Le Court Headlines 200K Ride Joburg Showdown
Southern Africa’s top road racers will take to the streets of Johannesburg on Sunday, 26 October, for the 28th edition of Ride Joburg. They will compete across the same 97-kilometre course as thousands of avid amateur and social cyclists riding for personal bests and to enjoy a day dedicated to cycling the City of Gold. […]
Wahoo Launch Two New KICKRs
Wahoo launches the all-new KICKR CORE 2 and KICKR BIKE PRO, setting a new benchmark for indoor cycling. Wahoo KICKR CORE 2: Smarter, Simpler, Stronger Seven years after the original CORE redefined what a mid-level smart trainer could be, the KICKR CORE 2 arrives with upgraded features, smoother performance, and tighter connectivity. It delivers the […]
Tankwa Trek: Four Days of Premium Mountain Biking
Every February, mountain bikers from across South Africa, Europe and beyond gather in the heart of the Koue Bokkeveld for one of the most authentic stage race experiences on the calendar — the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen. Hosted from Kaleo Guest Farm near Ceres, roughly two and a half hours from […]
Gravel Burn Bike Check: Kevin Benkenstein’s Santa Cruz Stigmata
With Gravel Burn just around the corner, we’ve heard a lot of debate around setup choices. To get an informed perspective, we called on Kevin Benkenstein, South Africa’s original ultra-endurance racer and a pioneer of gravel riding, to unpack his setup choices and share his thoughts ahead of the event. Hear it straight from the […]
Warning: Fake SRAM Eagle Chains Are Circulating in South Africa
Counterfeit SRAM XX1 Eagle chains are entering the South African market, and they could damage your bike or put you at risk. These fake chains are widely available on overseas marketplaces like Temu and have even appeared on Bike Hub Classifieds. Bike Hub has a zero-tolerance policy for counterfeit goods, and anyone caught selling them […]
The 2026 Absa Cape Epic Route Revealed
The 2026 Absa Cape Epic, pinnacle of the Epic Series, tears across 692 kilometres of raw South African wilderness, with 15 900 metres of climbing that will humble the unprepared and honour the relentless. From the dusty singletracks of Meerendal Wine Estate to the wild vastness of Montagu, through the rugged passes and trails of […]
Champions Crowned at the Cape Pioneer Grand Finale
The 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, came to a sweltering and thrilling conclusion in Oudtshoorn on Saturday, 4 October. Vera Looser and Samantha Sanders completed a clean sweep of victories across the five stages to win the UCI Women’s title by over 40 minutes. The UCI Men’s competition was a closer […]
Is There a More Beautiful Time in the Karoo Than April?
The Ride The Karoo 3-Day Stage Race has announced an exciting change of dates in 2026. This year, the event will take place from 10–12 April, a time when the Karoo reveals a softer, more magical side of itself. The blistering heat of summer has eased, the evenings are cool and refreshing, and the golden light turns the wide-open plains […]
Trek releases its first-ever full suspension drop bar gravel bike for epic off-the-beaten path adventures
Today, Trek Bicycle introduced the all-new CheckOUT, a full suspension drop bar gravel bike for epic, off-the-beaten-path adventures. Designed to be faster than a mountain bike on paved roads and more capable than a rigid gravel bike on singletrack, it’s the ideal rig for road-to-gravel-to-singletrack adventures, ultra-endurance events, extended bikepacking trips, and more. Ride-it-all-suspensionCheckOUT smooths […]
Top South African teams to light up 2025 Cape Pioneer
The Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, is far more than the standard mountain bike stage race. It is the Race with Soul. An event that blends highly competitive UCI and age-category racing with a relaxed race village atmosphere. Even for the elite men and women lining up to fight it out over […]
Remembering JP Van Zyl: A Legacy of Kindness, Skill and Connection
The South African cycling community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved figures, JP van Zyl (52), founder of Recycles Bike Shop in Bellville. JP and his close friend, trail pioneer Meurant Botha, tragically died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. Known for his ready smile, generosity, and encyclopaedic knowledge of bicycles, JP […]
WIN the South African DreamBike 2025 with PedalForGood
PedalForGood (P4G) is on a mission to inspire a new generation of youth through the power of bikes. This is the third edition of the SA DreamBike Raffle, offering riders more than just a chance to win top-tier prizes but a way to shape a brighter future for at-risk youth. Supporting youth development with Trail […]