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Fire and Ice for the To Hell and Back 2017
Days before the 23rd original Mountain Bike Stage race of South Africa it was still unclear if the event will take place. Uncontrolled fires have been raging in the area for the last 13 days, blocking the route of the riders wishing to make their annual journey to ‘The Hell’. With a bit of luck […]
Garmin SA introduce the vívoactive 3 smartwatch
Garmin Southern Africa today announced the vívoactive 3, a GPS smartwatch with Elevate wrist-based heart rate and over 15 built-in indoor and outdoor sports apps to keep up with a varied active lifestyle. Multiple passions? Not a problem. Cardio class on Tuesday and yoga on Wednesday? This smartwatch can handle it. vívoactive 3 is also […]
Trek Black Friday Deals
The big day is almost here. Enjoy deep discounts on must-have gifts for cyclists November 24 – November 27. We’re kicking off the holiday shopping season with a Black Friday sale full of can’t-miss deals for cyclists. Swing by your local Trek retailer from Friday, November 24 through Monday, November 27 to take advantage of […]
SA National Road Championships to be held in Oudtshoorn in 2018
The South African National Road Championships is the blue-ribbon event for the road cycling discipline and is held each year. At the recent Timbercity Cycle challenge in Oudtshoorn the Western Cape Cycling Association announced that the South African National Road and Time Trial Championships for 2018 will be taking place in Oudtshoorn from 6-11 February. […]
Switchback Sports awarded distribution rights for Easton and Panaracer
Switchback Sports is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement for Easton components and a distribution agreement with Panaracer tyres in South Africa. Founder of the company, former professional mountain biker and mechanical engineer, Charles Keey, says Switchback Sports will be tailoring its product offering to meet the needs of South African […]
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka announce 2018 squad
While the 2017 cycling season concluded on the 24 October for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka, planning for the 2018 season is well underway already. Our African Team descended upon Cape Town, South Africa, staying at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel between 12 November and 19 November for our 2018 season training and strategizing camp. […]
Upgraded Imbi Bike Saver Launches
The team at Bikalot is pleased to bring to market the new and upgraded Imbi Bike Saver. Imbi was first launched to the South African market 18 months ago and have been very well received locally and abroad with enquiries from as far as the USA, Europe, and Dubai. We’ve listened to feedback from our […]
Buy from home: New performance-bike brand Cabal launches online store
Newly launched online bike brand Cabal ups the stakes with their made-to-fit range of high-performance road bikes available at winning prices direct to the public. The Cape Town-based company, started by Jon Colledge and Andrew Bloom, aims to capitalise on the growing market for high-end bikes sold directly to the public online. “Cyclists have shown […]
Limar launches in South Africa with Bikalot
Bikalot recently announced the addition of Limar helmets to their range. Limar is a premium Italian helmet brand, with over 30 years of experience in the game. Alban Lakata wins the 2017 UCI World Marathon Championships in Singen wearing the Limar 007 Aero helmet. Image credit: Armin M. Küstenbrück. Limar is known for producing the […]
30 years of MTB innovation drives design of Trek’s all-new Powerfly e-MTB models
The NEW Powerfly e-MTB expands your boundaries. Powerfly is all about possibility – perfect for those who want to climb for a bit longer, adventure a bit further or keep up with the racing snakes on the single track. Trek’s flagship e-MTB is the result of 30+ years of mountain bike innovation and leadership, with […]
Giveaway: Garmin Edge 1030 cycling computer
Garmin SA is giving away an Edge 1030 cycling computer valued at R 11,999.00. The Garmin Edge 1030 offers comprehensive navigation, performance, and cycling awareness features. The winner: Congratulations to Graham Standing, the winner of the Garmin Edge 1030. Terms & Conditions The winner will be selected by way of a random draw. Entries close […]
Adventure Inc adds Ibis Cycles
Adventure Inc recently announced their appointment as exclusive distributors for Ibis Cycles in South Africa, venturing further into the cycling market and adding to the premium sports and outdoor brands already in their stable. The current growth strategy of Adventure Inc takes the stable to a total of 20 sports and outdoor brands, each specifically […]