Eroica on a Fixed Gear? Nick McIntyre was Mad Enough
For those in the know, Eroica South Africa is a classic steel bicycle celebration held each year in the picturesque town of Montagu. There are 3 routes to choose from, 2 that can only be ridden on classic frames : the Hero (173 km) and the Classic (68 km). And a race for modern gravel […]
Share the love this Valentine’s. Ride with your partner*
Share the love of riding with your partner*. Bike Hub has partnered with the Old Mutual go2berg to offer some happy loving couples* the chance to ride together with added luxury. Enter www.go2berg.co.za before 29 February, and put “Bike Hub” under the field “reference” on your entry, to qualify for your free upgrade to a […]
Road to Desolation: Gravel Racing Across the Karoo
The beauty of South Africa is the diversity of the landscape, and the character of the small towns scattered across it. There is no more fitting way to experience it than by bicycle. The inaugural edition of the Road to Desolation gravel race started in the picturesque Karoo town Graaff-Reinet last year. Photographer, Simon Pocock […]
Heat Management at the Attakwas Extreme
With temperatures at the Attakwas Extreme predicted to be in the mid-forties this weekend, staying fuelled and hydrated is going to be key to a safe and successful ride. We had a quick phonecall with coach and Sport Performance specialist Prof Mike Posthumus to cover the key points on staying fuelled, hydrated and heat management. […]
2024 Gravel Race Calendar
If big skies, huge days, and epic gravel roads are your thing, then look no further. We’ve put together a list of gravel events for 2024 so that you can justify that N+1 purchase and explore more this year. For a comprehensive listing of single day races, check out our Events Directory. You can also […]
2024 Mountain Bike Stage Race Calendar
When time, money and pink slips are in short supply you need to choose wisely. That’s why we’ve compiled compiled a list of mountain bike stage races in South Africa and surrounds to help you plan your racing ( and holidays) in 2024. Let us know in the comments if you have any recommendations we’ve […]
Bike Hub 2023: Year in Review
As 2023 draws to a close, let’s rewind the past 12 months on Bike Hub. This year, events continued their comeback: a welcome return to some semblance of normalcy. However, the supply chain challenges of 2020-2022 transformed into a global oversupply issue, impacting numerous brands. This shift prompted major players to implement significant price reductions […]
Tales from the Hunt at Stanford 100 Miler
The Stanford 100 Miler has been on my hit list since it first popped up in the Events Calendar last year. Having experienced the magic of the Tanqua Kuru, I knew we’d be in for a treat with Jeremy Crowder at the helm, and the deceptive green rollers of the Overberg to contend with. The […]
Trail Daze 2.0 | Summerplace Game Reserve
When I was presented with the opportunity to shoot a Trail Daze episode that included riding in a game reserve, among wildlife, I didn’t hesitate. There is something magical about the thought of sharing the soil with free roaming creatures. It’s a riding experience that isn’t available around every corner and certainly not back home […]
Going the Distance | Kevin Benkenstein and The Rhino Run 2023
In The Rhino Run 2022, CIOVITA Ambassador, Kevin ‘Benky’ Benkenstein experienced the kind of setback that might break a lesser spirit. To push oneself to the limit, and traverse over 2,700 kilometres of demanding terrain, only to fall short in the final push is a harrowing experience. It is the kind of moment that can […]
Bike Check: Joris Ryf’s World Champs winning Specialized Turbo Levo
The reigning E-Bike World Champion Joris Ryf lined up in Lourensford to start the FNB W2W Pinotage alongside honourary local, and S-Racing team manager, Benno Willeit. The pair powered to a comprehensive victory, winning the title by 32 minutes and 4 seconds. E-bike racing is a fairly new, and sometimes contentious, addition to race rosters. […]
There’s a Turbo Levo for Everyone
E-bikes have been a game-changer for the cycling industry, acting as an enabler for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate in the sport, and giving shredders “the power to ride more trails”. But historically this power has come at a price. Specialized Bicycles are synonymous with ultra-premium, race-winning bikes and cutting-edge innovation. Many […]