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Boschendal: Cape Town’s Best Kept MTB Secret
With the recent fires raging through Jonkershoek, one of Western Cape’s most popular riding spots has been reduced to dust and ashes. If it wasn’t for the exceptional and brave work of the fire fighting teams, there is no doubt the damage would be far more severe and far reaching. Thankfully though, there is a […]
Eroica South Africa is back! Dust off those Colnagos and Bianchis!
Eroica South Africa 2020 was the event that almost didn’t happen. However, we managed to just scrape through before Cyril announced our major national lockdown. But, we’re very happy to say, we are back for 2021! Despite all the challenges this past year has brought, we think it’s time that we get back on the […]
Canyon reacts to broken handlebar incident
On Tuesday, 2 March, at one of the opening classic races “Le Samyn”, a part of the handlebar of our Alpecin-Fenix pro Mathieu van der Poel (NED) quite obviously broke off during the race. Experts from the Canyon development and quality management departments immediately began analysis and testing to understand the cause of this incident. […]
Inteview: Alan Hatherly talks about the new team, motivation and the Olympics
ROLA Motor Group are putting their money where their mouth is in a big way by supporting some of SA’s best athletes. In a sport where sponsorship is often hard to come by it is great to see a company backing our local cycling legends as much as they do. We caught up with Alan […]
Giant Factory Off-Road Team Adds New Talent for 2021 Race Season
With a strong group of World Cup contenders and national champions, veterans and rising stars, the Giant Factory Off-Road Team enters the 2021 race season boasting a diverse mix of new talent and returning riders. This year’s squad consists of 14 riders competing in a variety of off-road disciplines including downhill, enduro, cross-country, gravel and […]
SRAM Purchases TIME Sport Pedal Business from Rossignol Group
SRAM is proud to announce the acquisition of the entire range of road and mountain pedals, cleats, and all related patents of TIME Sport from Rossignol Group. The companies completed the transaction on February 18, 2021. Founded in Nevers, France, in 1987, TIME’s clipless pedals system redefined ergo-dynamic compliance for riders by improving lateral and […]
Titan Racing – Vanquish
There needs to be a full bouquet of bikes in every brand stable, ranging through the disciplines as everyone wants options to soothe their latest craving. Titan Racing is no exception to the rule with the launch of their new aero bike, the Vanquish. With everything going aero over the past few years; bikes, bars, […]
Team type{DEV} NanoTime Gearing Up and Gaining Momentum for 2021
Having been founded mid-pandemic, Team type{DEV} NanoTime had limited opportunities for racing in 2020. With the support of a long-term sponsor, in the form of software developers type{DEV}, the squad was able to use the time wisely; focusing on preparing for 2021. Nico Bell, Matt Beers, Wessel Botha, Stuart Marais and Zandri Strydom are now […]
Cape Town Cycle Tour launch virtual tour and charity challenge in March
Pedal 109km in March in the 109-for-109 Charity Challenge or the official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour to stand the chance to win prizes from Garmin, Tacx, Powerade, Thule and Oakley. There is absolutely no need for FOMO – why not join the Cape Town Cycle Tour to celebrate the traditional cycling month of March […]
Titan Racing Renews Partnership as the Official Bike Partner of the 9th Prudential PE PLETT
Following great success and synergy between the brands of Titan Racing and the Prudential PE PLETT, Titan Racing will once again be providing a backup fleet of carbon Cyphers for all riders who experience technical issues and cannot continue on their own bike. The Prudential PE PLETT takes place from the 3rd to the 6th […]
Honey: Custom Creations Born Out of Lockdown
Honey Custom Apparel is a Stellenbosch based cycling kit brand, which launched in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. Born out of the need for a creative outlet and the desire to create attractive, modern, designs that ensure the wearers look as good on the bike as off it. Honey’s initial designs included a […]
PureMotion Sports Takes Over Distribution of Lake Shoes
Lake Shoes have awarded the distribution of its premium cycling shoes for South Africa to PureMotion Sports, as of January 2021. We are honored to be awarded the distribution right for such a great, premium brand in South Africa. The heritage and passion that drives the Lake Cycling Shoes brand resonates strongly with our team […]