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Thule Rooftop Tents
No matter how many kilometers biked, mountains climbed, slopes skied or places seen there are always new adventures to experience and moments to be made. Camping in and around our beautiful country should be top of your wanderlust list, and is the perfect way to unplug and take in the simplicity of nature. Whether […]
Groove Tool Pro by Ryder Innovation wins Eurobike Innovators Prize
Press release from Ryder Innovation We are thrilled to announce that the latest product by Ryder Innovation, ‘Groove Tool Pro’ was chosen as the winner of the Eurobike Innovators Prize within the accessory category. Thousands of products were entered globally and it was announced last night that the Groove Tool Pro was selected as the […]
Meet the new mid-level assist Trek Fuel EXe e-mountain bike
Press Release – Trek has launched the all-new Fuel EXe e-mountain bike today, championing a whole new category in the mountain bike world. While other electric bikes chase more power and bigger batteries, Fuel EXe is refined with mid-level assist from a system that’s so compact, light and quiet, it’s barely noticeable. It effortlessly blends […]
Ass Magic launches onto the global stage at Eurobike 2022
Hailing from the home of the Cape Epic, performance skin care brand, ASS MAGIC, launches onto the global stage at Eurobike 2022. ASS MAGIC will launch in Europe this summer with the brand’s first participation at the Eurobike show. “We’re excited to take the plunge into Europe and the global arena. When the opportunity came […]
Ride Report: The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race
The Tankwa is an incredibly special place, if you have been here you will know what I mean. Riding a bike through this vast and desolate landscape seems to take you back to simpler times. It is a place that truly helps you switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Bicycle racing […]
Virgin Active Signs as Ride Joburg Title Sponsor
Faces Africa, the company behind the world’s second-largest timed cycling event, 947 Ride Joburg, are excited to announce Virgin Active as the race’s new title sponsor. The initial three-year deal sees the flagship event, along with its mountain bike and the children’s ride subsidiaries, become the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg. For event entrants, this […]
Trek releases faster, lighter Madone SLR with IsoFlow technology
Trek launched the all-new Madone SLR today, topping off their performance bike line-up with their fastest road race bike ever. Seven generations in the making, the Madone SLR is the ultimate race bike, complete with never-before-seen IsoFlow technology, dramatic aerodynamic improvements and an all-new gram-shaving design. This completely redesigned race bike will be ridden by […]
Berg & Bush Descent: One for the Bucket List
Disclaimer: before reading this please note that I have not done a stage race since Tankwa Trek in 2020, and the froth is overflowing. Don’t read this if you don’t want to pack your bags and go and ride bikes. Prior to Berg and Bush I was convinced my love affair with stage racing had […]
Shimano 105 goes 12-speed with Di2 electronic shifting
Celebrating its 40th anniversary since its first introduction in 1982, Shimano 105 receives the ultimate upgrade with a move to Di2 electronic shifting technology. The highly anticipated Shimano 105 R7100 group not only delivers Di2 performance to an entirely new range of riders but also offers Shimano’s flagship 12-speed, wireless shifting with easy operation and […]
Introducing the Titan Racing Junior Trail – A Trail Bike for Little Shredders
The Trail Junior Range is built for those budding little shredders that need a little more. A lightweight frame, suspension fork, and kids-specific geometry with low stand-over height make the Trail Junior range a contender for any trail. Whether riding with their buddies or to school, kids want to have fun on their […]
The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race is a Bicycle Experience like No Other
125 riders caked in dust and dirt crossed the gravel finish line at this year’s gruelling Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race set in the heart of the Tankwa Karoo. The two-day stage race covered 170 kilometres of rough terrain testing riders’ ability, stamina, and sense of humour. Designed to be a race unlike any other, its’ […]
Garmin announces Edge 1040 with solar charging
Garmin today announced the Edge 1040 Solar, the ultimate GPS bike computer featuring solar charging and multi-band GNSS technology. Harnessing the power of the sun, the Edge 1040 Solar features a Power Glass™ solar charging lens, giving cyclists even more ride time between charges – up to 100 hours in battery saver mode – while […]