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Quarter Turn: Bike Hub Q3 2025 Report
Since 2024, we’ve been tracking marketplace data each quarter to spot trends on Bike Hub. During and directly after the Covid-19 pandemic, demand and interest in cycling surged. Activity in the Bike Hub marketplace has since stabilised, and we’re now starting to see clear seasonal patterns and shifts across categories. Here’s what we found in the third […]
Champions Crowned at the Cape Pioneer Grand Finale
The 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, came to a sweltering and thrilling conclusion in Oudtshoorn on Saturday, 4 October. Vera Looser and Samantha Sanders completed a clean sweep of victories across the five stages to win the UCI Women’s title by over 40 minutes. The UCI Men’s competition was a closer […]
Is There a More Beautiful Time in the Karoo Than April?
The Ride The Karoo 3-Day Stage Race has announced an exciting change of dates in 2026. This year, the event will take place from 10–12 April, a time when the Karoo reveals a softer, more magical side of itself. The blistering heat of summer has eased, the evenings are cool and refreshing, and the golden light turns the wide-open plains […]
Trek releases its first-ever full suspension drop bar gravel bike for epic off-the-beaten path adventures
Today, Trek Bicycle introduced the all-new CheckOUT, a full suspension drop bar gravel bike for epic, off-the-beaten-path adventures. Designed to be faster than a mountain bike on paved roads and more capable than a rigid gravel bike on singletrack, it’s the ideal rig for road-to-gravel-to-singletrack adventures, ultra-endurance events, extended bikepacking trips, and more. Ride-it-all-suspensionCheckOUT smooths […]
Top South African teams to light up 2025 Cape Pioneer
The Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, is far more than the standard mountain bike stage race. It is the Race with Soul. An event that blends highly competitive UCI and age-category racing with a relaxed race village atmosphere. Even for the elite men and women lining up to fight it out over […]
Review: RideWrap Bike Protection
RideWrap is a rider-owned and operated business, founded in Canada. Their mission is to help cyclists keep their bikes looking and performing their best for longer, and it has grown into a global brand with offices and warehouses worldwide. We put their Covered Protection kit and Tailored fork kit to the test in the real […]
Remembering JP Van Zyl: A Legacy of Kindness, Skill and Connection
The South African cycling community is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved figures, JP van Zyl (52), founder of Recycles Bike Shop in Bellville. JP and his close friend, trail pioneer Meurant Botha, tragically died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. Known for his ready smile, generosity, and encyclopaedic knowledge of bicycles, JP […]
WIN the South African DreamBike 2025 with PedalForGood
PedalForGood (P4G) is on a mission to inspire a new generation of youth through the power of bikes. This is the third edition of the SA DreamBike Raffle, offering riders more than just a chance to win top-tier prizes but a way to shape a brighter future for at-risk youth. Supporting youth development with Trail […]
Build Your Financial Resilience To Stay On Track
When you’re training for a big race, you know it’s not just about one big day. It’s about the weeks, months, and sometimes years of steady rides, tough climbs, and unexpected scrapes along the way. You might have to brave the rain or deal with a sudden cramp, but you keep going because you’re prepared. […]
Passing of South African Mountain Biking Pioneer Meurant Botha
Meurant Botha (50), founder of Dirtopia and widely regarded as a founding father of mountain biking in South Africa, died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. His close friend and fellow cycling icon JP van Zyl of Recycles Bike Shop also died in the accident. “Meurant’s life was dedicated to the trails he built, the people who rode […]
Trek launch New Aeolus saddles with AirLoom lattice technology
Today, Trek Bicycle released its all-new Aeolus saddles, now featuring AirLoom lattice technology. Already trusted by top riders on Lidl-Trek and Trek Factory Racing, the new Aeolus offers comfort-driven performance tuned for riders chasing podiums, PRs, and peak efficiency. With multiple fit and construction options, the Aeolus lineup helps every rider find the right saddle […]
Specialized Launch New Diverge 4
Specialized has unveiled the all-new Diverge 4, the latest evolution of its gravel platform. Marking 50 years of innovation, the Diverge 4 brings updated geometry, increased tire clearance, and refined storage solutions together with Future Shock 3.0 for improved comfort and control. Available in carbon and alloy, it’s designed to balance speed, capability, and versatility. […]