National classic offers prime viewing
With the Indian Ocean and sand dunes as backdrop, the Maitlands climb on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth presents compelling evidence that The Herald VW Cycle Tour is one of the most scenic road races in the country.
Former champ does it mechanically
Former Eastern Province cycling champion Garth Botha, who cut his teeth on the Rapport Tour as a bicycle technician, will be keeping participants in the saddle during the 26th annual The Herald VW Cycle Tour in and around Port Elizabeth this weekend.
National Classic goes green
The Herald VW Cycle Tour may be a shade greener this year following an appeal by organisers for riders who have participated in 10 or more editions of the national classic to contact them.
National classic sets East Cape benchmark
With prize money totalling R100 000 in 2011, The Herald VW Cycle Tour will again set the benchmark as the Eastern Cape’s richest race, said race director Shane Bradfield.
Printers help boost cycle tour image
Entries open for national classic
Online entries for The Herald VW Cycle Tour, which will bring down the curtain on the four-day South African Road Cycling Championships in Port Elizabeth early next year, opened last week.
Bradfield first president of East Cape Cycling
Cycling in the province entered a new era when the Eastern Province and Border federations recently merged to form East Cape Cycling (ECC), with Shane Bradfield as president.
VW gives cycle tour wheels
South Africa’s second oldest national cycling classic kicked up a gear when long-time sponsor Volkswagen Group South Africa reaffirmed its support at the official launch in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
Stewart aims to recapture title
Former champion Brandon Stewart expects his last race of the season to go down to the wire as he bids to recapture his title at the Mondi Herald Addo Mountain Bike Challenge just outside Port Elizabeth on Sunday, October 31.
