Mountain bikers gear up for the Savanna Origin of Trails, SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’
SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience, will start and finish at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022 and mountain bikers are in for a treat! “The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race that is ideal for […]
Nortje Proves Gravel Pedigree at the Inaugural Prince George Monumental 100 Miler
The inaugural Prince George Monumental 100 Miler took place on Saturday, 15 October 2022. Tristan Nortje and Yolande de Villiers were crowned the first king and queen of Klein Karoo gravel racing; having raced to victory across the 165 kilometre long course, which started in Prince Albert and finished in George. Nortje was joined on […]
WIN a Holdfast bike rack – Congratulations to our winner
Sign up to our email newsletter to receive the latest updates, stories, gear reviews, events, and industry news every two weeks. You could win a Platform Sports Tilt bike rack from Holdfast valued at R8,150. And the Winner is: Hylton Frost. Congratulations Hylton, enjoy the prize! We’re firing things up on the content side and […]
Bike Theft: What to do if your bicycle is stolen
Crime is a sad reality of living and cycling in South Africa. While it’s not something any of us want to think about, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of theft, and maximise your chance of finding your bike, or at the very least ensure that it becomes harder for criminals […]
Amashova Durban Classic, SA’s oldest classic cycle race gets record number of overnight entries for 2022
South Africa’s oldest road cycling race will take place on Sunday 23 October, with full road closure on the famous Comrades route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The race which is in its 36th year is well-known as both a great family event as well as a key race on the cycling calendar for competitive riders. […]
R20 000 up for grabs in the Savanna Origin of Trails Best Dressed Competition
The organisers of SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience that will take place at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022 are looking to crown the event’s two best dressed riders (x1 male and x1 female). As motivation R20 000 (R10 000 each) and […]
Mokgopo Wins the Glacier Cradle Traverse While Emphasising Having a Good Time
William Mokgopo restarted his racing schedule with victory in the 2022 Glacier Cradle Traverse, from the 31st of September to the 2nd of October. Held in the Cradle of Humankind, from a race village at Avianto, it is a relaxed event. With short, punchy, routes – measuring no more than 42 kilometres in length – […]
Win R2500 for your business with Euphoria Telecom
Take your business to the next level with Euphoria, proud sponsors of the popular ‘Vasbyt’ trail in the beautiful Tokai Mountain Bike Park You may have seen a few adverts from Euphoria Telecom on Bike Hub in recent months. This proudly South African company is committed to supporting the local mountain biking and BMX communities. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rwandan Epic – A different kind of Epic
It was a Tuesday morning and my plane touched down in an African city I had never been to. It’s not often I travel to a new place, so I was like a sponge taking everything in. The people seemed friendly, the weather was good – not too hot or cold, the traffic, while busy, […]