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Kowie Cycle Club launches trails

Kowie Cycle Club have the makings of a successful event after hosting the Fun MTB Cycle & Trail Run in conjunction with Round Table Port Alfred at the brand-new Kowie Trails just off Van Riebeeck Street on Saturday. Race coordinators, the…

Local mountain bikers excel in first XCO event of year

Port Alfred Mountain bikers Zibele Bhoyi, Andrew Jardine and Samuel Jardine had the male categories pretty much covered in the first of the 2025 East Cape Mountain Biking XCO season events. The series opener was held in challenging…

All set for spectacular G2C this Sunday

It’s all systems go for the 10th edition of the BUCO G2C mountain bike race that kicks off early on Sunday October 8 over 58km and 70km distances – from Makhanda to Port Alfred. Online entries may have closed on Wednesday October 4, but…

Pedalling for a purpose

When cyclists pedal off from Makhanda for the 9th BUCO G2C (Grahamstown to Sea) mountain bike race on 6 November 2022, their effort will be worth even more than a personal best or a medal. The Port Alfred SPCA will receive 25% of final…

Participants in the G2C mountain bike race at the finish at Rosehill Mall last year

G2C mountain bike race returns this weekend

The eighth year of the G2C (originally the Grahamstown to Sea) mountain bike event which takes place on Sunday November 7 has some exciting changes. Cyclists will race down the River Club hill into the Port Alfred Country Club for a new…

A cycling association has asked to be allowed to ride during the lockdown and promises strict conditions that would promote health and fight the coronavirus.Image: 123RF

Mr President, let us ride again: cyclists promise to implement strict rules

Cycling once daily, close to home for short distances, is the pitch to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday by the Pedal Power Association (PPA). Ramaphosa said on Thursday night that physical exercise would be allowed, as lockdown…

A GOOD BREAK: Showing the map they use to plot their journey, Ivan Martinez and Manon Saenz relax for a drink at Kenny’s on Saturday after a hard day’s cycling during their marathon trek across South Africa Picture: JON HOUZET

Spanish cyclists on marathon trek across SA

A Spanish couple cycling across South Africa hit the coast for the first time last Saturday when they entered Port Alfred, and have been charmed and delighted by our town. First time visitors to South Africa, Ivan Martinez, 31, and Manon…