Songo.info BMX Track Progress

May 7th, 2008 by Ruth

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We are finally nearing the end of the Public Participation Process! Due to the fact that our BMX track is ear marked to be built on public, municipal land, we have had to go through a 21 day process whereby the public of Stellenbosch decides if they are satisfied with a BMX track going up on the land.

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Christoph Sauser gets 2nd and Burry Stander gets 7th at Offenburg World Cup

April 28th, 2008 by Ruth

Race Report on Christoph Sauser race was written by Team Manager Bobby Behand. Photos are courtesy of Gary Perkin.

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Not known for his starts, Susi was a little out of the action in the opening laps, but became a feature when the real racing commenced. A bunch containing all of the major contenders including Absalon, Hermida, Schurter & Vogel were stuck together like glue until Absalon made his decisive move on the single track through the forests. Read the rest of this entry »

Specialized Factory Racing, Houffalize World Cup

April 24th, 2008 by Ruth

Race Report written by: Bobby Behan

Photos: Gary Perkin

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At the front Jose Hermida, in his usual flamboyant fashion attacked from the gun, but he was not allowed the leash that he normally attains, especially here he Houffalize, which he won last year. Christoph had problems at the start – a foot slipped out of the pedals and he lost his chain. Read the rest of this entry »