Star-studded elite field for 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour
Three-time champion Nolan Hoffman leads a star-studded elite field for the 43rd Cape Town Cycle Tour, presented by Pick n Pay, that also includes SA’s top-ranked mountain biker Alan Hatherly and Tour de France rider Nic Dlamini. Nolan Hoffman. Photo credit: Toby Ginsberg Local hero Hoffman, who won the race in 2014, 2015 and 2018, leads […]
Video: RockShox launches electric self-adjusting suspension
Flight Attendant uses a suite of sensors to read rider and terrain inputs to anticipate the perfect suspension position—enabling you to ride faster, ride longer, and spend less energy adjusting your suspension and more time focusing on what matters most: the unbridled joy of riding. At launch, Flight Attendant is available exclusively on a […]
New Mountain Bike Trails launched in Bottelary Hills
The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) is celebrating 10 years of mountain biking this weekend with the inaugural BHRC MTB & ECO Weekend – Friday 1 October to Sunday 3 October. Mountain bike enthusiasts can select from five starting points with trails to suite varying fitness and skills levels. Neethlingshof offers a 20km (405m elevation) […]
Canyon Bicycles available directly through Bicycle Garage
Canyon Bicycles may no longer be available to order through the German brand’s international website, but South African cyclists will still have access to the machines ridden by Mathieu van der Poel, Kasia Niewiadoma and Jan Frodeno. This is thanks to Erik Kleinhans’ continued role as Canyon’s representative in South Africa and the online platform […]
Elite women’s field lining up at 2021 Absa Cape Epic
In the absence of the most dominant force in the Absa Cape Epic women’s race, the battle for the 2021 title could be the most captivating since 2017. With Annika Langvad having retired from professional racing, any one of four teams could ride home with the orange jerseys. Since Langvad’s debut, in the 2014 […]
Elite men’s field at 2021 Absa Cape Epic takes shape
The 2021 Absa Cape Epic could well be defined by the new rivalries of former partners lining up against each other. While the experienced squads use their settled line-ups to navigate an unusual edition of the Race That Measures All. On paper, the October Absa Cape Epic has the elements to produce one of the […]
Specialized launch the Tero, an everyday eMTB hardtail
Over the past year, millions around the world have turned to the bicycle for the physical, emotional, and practical benefits it provides. It’s the enhanced freedom, speed, joy, and convenience that are unlocked by the electric bike that positions it to be the most popular electric vehicle over the next decade. But to empower more […]
Dragons Sports Refreshed by New Investment
Dragons Sports has been a mainstay of the South African cycling industry since 1989. For 32 years the company has imported and distributed brands including Giant and Liv Bicycles, Cadex, Mavic, ENVE, SR Suntour, Santa Cruz skateboards in addition to their proprietary brand Avalanche Bicycles and accessories which was started in 1992. In September 2021 […]
Ryder Innovation win Eurobike Award for Luberetta
Press Release Ryder Innovation has just won a prestigious 2021 Eurobike Award for their Luberetta product. The Luberetta offers a simple and mess free way to lubricate your bicycle chain. For all the details on the Luberetta’s features, check out the product release below. Ryder Innovation is a brand born out of 26 years of […]
Shimano announce Dura-Ace and Ultegra 12-speed groupsets with wireless shifters
Press Release Built for those who never compromise, Shimano’s premium DURA-ACE R9200 series moves to 12-speed Di2-only, disc or rim-brake set-up with wireless shifters, faster derailleur operation, larger 54-40T chain rings and 11-34T cassettes. ULTEGRA R8100 series also goes 12-speed with wireless Di2 shifter function and faster derailleurs. For the first-time ever ULTEGRA includes a power […]
Greg Minnaar wins his 4th World Championship title
South Africa’s Greg Minnaar claimed the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships title for the fourth time while Myriam Nicole produced a perfect run to win in Val di Sole. Greg Minnaar celebrates his 4th UCI DH World Championships title in Val di Sole, Italy. Photo Credit: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool Heavy rain on Saturday evening had made […]
Young Guns upset experienced favourites in 2021 Trans Baviaans
The 2021 Trans Baviaans was held in unusual conditions, imposed by Covid-19 restrictions, and in difficult weather; on Saturday, 28 August. Teams were able to start, in self-seeded start times, from 05h00 in order to beat the 22h00 curfew. The early start and a late winter cold front, lead to sub-zero temperatures, with brief flurries […]