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GOING PLACES: On a borrowed bike, Siya Ntsele shows what grit and talent can achieve

Mark Heywood · Daily Maverick

Published 4 Oct 2026, 7:53 pm·4 d ago·1 min read

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The young mountain bike rider’s stellar Go2Sea performance earned him more than applause: a bike of his own and support to pursue his racing ambitions.

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