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Waylon Woolcock (front) and Hennie Roux lead the bunch on their way winning the third and final stage of stage of the Liberty Winelands Encounter mountain-bike race, which ended at the Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl today. They also won the overall title. Photo: Henk Neuhoff

Timely Winelands celebration for Woolcock and Roux

Young Stellenbosch rider Hennie Roux gave himself the perfect birthday present when he partnered Waylon Woolcock to victory in the Liberty Winelands Encounter in...
Hennie Roux (front) and Waylon Woolcock won the opening stage of the Liberty Winelands Encounter from the Boschendal Wine Estate to Franschhoek today. The three-stage mountain-bike race ends at the Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl on Sunday. Photo: Henk Neuhoff

Woolcock, Roux take opening stage in Winelands

Waylon Woolcock used his considerable experience to join Hennie Roux as first-stage winners when the Liberty Winelands Encounter got under way in the Western...
Kim le Court crosses the line to take the honours in the Emperors Palace Classic road cycle race, now known as the East Rand Classic. Although there is a new race venue, the route remains largely unchanged and will provide an opportunity for the sport’s sprinters to show their prowess. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep

East Rand Classic presents life in the fast lane

Cyclists with a penchant for sprinting will be fired up to demonstrate their power and prowess when the East Rand Classic road cycling race...
Former champion Waylon Woolcock (front) will partner young Hennie Roux in the Liberty Winelands Encounter mountain-bike race around Franschhoek and Paarl from Friday to Sunday. Photo: Ewald Sadie

Woolcock back on familiar Winelands turf

Former champion Waylon Woolcock has put competitive racing behind him, but is looking forward to renewing a special association with the Liberty Winelands Encounter...
Seen here:  Raymond Travers crossing the finish line at the 2018 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic.  Photo Credit:  Jetline Action Photo

FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic keeps riders coming back for more

Self-proclaimed FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic addict Raymond Travers (West Rand) hopes to secure his 5th event medal on Saturday, 01 June 2019 when...
Competitors will have a range of races, including road events of 98km and 48km, to choose from when the East Rand Classic is held in Kempton Park in Johannesburg on April 27 and 28. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep

East Rand Classic offers complete package

The East Rand Classic at the end of this month offers an overall cycling package that is a major incentive for riders in the...
Riders wishing to compete in the Liberty Winelands Encounter have been granted a reprieve, with the closing date for entries extended to Friday (April 5) at 1pm. The three-day mountain-bike race takes place near Franschhoek and Paarl from April 12 to 14. Photo: Robert Ward

Winelands entries deadline extension is no joke

It may be April Fool's Day, but the extension of the entries deadline for next weekend's Liberty Winelands Encounter until Friday (April 5) is...
Cyclists have until today to get their entries for the Liberty Winelands Encounter which takes place in the Western Cape from April 12 to 14. Photo: Robert Ward

Deadline looms for Winelands Encounter entries

The race organisers of the Liberty Winelands Encounter are preparing for a late surge of entries ahead of today's closing date for riders wishing...
Seen here (from left to right):  Michael Wright and Edwin Kgaswe crossing the finish line at the 2018 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic.  Photo Credit:  Jetline Action Photo

Friends ready to conquer the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic together

The FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic (taking place at the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday, 01 June 2019) has become a yearly ‘must do’ event...
The Liberty Winelands Encounter will again provide a good mix of luxury accommodation and a variety of mountain-bike trails when it takes place near Paarl and Franschhoek in the Western Cape from April 12 to 14. Photo: Robert Ward

Perfect mix for Winelands Encounter route

Riders in the Liberty Winelands Encounter can expect a perfect mix of mountain-biking ingredients, with a few challenges thrown in, when it takes place...