Tread - Mountain Biking with Soul

13/08/2025

12/08/2025

BONTEKONING, DU TOIT SMASH TRANS BAVIAANS RECORD AGAIN
Having shattered the course record in 2024 by over 20 minutes, Arno du Toit and Keagan Bontekoning (Insect Science) shaved a further 3 minutes and 44 seconds off last year’s time to cross the 2025 Trans Baviaans finish line first in 7 hours, 25 minutes, and 21 seconds on Saturday, 9 August 2025.

Having shattered the course record in 2024 by over 20 minutes, Arno du Toit and...

11/08/2025

TESTED: SCOTT SPARK 960
Most brands send mid-to-high-end models to us for bike tests. While this is cool, we regularly ask for lower-end models to cater for a larger segment of the market. SCOTT Sports Africa responded by sending us a Spark 960, a-sub R45 000 aluminium full-suspension 29er. Here’s what we think:
https://www.treadmtb.co.za/tested-scott-spark-960/

10/08/2025

STORMS RIVER TRAVERSE DELIVERS ANOTHER STAGE-RACE CELEBRATION
For 15 years, the Glacier Storms River Traverse has kick-started the second half of the South African mountain biking season. It heralds the coming of spring, often with a day of wet weather to remind that winter is not yet passed. It serves as a perfect introduction to stage racing for the competitive and a reintroduction to riding after winter hibernation for the relaxed. Increasingly, it splits the E-Bike community into racers and riders, allowing them to discover the joys of going fast or taking it easy in Tsitsikamma, as analogue riders have enjoyed for years.

For 15 years, the Glacier Storms River Traverse has kick-started the second half of the...

10/08/2025

THE STORY BEHIND THE AVALANCHE ROAM
The growth of Gravel has been a welcome boost for the South African bicycle industry. Dragons Sports, owner of the South African Avalanche brand, recently committed to Gravel. We asked the marketing team, Oli Munnik and Luke Lockhart Ross, some questions about the industry-disrupting ROAM model.
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https://www.treadmtb.co.za/the-story-behind-the-avalanche-roam-gravel-bike/
Avalanche Bicycle Company

The growth of Gravel has been a welcome boost for the South African bicycle industry....

08/08/2025

HATHERLY, CSA FINALISTS AT SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS AWARDS
It’s a pleasant surprise to see that South Africa’s reigning UCI XCO Mountain Bike World Champion, Alan Hatherly, is one of three nominees for South Africa’s 2025 Sportsman of the Year, while Cycling South Africa is a finalist for Sports Federation of the Year. It’s also incredibly significant. Here’s why…
Cycling South Africa

It’s a pleasant surprise to see that South Africa’s reigning UCI XCO Mountain Bike World...

04/08/2025

I NEED MORE SPEED - IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE OF PACE
My bicycle riding life has had different seasons. I’ve decided that I need a change of pace. I have been riding mountain bikes mostly quite slowly for the past four years and I now need more speed. I also need a fresh challenge. So, I have decided to make the following changes. If you have been riding for a long time, you might relate to this…

My bicycle riding life has had different seasons. I’ve decided that I need a change...

03/08/2025

RAISING THE STANDARD: EQUIPPING SOUTH AFRICAN BICYCLE TECHNICIANS
Torq Zone Academy (TZA) continues to lead in equipping aspiring bicycle mechanics with essential skills tailored to meet industry demands. The approach of TZA is two-fold: ensure that the cycling industry has access to qualified, competent mechanics, and provide a learning pathway that empowers individuals with the skills and confidence to thrive in the trade. The results are evident in the feedback from recent learners.
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Torq Zone Academy (TZA) continues to lead in equipping aspiring bicycle mechanics with essential skills...

31/07/2025

STEADYRACK & GEARMATE - SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS
Steadyrack originated in Australia as a way to store bikes without sacrificing space or risking wheel damage. The brand now produces four main versions, each tailored to different tyre widths and bike styles; and has just added the new Gearmate for cycling gear storage.
Best Bike Storage

Steadyrack originated in Australia as a way to store bikes without sacrificing space or risking...

28/07/2025

CHAMPION TEAM MANAGER JOGGIE PRINSLOO – GETTING TO GRIPS EPISODE 6
SCOTT SRAM Racing’s Nino Schurter and Filippo Colombo won the 2025 Absa Cape Epic after a tense week-long battle. In Episode 6 of Getting to Grips, Sean and Jo chat to the SCOTT SRAM Racing team manager, Joggie Prinsloo to get some insight into what it took to secure the important victory.
Watch it here!

SCOTT SRAM Racing’s Nino Schurter and Filippo Colombo won the 2025 Absa Cape Epic after a tense week-long battle. In Episode 6 of Getting to Grips, Sean and ...

28/07/2025

GARMIN MTB CLASSIC - MORE SPEED, MORE FLOW, MORE STOKE
There’s no better way to say farewell to winter than tackling one of Joburg’s favourite mountain bike races, the Garmin MTB Classic, which takes place at Northern Farm on Saturday 23 August 2025.
All the details are here:
https://www.treadmtb.co.za/garmin-mtb-classic-more-speed-more-flow-more-stoke/
Northern Farm MTB Park
Garmin

25/07/2025

OG OR ADVENTURE IN 2026? ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR KAP SANI2C!
Message your partner, clear the calendar, and grab your entry to the best thing you will do in 2026. Entries are open for KAP sani2c.

Message your partner, clear the calendar, and grab your entry to the best thing you...