Trail running’s Golden Ticket
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a classic children's book by Roald Dahl, loved by children around the world, in large part due to the excitement created by a contest to win a “golden ticket” which would entitle the...
Cape Town could become Ultra-trail’s 2020 showcase
“This time for Africa” sang Shakhira, celebrating the arrival of one of the world’s biggest sporting events on the African continent – the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Chances are that Nic Bornman and Stuart McConnachie, organisers of South Africa’s...
SA’s Ryan Sandes sets the pace with 100-miler #Homerun.
South African ultra-trail runner Ryan Sandes is recovering after a Corona “lockdown” run around his home turned into one of the most arduous training "100-miler" runs of his career.
“It was a lot tougher than I expected,” the ultra-trail sensation...
Corona cloud covers Rift Valley Odyssey 2020, organisers remain optimistic.
The Rift Valley Odyssey, or RVO, is the latest high-profile African sporting event to be swallowed by the cloud of uncertainty growing over the future of sports on the continent.
“The RVO crystal ball is a clear as mud. We...
SPNAfrica to stream Xtreme Outdoors Africa
SPNAfrica’s Outdoors and Travel Channel is to host XOA – Xtreme Outdoors Africa - thanks to a deal with XOA owners Africa InSight Communications, Kenya. XOA is a TV show that follows two African adventurers and their extreme...