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We’re changing our name!
Eleven years ago in August 2004 The Hub was born. Then just a rudimentary, glaringly yellow message board populated by little more than a handful of users. We’ve certainly come a long way. From those humble beginnings as a small side project to the largest cycling website in South Africa and among the top 15 […]
First Look Friday: Niner JET 9, Kitted Wonder Ring, SRAM X1 drivetrain
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring a Niner Jet 9, a Kitted chainring, and SRAM’s X1 drivetrain. Niner Jet 9 Carbon The Jet 9 Carbon is Niner’s cross-country offering featuring a carbon front triangle and an alloy rear. The seat post […]
Velokhaya celebrates Tshoko and Mxenge’s achievements
Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy is proud that Zanele Tshoko and Thulasizwe Patrick Mxenge have been selected to represent South Africa in the upcoming African Games in Brazzaville, Congo from 4-19 September 2015. Headline sponsor of the Velokhaya National Competitive Programme, Rand Water, has been instrumental in providing essential support to the athletes in order to […]
Claudio’s Course Preview: Val di Sole downhill
The Val di Sole track in Italy is a brutally technical maiden. Packed with slippery roots and plenty of rocks, it drops steeply through the forest into the valley floor. The 2,200m long course has had a facelift for 2015, with more line choices and northshore added to the classic track. Regarded as one of […]
Entries stream in for revamped Silverstar race
Entries are streaming in for the Pennypinchers Silverstar MTB Challenge, which follows a revamped route along the Krugersdorp Ridge on September 5. According to organiser Wynand de Villiers of ASG Events, there has been a dramatic increase in interest from mountain bikers, with a field of 800 riders already entered. A capacity field of riders […]
Quattro ROAG Series title race wide open with three to go
Brendon Davids’ shift in focus to marathon and stage racing for the remainder of the season has thrown a fresh flavour into the 2015 Quattro ROAG Series men’s title mix and with just three races to go, Saturday’s aQuellé Tour de Krantz in Harburg now harbours heightened importance. Last year’s winner of the aQuellé Tour […]
Expression of interest – Road World Champs Soigneur and Mechanic
Cycling South Africa requires the services of a Soigneur and Mechanic for the 2015 Road World Champs in Richmond, USA, which takes place from 17-28 September. All interested soigneurs and mechanics who meet the following criteria are requested to submit their expression of interest and proof of qualifications for attention to Cycling SA Road Commission […]
More 2016 gear from Cervelo, Stans, VEE Tire Co and others
Last week we popped up to Johannesburg for the 2016 Two Wheels Trading product launch. We’ve already had a look at the new Momsen VIPA XT and Team models, plus the upcoming Momsen VIPA Trail. Here’s a collection of the highlights from some of their other brands. Cervélo bikes back in SA Earlier this year […]
Nature reserves, whales, proteas, vultures and extraordinary MTB
The third annual Potberg and De Hoop MTB event took place in the Overberg region from 7-9 August and proved to be a feast for mountain bikers and nature lovers alike Participants enjoyed three glorious days of traversing two nature reserves, Potberg and De Hoop, on their mountain bikes. While last year’s event sizzled in […]
Video: Ride all day – Theo rides the OneForty650 Pascoe
Theo Erlangsen put the Pascoe through its paces on his favourite trails in and around Cape Town: Helderberg Trails, The Trail Park in George and Cascades Manor, Paarl.
Jeep Team’s Smith and Redelinghuys win Trans Baviaans Challenge
Jeep Team’s MTB superstars, Pierre Smith and Thinus Redelinghuys, were crowned champions of the world’s toughest single stage MTB race, the 24-hour, 230km Trans Baviaans Challenge on Saturday, 15 August, which started in Willow more, Eastern Cape, and ended in Jeffreys Bay. Taking on the extreme race for the first time, the Jeep Team riders […]
Video: Brandon Semenuk’s 2015 Red Bull Joyride run
Brandon Semenuk’s winning run at the 2015 Red Bull Joyride. Sunday morning brought blue skies and a fresh perspective. As riders started to take their first warm-up runs, the anticipation and excitement grew as the village started to re-fill with excited spectators. Returning Joyride champion Brandon Semenuk opened the year with a disappointing crash at […]