Bicycling Magazine South Africa

23/12/2025

Try these simple swaps to healthy eating this holiday season — whether you’re the head chef or a visitor.

19/12/2025

Relax. Do a little something or more of nothing. It'll all be fine.

Follow his holiday fitness plan over the holidays and you'll keep your fitness, and your motivation to hit the new year strong.

17/12/2025

Use these strategies to integrate your cycling workouts into your celebrations right through the festive season.

16/12/2025

TECH: Garmin SA's newest cycling computers – the Edge 550 and 850 – are small, bright, and packed with features that make life on two wheels a little easier. With a clear 2.7-inch display and long-lasting battery, they’re ready for anything from quick loops to full-day epics.

Train smarter with adaptive plans, fuelling alerts, and detailed post-ride metrics. On group rides, track how you stack up in real time, while navigation, safety alerts, and Garmin Pay keep every ride smooth and secure.

Discover how these devices can transform your ride via the link below.

Garmin’s newest cycling computers are small, bright, and packed with features that make life on two wheels a little easier.

15/12/2025

It's twelve weeks to go until the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour – time to get moving.

Whether you’re chasing a sub-3 or lining up for your very first ride, there’s a training plan built for you. Hit the link in our bio to download the programme that suits your goals. All plans start today, Monday 15 December 2025.

Whether you are aiming for a sub-3 or tackling the Cape Town Cycle Tour for the first time, we've got a programme for you.

12/12/2025

GEAR: Looking for that perfect cycling gift? The latest lineup from Wahoo Fitness is a good place to start. This year’s range leans into practical upgrades and thoughtful innovation – the kind of gear that holds up long after the festive season is over. From GPS computers built for long-haul adventures to indoor training tools that make indoor miles feel less like a slog, these are the pieces of tech that deserve a spot on any cyclist’s wish list.

Click the link to read the full gift guide.

A gift guide from Wahoo Fitness packed with cycling tech riders will actually want to unwrap.

11/12/2025

PARTNER CONTENT: Cyclists might not spend much time thinking about golf, but there’s an interesting crossover happening in South African sport next year: Auto&General Insurance Company Ltd – a brand many of us know from long rides, triathlon and car-insurance admin – is stepping onto the fairways as an official tournament partner of LIV Golf South Africa 2026.

So why should riders care?

For one, LIV Golf has done to golf what modern gravel and marathon racing have done to cycling: stripped back the formality, injected energy, and made the experience feel more like a festival than a rigid, traditional competition.

Click the link to check out the details: https://bit.ly/LIV-Golf-SA-2026

 Auto&General is proud to announce a partnership with LIV Golf South Africa 2026, a global golf league known for energising the sport through world-class team ...

11/12/2025

E-BIKES: Bicycle’s latest Rail+ is a long-travel eMTB built for riders who spend full days on rough terrain. It runs 160 mm travel front and rear, a mixed-wheel setup and Bosch’s 85 Nm system with the new 800 Wh battery – offering a claimed 4–10 hours of range.

The geometry sits in modern enduro territory with Trek’s usual adjustability: Mino Link, angle-adjust cups and a flip chip for tuning suspension feel.

A capable, versatile eMTB built for long days, big climbs and rough trails.

Trek’s latest Rail+ is an e-bike built for riders who want the stability and support to take on bigger terrain and longer days out

10/12/2025

Discover super-effective, expert-recommended core exercises for cyclists that boost strength, stability, and power – no planks required.

Discover super-effective, expert-recommended core exercises for cyclists that boost strength, stability, and power — no planks required.

08/12/2025

Drikus Coetzee and Nina Holtrup won the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 2025 The Nedbank Desert Dash at the weekend. Still, the consensus from organisers, sponsors and Namibian Cycling Federation officials is that the real winner, after the 21st successful event, is cycling in Namibia.
With just over 1000 riders entered into the 2025 event, organiser Mannie Heymans was overjoyed with the growth of a race that started as a simple Windhoek-to-Swakopmund ride amongst friends.
"It’s just incredible to see how popular the Desert Dash has become; we have riders coming from all over the world now to test themselves in our desert."
Read the full story via the link https://bit.ly/4axIIFm

08/12/2025

GEAR: CIOVITA’s new Springboks range isn’t just about the jerseys – the accessories are seriously dialled for every ride.

• Lightweight sleeves offer UPF 50+ protection for hot summer rides
• Mid-weight VitaTherm arm warmers add warmth when the temperature drops
• Recycled-Lycra ear warmers fit neatly under a helmet for chilly mornings
• The Springboks casquette keeps things classic and breathable
• The VitaTube Headscarf manages sweat and adds extra comfort

Smart design and technical performance – in the green and gold. 💛💚 What's not to love?

For more on the CIOVITA Springbok range, hit the link below

CIOVITA has teamed up with the Springboks to create a cycling apparel range that blends national pride with technical performance