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Kate Courtney and Candice Lill’s She Sends privateer super squad and Lukas Baum and Georg Egger’s ORBEA x Leatt x Speed Company headline the 2025 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, elite fields. The South African star returns to the Koue Bokkeveld to defend her title with the popular American when the Stage Hors Classe (SHC) race gets underway on the 6th of February. The German combination will make their debut in the event and will face stiff competition from a selection of top local and international teams. The four-day event features 270 kilometres of racing, with 5 400 metres […] View full article

Titan Racing is proud to announce the Safari Essence Titan Racing cycling team for the 2025 season. From the onset, the decision was made to focus their involvement on woman’s cycling, and to support South African talent and help grow the sport, both locally and internationally. With this in mind, the Safari Essence Titan Racing Pro Cycling Team has signed Bianca Haw and Danielle du Toit as its riders for the 2025 season. The team’s vision is to inspire women to push the boundaries of cycling performance both locally and internationally, demonstrating that world-class achievements are possible through dedication, teamwork, […] View full article

Titan Racing, the SMART choice in high-performance racing bikes, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the DAS-Hutchinson Women’s UCI Continental Cycling Team. This exciting collaboration marks a major milestone in Titan Racing’s evolution, highlighting the brand’s commitment to both advancing the sport and supporting the development of women’s cycling on the international stage.  Over the past five years, Titan Racing has undergone significant transformation, evolving from its original identity as simply “Titan” to becoming Titan Racing Bikes—a decision reflecting a bold step toward innovation and a more focused product development approach. The expansion of its design and engineering capabilities, […] View full article

The pre-race favourite Alan Hatherly surged away from Tristan Nortje, with 40 kilometres to race in the Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, to win the 2025 Hell of the South title; on Saturday, 18 January. The cross-country World Champion’s first outing for Giant Factory Off Road Racing was a resounding success, as was the defence of Samantha Sanders’ 2024 crown. The Efficient Infiniti Insure rider recovered from a lost SRAM AXS battery, in the first 30 kilometres, to win the Queen of the Mountain hotspot prize as well as the women’s race. On a day which was […] View full article

South Africa’s homegrown cross-country World Champion, Alan Hatherly, will start his 2025 season off-road at the Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen. Having signed for Jayco–AlUla the Olympic Bronze medallist is expected to split his time between the road and the XCO circuit this year. His unexpected entry into the Hell of the South means the famous race will feature arguably its most formidable ever elite men’s field. When the action gets underway, from Chandelier Game Lodge near Oudtshoorn, on Saturday 18 January Hatherly will face off against former champions in the form of Matthew Beers and Wessel […] View full article

If open roads, uncharted territory and huge days are up your alley, then look no further. We’ve compiled a list of gravel events for 2025 so that you can validate that N+1 purchase and explore more this year. For a comprehensive listing of events, check out our Events Calendar. You can also look for deals on stage race entries in the Entries and Services section of the Classifieds, and browse spectacular deals on gravel bikes in the classifieds. January 24: Rhodes 500 – Gravalist Series (Eastern Cape) – Learn More 25: Venterskroon Inn gravel race (Parys, North West) – Learn […] View full article

Our champ. Alan Hatherly is changing things up for 2025 with a new team and double duty on the road and mountain. Get the full press release from Giant Bicycles below: Building on a successful 2024 season, the Giant Factory Off-Road Team has assembled a talented squad of cross-country and downhill athletes with its sights set on wins and podium placings in 2025. Targeting the UCI World Cup and other major international races, the team made some key acquisitions including XC superstar Alan Hatherly from South Africa and downhill racers Jakob and Dane Jewett, a talented brother duo from Canada. […] View full article

For the twelfth edition of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, South Africa’s premier four-day Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) stage race will be awarded Stage Hors Classe (SHC), the highest status possible for mountain bike stage races. The upgrade from S1 categorisation comes with increased prize money as well as additional UCI marathon category points for the elite campaigners and locates the race in a prestigious class with just three other events globally. This should boost the race’s status internationally, though the focus is delivering an exceptional experience to all participants – across the elite and amateur […] View full article

Whether it’s the longest singletrack thrill you ever experience on the bike courtesy of the ‘Umko Drop’, or the satisfaction of reaching the top of the gruelling Unitrans Iconic Climb, KAP sani2c delivers unmatched mountain biking, and 2025 will be no different. “Endless manicured singletrack, the camaraderie of riders and the awesome community support, sani2c is the perfect balance of beauty and struggle to make the finisher’s shirt all the more worth it. I’m not surprised that riders keep coming back,” says John Low, who was a first-time rider at KAP sani2c’s 20th edition this year. Susan Gerber is a […] View full article

As 2024 draws to a close, let’s take a look back at the year on Bike Hub. Our Quarterly reviews have shown that demand is stabilising across categories, indicating that the Covid-induced supply chain crisis is resolving. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen positive growth in website usage and marketplace activity, particularly in the gravel and e-bike categories. Here’s a look at the key moments and trends that defined 2024. Headline Statistics Classifieds Activity A monumental R249 million in sales was proactively confirmed by users—that’s over R20 million a month. This is even more impressive considering the actual number (including unreported […] View full article

Join us in Africa’s Gravel and MTB Cycling Paradise – Explore Malawi on a unique cycling tour, in April 2025, at the best time of the year! iCycle is a professional cycle tour operator specialising in Malawi, – “The Warm Heart of Africa.”  iCycle is led by James Parkin, a veteran of exploring thousands of kilometres of cycling routes in Malawi. His passion for Malawi is catchy and his ability to find the best routes legendary. Along with his wife, Natalie, they love welcoming cyclists to Malawi, and they ensure that everyone has a fantastic tour. iCycle offers a limited […] View full article

The Overberg Meander – a captivating 200km, multi-day gravel biking or bike-packing trail – has been upgraded in anticipation of its re-launch. This scenic ride through the rural southern Cape will enchant cyclists keen to immerse themselves within the breathtaking nature of the Overberg. This will serve to both enhance tourism while also providing a safe commuting option for residents. The Overberg Meander has become increasingly popular with bike-packing groups from around the world, providing a much-needed economic boost for local establishments in the area. The increase in international cycling tourists since late 2023 is expected to boom, based on the global post-COVID19 growth in […] View full article

Gravel is in vogue. It is growing and evolving, with stage racing already identified as the next frontier. The question which now needs to be answered is how many elements from road and mountain bike stage racing multi-day gravel events will incorporate, and where they will deviate entirely. The Garden Route Giro’s race director, Henco Rademeyer, considered elements from both these disciplines in devising the inaugural course and was heavily influenced by a pioneer from South Africa’s industrious past.     “We want to showcase the diversity of the Garden Route in the six days of Garden Route Giro racing,” Rademeyer […] View full article

Searing heat – on Saturday, 23 November – helped produce fierce racing at the 2024 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century. In the men’s race RH77 – Factory proved fastest, holding off RDXVermarc and Star Elite Cycling. Paceline and O’Right engaged in an even closer contest throughout the 202 kilometre race with, the defending champions setting the early tempo before the challengers surged into the lead. The gap was never more than 45 seconds between them and eventually Paceline prevailed. ChemChamp Honeycomb Racing’s fast start saw them defeat the highly touted Private Client Holdings Mixed team, despite the defending champions mad […] View full article

Paarl will host the prestigious Absa Cape Epic, often called the “Tour de France of Mountain Biking,” bringing excitement and global attention to our region. This legendary race features top riders conquering our challenging trails. A Community-Wide Celebration This event is not just for the riders, it is for everyone. Enjoy pre-race activities, supporter stations, and viewing spots along the route. With impeccably maintained trails and a buzzing atmosphere, Paarl will become EPIC Country! For Darren Herbst and the Paarl Trails team, this event reflects years of dedication. Since 2017, Paarl Trails has become a leading cycling destination with over […] View full article