{"id":74903,"date":"2026-02-11T13:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=74903"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:04:21","slug":"titan-racing-and-ford-announce-strategic-partnership-for-the-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/titan-racing-and-ford-announce-strategic-partnership-for-the-2026-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Titan Racing and Ford Announce Strategic Partnership for the 2026 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Titan Racing, South Africa&#8217;s premier high-performance bicycle manufacturer, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Ford Dealer Network in South Africa for 2026, uniting two iconic brands driven by innovation, performance, and a shared passion for pushing boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Dealer Network in South Africa will become the official vehicle partner of Titan Racing, providing support across events, brand activations, media, and team operations. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to performance under demanding conditions\u2014whether on rugged trails, open roads, or challenging race environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Titan Racing and Ford Announce Strategic Partnership for 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ibHAEWuS_80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership unites Titan Racing&#8217;s world-class expertise in bicycles and cycling accessories with Ford&#8217;s legacy of engineering excellence, durability, and adventure. Together, the collaboration will form the backbone of Titan Racing&#8217;s support of top-tier racing, athlete development, and the growth of cycling in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fafd334c63c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fafd334c63c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eBrOr-1400x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74907\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eBrOr-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eBrOr-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eBrOr-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eBrOr-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eBrOr-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Titan Racing was built on innovation, grit, and performance,&#8221; said Iwan Kemp, Marketing Manager at Titan Racing. \u201cPartnering with the Ford Dealer Network is a natural fit. Both brands understand what it means to perform at the highest level, to innovate with purpose, and to support athletes and teams who demand reliability and excellence.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Landey, Ford Dealer Network Advertising Chairman, echoed this sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our Ford dealers across South Africa are excited to partner with a team as professional and passionate as Titan Racing,&#8221; said John Landey. &#8220;We see the same drive and determination in these athletes that we see in our customers every day\u2014people who refuse to settle and are always ready for the next challenge. This partnership makes perfect sense, and we&#8217;re proud to support their journey.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fafd334ca67&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fafd334ca67\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pmrES-1400x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74906\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pmrES-1400x1050.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pmrES-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pmrES-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pmrES-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pmrES-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership will be visible across events in the Western Cape and beyond, including team activations and select consumer-facing initiatives. 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