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Join the Celebration of South African MTB Heritage at Lions Karoo to Coast

Heritage Day 2023, or Braai Day as it is more commonly known, coincides with the twenty third edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast mountain bike race; on Sunday, 24 September. Which is exceptionally fitting as the event is more than a mainstay of the South African cycling calendar. It is among the most iconic […]

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Enter for Fedhealth Magalies Monster 2023

Entries are open for one of the North-West Province’s most revered one day MTB races, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 03 June 2023. Consisting of a Marathon (+-65km), Half Marathon (+-35km), Fun Ride (16km) and a Kids Event (2.5km) that showcases the Magaliesberg’s most spectacular […]

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Eyes on top prize money at KAP sani2c

KAP sani2c is known for its sizeable prize purse and 2023 is no exception, with R 550 000 up for grabs across the various categories. The top three men’s teams and the top three women’s teams will receive equal prize money, as well as the top three Young Guns men and women. While some of […]

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The Specialized Epic WC wants to kill the hardtail

Press Release The Epic World Cup is a purpose-built machine; and its purpose is to win. We challenged ourselves to eschew the conventional understanding of what it takes to be the fastest and rose to that challenge with an unprecedented integrated system approach to chassis engineering, revolutionary shock design, and peerless ride dynamics. The result? […]

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Garmin launch new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS cycling computers

Advanced yet compact cycling computers add dynamic performance insights, advanced mapping capabilities, solar charging and more to help cyclists ride smarter and train harder. Garmin have announced the Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series, its latest GPS cycling computers that combine a wide array of performance-based training metrics – including one-of-a-kind, comprehensive coaching catered toward […]

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How to create a best-selling ad for your bike

At Bike Hub, we’re confident that the Classifieds is the best place to sell your bike and gear. To attract the best buyers and get the most out of your advert, you still need to create a good listing. Here are some top tips to help you create an effective advert and sell your second-hand […]

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Thule introduces Thule Caprock – the roof platform designed to support all adventures

The new roof platform Thule Caprock is built for heavy-duty use and versatility, allowing drivers to transport bulky cargo with ease. The rugged and stylish roof platform designed to support all your adventures The rugged and stylish roof platform is designed to support all your adventures and you’re able to transform the roof of your […]

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Can Beers be beaten at KAP sani2c?

2023 Absa Cape Epic champion Matt Beers has a solid history with the KAP sani2c three-day stage race in KwaZulu-Natal. He has been on the podium every year that he has taken part since 2017, though he missed the 2020 and 2022 editions. After a second place in 2017 with Tim Hammond (Ryder RED E […]

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Team Toyota Specialized rides to victory at The Absa Cape Epic

Winning a race like the Absa Cape Epic requires the support of an entire village. Without the backing of sponsors, South African athletes would not have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Thanks to the support of Toyota South Africa, four teams were able to participate in three jersey categories. Toyota-powered riders won […]

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Win with Vye Cycle kit and Weekend Warrior

Vye Cycle Kit is excited to announce that we have partnered with Weekend Warrior and will be at their next event on 15 and 16 April 2023 in and around Grabouw on the the idyllic trails through Oak Valley vineyards, the Apple orchards of Tru-Cape and along the Eikenhoff dam. Known for an incredible network […]

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Classified – “you’ve tried 1x, now try 1 better!”

Local importer Omnico have just been appointed as the Southern African distributor for Classified and are massively excited about the prospects this technology brings to our market. Today Classifed announce the launch of a mountain bike-specific Powershift hub system. Find out more about the Belgian drivetrain technology company and development of their groundbreaking Powershift hub […]

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Review: Titan Racing Valerian Carbon Empire

The recently introduced Titan Racing Valerian aims to deliver a light, stiff, aerodynamic road bike all in one package. We got our hands on the great looking Valerian Carbon Empire, which sits two tiers below top of the range model. The Valerian has a modern and elegant design that follows the latest trends in road […]