Bicycling Magazine South Africa

20/08/2025

RAD RIDES: Ditch the traffic and embrace the climbs of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve near Heidelberg.

Ditch the traffic and embrace the climbs of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve near Heidelberg.

19/08/2025

TECH: Smashing intervals in the lounge? Hitting the trails on the weekend? Wahoo has built an ecosystem to suit whatever you're in the mood for. From immersive indoor training to smart outdoor navigation, every piece of gear is built to be seamless, smart, and seriously easy to use.

Hit the link below for our pick of the range.

Whether you're grinding out intervals in your lounge or hitting the open road on a weekend ride, Wahoo Fitness has built an ecosystem to meet you wherever

18/08/2025

🚴‍♂️💥 The road isn’t always friendly - but you can ride smarter.

From signalling your intent, rocking hi-vis gear, and anticipating the movements of other road users— small changes can stack the odds in your favour.

Stay visible. Stay alert. Stay safe.

We’ve rounded up our top road safety tips to help you make it home in one piece.

There’s no escaping the fact that our sport can be dangerous, sometimes even deadly; and there’s no way to control the actions of drunk or distracted

15/08/2025

GRAVEL RACE: From Mossel Bay to Wilderness, the inaugural Garden Route Giro (13–18 April 2026) will take you on a 6-day, 684km odyssey through mountain passes, forest trails, and coastal roads.

Riders can expect iconic climbs like Rooiberg and Swartberg Passes, fast-paced group riding, and vibrant town centres at every finish line.

📍 Route highlights: Mossel Bay • Riversdale • Calitzdorp • Prince Albert • De Rust • Knysna • Wilderness

Get your entries in! Full details via the link below.

Entries for the inaugural Garden Route Giro open on 17 June 2025 at 12:00, giving riders a chance to take part in a six-day, 684km journey through

14/08/2025

PARTNER CONTENT: You don’t need to know hybrid systems or trim levels to appreciate the appeal of the new Toyota SA Corolla Cross. What matters is that it’s comfortable on long hauls, efficient on the daily commute, and spacious enough to load your bike. Ideal for your cycling life and your everyday life.

Riding from your front door is great, but sometimes you need to hit the highway and go find a fresh horizon to chase. The new Toyota Corolla Cross will

08/08/2025

INDOOR: From beginner-friendly setups to immersive smart trainers for serious performance, there's a Garmin SA Tacx indoor trainer for your cycling goals.

Discover the best Garmin Tacx indoor bike trainer for your cycling goals. From beginner-friendly setups to immersive smart trainers for serious performance.

07/08/2025

Cyclists of any skill level can improve their average riding speed and finish fresher with our expert’s top free-speed tips and tricks. Don’t pay for aero upgrades before trying these out first.

Cyclists of any skill level can improve their average cycling speed and finish fresher with our expert’s top free-speed tips and tricks.

31/07/2025

REVIEWED: Trek's latest race-ready weapon combines the best of aero and low frame weight.

Trek Bicycle

The all-new Trek Madone Gen 8 is lightweight, aerodynamic, and fast. Read Bicycling's in-depth review here.

30/07/2025

Filthy Fondo is the Western Cape’s fun and affordable gravel series, perfect for everyone from serious riders to weekend warriors and beginners.

Expect smooth, non-technical gravel roads and two accessible route options to suit your vibe.

The next Fondo rolls out on 17 August from Kleinevalleij Estate in Wellington on a beautiful loop past Hermon.

Brought to you by the team behind the popular Ronde Series! Enter now on Entry Ninja 🤘 More details at

28/07/2025

TECH: Whether you’re grinding out intervals in your lounge or hitting the open road on a weekend ride, Wahoo has all the tech to make you love cycling even more.

Whether you're grinding out intervals in your lounge or hitting the open road on a weekend ride, Wahoo Fitness has built an ecosystem to meet you wherever

25/07/2025

Nicolas Roche isn’t your average retired pro. With two Olympic Games, 22 Grand Tour finishes, a voice heard across the globe during the Tour de France, and building his own gravel team, he’s still very much in the game.

We caught up with the French-born Irishman in Stellenbosch to chat broadcasting, gravel, dancing, and what it takes to fill dead air on a 200km flat stage.

📍 Read the full interview via the link below.

These days, you’re more likely to hear Nicolas Roche than see him in the bunch—but his passion for cycling hasn’t faded

25/07/2025

EPIC DEALS: In need of new kit? Now's the time.

CIOVITA's mid-year sale runs from July 25th to July 31st. Head to their website or shop in-store and save up to 70% on premium kit and accessories. Stocks are limited, so don't wait.

CIOVITA designs and manufactures precision engineered cycling apparel. Get world class bike wear including jerseys, bib shorts and accessories for your ride.