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The South African stage-racing community has a fresh challenge for 2024. Glacier by Sanlam in partnership with Dryland Event Management, organisers of the Cape Pioneer Trek and Tankwa Trek international stage races have announced the launch of the Glacier Waterberg Traverse Race. This solo-entry three-day event with a racing element, will take place close to Gauteng from 3-5 May 2024 and is aimed at competitive racers.  “As naming rights sponsor, we are extremely excited to have concluded a three-year sponsorship”, said Khanyi Nzukuma, CEO, Glacier by Sanlam. We launched the Glacier Waterberg Traverse in June 2023, a three-day team stage […] View full article

Known as the KING of gravel races, King Price Race to the Sun is back, and taking place on 11 May 2024! This year you get to mix it with the cream of SA cycling, since the event doubles as the 2024 SA Gravel Champs in what has become the fastest-growing discipline in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just dipping your toes into the gravel racing scene, this event caters to riders of all levels, inviting everyone to conquer the 100-mile goal. The race promises a fast and flat course with only 1000 m of elevation, providing […] View full article

Here at Bike Hub we love nothing better than the value offering that comes with trickle-down technology, and so jumped at the opportunity to get up close and personal with the latest mid-range helmet offering from Specialized: the Propero 4. Featuring the aero advantages of the S-Works Evade 3 together with the ventilation of the S-Works Prevail 3, and retailing for an MSRP of R3600, the Propero 4 ticks all the boxes for someone on the hunt for a fast, good-looking helmet at a mid-range price point. Here are our first impressions: At first glance Out of the box, the […] View full article

Founded in 2022 around the 2021 Absa Cape Epic winner, Matt Beers team Toyota Specialized is heading into their third season high on confidence. The squad has expanded to include, Namibian multi-disciplinary champion, Alex Miller and the youthful talent of Johan van Zyl. Already, by late February, the team has amassed a number of major victories including a national title, on the road, for Miller, and a UCI S1 grade stage race when Beers defended his Tankwa Trek title alongside Miller. “We are proud to see the growth of the team as Toyota Specialized enter their third year,” says Glenn […] View full article

The iconic Trans Baviaans celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2024. Racing from Willowmore, in the Karoo, to Jefferys Bay, on the South African East Coast, through the Baviaanskloof has remained a stern challenge throughout the last two decades; despite advancements in mountain bike technology. Due to the size of the challenge, which least we forget is a single-stage 230 kilometre ride, and the remoteness of the route the Trans Baviaans has steadfastly remained a team event. That will change – for selected participants – in 2024 however as solo entries are made available for the first time, to qualifying individuals […] View full article

Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa, February 2024 – In a significant announcement that promises to elevate the experience of cycling enthusiasts and competitors alike, The Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek, is thrilled to announce Giant Bicycles South Africa as its official bike partner. This partnership brings together the world-renowned bike brand with one of South Africa’s prestigious mountain bike stage races, ensuring unparalleled support and excitement for all participants over the thrilling three-day adventure. Trevor Hayter, co-founder of the Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Teaming up with Giant Bicycles South Africa is a game-changer for […] View full article

The Eastern Cape wilderness that lies between Plettenberg Bay and Gqeberha is seldom traversed by bicycle. From the wild and lush Nature’s Valley to the wide open fynbos plains of the Langkloof, there is a multitude of landscapes and terrains to be seen and experienced. The M&G PE PLETT journey is one that takes riders through this special corner of the beloved country via picturesque jeeps tracks and trails purpose built for this boutique mountain biking experience. The Ride is limited to 250 riders, keeping the rider village experiences intimate and low-key. Reconnecting with yourself and close friends is just […] View full article

SRAM have released their most powerful brake to-date: the Maven (pun intended). Dialled for gravity riding and e-bikers, Maven produces nearly 50% more power than the SRAM Code, while requiring 32% lighter force at the lever to generate the same amount of stopping power: reducing fatigue and boosting control. get all the details in the full press release below. Press Release Maven is the absolute most powerful brake we’ve ever made. Usable power for efficiency and tunability. Extreme power for elevated speed and control on ever-more demanding terrain. More Power Maven produces nearly 50% more power than one of the […] View full article

While KAP sani2c has always been popular with the top South African marathon mountain biking teams, the addition of a Prologue and Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) status for the KAP sani2c Race in 2024, is set to raise the bar and make the event even more compelling for professional riders. Founder of KAP sani2c, Glen Haw, says they were already in line with most of the UCI rules, so it made sense to do it: “sani2c has always provided a platform for young and upcoming talent. Becoming a UCI points race with marathon points available, extends this support to local […] View full article

With the ever-growing number of flow trails that incorporate technical features, Titan Racing has set out to create a hardtail for those looking for a mountain bike that incorporates the fun factor of a trail dual suspension bike, and the “direct” and connected feel of a hardtail. A. bike that is just as happy to climb all day long as it is shredding trails. Reminiscent of a simpler time in our lives, the Cerberus has been conceived to put the smile back on your face, and the fun back in hardtails. Chasing the longer, slacker, and lower trend blindly, is […] View full article

Press Release Cannondale introduces the lightest, full-power, electric mountain bike ever made* – the brand new Moterra SL. Packing up to 85Nm of torque, 600+ watts of peak output, and 601Wh of battery power yet weighing as little as 19.5 kilograms, this is an eMTB that defines its own class. Delivering agility and playfulness with power and range, the Moterra is a bike like no other – turning every trail into a non-stop, high-speed flow session. Moterra SL’s high power/low weight combination demands a melding of engineering feats. Creating a lightweight, 150mm-travel frame is only possible thanks to pioneering carbon […] View full article

Set in the mighty Hawequa mountains surrounding the Western Cape town of Wellington, The Imbuko BIG 5 in partnership with Canetsfontein is a mountain bike marathon that challenges riders like no other with 3000m of elevation gain across the technical 80 km course. The climbs are gruelling yet they reward you with descents that are beyond spectacular. This is world-class mountain bike racing unlike you’ll find anywhere else in South Africa, as confirmed by comments from the visiting international riders. “The downhills are amazing, it is one of the nicest marathon races that I’ve ever ridden.” said Filipo Colombo of […] View full article

For those in the know, Eroica South Africa is a classic steel bicycle celebration held each year in the picturesque town of Montagu. There are 3 routes to choose from, 2 that can only be ridden on classic frames : the Hero (173 km) and the Classic (68 km). And a race for modern gravel bikes too, the NOVA (173 km). Not only is the weekend a very social event, but it’s a pretty tough ride too. Nick McIntyre travelled from Ireland to Cape Town to ride the 170 km Eroica Hero route in April 2023. Here he reminisces about […] View full article

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. […] View full article

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 article

Toyota 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 article

Candice 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 article

The 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 article

Cannondale 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 article

Toyota 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 article

MyCycleLife 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 article

Outer 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 article

The 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 article

The 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 article

The 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 article