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Enter now to stand a chance to win an entry to The U MTB Stage Race @ Piket-Bo-Berg with CBC and Bike Hub. Click here to view the article

The annual Bike Hub Tour de France Fantasy Tour is back for 2018. This year Bike Hub is offering a Wahoo KICKR indoor smart trainer for the Fantasy Tour overall winner. We have also introduced a pools feature allowing you and your friends to face off in your own leagues. Click here to view the article

CycloPlus Dealer Tour Episode 2 #WeVisit Cycleworx, Sedgefield Click here to view the article

cSixx is branching out from MTB components to include products for the cyclocross and road scenes. They need your help to choose what they should make next! Within the next few weeks, we will see some top-end road wheelsets being launched along with a range of larger 1x chainrings for cyclocross, gravel, and single ring road riders. Although it's not a full range of components just yet, cSixx promise that there will be more to come. What would you like to see next from this local manufacturer? Let us know by completing the checklist here and we'll pass it on to the cSixx design team. Click here to view the article

Versus Socks and Qhubeka are excited to announce a new collaboration. Click here to view the article

Thinking of buying a new bike? Now's the time! Take advantage of these great prices on selected mountain and road bike models and get the bike you have always wanted! With so many deals on offer, our highlights include deals on the Fuel EX, the Procaliber, and the Stache. Click here to view the article

On 1 March, entries will open for the 2018 Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush. Riders can enter any one of the three events; the Descent, Great Trek and original 2 Day. Last year all three events saw record numbers bombing down the best trails that KwaZulu-Natal can offer. Click here to view the article

Since the inclusion of disc brakes on road bikes in the WorldTour events, Cycling South Africa has received numerous requests to allow riders to use disc brakes road bikes in road races. Click here to view the article

It’s time to dust off those old Bianchis and Alpinas. Pump your tyres and set the gears - Eroica South Africa is back on the weekend of 17 March 2018! This will be our third edition, and the best one yet. We’ll have our three beautiful gravel routes for you to take on with your vintage bike, but for this year we’re also introducing NOVA Eroica, a brand new gravel race category for modern bicycles. Click here to view the article

Over the past few weeks, Omnico South Africa been placing boxes of Fabric goodies in hidden locations, each in a different province in South Africa. They are also giving away lucky draw Fabric prizes to those who share their posts. How to win Follow OmnicoSA on Facebook and Instagram @omnico_sa.Watch out for the daily clues. Each clue will slowly lead you to the final hidden location of each box.Once the last clue is revealed and you think you know where the box is, it’s time to get outside and find the box. Grab your bike, car, anything. It’s a chase to see who gets to the box first. Finders Keepers.Share Omnico’s Facebook clues and you could win one of the daily lucky draw prizes. Click here to view the article

Download attachment: publicpreview (21).jpg Merida Bikes has an extensive product range globally that extends further than the bikes we love and ride in South Africa. The local distributor for Merida carries a range of well-priced accessories that will make your Merida feel brand new for 2018. Click here to view the article

Lyne Components is known for their dropper posts and MTB components that won’t break the bank. They have now expanded their product range to include performance alloy wheelsets. Click here to view the article

Late last year Titan Racing Bikes announced their identity rebrand which encompasses the evolution the brand is undertaking. Whilst always perceived as a value brand and a strong competitor in the entry to mid-level bike market, this new direction sees them extending their range to appeal to a new market and ultimately see consumers across the globe enjoying their bikes. Click here to view the article

Whatever You Ride: South Africa Has A Tyre For You At Rush Sports, we pride ourselves on supporting not only mainstream road and marathon MTB riders but also core groups of smaller subcultures such as enduro, downhill and gravel grinding ... that's why we stock and supply your local bike shop with the biggest and widest range of Maxxis tyres. Click here to view the article

In late 2017, the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Management Authority awarded a contract to build a 14km mountain bike trail within the road reserve of the D374 and D101 to the N3 Gateway Tourism Association, in partnership with Terra Firma Trail Solutions and CESBE (Pty) Ltd. Click here to view the article

Titan Racing Bikes have recently announced their new direction for the future of the brand and the 2018 stock has arrived. As always covering a wide variety of disciplines whilst offering various models at different price points Titan Racing has further extended their choice of offerings. The introduction of full-sus trail bikes, 12” push bikes for the kids, plus sized cruisers and the return of the Whopper fatbike make an exciting line-up for the 2018 range. Click here to view the article

The powermeters used by BORA-hansgrohe and Quick-Step Floors Pro Cycling Teams offer riders lightweight, reliable, and highly-accurate data. 4iiii Innovations Inc. is a Canadian-based global leader in providing innovative wearable technologies to OEM and retail markets. 4iiii brings an integrated portfolio of technology that raises the bar in sport monitoring, enabling athletes to perform smarter, faster and safer. Click here to view the article

Cape Cycle Systems takes on the distribution of the new Pirelli PZero Velo tyres from 01/12/2017 onwards for the South African market and will distribute nationwide the new range of premium tyres dedicated to the road racing. Click here to view the article

In a bold move, it has been decided that KZNMTB will split for 2018, separating KZNGRAVITY into a standalone commission that will report directly to CyclingKZN. In order to assist in this transition phase, KZNMTB have graciously offered financial support to the newly created commission for the upcoming 2018 season. Click here to view the article

Explore and adventure more with the wide range of Trek mountain bikes this summer. At Trek, innovation is not limited to only the highest-end MTB models. Every Trek mountain bike is loaded with features and details that will make any ride, on any trail, better. Click here to view the article

With the Coronation Double Century done and dusted it is that time of the year again when you roll the dice and see what you have left in the legs for the Medihelp Stellenbosch Cycle Tour. On collecting our race packs we were given a lucky packet full of arts and crafts with two shirt numbers, a start card, chip boards, and number boards. Having learnt from previous editions of the race, we made sure to get a good position in the start chute to make sure we were not out the back before the start of the climb. Click here to view the article

In order to fall into line with Fox International worldwide best practices, we will now offer a direct servicing channel to end users (the consumer) for all Fox bicycle suspension components. This is simply an additional channel that you the customer will now have available to get your Fox Fork and/or Shock serviced as efficiently and professionally as possible. as servicing through our dealers, as is currently in place, will continue to operate as has been the case. Click here to view the article

If you think you’ve got what it takes to Ride The Beloved Country in the 2018 Old Mutual joBerg2c, Avis Van Rental is giving away one team entry to a deserving duo, to Ride-Like-A-Pro. Click here to view the article

The big day is almost here. Enjoy deep discounts on must-have gifts for cyclists November 24 – November 27. We’re kicking off the holiday shopping season with a Black Friday sale full of can’t-miss deals for cyclists. Swing by your local Trek retailer from Friday, November 24 through Monday, November 27 to take advantage of steep discounts on our range of selected road, mountain and city bikes. Click here to view the article

The team at Bikalot is pleased to bring to market the new and upgraded Imbi Bike Saver. Imbi was first launched to the South African market 18 months ago and have been very well received locally and abroad with enquiries from as far as the USA, Europe, and Dubai. Click here to view the article