Gibbons Reigns Supreme at the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour
Ryan Gibbons sprinted to victory at the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point. Having spent the last decade racing in Europe, Gibbons’ homecoming to South Africa began with a team victory at the Double Century in November 2025 and culminated on Sunday, 8 March, with the most prestigious title […]
Giant Unleash the All-New Propel
The fourth-generation aero road bike arrives lighter, faster, and smoother, with an 18.4-watt total system advantage over its predecessor. Giant has announced the fourth-generation of their aero road race bike, the Propel. Developed alongside Team Jayco AlUla and refined through extensive wind tunnel testing with an all-new 3D-printed dynamic mannequin, the new Propel is built […]
Wide Open Men’s Race Expected for the 48th Cape Town Cycle Tour
The elite men’s field for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour boasts four former winners, including the defending champion, but no clear favourite. With cool conditions and a light breeze predicted for race day, the evenly matched main contenders will have near-perfect conditions for their contest of speed, endurance, skill, and tactical acumen. Among the […]
Jacobs Brings Fierce Sprint to Cape Town Cycle Tour Elite Women’s Race
Tyler Jacobs may be a professional mountain biker, but if the 2026 South African National Championships’ Road Race is anything to go by, she will start among the favourites for the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 8 March. The Liv Factory Racing star, who won an Under 23 UCI World Series short-course cross-country race […]
Local Brand Levels Up: Cadence Nutrition Repositions for Evolving Cycling Market
After 19 years in the South African endurance space, Cadence Nutrition unveils a modern new look ahead of the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour – while staying true to its “No Hype. Just Science.” philosophy. When riders walk through the expo at the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour from 5–7 March, they will notice a […]
Come for the Trails and Stay for the Spoils at Glacier Waterberg Traverse
If your idea of a long weekend is sharp singletrack, wild bushveld views and an atmosphere that’s more celebration than suffer-fest, then the Waterberg Traverse should be on your radar. Scheduled from 1–3 May 2026, the event returns to the spectacular Summerplace Game Reserve in the heart of Limpopo’s Waterberg for three days of mountain bike bliss. Set against a backdrop of […]
First Look: Specialized Levo R
Specialized are not hanging around with their Turbo e-MTB platform. Ever since the launch of the Turbo Levo in 2015, the brand have made it clear that they intend to lead the e-MTB conversation. Now, hot on the heels of the launch of the Turbo Levo Gen 4 in April last year, they’re introducing the […]
Course records smashed at the 2026 Big 5 By Imbuko Wines and Canetsfontein
Whilst there is often a bit of a chill pre-dawn at The Big 5 by Imbuko Wines and Canetsfontein, there was no need for warm layers in 2026. It was going to be a hot day in the Hawequa mountains. With the largest field of participants in the event’s history shuffling into the start chute […]
Titan Racing Announces the Switch Gen2 Gravel Race Bike
The Switch G2 represents a complete ground-up redesign of the original Switch frame, incorporating contemporary geometry, modern standards, and a refreshed visual identity. A significant amount of research and development has gone into designing and building a gravel bike for the modern rider, as the genre has changed and matured considerably since the Switch Gen1 […]
Cannondale Unveil the All-New SuperSix EVO
The fifth generation of Cannondale’s iconic road race bike arrives with a lighter frame, new aero cockpit, and a sharper focus on pure performance. Cannondale has officially taken the wraps off the fifth-generation SuperSix EVO, and the brief was clear: make the lightest road race bike in the peloton even faster. The result is a […]
Titan Racing and Ford Announce Strategic Partnership for the 2026 Season
Titan Racing, South Africa’s premier high-performance bicycle manufacturer, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Ford Dealer Network in South Africa for 2026, uniting two iconic brands driven by innovation, performance, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries. The Ford Dealer Network in South Africa will become the official vehicle partner of Titan […]
Perfection in Pink and Punctures in Yellow on the Final Stage of the 2026 Tankwa Trek
The final stage of the 2026 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, on Sunday, 8 February, saw Greta Seiwald and Sara Cortinovis wrap up a perfect overall victory. The Decathlon Ford | Unno pairing completed their fourth stage win of the race to underline their dominance in the Anderson Transport UCI Women’s competition. […]