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Standard Bank joins Berg and Bush as new title sponsor
The Berg & Bush, one of South Africa’s oldest and most loved mountain bike stage races, is thrilled to announce Standard Bank as their new title sponsor for a period of three years. The Standard Bank Berg & Bush will take place this June in the shape of the three-day Descent (16-18 June) and the […]
Unveiling the MAGIC: ASS MAGIC Rebrands and Expands its Legendary Product Line for the Global Sports Market
Today, ASS MAGIC, South Africa’s premier anti-chafe chamois cream producer, announces a rebrand and exciting expansion of its product line, embracing the company’s evolution and its commitment to meeting the needs of the global sports community. Born from the needs of Chris Wolhuter, former professional cyclist, ASS MAGIC began as a mission to provide affordable […]
Unveiling the Power of Magura Disk Brakes
When it comes to mountain biking, the ability to stop quickly and confidently is paramount for both safety and performance and one name that stands out is Magura. Renowned for their precision engineering and cutting-edge technology, Magura offers a range of disk brakes that can be classified into three categories: cross country, trail riding and […]
Experience the thrill and scenic splendour of the Old Mutual Go2berg
With six days of riding and 526km of pedalling across some of South Africa’s most scenic landscapes through the Free State and into the Drakensberg, in KwaZulu Natal, the Old Mutual go2berg race attracts local and international riders who want to experience the camaraderie of trail riding. Kicking off in the Free State town of […]
Glacier Storms River Traverse 2023 Set to Stage Exhilarating e-Bike and Junior Racing
The Glacier Storms River Traverse has long been one of the most social stage races on the South African mountain biking calendar. And the 2023 experience will be no different! Hosted at the Tsitsikamma Village Inn, over the weekend from 11 to 13 August 2023, the exceptional landscape, unparalleled trails and world-class water points, provide […]
Stars, big skies, and open roads at Tanqua Kuru
I have a strict “never let facts get in the way of a good adventure” policy. And I applied this very liberally, when a last-minute call up to the Tanqua Kuru arrived in my inbox late on a Monday afternoon. My first question to Jeremy was, “can I bring my puppy?”, and once this was […]
Goodyear Bicycle Tires appoint Orim Global as Distributor in SA
Goodyear, one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, has announced an exciting new partnership with Orim Global, a South-African based distributor of cycling products. This will see well known tires like the Eagle F1, synonymous with motorsports, being offered as a bicycle tire. The partnership makes Orim Global the sole distributor of Goodyear’s bicycle tires […]
Entries For Ride The Karoo 100miler Are Now Open
Celebrate the start of March 2024 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, refreshing waterpoint stops, and a halfway stop at the enchanting little town of Nieu-Bethesda. The 100miler and 50miler routes start […]
Bike auction: songo.info and Soil Searching Shaping Better Futures
songo.info are auctioning two limited edition Specialized Bicycles to raise funds for their trail building internship programme. Specialized Bicycle’s Soil Searching programme is a movement to recognise and support the trail builders who help shape our sport and ensure our stoke. Since 2018, it has provided financial, organisational and outreach support for trail systems around […]
Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB routes guaranteed to impress!
Returning to the ATKVBuffelspoort on Saturday 03 June 2023, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic will treat mountain biking enthusiasts to a “real” MTB experience that is challenging yet rewarding. It is called #TheMonster after all! The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic has four fantastic distances to choose from: a Full Marathon (+-65km), Half Marathon […]
Cane Creek Cycling Components signs with 13Industries
13Industries is excited to announce the addition of Cane Creek Cycling components to their brand portfolio, effective immediately. Cane Creek Cycling Components is widely known as the pioneers of threadless headsets with the launch of the Aheadset in 1992, this invention single-handedly moved bicycle design from threaded steerer tubes with quill stems to threadless steer […]
Wayne van der Walt Cuts Through the Mud to Win 36ONE MTB Challenge
22-year-old Wayne van der Walt gambled on his gear choice, racing a gravel bike at the 2023 36ONE MTB Challenge. Despite warnings against it and being the only rider in the elite group to be on a drop-bar bike he prevailed. Perhaps in fact because of his bike choice. Though doing so required a significant […]