Muddy Mundy Defends her SA MTB Title
Amy-Jane Mundy has beaten off stern competition to take the 2008 Mountain Bike Title at the SA Champs in Pietermaritzburg. Picture: Wayne Hayward Photography KwaZulu-Natal’s Amy-Jane Mundy did a rain dance last week and then a victory dance at the weekend, when she took advantage of muddy conditions to successfully defend her Elite women’s title, […]
Yolande Chases Another SA Title
Amy Jane Mundy, pictured in Stellenbosch at the first at the Mazda MTN SA Cup event in January, will need to be at her best in order defend her title in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday. Photo by Gary Perkin Following a string of victories on various courses over the last nine months it’s become evident that […]
Speedy Whips Up Second Win
Yolande Speedy, pictured here on her way to victory at the first Mazda MTN SA Cup in Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, has won the second event of the tour in Pretoria. Photo by Gary Perkin Yolande Speedy lived up to her pre-race favourite status, when she blazed her way to comfortable victory in the women’s Pro-Elite race […]
Log Leaders Stake Their Claim
Inland League: Northerns’ Lucky Win despite Benade Brilliance On the road after their home win against Griqualand West the week before, everything went the traveller’s way in their match against Free State at the ABSA CUT Oval ( Click here to download the Score Sheet 11.46 Kb), as Northerns won the toss, posted an sub-par total, […]
Favourites Nail Down Early Leads
Coastal League: Province Clean Up SWD The second round of the 2007 Provincial League cricket was played on the weekend, and South Western Districts hosted early Coastal log-leaders Western Province in Oudtshoorn on Saturday ( Click here to download the Score Sheet 11.07 Kb), where they chose to bat after winning the toss.
Amashova Race Review
The Elite Women’s podium at the Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova on Sunday showcased (from left) Marissa van der Merwe (third), Anriette Schoeman (first) and Lynette Burger (second). More than 8000 cyclists started the Pick ‘n Pay Amashova National Classic on Sunday in Pietermaritzburg, including a registered ladies bunch consisting of some 150 cyclists.
Anriette Clinches ‘Shova Dash
Anriette Schoeman takes a clear win in the women’s race at the Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova in Durban on Sunday. Behind Schoeman (from left) are Yolandi du Toit (fourth), Lynette Burger (second) and Marissa van der Merwe (third). Photo credit: SteveYelseth.com The 21st Anniversary edition of the 106km Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova National Classic cycle […]
Talent A-Plenty for KZN Race
The lead group at the recent Dischem Cradle Classic contains (from left) Robyn de Groot, Lizanne Naude (obscured), Elsa Karsten, Cherise Taylor, Anriette Schoeman and Lynette Burger, all of whom are expected to be in the hunt for a podium finish in Sunday’s Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova, in KwaZulu-Natal. There is no outright favourite to […]
Amashova Fun-Seekers Unite
Smiles are compulsory at the Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova’s fun events, the East Coast Radio 40km Fun Ride and the Asishove 20km mountain bike ride. Both events are ideal for all ages and fitness levels. The South African cycling community will gather in Durban this weekend to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Pick ‘n […]
Lize-Mari Sets New African Record
African 50 metres butterfly record-holder Lize-Mari Retief (right) and Chanelle van Wyk show off their respective gold and silver medals at the Telkom SA Short Course Championships, just completed at the GC Jollife Swimming Pool in Pietermaritzburg. Pictures courtesy Swimming SA Lize-Mari Retief is feeling on top of the world after her African record-breaking feat […]
Personal Account: Sharlene McGilvray
Hi, my name is Sharlene McGilvray, and I’m the only woman in South Africa who races BMX (bicycles), and have done for 9 years. I am 48 years young (actually 18 till I die!) and live in Howick with my partner Attie de Jager, my daughter Sekeeta (16), son, Saxon (15) and my Mom, […]
Kwaito Star takes on Radio Queens
Three of South Africa’s most celebrated voices – SAfm’s queen of talk Thabiso Sikwane, 5fm DJ Koula and kwaito star Kabelo have announced their Reebok sponsored head to head challenge in this years Comrades Marathon.