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Introducing BMC’s new Fourstroke 01
Forged in a legacy of victory – this is the cutting-edge of XC racing technology. The Fourstroke 01 is built to exceed the demands of the fastest XC racers and to tackle the most brutal racecourses in the hunt for the win. And, with a legacy of Olympic, World Championship and World Cup podiums, winning […]
Cape Classic 380: a road must-do
Girls just want to have fun. And so do boys This event has proved to be extremely popular with the ladies since its inception over 10 years ago and now equally with couples wishing to ride together. Why? Well probably a mixture of the relaxed vibe coupled with the feel of a “protected peloton” making […]
Introducing Stettyn Family Vineyards MTB and Trail Run Routes
Stettyn Family Vineyards are proud to present their mountain biking and trail running routes. Under two hours from Cape Town the farm is an ideal destination for families to explore while they escape the city hustle. MTB and Trail Run Routes The MTB and Trail Run Routes takes you out on a scenic route down […]
Thule Design Team is Red Dot Design Team of the Year 2024
Top honour in the design industry goes to Sweden Thule, the renowned Swedish brand synonymous with outdoor adventure and lifestyle, has been awarded the honorific title “Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2024”. The recognition highlights Thule’s unwavering commitment to innovative design, functional excellence and a deep understanding of its consumers’ needs. Since being […]
KAP sani2c nonstop: South African mountain biking’s best-kept secret
The KAP sani2c is one of SA’s most-loved mountain bike stage races, and after celebrating a successful 20th edition last month, the team looks forward to hosting the KAP sani2c nonstop from 21-23 June. The race follows 250 km of the sani2c trails from Glencairn to Scottburgh and must be completed within a 24-hour period. […]
Wessel Botha and Danielle Strydom win SA MTB Marathon Champs in Karkloof
Wessel Botha and Danielle Strydom claimed the respective men’s and women’s SA MTB Marathon Championship titles at the 85km Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival on Sunday. On a cloudless, late autumn day with the mercury hovering in the mid to late twenties, the 25-year-old Botha, riding for the Imbuko Pro Cycling team, claimed his maiden […]
Again and again, KAP sani2c delivers the best three days you can have on a mountain bike
The 20th edition of the KAP sani2c saw all three events, The Race, Adventure and Trail, thrill riders from Underberg to Scottburgh on 265 kms of exclusive trails. Through community and landowner relationships, the organisers have crafted a breathtaking amount of singletrack over twenty years, covering 44 farms, a nature reserve, indigenous forest and many […]
In the Sticks Gravel Series to Boost SA Racing
Gravel Racing in South Africa continues to gain popularity and has now been boosted by the launch of the In the Sticks Gravel Series. The five-race series will offer decent prizemoney, media coverage and a high-standard of organisation. The full series will launch in 2025, but an abbreviated three-race version kicks off in July 2024. […]
SRAM launch new RED AXS
SRAM have introduced a new iteration of the RED AXS wireless road groupset. Their lightest electronic groupset to date, it offers one-finger braking with improved adjustability, as well as faster, quieter front and rear derailleurs with more efficient shifting. In addition, the Hammerhead Karoo cycling computer integrates seamlessly with the system. Get all the details […]
Entries for Ride the Karoo 100 Miler are now open
Celebrate the start of March 2025 with a 100-mile journey into the breathtaking Sneeuberg mountain range, where you can expect spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, spritely wildlife, unique indigenous plantlife, nostalgic Karoo windpump scenes, 5-star refreshing waterpoint stops, and a halfway stop on the unique farm of Alphen where you will enjoy a light […]
Trail’s End Bike Hotel – Find more than you expected
‘Boutique Conference Centre of Choice’…. Trail’s End Bike Hotel is well known in mountain biking circles as one of the best destinations for a mountain biking weekend away with a group of mates, school group, family or for a skills training weekend. What is not well-known is how popular Trail’s End has become as a […]
Tsitsikamma Touring at the 2024 Glacier Storms River Traverse
South Africa has many incredible places to visit. From the arid beauty of the Great and Little Karoos to the vast vistas of the West Coast, and the charismatic mega fauna of the bushveld. There remains one section of the country which beckons travellers with an intangible allure. The Tsitsikamma – with its deep gorges, […]