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Specialized have amplified the ride quality on the Levo SL which first launched back in 2020. The new bike features Stumpjumper EVO Geometry, adjustable geometry, a mixed wheel platform, and Specialized Ride Dynamics tuned suspension. Turbo SL 1.2 system offers increased torque and power, and a whisper quiet, natural ride feel. Check out the press […] View full article

October 2017 saw the last episode of Trail Daze 1.0 go live. It was a 3 year long passion project showcasing some of the best mountain bike trails South Africa has to offer. We travelled throughout the country in search of sublime singletrack, epic views and in one case even road from Wilderness to Knysna […] View full article

With 2 minutes 31 seconds to play with in Stage 3 of the KAP sani2c, Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje of Toyota-Specialized (02:40:48) only had to stick to the wheels of their closest rivals to ensure overall victory during the 86 kms between Jolivet Farm and Scottburgh Golf Club. Imbuko {Type} Dev’s Marco Joubert and […] View full article

With a cool cloudy start to the day and a descent into the Umkomaas Valley without sun in their eyes, the top riders at KAP sani2c’s 92 km Queen’s Stage, focused on getting to the front of the bunch before the real challenge of making a break, either before or during the Iconic Climb at […] View full article

As is common on day one of the KAP sani2c, sprint finishes decided the top four places, with Marco Joubert and Wessel Botha of Imbuko {Type} Dev A (02:52:40) a mere 4.6 seconds ahead of Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje of Toyota-Specialized (02:52:45). The Imbuko {Type} Dev B team of Pieter du Toit and Franko […] View full article

In just a few short months, the 11th edition of Ride The Karoo #Farmtrail 22-24 September 2023 and Ride The Karoo #Sheeptrail 29 September – 1 October 2023 kicks off with a Ring of the Bell and a 20km night ride underneath countless stars and fading silhouettes of mountains and koppies that will be part […] View full article

The 36ONE MTB Challenge is unquestionably one of the toughest events on South Africa’s cycling calendar. Known as the Ultimate Race it circumnavigates the Klein Karoo, taking in 4 930 metres of climbing in 361 kilometres, between the 12th and the 14th of May this year. It does however also boast a half-distance option, measuring just […] View full article

South Industries are proud to introduce our latest product, an ultralight Cross-Country rim and wheelset called the XCR (Cross Country Race). At just 310g per rim, with a 28mm inner rim diameter and a lifetime warranty, this new rim is 20% lighter than our previous generation cross country rim, the XC29. Having just won the […] View full article

Entries are open for one of the North-West Province’s most revered one day MTB races, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic that will return to the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 03 June 2023. Consisting of a Marathon (+-65km), Half Marathon (+-35km), Fun Ride (16km) and a Kids Event (2.5km) that showcases the Magaliesberg’s most spectacular […] View full article

Heritage Day 2023, or Braai Day as it is more commonly known, coincides with the twenty third edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast mountain bike race; on Sunday, 24 September. Which is exceptionally fitting as the event is more than a mainstay of the South African cycling calendar. It is among the most iconic […] View full article

KAP sani2c is known for its sizeable prize purse and 2023 is no exception, with R 550 000 up for grabs across the various categories. The top three men’s teams and the top three women’s teams will receive equal prize money, as well as the top three Young Guns men and women. While some of […] View full article

Press Release The Epic World Cup is a purpose-built machine; and its purpose is to win. We challenged ourselves to eschew the conventional understanding of what it takes to be the fastest and rose to that challenge with an unprecedented integrated system approach to chassis engineering, revolutionary shock design, and peerless ride dynamics. The result? […] View full article

Advanced yet compact cycling computers add dynamic performance insights, advanced mapping capabilities, solar charging and more to help cyclists ride smarter and train harder. Garmin have announced the Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series, its latest GPS cycling computers that combine a wide array of performance-based training metrics – including one-of-a-kind, comprehensive coaching catered toward […] View full article

The new roof platform Thule Caprock is built for heavy-duty use and versatility, allowing drivers to transport bulky cargo with ease. The rugged and stylish roof platform designed to support all your adventures The rugged and stylish roof platform is designed to support all your adventures and you’re able to transform the roof of your […] View full article

2023 Absa Cape Epic champion Matt Beers has a solid history with the KAP sani2c three-day stage race in KwaZulu-Natal. He has been on the podium every year that he has taken part since 2017, though he missed the 2020 and 2022 editions. After a second place in 2017 with Tim Hammond (Ryder RED E […] View full article

Winning a race like the Absa Cape Epic requires the support of an entire village. Without the backing of sponsors, South African athletes would not have the opportunity to compete on the global stage. Thanks to the support of Toyota South Africa, four teams were able to participate in three jersey categories. Toyota-powered riders won […] View full article

Vye Cycle Kit is excited to announce that we have partnered with Weekend Warrior and will be at their next event on 15 and 16 April 2023 in and around Grabouw on the the idyllic trails through Oak Valley vineyards, the Apple orchards of Tru-Cape and along the Eikenhoff dam. Known for an incredible network […] View full article

Local importer Omnico have just been appointed as the Southern African distributor for Classified and are massively excited about the prospects this technology brings to our market. Today Classifed announce the launch of a mountain bike-specific Powershift hub system. Find out more about the Belgian drivetrain technology company and development of their groundbreaking Powershift hub […] View full article

The recently introduced Titan Racing Valerian aims to deliver a light, stiff, aerodynamic road bike all in one package. We got our hands on the great looking Valerian Carbon Empire, which sits two tiers below top of the range model. The Valerian has a modern and elegant design that follows the latest trends in road […] View full article

We watched in awe as Matt Beers and Chris Blevins, riding as team Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne, came back from an unfortunate Stage 1 to methodically annihilate an eight minute deficit, win five stages, and claim the 2023 Absa Cape Epic title. All in some of the toughest conditions in the history of the race. Here’s a closer […] View full article

Zipp’s Total System Efficiency (TSE) wheel-design is based on a simple premise: Efficiency equals speed. Here’s how ZIPP claim that they achieve that: We consider all the ways a wheel can contribute to making the entire system – the bike, tire, even the rider – more efficient. The combination of a new rim laminate with […] View full article

Matt Beers and Christopher Blevins (Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne) won the 2023 Absa Cape Epic at Val de Vie Estate in Paarl on Sunday, 26 March. In the CM.com Women’s category, Vera Looser and Kim le Court (Efficient Infiniti Insure) are the 2023 Champions. The Men’s race on Stage 7 of the Absa Cape Epic – the Grand […] View full article

Nino Schurter and Andri Frischknecht (SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing) moved back into the overall lead after finishing second on the stage. They sit 90 seconds ahead of Beers and Blevins with one day of racing to go. Lukas Baum and Georg Egger (ORBEA x Leatt x Speed Company), after a day of wild weather and high […] View full article

The defending Champions of the Absa Cape Epic, Georg Egger and Lukas Baum (ORBEA x Leatt x Speed Company), raced to victory on Stage 5 at Lourensford Wine Estate, moving into the yellow leader jerseys at the same time on Friday, 24 March. ORBEA x Leatt x Speed Company go into Stage 6 with a […] View full article

Matt Beers and Christopher Blevins (Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne) won the Stage 4 Time Trial of the Absa Cape Epic, their fourth stage victory in five days, while Vera Looser and Kim le Court (Efficient Infiniti Insure) won in the CM.com Women’s category. The Stage 4 win for Beers and Blevins pushed them up to third in the […] View full article