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Lill and Jacobs Notch Up Second FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay Stage Win
Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs secured their second stage victory of the 2024 FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay race with another commanding performance on the Oak Valley Trails. Stage 2 suited the cross-country racers to perfection and they were able to add a further 4:57 onto their general classification advantage over their nearest rivals, Vera Looser and […]
Lill and Jacobs Scale Gantouw to Seize the FNB W2W Chardonnay Lead
The opening day of the 2024 FNB Wines2Whales series got underway in perfect conditions on Friday, 1 November. SeattleCoffeeCo eFORT ALMAR’s Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs picked up where they left off in 2023 winning their fourth stage win in a row, though the most recent comes 12 months after the last. They were joined […]
Chardonnay Field Shines ahead of FNB Wines2Whales
The 2024 FNB Wines2Whales gets underway on Friday, 1 November, with the elite women’s showdown in the Chardonnay race. South Africa’s international campaigners, Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs, headline the field as defending champions. Yet they will face fierce competition from the Efficient Infiniti Racing, e-FORT 1, and Sani2C teams, in particular. The punchy and […]
Expect the Best at the 2025 Tankwa Trek
Though renowned for its tough but rewarding routes the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, is more than just a challenging mountain bike stage race. South Africa’s premier UCI S1 stage race also features a welcoming race village, accommodation upgrade options, famously well-stocked water points, and a chill zone where amateur riders rub […]
TIME Bicycles Return to South Africa
TIME Bicycles are back on local soil! Known worldwide for their superior craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and unmatched ride quality, TIME frames have been cherished by riders seeking ultimate performance. Available as framesets, these elite bicycles offer riders the exciting opportunity to build their dream machine from the ground up, selecting every component to craft a […]
CapeNature Campsites Worth Visiting This Season
It’s officially camp season, so get excited! The weather is warming up, the skies are brighter, and we’re ready to welcome you to camp with us at a CapeNature reserve this season! Gear up, pack your essentials and head out to nature for a wholesome experience with your family and friends. Why CapeNature? We’re special! […]
Cape Town Cycle Tour announces Standard Bank and Liberty as new partners
The Cape Town Cycle Tour is proud to announce new partners, Standard Bank and Liberty. As organisers prepare for the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour, the largest timed bike race in the world, this exciting collaboration heralds a new era, mirrored in both aligned ethos and enthusiasm by all stakeholders. “We are incredibly excited to announce our […]
Toyota Specialized Race Report – Prince Albert
The Toyota Specialized Race team competed at the Prince George 100 Miler in cool Prince Albert, with the 2024 edition omitting the Montague Pass due to winter rain damage. Instead, the race concluded at the picturesque Louvain wine farm. The Toyota Specialized Team featured riders Johan Van Zyl, Alex Miller, and Cherise Willeit. The combined […]
Thule launches three new award-winning products in SA
Thule South Africa are expanding their local product offering with the launch of three new products that epitomise the brands ethos of “Bring your life”. Earlier this year Thule was honoured by the judges of the 2024 Red Dot design awards with the title Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2024. The judges awarded […]
Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q3 2024 Report
We’ve been checking in every quarter to assess demand in our marketplace. In the first quarter of 2024 we noted that demand appeared to be stabilising after the COVID bicycle boom, and subsequent reset. In the second quarter of 2024 we saw a 5% increase in demand year on year, offering reassurance that equilibrium has […]
Savanna Origin of Trails returns to Stellenbosch this November
Mountain bikers will once again reignite their passion for the sport at SA’s MTB Party of the Year, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience. Taking place from Saturday, 16 November, to Sunday, 17 November 2024, the event will be hosted at Coetzenburg Field in Stellenbosch. “The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is truly […]
Gravel Burn: New gravel stage race set to launch in October 2025
A unique, new gravel stage race is set to take place next October, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. Held over 7 days and 850km, this full-service event will be open to both professionals and amateurs. The route takes riders through South Africa’s diverse landscapes, starting in the coastal forests surrounding Knysna, […]