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Southern Africans set to Shine at 2026 Tankwa Trek
The 2026 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, is South Africa’s flagship four-day UCI stage race. It boasts S1 Union Cycliste Internationale status and a deep field of fiercely competitive age-category racers, alongside one of the most formidable elite start lists on the local cycling calendar. Such is the strength of South and […]
Titan Racing Launches Revolutionary Multi-Discipline Cycling Helmet with MIPS Technology
Titan Racing, a leader in high-performance cycling gear, is proud to announce the launch of its latest helmet, the Podium and Podium Mips®. Engineered for versatility, comfort, and maximum protection, the Titan Racing Podium is designed to meet the demands of cross-country racing, gravel riding, and road cycling alike. Lightweight and aerodynamically optimized, the helmet […]
The Pros and Pros of the Original and Switchback Routes at FNB Wines2Whales
The 2026 FNB Wines2wWhales returns to the original Lourensford to Hermanus route. Racing east over the Hottentots-Holland Mountains from the Somerset West Winelands into the Elgin Valley, home to some of the best singletracks in South Africa, and down the Katpas into the Overberg, where wheatfields ripen in the warm sunshine, and the finish line […]
R700 000 On the Line at the Inaugural Garden Route Giro
The champions of the inaugural Garden Route Giro will ride away with R100 000 each after 685 kilometres of pure gravel racing. Starting just outside Mossel Bay, on the 13th of April 2026, and finishing six mountain passes and six days later in Wilderness, on the 18th, the first edition will challenge and reward. Blending the […]
Review: Trek Checkpoint SL 5 AXS Gen 3
The Trek Checkpoint has long been positioned as Trek’s do-it-all gravel platform: designed to blur the lines between endurance road riding, gravel racing and fully-loaded bikepacking. The third-generation Checkpoint SL continues that theme, with an even stronger emphasis on comfort, versatility and real-world usability. I’ve spent a few months with the Trek Checkpoint SL 5 […]
Cape Epic announce changes to the Elite Women’s Race
In 2026, the Elite Women’s race at the Absa Cape Epic will feature parity in duration with the Elite Men’s, rather than parity in distance. The Absa Cape Epic’s meticulous research and comprehensive stakeholder engagement suggest that this will produce faster and more competitive racing, while allowing for increased visibility for the athletes and teams […]
Hatherly and Preen Open Their 2026 Seasons with Victories at the Hell of the South
Alan Hatherly and Hayley Preen started their 2026 seasons with stellar victories in the Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen. The 120-kilometre race from Chandelier Game Lodge, near Oudtshoorn, to the Pine Creek Resort, in Great Brak, featured a revised route that lent itself to faster times. As did the cool weather on […]
Double World Champion and Defending Champ Returns to Attakwas
On Saturday, the 17th of January, the South African and global mountain biking season gets underway at the Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen. Dubbed the Hell of the South, it challenges riders to an infamously tough, 120-kilometre course from Chandelier Game Lodge, near Oudtshoorn, to the Pine Creek Resort, in Great Brak. […]
Cannondale Gives Back to the Rides That Matter
Cycling in South Africa is built on community. From weekend warriors to serious racers, we all share the same roads, trails, and passion – and we all rely on the structures that make riding possible. Whether it’s CSA licences that keep racing alive or trail fees that maintain the incredible networks we’re privileged to ride, […]
Stellantis Backs SA Gravel Racing & Trail-running With Major Multi-year Investment
Stellantis South Africa has announced a substantial multi-year investment into the country’s fast-growing gravel racing and trail-running scene, reinforcing its commitment to mobility, community engagement and active lifestyles. Stellantis’ partnership, in collaboration with The Leverage Corporation, will see the company contribute prizemoney, media support, and a fleet of event vehicles to a series of Gauteng-based […]
2025 Year in Review
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a step back to reflect on the year on Bike Hub. It’s been a year of record-breaking sales and steady growth. While headline traffic numbers dipped slightly, the metrics that matter most: engagement, leads, and confirmed sales – tell the story of a marketplace that continues to […]
Route Tweaks Likely to Produce Faster Attakwas Extreme
The 20th anniversary edition of the Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, will challenge mountain bikers with an infamously tough course from the Klein Karoo to Great Brak on the coast, but the tweaked route may well prove faster. A return to the original approach to the Attakwaskloof removes two rocky climbs, along […]