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Adventure and Travel
The joy of exploring by bicycling.
Trail Daze 2.0 | Banhoek Conservancy
October 2017 saw the last episode of Trail Daze 1.0 go live. It was a 3 year long passion project showcasing some of the best mountain bike trails South Africa has to offer. We travelled throughout the country in search of sublime singletrack, epic views and in one case even road from Wilderness to Knysna […]
Trail’s End – Find more than you expected!
What does it entail to be the first Bike Hotel in Africa? Trail’s End was inspired by the concept in Europe, of ski lodges offering accommodation to mountain bikers during the summer months when the snow melts enough to reveal their mountain bike trail networks. At Trail’s End we’ve decided to take it to the […]
Bike Check: Abdullah Zeinab’s Rhino Run winning Curve GXR
We watched the dots, and the thrilling race between Abdullah Zeinab and Kevin Benkenstein at the inaugural Rhino Run. Then we heard from Benky about his experience and bike setup. Now we’re taking a look at the race-winning bike, and hearing from the victor and ultra-endurance weapon, Abdullah Zeinab. Sometimes a picture says a thousand words. […]
Wines2Whales Chardonnay: Life lessons at the bottom of the barrel
Every race that I have done has taught me something, about managing myself, managing those around me, managing adversity, and carrying on when things don’t quite go according to plan. Over the years, these lessons have become more and more applicable in real life, as I’ve come to realise that being blindsided by the unexpected […]
Ride Report: 247km Cederberg Circuit over two days
Originally published in August 2021 – Spring is in the air, and it’s the ideal time of year for a bike-packing trip. We were digging for inspiration in our archives, and stumbled upon this story of Rae Trew-Browne’s adventures on the Cederberg Circuit from last year. It’s too good not to share, and has us […]
Thule Rooftop Tents
No matter how many kilometers biked, mountains climbed, slopes skied or places seen there are always new adventures to experience and moments to be made. Camping in and around our beautiful country should be top of your wanderlust list, and is the perfect way to unplug and take in the simplicity of nature. Whether […]
Ride Report: The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race
The Tankwa is an incredibly special place, if you have been here you will know what I mean. Riding a bike through this vast and desolate landscape seems to take you back to simpler times. It is a place that truly helps you switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Bicycle racing […]
Berg & Bush Descent: One for the Bucket List
Disclaimer: before reading this please note that I have not done a stage race since Tankwa Trek in 2020, and the froth is overflowing. Don’t read this if you don’t want to pack your bags and go and ride bikes. Prior to Berg and Bush I was convinced my love affair with stage racing had […]
The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race is a Bicycle Experience like No Other
125 riders caked in dust and dirt crossed the gravel finish line at this year’s gruelling Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race set in the heart of the Tankwa Karoo. The two-day stage race covered 170 kilometres of rough terrain testing riders’ ability, stamina, and sense of humour. Designed to be a race unlike any other, its’ […]
Rwandan Epic – A different kind of Epic
It was a Tuesday morning and my plane touched down in an African city I had never been to. It’s not often I travel to a new place, so I was like a sponge taking everything in. The people seemed friendly, the weather was good – not too hot or cold, the traffic, while busy, […]
Ride Routes: Gravel Biking in Sabie
When Renault SA asked me to take the Triber on a micro-adventure up North, there was only one place I was headed. Mpumalanga, and the little town of Sabie. Now the area is obviously most known for MTB and Trail Running but I wanted to head back to this area that I had visited so […]
Ride Routes: KOM hunting in the Tankwa Karoo
I recently recovered from quite a nasty crash on the gravel bike in Hogsback. A fractured wrist, nasty concussion and gravel rash in places you wouldn’t think you could get gravel rash, left me off the bike for a good 5 weeks. With fitness and training motivation at a massive low, I needed a short […]