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January 13, 2026
The Orbea Terra Race M11eLTD 1X demands your attention

The Orbea Terra Race M11eLTD 1X demands your attention

If you’re in the market for a high-end gravel race machine built for pure performance, the Orbea Terra Race...

January 13, 2026
The Essential Guide to Bike Bags

The Essential Guide to Bike Bags

Whether you’re heading out for a long gravel ride, commuting across town, or prepping for a weekend bikepacking trip, the right bags make every ride smoother. Here’s a quick, no-nonsense breakdown of the four most common bike...

January 13, 2026
The Complete History of Giant Bicycles

The Complete History of Giant Bicycles

How a small Taiwanese workshop grew into one of the biggest bike brands on the planet

Giant is everywhere. Road riders know their aerodynamic race machines. Trail riders swear by their mountain...

January 13, 2026
World Champions Win 2025 Ghent Six-Days | Track Cycling

World Champions Win 2025 Ghent Six-Days | Track Cycling

Track cycling is one of cycling's purest forms—riders racing on steeply banked indoor velodromes aboard specialized fixed-gear bikes with no brakes. Born in the late 19th century, track cycling has evolved from simple pursuit races into a complex sport featuring multiple disciplines that test speed, endurance, tactics, and bike handling. While Olympic track cycling...

December 19, 2025
Cyclocross: Why It’s Not Gravel Racing

Cyclocross: Why It’s Not Gravel Racing

Cyclocross: Why It’s Not Gravel Racing

At a glance, it’s easy to mix cyclocross up with gravel racing. Drop bars, knobby tyres, dirt under the wheels — tick, tick, tick. But spend five minutes at a cyclocross race and you’ll realise this isn’t gravel with worse weather. Cyclocross is sharper,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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