Ride Routes: Gravel Biking in Sabie
When Renault SA asked me to take the Triber on a micro-adventure up North, there was only one place I was headed. Mpumalanga, and the little town of Sabie. Now the area is obviously most known for MTB and Trail Running but I wanted to head back to this area that I had visited so […]
Cederberg Circuit: Tips and info for a non-stop, two day or three day ride
For many riders local to the Western Cape the Cederberg needs no introduction as a riding destination. The Cederberg Circuit is a 247km circular route which offers riders the opportunity to explore this majestic area in their own time. It is a proper gem and only 2 hours from Cape Town. For those reading this who aren’t […]
New gravel XPLR Collection from SRAM, Rockshox and Zipp
Press Release The XPLR collection from SRAM, RockShox, and Zipp celebrates a new era of drop bar riding with three product sets to make gravel yours. Every upgrade works great by itself or all together. So pick a path, or mix and match galore. After all, gravel is what you make it. XPLR […]
First look at the Canyon Grizl adventure gravel bike
After turning heads and dividing opinions with the launch of the Grail and its “hover bar” in 2018, Canyon have added a new, more adventure oriented gravel bike dubbed the Grizl. The Grizl builds on the successful formula of the Grail in sticking closely to a geometry mix that Canyon found works well, but amps up […]
Photo Story: 500km unsupported around the Garden Route
With most mass-participation events not able to go ahead the last couple of months there has been a surge of smaller, unsupported events which limit person to person contact to the bare minimum. One such event is the Sedgefield500, a 500km single stage self-supported bike race. Entrants get 60 hours to complete the route, so […]
Campagnolo unveil Ekar 1×13 lightweight gravel drivetrain
Campagnolo have revealed all the details of their new 1×13 gravel-specific groupset named Ekar. It aims to meet the demands of gravel riding with a wide gear range, the simplicity of 1x and reliability without a weight penalty. Press Release Ekar is the world’s lightest gravel groupset: reliable, durable & fast – it’s designed from […]
Review: Titan Racing Switch Gravel Bike
A gravel bike can be tricky to justify if you’re not fully committed to the discipline. They are not an absolute replacement for a road bike nor can they compete with the capabilities of a mountain bike. In which case a gravel bike is often relegated to being a third bike or fourth bike. Every […]
Introducing a 100 Miler Series across South Africa
100 Miler event organizers in South Africa have come together to present the first ever 100 Miler Series in South Africa. Races forming part of the series that kicks off in 2020 are: Ride the Karoo Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo Race to the Sun Trans Elands Around the Pot Maloti 100 Miler Race to the […]
Review: Rondo RUUT CF
The Ruut is a gravel bike from newcomer Rondo out of Poland. Like most gravel bikes, the Ruut promises versatility over varying surface types while still feeling light, stiff, and sporty enough to do duty on the road. It’s a bold promise to make but can the Ruut deliver? Rondo’s aim with the Ruut is […]
Tour de Bogan
You’ll never ride them we were told … you’ll be gagging for suspension on the dirt and will have your legs ripped to pieces on the road. Three years on, since these ill-fated words were uttered, Gravel Bikes have risen second only to brown bottle beer in the incredibly competitive hierarchy of any Bogan’s life. […]
Gravel Bikes of Tour de Braai
The Tour de Braai is a five-day luxury cycling tour showcasing some of the finest gravel riding on offer in the Western Cape. I was lucky enough to join the May edition this year. Aside from being an incredible bike riding experience (you can read about it here), there were some top-notch gravel bikes on […]
Gravel gees at Tour de Braai
The Tour de Braai is a five day, luxury gravel ride, organised by South Africa’s braaimaster, Jan Braai. The event is fully supported, including accommodation in guest houses, mechanical support, access to a fleet of Specialized Diverge gravel bikes, backup vehicles, daily massages, and all food and drinks throughout. This includes an ample supply of […]