Build Your Financial Resilience To Stay On Track
When you’re training for a big race, you know it’s not just about one big day. It’s about the weeks, months, and sometimes years of steady rides, tough climbs, and unexpected scrapes along the way. You might have to brave the rain or deal with a sudden cramp, but you keep going because you’re prepared. […]
Passing of South African Mountain Biking Pioneer Meurant Botha
Meurant Botha (50), founder of Dirtopia and widely regarded as a founding father of mountain biking in South Africa, died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. His close friend and fellow cycling icon JP van Zyl of Recycles Bike Shop also died in the accident. “Meurant’s life was dedicated to the trails he built, the people who rode […]
Trek launch New Aeolus saddles with AirLoom lattice technology
Today, Trek Bicycle released its all-new Aeolus saddles, now featuring AirLoom lattice technology. Already trusted by top riders on Lidl-Trek and Trek Factory Racing, the new Aeolus offers comfort-driven performance tuned for riders chasing podiums, PRs, and peak efficiency. With multiple fit and construction options, the Aeolus lineup helps every rider find the right saddle […]
Specialized Launch New Diverge 4
Specialized has unveiled the all-new Diverge 4, the latest evolution of its gravel platform. Marking 50 years of innovation, the Diverge 4 brings updated geometry, increased tire clearance, and refined storage solutions together with Future Shock 3.0 for improved comfort and control. Available in carbon and alloy, it’s designed to balance speed, capability, and versatility. […]
Stedman and Preen Crowned King Price Race to the Sea Champions
Travis Stedman and Hayley Preen won the 2025 edition of the King Price Race to the Sea in near-perfect conditions on Saturday, 6 September. The 157-kilometre route from Franschhoek, in the Winelands, to Benguela Cove, on the Whale Coast, took in spectacular Overberg canola and wheat field scenery. After a crisp start to proceedings, the […]
Titan Racing Announces the Volt, their first dual-suspension alloy eMTB
Titan Racing has announced their first dual-suspension alloy eMTB.Designed to tackle good old-fashioned all-terrain riding in a confidence-inspiring platform, the Volt comes with 140mm rear and 150mm front suspension travel out of the box, with progressive suspension design and geometry, perfect for today’s trails and riders. With lessons learned from the Gen2 Cypher and Skyrim […]
Introducing Grinduro: A New Kind of Gravel Bike Race
Grinduro, a global gravel phenomenon that blends racing with festival energy, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025. This year, presented by Leatt, Grinduro will make its South African debut at Oewerzicht Farm in the heart of the Overberg region: a serene riverside retreat perfect for relaxation, tubing, and outdoor adventures. Here’s what riders can expect: […]
Gearing Up For Life’s Ride: Your Financial Plan Needs A Service Too
If you’re into mountain biking, you know that before you even think about hitting the trail, there’s a routine: check your tyres, tighten your brakes, maybe give that chain some love. You wouldn’t dream of taking on a big climb or a rocky downhill without a solid prep session. And yet, when it comes to […]
Insect Science Take Their Own Trans Baviaans Course Record
Having shattered the course record in 2024 by over 20 minutes, Arno du Toit and Keagan Bontekoning shaved a further 3 minutes and 44 seconds off last year’s time to cross the finish line in 7 hours, 25 minutes, and 21 seconds on Saturday, 9 August 2025. The Insect Science team was pushed hard through […]
Into the Kloof Again: Trans Baviaans Favourites Chase Glory and Grit
Last year, Insect Science’s Arno du Toit and Keagan Bontekoning crushed the long-standing Trans Baviaans course record. They reset the mark by 22 minutes to post the new benchmark of 7 hours, 29 minutes, and 5 seconds. On Saturday, 9 August 2025, they will have another go at bettering their time as they line up […]
Monumental Gravel Awaits at the 2025 Prince George 100 Miler
The Prince George Monumental 100 Miler returns on Saturday, 11 October 2025, promising a truly unique test of endurance, grit, and gravel riding prowess. Now in its fourth edition, the point-to-point race stretches from Prince Albert in the arid heart of the Karoo, over the Swartberg Mountains, and into the lush Langkloof valley—finishing at Louvain […]
Thule introduces Thule OutPace – the compact, lightweight, and versatile bike carrier
Thule is excited to announce the launch of the Thule OutPace, a lightweight and compact bike carrier designed for the occasional biker. Available in two models: Thule OutPace 2-bike and Thule OutPace 3-bike, it offers a smart solution for cyclists who value convenience, compactness, and performance. Bridging compact design with outstanding performance Thule OutPace is […]