Giant Bicycles South Africa Partners with Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek as Official Bike Partner
Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa, February 2024 – In a significant announcement that promises to elevate the experience of cycling enthusiasts and competitors alike, The Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek, is thrilled to announce Giant Bicycles South Africa as its official bike partner. This partnership brings together the world-renowned bike brand with one of South Africa’s […]
M&G PE PLETT wraps-up a unique journey through the Eastern Cape wilderness
The Eastern Cape wilderness that lies between Plettenberg Bay and Gqeberha is seldom traversed by bicycle. From the wild and lush Nature’s Valley to the wide open fynbos plains of the Langkloof, there is a multitude of landscapes and terrains to be seen and experienced. The M&G PE PLETT journey is one that takes riders […]
SRAM launch new powerful Maven brakes
SRAM have released their most powerful brake to-date: the Maven (pun intended). Dialled for gravity riding and e-bikers, Maven produces nearly 50% more power than the SRAM Code, while requiring 32% lighter force at the lever to generate the same amount of stopping power: reducing fatigue and boosting control. get all the details in the […]
KAP sani2c 20th edition adds UCI status to stellar line-up
While KAP sani2c has always been popular with the top South African marathon mountain biking teams, the addition of a Prologue and Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) status for the KAP sani2c Race in 2024, is set to raise the bar and make the event even more compelling for professional riders. Founder of KAP sani2c, Glen […]
The Titan Racing Cerberus puts the fun back in hardtails
With the ever-growing number of flow trails that incorporate technical features, Titan Racing has set out to create a hardtail for those looking for a mountain bike that incorporates the fun factor of a trail dual suspension bike, and the “direct” and connected feel of a hardtail. A. bike that is just as happy to […]
Cannondale Launches the All-New Moterra SL: The Lightest Full-Power Mountain Bike Ever*
Press Release Cannondale introduces the lightest, full-power, electric mountain bike ever made* – the brand new Moterra SL. Packing up to 85Nm of torque, 600+ watts of peak output, and 601Wh of battery power yet weighing as little as 19.5 kilograms, this is an eMTB that defines its own class. Delivering agility and playfulness with […]
Report: Imbuko Big 5 Pre-Epic Battle
Set in the mighty Hawequa mountains surrounding the Western Cape town of Wellington, The Imbuko BIG 5 in partnership with Canetsfontein is a mountain bike marathon that challenges riders like no other with 3000m of elevation gain across the technical 80 km course. The climbs are gruelling yet they reward you with descents that are […]
Factor Unveils New Ostro VAM
World Tour tested, and proven in the “Swiss-army knife” category of road race bikes, Factor’s Ostro VAM offered a deadly combination of aerodynamic performance, low weight and comfort. The new bike maintains the original OSTRO VAM’s responsive ride feel while delivering unmatched aerodynamic gains at a lower weight. Check out the full press release below: […]
Toyota Specialized win the 2024 Tankwa Trek
Toyota Specialized rolled across the lawns of Kaleo Guest Farm to claim the team’s second successive Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, victory on Sunday, 11 February. Matt Beers backed up his 2023 winning effort, by securing three stage victories en route to the 2024 title, alongside new teammate Alex Miller. The South […]
Cannondale Factory Racing Put an Exclamation Point on their Tankwa Trek Performance
Candice Lill and Mona Mitterwallner secured the 2024 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, in emphatic fashion on Sunday, 11 February. The Cannondale Factory Racing pair won the final stage, adding Stage 4 to their Stage 1 and 2 victories, taking their final margin of victory to nearly 9 minutes. The South African […]
Toyota Specialized and KMC-Ridley Kings and Queens of the Queen Stage
The Queen Stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, featured South African mountain biking’s most infamous climb, the Merino Monster. The ascent to 1 799 meters above sea level, challenged the teams to 1 000 metres of elevation gain over 20 odd kilometres. The victors on the day were also the teams who […]
Cannondale Factory Racing and Toyota Specialized Double Up at the Tankwa Trek
Cannondale Factory Racing and Toyota Specialized doubled up on their Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, success with stage victories on Friday, 9 February 2024. The wins are both the UCI women’s and men’s category leaders’ second of the race. This sees both Candice Lill and Mona Mitterwallner, as well as Matt Beers […]