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KwaDabeka, Greater Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Go Durban Academy, Pump for Peace Descriptions: The pump track in the township of KwaDabeka on the outskirts of Durban, KwaZulu Natal is probably one of the most picturesque settings for this 165m long pump track with 10 berms and the first bridge and tunnel in the Velosolutions family of tracks. It was specially designed for exciting head to head racing. In 2018 and  2024 the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championship used this track the last chance qualifier for the world championships and The Township Series. Some Facts: Total Area 1140m2 Track Length 165m Curves 10 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yxF23YY7Rs6r3G7t7 Opening Hours; Monday to Saturday from 8am – 5pm (or sunset) Sundays – Open to the Public at no cost . Donations are welcome. Site: https://pumptrack.com/track/KwaDabeka-South-Africa-01GEEXDDF4XJJM4VN59B61AZPN

Cornubia, Greater Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Go Durban Academy, Pump for Peace Descriptions: This Velosolutions Pump Track in Cornubia offers plenty of fun for all ages! Located just 8min  from Central Umhlanga. Some Facts: Total Area 920m2 Track Length 127m Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wsfBpXRh2VFUE3Xy9 Opening Hours; 24/7 Site: https://pumptrack.com/track/Cornubia-South-Africa-01GEEYNJXNFBA47Z13KFT9JPX8

KwaMashu, Greater Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Go Durban Academy, Pump for Peace Descriptions: The KwaMashu Velosolutions Pump Track is situated within GO!Durban Cycle Academy bike park in KwaMashu. KwaMashu is a township 12 kilometres  north of Durban, South Africa, and has a population of approximately 200 000. The cycle academy has been operating since 2016 and has moved in 2019 to a new, bigger bike park in KwaMashu to offer more space for youth to participate in cycling and other sports. The 1200m2 pump track is the largest one to be built in Durban to date. In 2024 the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championship used this track for the world championships Event. This has given the local community great insight as to what the sport is all about.  Some Facts: Total Area 1200m2 Track Length 191m Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BwzUn1mBjQviLz8aA Opening Hours; Monday to Saturday from 8am – 6pm (or sunset) Sundays – Open to the Public at no cost. Donations are welcome. Site: https://pumptrack.com/track/KwaMashu-South-Africa-01GEEXM6HN97WYRD9XW7E43MNQ

BMX SA Cup and SA Champions in Cape town

Whilst the weather conditions weren’t on our side on Sunday, the riders rode like champions in the rainy, windy weather. Our young athletes have returned with impressive results: Sanele Shozi secured the title of SA Champ, Ntuthuko Shozi finished 5th, Asanda placed 4th among the fastest 12-year-olds, Nzama took 2nd in the 17 and over category, and Bayanda finished 4th in the boys’ 15 years class. Under the guidance of their dedicated coach, Mvelo “Cheesy” Ntombela, the team not only achieved remarkable results but also had a fantastic experience exploring Cape Town. We also engaged with the Velokhaya and Songo teams, emphasizing that BMX is inclusive for all. We look forward to your support and collaboration in the future.

M4 Ruth First Highway

It has been brought to my attention that cyclists are using the section of M4 Ruth First Highway that we have agreed is out of bounds to cyclists.

2024 Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run Weekend

The 2024 Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run Weekend will take place on Sunday 22 September 2024. For the first time the start/finish will be held at Crocworld just north of the town of Scottburgh. The event includes both Trail Running and MTB Events. The Trail Running events which start at 7am comprises of 5km and 12km routes, with the MTB events starting at 8.30am have 12km, 20km and 45km routes. We would like to thank all the landowners who have graciously given us permission to use their picturesque properties on the KZN South Coast.Pre Entries are open on www.wardevents.co.za and www.myactive.co.za The first 200 pre-entries will receive a race garment and goodie bag. Pre-Entries will close on Wednesday 18 September at 8pm. Late Entries will be accepted on Sunday 22 September at Crocworld from 6am.Finally, we would like to thank all sponsors including Sappi our primary sponsor, together with Premier Hotels & Resorts – Cutty Sark, Hyundai, Ward Events and MRK Wellness.For further information email [email protected] or call 082-4921955

KZN Cycling and Bambisanani Partnership train local coaches in Nkandla

The fantastic association that KZN Cycling has with the Bambisanani Partnership took yet another step forward yesterday when a joint project day was undertaken in Nkandla with over 90 x learners involved from six schools in the area that saw training of local coaches undertaken with skills development training sessions being done with the youngsters, who then took part in an inter – schools competition to round out the day. The Bambisanani Partnership is a multi-award-winning UK based charity that uses the power of sport as a catalyst to promote education, health, global citizenship and leadership, and they are assisting KZN Cycling to be able to carry out projects in the Nkandla area, an area where Bambisanani has operated for a number of years. For the second year running, The Bambisanani Partnership has been named as International Sport and Physical Education Charity of the Year at the annual Acquisition International Non-Profit Organisation Awards. The partnership involves more than 40 schools and universities in both the UK and South Africa, and students from the University of Leeds, Leeds Trinity University and Newcastle College and others travel to the region each year to be part of upliftment projects in the region. A large contingent of students from the various universities are in the region presently which presented an ideal opportunity for six development coaches and staff to travel to Nkandla and to stage the day’s activities yesterday. Michael Dladla and the other HP coaches ran training sessions for both aspirant coaches and learners with the students, and these skills were then used later in the day during the competitions. Kit and equipment that had been collected in the UK together with a large amount of kit and equipment collected by KZN Cycling as part of its CSI projects was distributed to the learners and schools as well. Staff and headmasters from the various schools were on hand to witness the programme rollout first hand, and their enthusiastic endorsement of the programme and activities will certainly help the projects in the area to continue to build momentum.