Mountain Bike SA

03/11/2025

“Riding through the chaos of Mexico City — from ancient Aztec ruins to high-altitude volcano descents — this one had it all.” 🇲🇽

Think tacos and traffic, pyramids and pedal-assist, mariachi bands and mountain air at 4 500 metres.

Hans Rey and Rob Warner set out to explore Mexico on two wheels — and what started as a logistical nightmare turned into an unforgettable e-MTB mission through one of the world’s wildest and most colourful cities.

From the trails of Desierto de los Leones to the crater lakes of Nevado de Toluca, this trip blended history, heat, and proper riding in true adventure style.

👉 Click the link below to read more https://www.bikeruntri.co.za/post/pedalling-mexico-aztec-ruins-and-volcano-descents

17/10/2025

Toyota Specialized brings you ‘Backroads’. We go places with cycling pros in a Hilux while we get to know them. In this one, Stedman reveals all about his sporty family and incredible time at Tour de l'Avenir.

15/10/2025

Joburg’s got a hot new spot for the fit crowd 💪🏽🇿🇦

Technogym — the Italian name that’s synonymous with good gyms and stylish homes around the world — unveiled its brand new South African flagship showroom offices in Dunkeld West. The who’s who of sport were there, celebrating 30 years of high tech health. What a treat to meet the founder Nerio Alessandri and his family who clearly have a soft spot for the South African team.

The 3,500m² space gives fitness professionals and enthusiasts a place to explore the brand’s tech-driven take on training — and yes, as expected from the design driven brand, it’s a seriously slick setup.

We soaked up cold Peroni & warm vibes at the launch event. Plenty energy, muscle, style among familiar faces sharing insights on the health & wellness super trend from across the world, and a proper glimpse of how the tech side of strength training keeps evolving.

Doors officially opened on 8 October 2025. Check it out!

13/10/2025

The 2026 Absa Cape Epic route has dropped — and it’s a proper journey across the Western Cape ⛰️

The route follows the fast, dusty trails of Meerendal to the rugged passes of Montagu, through Greyton’s backcountry and into the iconic mountains of Stellenbosch for the Grand Finale.

692 kilometres and 15 900 metres of climbing stand between riders and that legendary finisher’s medal. This one’s going to be big 🚵‍♀️

07/10/2025

“Biking along lonely paths through a light-filled, resplendently colourful forest on days like this truly is a magical experience.”

Lapland in autumn — or ruska, as the Finns call it — turns into a blaze of gold and red light.

Think fjells, saunas, reindeer, and trails that look like they’ve been painted by the northern lights themselves.

This story from our 2023 Autumn issue will make you want to pack your bike, grab a kuksa of coffee, and head north of the Arctic Circle 🇫🇮

👉 Read the full piece below.

Floating saunas, northern lights, shamanic wisdom dispensed by the fire, and endless trails crossing multi-coloured fjells: a bike tour through the resplendent autumn landscape of Lapland almost verges on sensory overload.Ruska is the Finnish word to describe the spectacular autumn phenomenon that t...

06/10/2025

Another exciting moment for South African mountain biking! 🇿🇦🔥


This past weekend, rising star Tyler Jacobs won the Women’s U23 XCC at the World Cup in Lake Placid, Mt Van Hoevenberg — part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

It’s a massive result on the world stage, cementing her name seriously as one to watch.

It’s been a while since we had a young South African women’s champion at this level with Candice having flown the flag at senior level for many years.

Exciting times. Congrats, Tyler — you’ve made us all so proud! 🏁🇿🇦👏🏽




30/09/2025

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23/09/2025

Toyota Specialized presents ‘Backroads’ and in this episode, we catch up with the champ, Cherise Willeit, in the Toyota Hilux as she tells us more about her recent discoveries and big cycling dreams.

14/09/2025

Alan Hatherly has defended his World Champion Title!!

A simply sensational ride - leading for 8 laps of 9 to crush the stacked field in Valais Switzerland.

A challenging year balancing road and mountain biking which our rainbow warrior has klapped in the most incredible manner.

On top of the world again!!

What a weekend for South Africa. 🇿🇦🏁👏🏽🌽

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14/09/2025

If you’re not watching the UCI Mountain Bike World Champs Valais, switch over to 206 now!!

Alan Hatherly Athlete is leading the race with a 25 second gap over a stacked chase pack including Van der Poel, Blevins etc

Can he defend his title. Let’s give him all the support he needs 🌽🌽🌽🇿🇦🙌🏽🏁

05/09/2025

Travis Stedman, Cherise Willeit and Johan van Zyl share what the journey has really looked like so far, from unexpected dream jobs to the kind of support that makes every race possible.
The road ahead is long, but when you’ve got unity, laughter, and a shared purpose, it’s one worth riding for.

28/08/2025