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Share the love of riding with your partner*. Bike Hub has partnered with the Old Mutual go2berg to offer some happy loving couples* the chance to ride together with added luxury. Enter www.go2berg.co.za before 29 February, and put “Bike Hub” under the field “reference” on your entry, to qualify for your free upgrade to a Luxury tent at Emseni Camp for two nights. Emseni is the overnight stop on day 4 and 5, on the banks of the Tugela River. The event takes place from 13-19 September 2024. Berms and conditions apply. *Partner and couples could mean your bestie, your […]
View full articleToyota Specialized rolled across the lawns of Kaleo Guest Farm to claim the team’s second successive Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, victory on Sunday, 11 February. Matt Beers backed up his 2023 winning effort, by securing three stage victories en route to the 2024 title, alongside new teammate Alex Miller. The South African/Namibian combination were joined beaten to the line, on the day, by KMC-Ridley while Imbuko Pro Cycling the Bulls Mavericks stood alongside Toyota Specialized on the general classification podium. Beers and Miller had got the race off to a perfect start on Thursday, 8 February, […]
View full articleCandice Lill and Mona Mitterwallner secured the 2024 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, in emphatic fashion on Sunday, 11 February. The Cannondale Factory Racing pair won the final stage, adding Stage 4 to their Stage 1 and 2 victories, taking their final margin of victory to nearly 9 minutes. The South African and World Marathon Champions were joined on the stage and general classification podiums by KMC-Ridley and Efficient Infiniti Insure. Cannondale Factory Racing’s near perfect trip to the Koue Bokkeveld began with victory on Stage 1, on Thursday. The opening day’s next most decisive moment of […]
View full articleThe Queen Stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, featured South African mountain biking’s most infamous climb, the Merino Monster. The ascent to 1 799 meters above sea level, challenged the teams to 1 000 metres of elevation gain over 20 odd kilometres. The victors on the day were also the teams who claimed the King and Queen of the Mountain hotspot prize, team Toyota Specialized and the KMC-Ridley women. Along with the Merino Monster the stage took in 96 kilometres of racing, with 2 200 metres of accumulated ascent. It was a day which suited the mountain goats […]
View full articleCannondale Factory Racing and Toyota Specialized doubled up on their Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, success with stage victories on Friday, 9 February 2024. The wins are both the UCI women’s and men’s category leaders’ second of the race. This sees both Candice Lill and Mona Mitterwallner, as well as Matt Beers and Alex Miller extend their overall advantages. Stage 2 was a technical 88 kilometre affair, with 1 700 metres of climbing, in the Witzenberg Valley. Famed for its challenging singletracks and arduous climbs, the course provided the terrain for the strongest teams to gain from […]
View full articleToyota Specialized and Cannondale Factory Racing got the 2024 Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, off to a winning start on Stage 1; on Thursday, 8 February. Matt Beers and Alex Miller slipped away to win taking a 37 second advantage into Stage 2. Mona Mitterwallner and Candice Lill benefitted from a crash by Annie Last, who had been in second just behind the leaders, and ended the day with a 1 minute and 6 second buffer to Efficient Infiniti Insure. The 26 kilometre opening stage was raced at a lightning fast pace and Toyota Specialized controlled proceedings […]
View full articleMyCycleLife is giving away a R450,000 to 5 lucky members, on 1 March 2024, in its Summer Jackpot draw. Come Spend your rewards at CYCLE LAB before the 29th of February 2024 to be eligible to cash in BIG this Summer! MyCycleLife, South Africa’s only free cycling rewards programme, makes available approximately R25 Million in rewards to its 200,000 members every year, and in an unprecedented move in the South African cycling industry. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our members. I encourage them all to log into their profiles at mycyclelife.co.za to check if they are in the Summer […]
View full articleOuter Cycles is a homegrown bike brand brought to you by the team at Lyne Components. We have been working on this project behind the scenes since 2020 and are excited to finally launch it. We are super passionate about the innovation behind producing and selling cycling products and are really excited to be developing and retailing complete bikes. We have taken a nonconformist approach with this brand, hence the name ‘Outer Cycles’. Whilst the bike industry of late has adopted a ‘more is more’ attitude, our goal is rather to offer a small, focused range of high-quality and high-performance […]
View full articleThe annual Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen is a UCI-graded stage race that offers UCI rankings points for top finishers, exceptional media coverage and generous prize money. Little wonder then that it’s attracted its biggest Elite field yet, with some star international and local racers. There have been whispers that South Africa’s Candice Lill will team up with Austria’s Mona Mitterwallner for a Cannondale Factory Racing assault on the Absa Cape Epic women’s title this year. The fact that they have entered the Tankwa Trek as teammates this week confirms this is more than just a rumour. […]
View full articleThe greatest mountain biking spectator event, the songo.info Champions Race is back from a three-year hiatus, with fibertime as the new presenting sponsor. As ever the event will be staged in Kayamandi on the Wednesday before the Absa Cape Epic and some of the world’s best MTB racers will turn out to hone their skills and support the charity. Mountain biking fans are invited so come watch the action at the Kayamandi Sports Fields, below the songo.info clubhouse, on Wednesday, 13 March 2024. songo.info Champions Race Presented by fibertime When: 13 March 2024 Time: 16:00 – 19:00 Where: Kayamandi Sports […]
View full articleThe beauty of South Africa is the diversity of the landscape, and the character of the small towns scattered across it. There is no more fitting way to experience it than by bicycle. The inaugural edition of the Road to Desolation gravel race started in the picturesque Karoo town Graaff-Reinet last year. Photographer, Simon Pocock was on hand to document it, and give us his perspective on this unique event. The Karoo is hard to explain. It carries all forms of assumptions from across South Africa, and afar. For most, it is a dry and arid place, extremely hot in […]
View full articleThe Trailseeker Series is thrilled to announce its pivotal partnership with Ford South Africa as the title sponsor of the esteemed mountain bike series, solidifying its commitment to empowering the cycling community and furthering its support for outdoor enthusiasts across the country. The Trailseeker Series, now proudly known as the Ford Trailseeker Series, stands as the largest and most prestigious mountain biking series on the African continent. This momentous collaboration signals Ford South Africa’s dedication to fostering a culture ofadventure, wellness, and camaraderie among mountain bikers of all levels. “At Ford, we believe in not only providing exceptional vehicles but […]
View full articleNamibian champion Alex Miller and, former South African marathon champion, Samantha Sanders conquered the Attakwaskloof and temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celsius to win the 2024 Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen. The race, which took place on Saturday, 20 January, from Chandelier Game Lodge, near Oudtshoorn, to Pine Creek Resort, in Great Brak River, was war of attrition. The Toyota Specialized man was the form rider throughout the 121 kilometre course, while Efficient Infiniti Insure’s Sanders rode a tactically astute race to win the women’s title. The Mercury was already dangerously high on Friday afternoon as […]
View full articleWith temperatures at the Attakwas Extreme predicted to be in the mid-forties this weekend, staying fuelled and hydrated is going to be key to a safe and successful ride. We had a quick phonecall with coach and Sport Performance specialist Prof Mike Posthumus to cover the key points on staying fuelled, hydrated and heat management. Here’s what he had to say: Carbohydrate Intake I am reluctant to give carbohydrate recommendations so close to a race because the strategy should be well practised, and individuals should have been training their gut. The general recommendation is 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour. […]
View full articleDuring the Heritage Day floods of 25th September 2023, many of the mountain bike trails and bridges in the Elgin Valley, were totally destroyed. The good news is that these trails and bridges have been totally rebuilt and restored to their former glory – or even better! More good news is that if you are members of the Wine Lands Cycling Club (Regional) your permit allows you to ride on these trails. Likewise, if you are members of the Tygerberg Mtb Club, there is a minimal top-up option that gets you an annual Elgin Valley Trail permit. The Elgin Valley […]
View full articleJoin us for the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight taking place on Sunday, 18 February 2024 in Boksburg, Gauteng. There will be three distances to choose from: the 116km Super Classic presented by Ensure; the 62km DS 24 Challenge and a new 8km fun ride. The 116km is a CSA-sanctioned event with cash prizes in all the CSA racing categories. The 62km will be awarding category prizes in all relevant age groups. The Para category will cater to Para tandems, handcycles, recumbents, etc, The 8km Fun ride is geared for younger riders and novices. All abilities are welcome as we celebrate […]
View full articleIn a bold move, champion downhiller Greg Minnaar has signed with the Norco Factory racing team. With four World Championship victories and 23 World Cup wins, the South African is one of the most decorated riders in the sport, and he has big plans with Norco next season and beyond. Minnaar is focused on working with Norco’s engineers to develop equipment that will change the game, while also nurturing the next generation of talent. “Until recently, I had no idea that Norco had such an incredible engineering team,” said Minnaar. “I’ve never seen this in the bike industry, where the […]
View full articleIf big skies, huge days, and epic gravel roads are your thing, then look no further. We’ve put together a list of gravel events for 2024 so that you can justify that N+1 purchase and explore more this year. For a comprehensive listing of single day races, check out our Events Directory. You can also look for deals on stage race entries in the Entries and Services section of the Classifieds February 03: The Grind Reverse (Krugersdorp, Gauteng) – Learn More 10: 99er Trilogy Challenge (Durbanville, Western Cape) – Learn More 18: Tour de Worcester Gravel (Worcester, Western Cape) – […]
View full articleIt’s with great excitement that we can confirm the postponed Bikes2Blossoms MTB event will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The Heritage Day extreme storms wreaked havoc on most of the existing routes, and we had no choice but to postpone the 2023 edition. Since the flood damage, the community of Elgin started repairing and restoring bridges and trails to the extent that they’re now in even better condition than before. The amazing project was undertaken, and completed by a few key role players, including Pieter Silberbauer from Trail’s End Bike Hotel, and Rhys Hickson from Oak Valley. Together […]
View full articleAs 2023 draws to a close, let’s rewind the past 12 months on Bike Hub. This year, events continued their comeback: a welcome return to some semblance of normalcy. However, the supply chain challenges of 2020-2022 transformed into a global oversupply issue, impacting numerous brands. This shift prompted major players to implement significant price reductions in a bid to clear excess stock. Against this backdrop we delve into our numbers to see how the market dynamics played out on Bike Hub in 2023. Headline Statistics Classifieds Activity We saw a whopping R237 million in sales proactively confirmed by users. Thats […]
View full articleThe Stanford 100 Miler has been on my hit list since it first popped up in the Events Calendar last year. Having experienced the magic of the Tanqua Kuru, I knew we’d be in for a treat with Jeremy Crowder at the helm, and the deceptive green rollers of the Overberg to contend with. The start venue was the Stanford Hills estate, nestled at the foot of the Klein River mountain range just outside the Stanford. Picture serene rolling green hills, fluffy clouds reflected in the farm dam, and panoramic views of the valley stretching away as far as the […]
View full articleThe Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in 2023. Over the decade and a half, the seven-day stage race took riders through the Klein Karoo and across the Garden Route. It traversed high mountains and fertile plains, challenging and rewarding by turns. It grew with the sport of mountain biking, maturing with 29ers into a mainstay of the South African cycling calendar. Yet one of the only constants in life is change. And 2024 is the year for change. For rebirth and reimagination. For regrowth and renewal. As such the race will become […]
View full articleWhen I was presented with the opportunity to shoot a Trail Daze episode that included riding in a game reserve, among wildlife, I didn’t hesitate. There is something magical about the thought of sharing the soil with free roaming creatures. It’s a riding experience that isn’t available around every corner and certainly not back home in the Western Cape (as far as I am aware). We headed to a province not yet featured in Trail Daze – Limpopo. It is scenic, diverse, and rich in wildlife. Our destination was Summerplace Game Reserve, a 3,500 hectare family-owned guest farm just a […]
View full articleGet ready to embrace the dirt and uncork the adventure at the inaugural Dirt from Jar, the ultimate gravel event presented by Pedal Power Association in collaboration with Stettyn Family Vineyards taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 2 & 3 December 2023 at the beautiful Stettyn Family Vineyards just outside Villiersdorp. Entries close on Wednesday, 29 November 2023. The event will take place over two days with the option to take part in only one day or spend the weekend camping with the whole family and part take in both days. It will be a weekend for friends and family to […]
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Factor Unveils New Ostro VAM
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World Tour tested, and proven in the “Swiss-army knife” category of road race bikes, Factor’s Ostro VAM offered a deadly combination of aerodynamic performance, low weight and comfort. The new bike maintains the original OSTRO VAM’s responsive ride feel while delivering unmatched aerodynamic gains at a lower weight. Check out the full press release below: Engineered For Riders That Demand The Best Factor Bikes has announced the next generation of the OSTRO VAM. Designed and developed for all-round speed, the new model has been shaped around precisely managed aerodynamic gains while offering riders an uncompromised and highly responsive racing bike. […]
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