Hope’s Pro 5 mountain bike hubs ride faster and last longer

Great hubs give you rolling speed and precise control, when climbing. And Hope’s latest hubs are even better at converting pedal power to...

6h ago

That's going straight in my basket! Cape Epic gets official Italian style kicks with carbon soles

Not everyone gets to ride and finish a Cape Epic. But if you are a fan of mountain biking’s greatest race, you can buy its official...

17 Mar

Defending Cape Epic winners now riding in South African Leatt kit

Speed Company Racing are defending Cape Epic champions. And they will debut Leatt's new endurance riding kit range at the event.

16 Mar

Are rugby or soccer players better Cape Epic riders?

Several Springbok rugby players ride the Cape Epic. But are they better and faster mountain bikers than European pro soccer stars? We...

14 Mar

WATCH | Pro-cyclist teams up with girls cycling club to promote the sport in Cycle Tour

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, pro-cyclist and sports champion, is collaborating with Khayelitsha Cycles in Khayelitsha to improve the lives of...

14 Mar

Jonathan Ancer | I love the Cycle Tour, but it seems the feeling isn’t mutual

This isn’t Jonathan Ancer’s first rodeo. He’s done many a Cycle Tour and even holds the world record for the shortest attempt ever. But...

13 Mar

TIPS | Five ways to ride a better CTCT and avoid newbie mistakes

For many cyclists, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is their best ride of the year. We have some insider tips to make it even better.

10 Mar

Ciovita’s CTCT yellow jersey means you are a local cycling legend

The real Cape Town Cycle Tour riding legends are those with any of these four new special edition jerseys, from Ciovita. Especially the...

08 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | It's too late to start worrying now

After months of training, the Cape Epic is looming. Do your power numbers match Cape Epic expectations? Here are ours…

07 Mar

This Abus full-face MTB helmet doesn't trigger rider claustrophobia

From engineering precision locks to mountain bike helmets, Abus does it all. And the German brand has a new full-face offering called the...

06 Mar

Why three dads might decide who wins the 2023 Cape Epic

There is a fascinating dad-dynamic at play among some of the best Cape Epic pro teams. How will this influence the race?

02 Feb

PICS | Ultimate X flips Cape Town on its head!

Ultimate X returned to the Mother City this weekend, where it all started in 2008.

05 Mar

Nobody is stealing your mountain bike with this powerful tracker protecting it

Stolen bike are rarely recovered, but this new device promises to make your bike traceable, wherever it goes without you.

03 Mar

Cape Epic 2023: The MTB mindfulness of an endurance race for a 75-year-old competitor

Mountain bikers in their 70s are rare. And mostly on e-bikes. Right? Well, not these two Cape Epic riders, who total 145 years of life...

01 Mar

There will be a Shark on a Scott Spark at this year’s Cape Epic

Many of the Cape Epic stages will be around Hermanus, known for its whales. But in the event’s racing peloton, a Shark will be hunting...

23 Feb

Karoo Burn 2023: Wind and wisdom in the Tankwa

The Karoo Burn was 242km of brutal desert riding. Everyone started in the dark. And many finished in the dark, too.

27 Feb

PHOTOS | From UFOs to surviving Katbakkies: The News24 Karoo Burn 2023 in pics

The News24 Karoo Burn took place this weekend on the longest straight gravel road in Southern Africa.

26 Feb

Tankwa Padstal: The place where a car fell from the sky and the food is a gift from the heavens

Nearly 100km from Ceres on Route 355 sits an oasis of curiosities that will have you tilting your head from side-to-side trying to make...

01 Mar