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Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q2 2024 Report
After the first quarter of 2024 we dug into the data to determine how a widespread oversupply crisis in the cycling industry was impacting our marketplace. We saw that it wasn’t all doom and gloom, but noted that we’d need to see consistently stable demand in order to draw meaningful conclusions. Here’s what we found […]
KAP sani2c ‘OG’ – the original gangsta of SA mountain biking
What is in a name? When William Shakespeare penned that line, he used it to suggest that naming things is irrelevant, that a rose, called by another name, would smell as sweet. Well, the team at sani2c, the legendary 3-day South African mountain bike stage race, including its founder ‘Farmer’ Glen Haw, decided to take […]
Support the Wild Bike Foundation and Win a Custom Specialized Tero-X
The Wild Bike Foundation is thrilled to announce a special raffle for a chance to win a custom painted, one-of-a-kind Specialized Tero-X Wild Bike. This initiative supports their target of deploying 50 e-bikes, in wilderness conservation projects, by the end of 2024. Each raffle ticket costs R190, with 100% of proceeds funding these vital efforts. […]
Laurium Capital on why cyclists should consider hedge funds
Much is written about improving longevity through healthy habits like a well-balanced diet, reducing stress, regular exercise and getting enough sleep. Cyclists probably understand this better than most. There are many lessons to be learned from cycling that apply to life and investing. However, not enough airtime is perhaps given to the risks of living […]
Trek introduce the Top Fuel Gen 4
Press release: For Your Ups, Downs, and All-Arounds The Top Fuel Gen 4 is a fast trail bike designed for those who want the perfect balance between a cross-country bike and a longer-travel trail bike. Its lightweight construction keeps your legs fresh, while its enduro-inspired geometry and optimal suspension make it a joy to ride […]
Your adventure starts with Avalanche
Avalanche is stepping into a new era, and we are inviting you along for the ride. Thirty years ago, Avalanche Bicycles was founded with a spirit for adventure. Our mission has and will always be to develop affordable and reliable bicycles for South Africans of all ages and walks of life. Avalanche’s new range is […]
Garmin unveils its brightest and smartest cycling computer ever: the Edge 1050
Garmin announced Edge 1050, its brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever. Boasting a vibrant touchscreen display, Edge 1050 combines superior navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity—all while impressively delivering up to 20 hours of battery life in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. […]
Giant launch new Revolt Advanced gravel bike range
New gravel bike range features internal cable routing and an integrated storage solution for improved speed and versatility Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, has introduced the newest generation of its Revolt composite-framed gravel bikes, the Revolt Advanced Pro and Revolt Advanced. Both series are built on reengineered framesets that balance race-winning speed and […]
Bike Fest Paarl 2024: South Africa’s Premier Cycling Celebration Returns
Bike Fest Paarl 2024: South Africa’s Premier Cycling Celebration Returns Prepare for an exciting summer as Bike Fest Paarl 2024 kicks off at the Spice Route Wine Estate in Paarl, near Cape Town, from 27 – 29 September 2024. This premier cycling festival promises a weekend filled with cycling activities, exhibitions, and fun for all. […]
Trek unveil new Madone Gen 8
Trek has introduced the Madone Gen 8, a new road race bike that combines the features of the brand’s lightest and fastest models. By merging the lightweight design of the Émonda with the speed of the Madone, this bike provides a ‘best of both worlds’ solution for cyclists seeking to excel in both climbing and […]
KAP sani2c nonstop race highlights
“I will definitely be back to this ride, it is good enough to be an annual pilgrimage. Farmer Glen and his team have an incredible formula that feels different to anything else I’ve done in South Africa, and it really is a celebration of why we love riding this amazing country.” So says Kevin Benkenstein, […]
Wahoo Fitness unveils all-new, rechargeable TRACKR heart rate
Press Release Wahoo Fitness, the leading endurance athlete fitness technology company, has unveiled an exciting new addition to its innovative product lineup, the TRACKR HEART RATE. With new and improved processing technology, TRACKR HEART RATE delivers highly accurate heart rate monitor (HRM) metrics that give athletes the confidence that every training session is another step […]