Cycling News and Race Results

Cyclist Rui Faria was knocked down while riding home on Klip Rivier Drive in the South of Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon. Mr Faria was struck by a car on Kliprivier Drive, just before the panorama shopping centre around 16h30.

We visited the south of Johannesburg to see how the efforts of the Sign Up cycling safety initiative have been given a boost by the sponsorship of a paramedics vehicle by Lexus The Glen. We caught up with dealer principal Warren Swartz for an interview.

When it comes to a road emergency, no cyclist can afford the luxury of time – every second is vital and can render the difference between life and death. Having your life hang in the balance while waiting for authorisation from a medical aid fund manager can be quite a gamble. This is why more and more cyclists are turning to Helivac.

The start of summer is also the unofficial start of the cycling season in South Africa, with thousands of cyclists training for the world’s biggest timed cycling race, the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. The popular race attracted nearly 8000 new entrants for 2011.