Cycling News
In-depth features — stats, expert reviews, comparisons and live SA pricing.
Where to mountain bike near Cape Town: 10 best trails
The best mountain bike trails near Cape Town — Tokai, Jonkershoek, Helderberg and more — with difficulty, access, permits and what to expect on each.
Best kids' bikes in South Africa: a size-by-age buying guide
How to choose a kids' bike in South Africa by wheel size and age, what to look for, balance bikes vs training wheels, and what good children's bikes cost.
Buying a used bike in South Africa: what to check & fair prices
How to buy a used bike in South Africa safely — a pre-purchase inspection checklist, fair price guidance, red flags to walk away from, and how to pay.
How to start road cycling in South Africa: a beginner's guide
A beginner's guide to road cycling in South Africa — your first bike and kit, staying safe on SA roads, joining a club, and an 8-week plan to your first event.
How much does a bike cost in South Africa? A 2026 price guide
What you'll pay for a bike in South Africa in 2026 — real ZAR price bands for road, mountain, e-bikes and kids' bikes, plus live tracker prices.
Cape Pioneer Trek 2026: 430km of Karoo Racing from Wilderness
The Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek returns 22–26 September 2026 with a new coastal start in Wilderness, 430km and roughly 9,000m of climbing through the Klein Karoo — and entries closing fo
Shimano Deore XT M8200: Flagship Mechanical Shifting Returns
Shimano has revived flagship-tier cable shifting with the new Deore XT M8200 mechanical drivetrain — a battery-free, field-serviceable groupset that speaks directly to South Africa's marathon and mult
Around the Pot 2026: Overberg Gravel Returns to Swellendam
Around the Pot returns to Swellendam on 1 August 2026: a fast, non-technical Overberg gravel loop with a 160 km 100-Miler and a 102 km 60-Miler.
Amashova National Classic 2026: SA's Oldest Road Race Turns 40
SA's oldest one-day classic turns 40: the Amashova runs Pietermaritzburg to Durban on 19 July 2026 across 106, 70 and 40 km — fast and net-downhill.
Specialized Crux 5: Why It’s the Gravel King Right Now
The Specialized Crux 5 launched days before Unbound 2026 — then swept the men’s podium, with SA’s Matt Beers 2nd. Here’s why it’s gravel’s new king.
Is the Active Hobo SA's best cycling podcast in 2026?
Cape Town's Active Hobo Podcast: 80+ episodes in under a year, guests from the Cape Epic's founder to WorldTour pros. The upbeat case for SA's best cycling show.
Storms River Traverse 2026: Tsitsikamma MTB Entries Are Closing
The three-day Glacier Storms River Traverse returns to the Tsitsikamma on 31 July, and with the field capped at 300, entries are closing fast for one of South Africa's most rider-friendly stage races.