Bike Theft: What to do if your bicycle is stolen
Crime is a sad reality of living and cycling in South Africa. While it’s not something any of us want to think about, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of theft, and maximise your chance of finding your bike, or at the very least ensure that it becomes harder for criminals […]
Riding Into the Digital Age – Wireless Connectivity in Cycling
As part of their Open Workings video series, SRAM takes a look at wireless connectivity in cycling. They cover where it is now. How a range of brands and companies from Zwift to Strava to Rapha, and of course SRAM themselves, are continuing to shape the evolution of cycling technology. And where it might head […]
Thule Rooftop Tents
No matter how many kilometers biked, mountains climbed, slopes skied or places seen there are always new adventures to experience and moments to be made. Camping in and around our beautiful country should be top of your wanderlust list, and is the perfect way to unplug and take in the simplicity of nature. Whether […]
Ride Report: The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race
The Tankwa is an incredibly special place, if you have been here you will know what I mean. Riding a bike through this vast and desolate landscape seems to take you back to simpler times. It is a place that truly helps you switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Bicycle racing […]
Berg & Bush Descent: One for the Bucket List
Disclaimer: before reading this please note that I have not done a stage race since Tankwa Trek in 2020, and the froth is overflowing. Don’t read this if you don’t want to pack your bags and go and ride bikes. Prior to Berg and Bush I was convinced my love affair with stage racing had […]
Introducing the Titan Racing Junior Trail – A Trail Bike for Little Shredders
The Trail Junior Range is built for those budding little shredders that need a little more. A lightweight frame, suspension fork, and kids-specific geometry with low stand-over height make the Trail Junior range a contender for any trail. Whether riding with their buddies or to school, kids want to have fun on their […]
The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race is a Bicycle Experience like No Other
125 riders caked in dust and dirt crossed the gravel finish line at this year’s gruelling Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race set in the heart of the Tankwa Karoo. The two-day stage race covered 170 kilometres of rough terrain testing riders’ ability, stamina, and sense of humour. Designed to be a race unlike any other, its’ […]
Drop in at The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig
The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig, in Cape Town, has grown organically since 2015 and today, it boasts 2.8 kilometres of pump tracks, dirt jumps, drop-offs and rock gardens, with a bike shop, bike workshop and coffee on the go. Chris Nixon, the founder of the Bike Park and renown DH, MTB, BMX – racer, […]
All New Dropper Post Lever from cSixx
When you are slapping the saddle down almost as often as changing gears, you want to ensure that you have a sharp actuation with no hesitation or doubt in your mind that it won’t lower out of the way. The folks down at cSixx have tried and tested almost all the levers on the market, […]
Eric Basson and his History with Old Bikes, and Where They Have Taken Him
Eroica South Africa has become a firm fixture on the cycling calendar for some. For 2022 we have moved the event to slightly later in the year, now hosting it over an entire weekend in May, so our die-hard collectors are able to dust off their prized rides once again. But every year there are […]
Celebrate freedom with these 20″ and 29″ mountain bikes from Zini
Meet Zini, a bike brand developed specifically for the South African market by the folks at Omnico. Founded in 1987, Omnico is one of the largest importers and distributors of bicycles and cycling products in the country. While offering exceptional value for money, the Omnico team have placed emphasis on ensuring that each and every Zini […]
Sarah Scrimgeour Chats About Being New to Cycling and Riding Eroica South Africa
Eroica South Africa has become a firm fixture on the cycling calendar for some. For 2022 we have moved the event to slightly later in the year, now hosting it over an entire weekend in May, so our die-hard collectors are able to dust off their prized rides once again. But every year there are […]