Joshua Sole joins Reach For A Dream’s charity team as its official ambassador for Ride Joburg 2023
Joshua Sole, a 14-year-old cancer warrior, is leading Reach For A Dream’s charity team – the Dream Riders – in the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2023. This young cyclist is pedalling not just for his love of the sport but to inspire hope in children battling life-threatening illnesses. At eight years old, Joshua was […]
Zipp Introduce 1ZERO HITOP SW MTB Wheelset
Today Zipp launch their 1ZERO HITOP MTB Wheelsets. They feature a proprietary carbon layup to provide compliance and confidence when the trail gets rough, low weight for effortless accelerations and climbing, while a winged rim top provides a smooth resting surface for the tire, reducing the chance of pinch flats after a rock hit. See […]
SRAM Announce Eagle Powertrain
Today SRAM unveiled their new Eagle Powertrain E-MTB system. Merging SRAM’s key technologies into a single system, Powertrain is designed to offer riders a complete, wireless, integrated E-MTB system and unmatched control. Check out an overview of the press release and the system highlights below. Press release Eagle Powertrain is inspired innovation, radical simplicity, unmatched […]
The Thrill of E-MTB Stage Racing in South Africa
As a seasoned mountain biker who has conquered countless trails and stage races across South Africa, I understand the worry of keeping up during a mountain bike stage race. Sometimes, the physical strain can outweigh the exhilaration. But what if I told you that you could still get your MTB stage race fix without pushing […]
Experience the Baviaanskloof by Mountain Bike
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency are inviting cycling enthusiasts and organised groups such as hiking, cycling, trail running clubs and tour operators to apply for permits to host small-scale nature-based events and adventure tourism experiences, and to taste true adventure in the Baviaanskloof reserve. To apply for an event permit, please contact Siyasanga Mabuyane […]
Entries Open for 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour
As lifer Capetonians, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is a calendar staple for the Bike Hub team. We all enjoy a lap of the peninsula and the festivities that come with it. The entry process for the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour kicked off on Wednesday, 13 September 2023. The Cycle Tour attracts tens of […]
2024 Cape Epic Route Announced
We’re suckers for hype, and the Epic route launch is something that inevitably has us speculating around the (virtual) water cooler. Without further ado, here’s the press release detailing the full route for the ‘Tour de France of mountain biking’, the 2024 Absa Cape Epic: This year riders are set for an epic action-packed 8 […]
WAHOO announce all new KICKR Move & KICKR Bike Shift
Wahoo Fitness, has announced the introduction of two brand new additions to their training ecosystem. Check out the full press release below: Kickr Move In September 2022, the market-leading KICKR smart trainer took another big step ahead of the competition – with the introduction of Wi-Fi, still the only trainer on the market to have done so. Now […]
Stellenbosch’s stunning trails take centre stage at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Root44 was buzzing with excitement on Saturday 09 September 2023 when mountain bikers of all ages converged on the iconic Winelands landmark to participate in the 8th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge. Launched in 2015, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge caters for mountain bikers of all ages and capabilities, with routes boasting well-manicured, sensational single track and […]
Imbuko Giant and Efficient Infiniti Insure Win the 2023 Cape Pioneer Trek
The final stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, saw the 2023 general classification titles wrapped up by the teams who had worn the yellow and pink First Ascent leaders’ jerseys since the Prologue. The racing, in the UCI men’s field in particular, was far more interesting than that fact […]
Imbuko Giant and Efficient Infiniti Insure Claim Emphatic Queen Stage Victories
The Queen Stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, provided the men and women in the yellow and pink First Ascent leaders’ jerseys with the terrain to race to emphatic stage victories. Stage 5 – on Friday, 8 September – played out in dramatic fashion as the air went out […]
Keep Crushing it with Kenda’s Unique Cut & Tear Replacement Policy
There is nothing worse than shredding a brand new tyre, and that’s why Omnico are offering a unique Cut & Tear Replacement policy for any Kenda Bicycle Tyres purchased in South Africa. Get all the details below: How it works For more information place get in touch with Omnico, or chat to your nearest Kenda […]