Entries close soon for the Inaugural Jar from Dirt Gravel Ride
Get ready to embrace the dirt and uncork the adventure at the inaugural Dirt from Jar, the ultimate gravel event presented by Pedal Power Association in collaboration with Stettyn Family Vineyards taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 2 & 3 December 2023 at the beautiful Stettyn Family Vineyards just outside Villiersdorp. Entries close on Wednesday, 29 […]
DMS & Co Race to Comprehensive Old Mutual Wealth Double Century Victory
The 2023 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century took place in warm conditions, from Swellendam, on Saturday, 25 November. A steady, if not stiff, headwind made record and personal best chasing difficult, but did not stifle the racing. DMS & Co went out fast and overcame punctures to key riders to win the title in commanding […]
Conquer the Finovo Jakkalberry Extreme Gravel/MTB Race
In the heart of South Africa’s captivating Outeniqua Mountains lies the Finovo Jakkalberry Extreme Gravel/Mountain Bike Race—an exhilarating 108km journey that calls the adventurous spirit of avid cyclists. Beginning at the stunning Redberry Farm in George, the race winds through the challenging terrains of district gravel roads and Jeep tracks, offering participants a breathtaking blend […]
Introducing The All New Venom Compound Cape Cobra from Vittoria
Home to some of the toughest mountain biking races in the world, characterized by their undulating, scenic yet brutal landscapes – South African mountain biking is like no other. Participants of the Cape Epic or Attakwas will be all too familiar with South Africa’s relentless terrain. Endless gravel roads that don’t feel suitable for even […]
MTB Magic unleashed during the Savanna Origin of Trails 2023
Riders enjoyed round two of mountain biking magic on Sunday 19 November 2023 as the final stage of SA’s MTB Party of the year, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience got underway at the Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University. “The 2023 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience was action packed from start to finish,” says Michael […]
SCICON at the 94.7 Ride Joburg Lifestyle Expo
Scicon Sports, known for its focus on designing and manufacturing high-quality sports equipment, particularly in the field of cycling. Recognized for their innovative solutions in the cycling industry, with a specialisation in bike bags and cases for travel, as well as other cycling accessories including Sports Performance eyewear. This Black Friday, Scicon is offering some […]
Entries Open for Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2024
Join us for the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight taking place on Sunday, 18 February 2024 at City Stadium, Jubilee Road, Boksburg. There will be three distances to choose from: the 116km Super Classic presented by Ensure; the 62km DS 24 Challenge and a new 8km fun ride. Willing to help disabled riders participate by piloting […]
When Form Follows Function – Designing a Bike Rack the Thule Way
What makes a product a Thule product? Is it the way it looks, or the functionality? Or is it a combination? Henrik Ericsson, Global Design Director, explains how design is central to product development. It all happens in Hillerstorp, the small town in southern Sweden where Thule was founded. Design, product development, testing – and […]
Cannondale Embarks On Unprecedented Summer Sale In-Store and Online
The cycling industry has been trading in a tough environment for some time, and the team at Cannondale South Africa decided it was time to stir things up in the run-up to the summer cycling season. Over a period of 3 weeks Cannondale bikes will be available at incredible prices. If there ever was a […]
Cannondale Factory Racing Secure FNB Wines2Whales Title
The final stage of the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz saw Cannondale Factory Racing sail to victory; on Sunday, 29 October. Alan Hatherly and Simon Andreassen completed a clean sweep of stage victories en route to the title, yet the win was not secure until after the Gantouw Pass portage on Stage 3. Imbuko Giant A […]
Spill During Stage 2’s Sprint Sees Cannondale Factory Racing Extend W2W Lead
Stage 2 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz saw the second sprint finish in as many days – on Saturday, 28 October – was again though on the Oak Valley finish line Marco Joubert went down and ceded time to Alan Hatherly and Simon Andreassen. The Cannondale Factory Racing pair had controlled the pace throughout the […]
Cannondale Factory Racing Draw First Blood at FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz
The opening stage of the final event of the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback lived up to the pre-race billing. Cannondale Factory Racing and Imbuko Giant took it to the line with Alan Hatherly and Simon Andreassen edging out Marco Joubert and Wessel Botha. Behind them Felix Stehli endured a mechanical and a crash to come […]