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Ditch the saddle bag, the RapStrapz is here
Ditch the saddle bag, the RapStrapz is here! Mountain bikers and road cyclists tend to not like saddle bags for a number of reasons; they can be clumsy, bulky and noisy. Enter the RapStrapz, the Rapstrapz is a premium strap that is truly a game changer, a complete minimalist approach to the saddlebag that is […]
De Bod and Luthi secure yellow after time-trial at Tour of Good Hope
A metronomic Stefan de Bod stamped his authority on the Bestmed Tour of Good Hope with his third successive victory in the individual time-trial outside Paarl in the Cape Winelands today. The Dimension Data Continental rider, who won the overall title in 2016, improved on his time of last year to nail the stage win […]
Hannele Steyn’s Custom Momsen VIPA – The Last Lioness
A very special bike for a very special athlete! To celebrate Hannele Steyn’s 15th Cape Epic participation Momsen Bikes and SRAM have collaborated to design and build a truly unique and bespoke VIPA for her use. The brief was simple – keep it bright and keep it bold! Our 2017 Last Lioness VIPA was a […]
Hoffman and Adrian charge to Tour of Good Hope opening-stage wins
Capitalising on his sprinting power, Nolan Hoffman took charge in the dash for the line to win the opening stage of the Bestmed Tour of Good Hope near Paarl in the Western Cape today. BCX’s Nolan Hoffman crosses the line to win the first stage of the Bestmed Tour of Good Hope, which finished at […]
Video: DarkFEST 2018 Highlights
The Fest series 2018 Kicks off in a heavy way down in Stellenbosch South Africa. Check out what the boys have dubbed ‘The greatest line of all time!’
Save on the Trek Summer Sale
Thinking of buying a new bike? Now’s the time! Take advantage of these great prices on selected mountain and road bike models and get the bike you have always wanted! With so many deals on offer, our highlights include deals on the Fuel EX, the Procaliber, and the Stache. Fuel EX Fuel EX is perfect […]
Versus Socks partners with Qhubeka
Versus Socks and Qhubeka are excited to announce a new collaboration. The two companies have come to a license agreement that gives Versus Socks the opportunity to retail an exclusive Qhubeka sock to the public. 20% of the purchase price of these socks goes towards funding Qhubeka Bicycles for people who earn them, improving their […]
White takes full advantage at Sappi Howick MTB
Tyronne White was on hand to make full use of Stuart Marais’ bad luck and claim a solid win in the 40km Sappi Howick MTB Classic on Sunday. White revelled in the technical riding of KZN’s oldest mountain bike event on the calendar and ended up finishing close to two minutes ahead of young Dean […]
Kiwi Sam Gaze and Sweden’s Jennie Stenerhag claim Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge titles
Sam Gaze (Specialized) out-sprinted defending champion Howard Grotts (Specialized) and Mathieu van der Poel (Corendon–Circus) to win the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge at Uitspan Farm in a time of 02:11:50, from a stacked field. Photo credit: Chris Hitchcock. A group of 10 riders, including Florian Vogel, Pyga-Euro Steel’s Matthys Beukes, Phil Buys as […]
Canyon launches new women’s specific mountain bikes
For the challenge or the camaraderie, to disengage or simply get out and have fun on bikes, more women are taking to the trails. Across all disciplines, Canyon is committed to offering every rider the right tool for the job. Applying an in-depth knowledge of female and male anatomical differences attained from developing successful women’s-specific […]
Pyga Euro Steel’s Buys and Beukes primed for overall Cape Epic victory
Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes of Pyga Euro Steel have seen red more than anyone else at the Absa Cape Epic but this year it’s the yellow jersey that’s on their radar. Buys has won the red Absa African special jersey three times, while Beukes has lifted the Burry Stander Memorial trophy on four occasions, […]
Highlights from the Giro 2018 range
It’s always been more than just a helmet thing, or a simple bike or snow thing. It’s about the ride. Specifically, your ride. Giro exists to enhance your connection to the ride, and the feelings it brings to life. The sense of freedom and adventure. The desire to win. The joy of living well. From […]