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Introducing the all-new Titan Racing Valerian – One Bike to Dominate Them All

The 2023 Titan Racing Valerian ushers in a new era for our performance road bike range by inheriting the Vanquish’s aerodynamics, and combining that with the latest in carbon tech and bike design to deliver a road bicycle that is light, stiff, and aerodynamic. When it comes to N+1, we can’t help you here! Aero, […]

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2022 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century a success in Swellendam

Over 250 teams, of up to 12 riders, started the 2022 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century team time-trial road race in Swellendam; on Saturday, 26 November. DMS & Co won the men’s race, with Reach for Rainbows winning the women’s event. In the mixed category, Private Client Holdings Mixed was triumphant.  The DMS & Co […]

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Celebrating 30 Years of South African Cycling with Avalanche Bicycles

In 1992 Avalanche Bicycles were launched into the South African market. 30 years on and the brand is still providing the machines which facilitate adventures, on two wheels, for thousands of cyclists. From toddlers stepping over their first balance bike to eBikers and everyone in between. To mark their 30th anniversary Avalanche Bicycles are launching […]

Events

Join the hunt at the Stanford 100 Miler

On 10 December 2022, the discerning gravel bike and mountain bike rider will be (or should be) saddling up for the ultimate gravel hunt at the Stanford 100 Miler. Blow the horn, announce to the world that the hunt is underway and let yourself loose on the tar, district, rural and gravel roads of the […]

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SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’ continues to set the bar

The 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience closed off on a high note at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Sunday 20 November. Not only did the Stage treat mountain bikers to a vast network of world-class and exclusive trails, but it also boasted an unheard-of on-route experience that included ice cold Savanna at the water […]

Adventure and Travel

Bike Check: Abdullah Zeinab’s Rhino Run winning Curve GXR

We watched the dots, and the thrilling race between Abdullah Zeinab and Kevin Benkenstein at the inaugural Rhino Run. Then we heard from Benky about his experience and bike setup. Now we’re taking a look at the race-winning bike, and hearing from the victor and ultra-endurance weapon, Abdullah Zeinab.  Sometimes a picture says a thousand words. […]

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Bike Check: Kevin Benkenstein’s Curve Karoo Prototype

We followed the dots at the inaugural Rhino Run, and after seven days the race between Abdullah Zeinab and Kevin Benkenstein came down to the wire. Abdullah finished the brutal 2,741 km course across South Africa and remote Namibia in 7 days 20 hours and 4 minutes. Kevin finished just 17 minutes later.  Ultra-endurance racing is […]

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The Other Side of the Hill

Sharjah Jonsson is no stranger to the rolling hills of the Tshelimnyama valley, he has raced countless events at Giba Gorge mountain bike park and spent time in an excavator building trails for the park. But the Ekukhanyeni township on other side of the valley was only somewhere he drove past on his way to […]

Events

Stefan de Bod joins EF Education-EasyPost

We are stoked to hear that saffa Stefan de Bod has signed with EF Education-EasyPost for 2023. Congratulations Stefan! Full announcement below. EF Education-EasyPost are proud to announce the addition of Stefan de Bod. The 25-year-old Olympian brings time trialing and stage racing experience to our roster. In just four seasons racing in the WorldTour, Stefan […]

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Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg goes further with Automobile Association

The Automobile Association (AA) will once again support riders of the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg by providing essential services along the race’s route. And, in addition to technical support, the AA is adding AA Angels to the race. This is a group of experienced riders who will cycle with the last of the start […]

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Bike Check: Pinner’s custom-painted Signal PRO

Oli Munnik (aka “Pinner”) and Charl Neethling raced this year’s Wines2Whales Pinotage aboard custom painted 2023 Signal PROs. The radical designs were conceptualised and hand sprayed by a celebrated Jo’burg graffiti artist who goes by the tag ‘Bias’. Oli’s Signal Pro custom-painted  by graffiti artist Bias in Urban Camo. Image Zac Zinn The bikes ridden […]

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Fabio Wibmer releases Video Game

Fabio Wibmer has dropped his first major edit in more than two years – and it’s well worth the wait.   Inspired by a passion for video games and immersing himself in things that seemed far away from reality, Wibmer’s new release sees his unmistakable riding style mixed with elements from his favourite game. Photo […]