Epic’s Orange leader’s jersey happened on the second stage on Tuesday, when SA-Brit due Yolande Speedy and Catherine Williamson won their first stage victory, and overtook stage 1 overnight leaders Team BMC Wheeler’s lead
Energas Look Unbeatable after Second Stage Win
With early race leader Esther Süss now retired for medical reasons, the Brit-South African team of Catherine Williamson and Yolande Speedy win their second straight stage on the Absa Cape Epic in Tulbagh on Wednesday, for an overall lead of 1 hour, 6 minutes and 45 seconds going into stage four on Thursday
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Süss and Nuessli Build on Cape Epic Lead
Team BMC Wheeler’s Esther Süss and Jane Nuessli will continue in the Absa Cape Epic ladies’ leaders orange jersey after crossing the Stage 1 finish line first on Monday, and increasing their lead over second-placed Yolande Speedy and Catherine Williamson
Süss and Nuessli Grab Cape Epic Pole Position
The Untamed African Mountain Bike Race gets underway on Monday, and Team BMC Wheeler’s Esther Süss and Jane Nuessli will wear the coveted orange jersey on Stage 1 after winning Sunday’s prologue to the Absa Cape Epic
Stopforth & de Villiers Privateer Rockey Mountain Win
Yolande de Villiers and Ischen Stopforth’s 2nd place finish on stage 3 was enough to lift the Rocky Mountain Garden Route 300 MTN title in Knysna today, their stage 1 and 2 victories giving them enough momentum to take the win over bizhub’s Catherine Williamson & Nicci Grobler in second place.
Letshego Anticipates Epic 2013 Adventure
Biokineticist Letshego Moshoeu chats to gsport about her love for adventure, and how she became known as South Africa’s adventure freak. She is set to be the first black woman to participate in the gruelling ABSA Cape Epic, her first big adventure of 2013.
Sharon Laws Wins Cycle Challenge
British road race champion Sharon Laws became the first international cyclist to win the Momentum 94.7 Women’s Race. Her compatriot Catherine Williamson came second. Cherise Stander was the first South African home in third place.
Seven-Stage 698km Absa Cape Epic 2013
Launched in Johannesburg on Wednesday, the 10th edition of the ABSA Cape Epic route is being billed as living up to its legendary reputation of the untamed African mountain bike race
Dlamini Eyes World Cup Qualification
Banyana Banyana face an uphill battle in their quest for continental honours, and a shot at FIFA World Cup qualification, at the AWC commencing against hosts Equatorial Guinea on 28 October. Speaking after unveiling Energade as SAFA’s official sports drink for 3 years, Dlamini speaks to gsport about the road ahead