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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
Eroica on a Fixed Gear? Nick McIntyre was Mad Enough
For those in the know, Eroica South Africa is a classic steel bicycle celebration held each year in the picturesque town of Montagu. There are 3 routes to choose from, 2 that can only be ridden on classic frames : the Hero (173 km) and the Classic (68 km). And a race for modern gravel […]
Road to Desolation: Gravel Racing Across the Karoo
The beauty of South Africa is the diversity of the landscape, and the character of the small towns scattered across it. There is no more fitting way to experience it than by bicycle. The inaugural edition of the Road to Desolation gravel race started in the picturesque Karoo town Graaff-Reinet last year. Photographer, Simon Pocock […]
Elgin Valley Trails Restored and Better than Ever
During the Heritage Day floods of 25th September 2023, many of the mountain bike trails and bridges in the Elgin Valley, were totally destroyed. The good news is that these trails and bridges have been totally rebuilt and restored to their former glory – or even better! More good news is that if you are […]
Trail Daze 2.0 | Summerplace Game Reserve
When I was presented with the opportunity to shoot a Trail Daze episode that included riding in a game reserve, among wildlife, I didn’t hesitate. There is something magical about the thought of sharing the soil with free roaming creatures. It’s a riding experience that isn’t available around every corner and certainly not back home […]
Trail Daze 2.0 | Greyton
With Episode One and Episode Two of Trail Daze shining a light on two quick & easy local trails, it was time for our first destination episode. The extended and frustratingly wet Western Cape winter made things particularly challenging to plan, but we managed to find a small break in the treacherous weather and hit […]
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 […]
Alpine Adventures: a South African guide to conquering Swiss Epic
South Africans love a marathon stage race. For those privileged enough to have ticked Cape Epic off the bucket list, its Alpine cousin the Swiss Epic seems like an excellent next step. When Bike Hub were offered the chance to experience the Swiss Epic first-hand with just six week’s notice there was unbridled chaos in […]
Trail Daze 2.0 | Constantia Greenbelts
It’s not often that you find a suburban trail network which offers proper riding, more than just a commuter path from one side to the other. A network of short segments that take you through various types of lush vegetation including ferns, cork trees and all kinds of rain-forest-like ground cover that isolates you from […]
Capturing memories with the Renault Captur
In the world of cars, there are two types of people: those who view them as a means to get from A to B, and those who seek the thrill and adventure of the open road. For the latter, the all-new Renault Captur is an exceptional choice. Meticulously designed with a focus on enhancing the […]
Cape Town by Road with the Mercedes-Benz V-Class
It’s not disputed that the road riding around the Cape Peninsula is spectacular. We teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to showcase some of the best of our backyard with the help of their V-Class Special Edition on a big day out. No lap of the peninsula would be complete without catching sunrise on the Sea Point […]
Trails and Tales from Berg & Bush
Last year Berg & Bush established itself firmly on my list of must-do South African mountain bike events. It goes without saying that I leapt at the opportunity to do it again, and fled the miserable Cape winter without looking back. There are three reasons why this event hits the spot: The Season It falls […]
Stars, big skies, and open roads at Tanqua Kuru
I have a strict “never let facts get in the way of a good adventure” policy. And I applied this very liberally, when a last-minute call up to the Tanqua Kuru arrived in my inbox late on a Monday afternoon. My first question to Jeremy was, “can I bring my puppy?”, and once this was […]