Belgium’s Ridley bikes now available in SA – with custom colours

One of Europe’s foremost bike brands is bringing its road, gravel and mountain bikes to South Africa. And you can choose the finishing...

24 Nov

CAPE EPIC 2023 | Why you need some gym time

During a Cape Epic event, your body will be pushed beyond pure cycling cadence endurance. And that's where gym strength, can save you...

23 Nov

Living Colour proves there's more to off-road riding – than racing

Remote South Africa is worth the journey. And more off-road cyclists are discovering the joy of riding instead of racing.

22 Nov

Most mountain bikers ride Shimano SPD pedals – why?

There are a few things designed in the 90s that remain popular today. But mountain biking has a 1990 component design, which still...

18 Nov

Avalanche Bicycles celebrate three decades in South Africa

One of South Africa’s legacy value cycling brands is now offering a more convenient way to buy bikes, as part of its thirtieth birthday...

15 Nov

How a furniture maker made his first custom steel bike frame

Can furniture building skills transfer to making that first bicycle frame? Cape Town's Cameron Barnes discovered the answer as a steel...

14 Nov

Snakes and singletrack - the reality of summer mountain biking SA

We explore the dynamics between South African mountain bikers and the country's diverse snake population, often a nightmare encounter for...

11 Nov

This is the reason why cyclists are so obsessed with their socks

Ever noticed how cyclists wear socks that are an uncool length? There's a good reason why and it has nothing to do with fashion...

09 Nov

Master MTB trail builders - meet the Ace of Spade's Bennet Nel

All mountain bikers have one thing in common. They owe their riding joy, to those individuals who build trails. We meet one of the...

07 Nov

How Trail Angels changed women's mountain biking in South Africa

It can be intimidating for women to start their mountain biking journey. Trail Angels make it a lot more welcoming.

03 Nov

How to make the best of your Wines2Whales mountain bike 'play day'

Day two of any Wines2Whales race is known among mountain biking insider's as 'play day'. But why? And how do you get the most out of it?

26 Oct

Specialized's Diverge STR claims to ride 20% smoother on dirt roads

Gravel bikes are amazing for Karoo exploration, but they can be punishing to ride on corrugated roads. Specialized's Diverge STR is...

24 Oct

Why riding mountain bikes at night is so good for mental health

The experience of night riding on mountain bike trails challenges your senses in a unique way, and the social element has great value too.

21 Oct

REVIEW: Titan Racing's Cypher RS Carbon Dash 100mm MTB

Can a local brand offer stellar value and appropriate specification for demanding South African stage racing riders? We ride Titan...

19 Oct

How Pernilla Eriksson built her dream 7.49kg custom gravel bike

The custom bike build is a rite of passage for committed riders. And this gravel biker wanted to prove that custom bikes, are not only...

17 Oct

How 29 Cape Town riders and UCT developed world’s first MTB balance test

The principles supporting ideal balance when mountain biking, are complex. Kim Buchholtz wanted to know more and wrote her PhD about it.

14 Oct

CAPE EPIC 2023 | A master mechanic's bike preservation tips

As a three-time Cape Epic finisher at the front of the field, workshop owner Louis-Bresler Knipe knows about mechanical survival at the...

12 Oct

REVIEW | Fizik's Vento Ferox carbon MTB shoes

Can a carbon-fibre soled Italian mountain bike shoe work for harsh African riding conditions and heat? We find out.

10 Oct