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Amy Wakefield has completed four Absa Cape Epics thus far, winning the inaugural Absa African Women’s Jersey alongside Candice Lill in 2018. In those four finishes she has notched up three top five finishes in the CM.com Women’s category, and a second place in the Toyota Mixed category. Her partner for 2023, Irina Luetzelschwab, will […] View full article

Press Release The most precise Force AXS is here. Upgraded with technologies developed for WorldTour pros, and a striking aesthetic all its own. Choose from integrated power solutions for road and gravel. Go further with intelligent gear ranges. Personalize it with the power of AXS. Enjoy redesigned shifter paddles, a sleeker hood shape, and the […] View full article

The inaugural Bike Fest Paarl is set to kick off this weekend at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate and Vye will be there with a full range of gear, including some brand-new releases as well as best sellers. Bike Fest Paarl opens its doors on Friday 3 March 2023 and will run until 5 March 2023, promising […] View full article

As the quest to make power measurement for cycling more widely accessible continues, we’re seeing new brands entering the mix. Although not that new (launched in 2015) Sigeyi’s AXO power meter is making an impact on the discerning, committed cyclist market across, road, mountain bike, gravel and triathlon. It’s also now being distributed in South […] View full article

Dusty Day and Yolande de Villiers emerged victorious in a war of attrition against the wind, as much as against the brutal R355 gravel road, at the 2023 News24 Karoo Burn; on Saturday, 25 February. The 242 kilometre long race, from Calvinia to Kaleo Guest Farm, near Ceres, took on the longest, straight, uninterrupted gravel […] View full article

Giant, the world leader in cycling technology, has introduced an all-new range of gravel bikes featuring front suspension. Available in both composite and aluminum frameset options, the new Revolt X features suspension-optimized geometry that makes these bikes ideal for riding rugged gravel and dirt. The Giant Revolt has been pushing the boundaries of gravel and […] View full article

The Canyon Northwave teams are unquestionably among the favourites for the 2023 race. Their pedigree speaks for them. As does their historic success at the Absa Cape Epic. Yet, one cannot help but feel they have unfinished business at the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race. In 2021 Andreas Seewald and Martin Stošek won Stage 3 […] View full article

Finishing just one Absa Cape Epic requires the strength of a lion and mental fortitude of a guru, but imagine what it takes to complete them all? Suffice to say those who have are few – only three in fact. On 28 February 2004, John Gale, Mike Nixon and Hannele Steyn were among the 550 […] View full article

Paarl is more than just a pretty face. Other than its obvious charm and history, it has become a hub for trail seekers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. It has also been selected as the host town for the biggest outdoor bike expo this side of the country has seen. Bike Fest Paarl will host a […] View full article

To introduce Eroica’s answer to gravel bike racing – the NOVA Eroica – Stan Engelbrecht, from Eroica South Africa, sat down with Cape Town frame builder, David Mercer to discuss how he saw the evolution of the gravel bike progress in the South African cycling context. And whether a gravel bike is the perfect bike […] View full article

Entries to the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback, taking place from 20-29 October 2023, are now open and you can secure your team entry from just R12 975. Calling all lovers of singletrack, adventure, wine, mountain biking, good times, and GEES! Entries to the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback are NOW OPEN! Over the past 13 years, […] View full article

The Leverage Corporation is proud to announce the 13th staging of the Route 66 MTB & Trail Run Experience. Not only does this very popular stage race have a fantastic headline sponsor in the form of Luxliner this year, but it has also been granted UCI status, making it the only UCI event of its […] View full article

The fourth and final stage of the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, saw Ghost Factory Racing Cappuccino and Toyota Specialized wrap-up the elite titles. Neither team managed to cross the line first, in their category, but were within touching distance of the stage winners. Sunday, 12 February’s, winners were the Ghost […] View full article

Imbuko {type}DEV’s Marco Joubert and Pieter du Toit went on a long-range attack on the Queen Stage of the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen. Saturday’s Stage 3 was the longest of the race, but that did not stop the eventual stage winners from attempting a brave assault. The women’s stage winners, […] View full article

Toyota Specialized’s Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje won Stage 2 of the 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, on Friday, 10 February. The pair leapfrogged from fifth to first on the general classification in the process. While Ghost Factory Racing’s Cappuccino team won their second successive stage. This put Anne Terpstra and […] View full article

The 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, got underway in the Koue Bokkeveld, region of the Western Cape, on the afternoon Thursday, 9 February. A fast-paced 30 kilometre route set the scene for the four days of racing to come and saw PYGA Euro Steel take the stage in a sprint. Ghost […] View full article

Entries to the 2023 FNB Wines2Whales Switchback events open on Valentine’s Day, that’s 14 February for those of you who’ve forgotten; a day when the love of trails, teammates, good food, great wine, incredible views, and serious GEES are at their peak.. It is the constants in life which we subconsciously pin so much to. […] View full article

Andorra, the 468 square kilometre country landlocked between France and Spain, has cemented itself as a favourite training and racing ground for the world’s most accomplished cyclists and mountain bikers. This is, in no small part, thanks to its towering Pyrenees mountain passes and trails, cycling-friendly infrastructure, pleasant Summer and Spring climates, and the welcoming […] View full article

The 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, is set to take place from the 9th to the 12th of February, in the Koue Bokkeveld region of the Western Cape. Celebrating its tenth edition the race will not only feature a more challenging route but will also boast an exceptionally competitive elite men’s […] View full article

South Africa’s premium cycling kit brand, Vye, has launched two new jerseys for the style-conscious cyclist. Vye, (pronounced Vye as in bye, not Vye as in fay-ya), has worked with renowned artist Hasie & the Robots on previous limited edition projects, but for this one, they have pulled out all the stops. Two designs are […] View full article

The 2023 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, has once again attracted a stellar field of local and international talent. In fact, the race boasts arguably the strongest ever women’s field with the South African defending champions up against fierce competition in their bid to secure a third successive title. Mariske Strauss and […] View full article

Lazer helmets with KinetiCore technology are the first to include built-in rotational-impact protection. The new impact technology incorporates unique Controlled Crumple Zones. As KinetiCore is built-in and fully integrated within the helmet’s core, it results in less weight and more ventilation. The launch of KinetiCore technology is the result of over 10 years of research, […] View full article

Most adventurers who have experienced Lesotho’s stunning beauty; particularly her mountain landscapes and the friendliness of Basotho people, return home filled with lifelong memories. Those who keep coming back, do so as a result of a magical energy that works like a rubber band, the further one moves away the greater the desire to return. […] View full article

Lukas Baum and Georg Egger, of Speed Company Racing, won the 2022 Absa Cape Epic in incredible style; now, in 2023, the team is set to defend their title from 19-26 March at the 19th Absa Cape Epic. On 27 March 2022, Georg Egger and Lukas Baum, racing as Speed Company Racing, won the final […] View full article

In the previous two occasions that the Absa Cape Epic visited Hermanus Nino Schurter emerged victorious. In 2017 he and Matthias Stirnemann may have only finished fourth on Stage 1, which went over the Haarkapper Trail, but the pair emerged victorious by 8 minutes on the final general classification standings. Then, in 2019, Schurter and […] View full article