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Exploring the Cradle of Humankind with the all-new Mercedes-Benz Vito Select
When we got our hands on the all-new Mercedes-Benz Vito Mixto Select, we knew exactly where we needed to take it. The Cradle of Humankind is the most popular road cycling destination for Johannesburg cyclists. As Cape Town locals, we simply had to see what all the fuss was about. Launched a month ago, the […]
The 36ONE MTB Challenge 2025: Big Rewards, New Perks, and One Brutal Challenge Ahead
The stage is set for the 13th edition of The 36ONE MTB Challenge — and with new route features, rider perks, and a record-breaking cash prize on the line, this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Three hundred and sixty degree circle route over nearly 361 km within 36.1 hours, […]
Pyga Industries Under New Leadership and Expansion to Cape Town
Pyga Industries (PYGA) is pleased to announce that the company has been acquired by new shareholders, marking an exciting chapter in its growth and development. Despite this change, business operations will continue as normal, with a renewed focus on innovation and manufacturing great bikes. As part of this transition, PYGA will be relocating its factory […]
Withaar Retains His Glacier Waterberg Traverse Crown
Jan Withaar won two stages en route to the 2025 Glacier Waterberg Traverse title on Sunday, 11 May. The foundations of the Insect Science Azimuth man’s victory were laid on Friday and Saturday when he established a 5 minute buffer over Jaedon Terlouw. The PYGA Euro Steel rider won the final stage, but could only […]
Introducing Elves Bikes South Africa
We’ve been seeing Elves bikes popping up on the roads around Cape Town, and have been curious about the brand for a while now. We met up with David Jenkins, founder of Mickey Llew and the Active Hobo, and now the director of Elves Bikes South Africa, to learn more about the brand, its pedigree, […]
Imbuko ChemChamp and Efficient Infiniti Racing are KAP sani2c champions
Marco Joubert and Tristan Nortje (Imbuko ChemChamp A) and Sarah Hill and Sam Sanders (Efficient Infiniti Racing) are the 2025 KAP sani2c champions. KAP sani2c is known as the fastest stage race in the country, and the winning men’s team general classification time this year is over 18 minutes faster than at last year’s race. […]
Imbuko ChemChamp and Safari Essence Titan Racing take stage 1 wins at KAP sani2c ‘OG’
Imbuko ChemChamp A team’s Tristan Nortje and Marco Joubert showed why they podiumed at the ABSA Cape Epic, stamping their authority on Stage 1 of the KAP sani2c ‘OG’ in a time of 02:59:46. Bianca Haw and Danielle Du Toit had another strong day for Safari Essence Titan Racing, finishing in 03:42:59 and extending their […]
Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q1 2025 Report
Better late than never. We have switched to a new reporting dashboard and been deep down the rabbit-hole rebuilding reports. Since 2024, we’ve been tracking marketplace data each quarter to spot trends on our platform. With Q1 2025 wrapped up, we have fresh insights into buyer interest, category shifts, and emerging patterns. Dive into the […]
Factor Announces All-new Monza: Performance Refined For The Modern Day Racer
Factor Bikes has unveiled the MONZA, a new high-performance road race bike designed to offer elite-level performance alongside everyday usability. Inspired by the world tour-proven OSTRO VAM, the MONZA integrates aerodynamic efficiency, optimised carbon layups, and a balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio to enhance speed and responsiveness. Key features include a refined aero-optimised frame, simplified internal cable […]
Win your way to the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race – By Plane!
Ready to escape the ordinary and touch down in the desert for South Africa’s most distinctive gravel race? We’re giving one lucky rider a chance to win a single entry into the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race 2025 – plus a return flight in a Sling Aircraft, departing from either Cape Town or Johannesburg. Yep, you […]
First Look: Titan Racing Cypher DC Carbon Empire
When Titan Racing Bikes landed a shipment of the Cypher DC Gen 2 just two weeks before the start of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, I jumped at the opportunity for the ultimate long-term test. First launched in 2019 and updated with a second generation in 2024, the Titan Racing Cypher comes in two variants: […]
First Look: Specialized Turbo Levo G4
The Specialized Turbo Levo has been pushing the envelope of e-MTB design ever since the first generation was launched in 2015. Now, ten years on, the Turbo Levo Gen 4 is no exception. Here are our key takeaways after a brief pre-launch rally on the Turbo Levo Expert G4 at the Jonkershoek trails. What’s New? […]