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December 10, 2025
A Guide to Shifting Gears on a Bike

A Guide to Shifting Gears on a Bike

A Guide to Shifting Gears on a Bike

Understanding Why Shifting Matters

Shifting gears isn’t just about making pedaling easier or harder—it’s about managing your effort, keeping your cadence steady, and making the bike feel responsive under you. When you shift at the right moment, your legs don’t fatigue as...

December 5, 2025
Training in Paradise

Training in Paradise

Riding Through Paradise: South Africa’s Most Exotic Places to Cycle

Cycling in South Africa isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of exploring some of the most striking landscapes on the continent. Each region offers its own flavour of adventure: coastal roads hugged by turquoise waves, rugged...

November 26, 2025
The Evolution of Carbon Fibre

The Evolution of Carbon Fibre

The Evolution of Carbon Fibre: How Cycling’s Most Advanced Material Was Born

A Material With Surprising Origins

Carbon fibre may seem like a cutting-edge material created for modern cycling performance, but its origins stretch back much further than most riders imagine. Its story begins...

November 24, 2025
Bib Shorts - A real game changer in your riding

Bib Shorts - A real game changer in your riding

Why a Good Pair of Bib Shorts Is the Best Investment You Can Make in Your Riding

If you’ve spent more than an hour in the saddle, you’ll know that comfort isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. I learned that lesson the hard way. Years ago, I thought any pair of cycling shorts would...

November 24, 2025
Choosing the Right Pedal System for Your Ride

Choosing the Right Pedal System for Your Ride

How to Choose the Right Pedal System

Pedals are the link between your legs and the bike — choose wisely and your ride becomes more efficient, safer and a lot more fun. This guide covers flats, toe-clips, hybrid and clipless systems, with an in-depth look at clipless for Road, MTB and...

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November 24, 2025
The Bike Carriers Guide

The Bike Carriers Guide

The Bike Carriers Guide

Transporting your bike safely and conveniently matters. This guide explains the main types of bike carriers and highlights popular Thule systems that combine durability, ease-of-use and excellent fit for South African roads.

Whether you're heading to the trails, racing, or taking the family on a cycling holiday,...

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November 24, 2025
Unlock New Gravel Adventures: The Orbea Denna E-Gravel Bike

Unlock New Gravel Adventures: The Orbea Denna E-Gravel Bike

 

Unlock New Gravel Adventures: The Orbea Denna E-Gravel Bike

If you’re looking to push the boundaries of your riding — blending tarmac, gravel, dirt roads and back-country routes — the Orbea Denna is a game-changer. In this post, we’ll dive into exactly why the Denna is...

November 24, 2025
Why Every Rider Should Experience Vittoria Tyres

Why Every Rider Should Experience Vittoria Tyres

Why Every Rider Swears by Vittoria Tyres (and Why You Should Too)

 

Every cyclist knows that the right tyres can transform a ride. Vittoria isn’t just another tyre brand—it’s a legacy of performance, innovation, and precision that has been honed over decades. Professional racers choose...

November 24, 2025
Best Value-for-Money Upgrades

Best Value-for-Money Upgrades

The 3 Best Value-for-Money Upgrades for Your Mountain, Road & Gravel Bikes

Upgrading your bike doesn’t have to mean emptying your bank account or replacing half your components. In fact, some of the biggest performance gains come from small, affordable upgrades that improve comfort, speed, handling, and overall confidence — no matter what you...

November 17, 2025
Colnago at the World Gravel Championships

Colnago at the World Gravel Championships

Gravel racing has reshaped modern cycling, blending endurance, strategy, and technical skill across unpredictable surfaces. Courses mix smooth dirt with rough rock and loose gravel, pushing both rider and bike to adapt quickly. The World Gravel Championships now...

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