Bicycling South Africa

Bicycling is South Africa’s leading cycling magazine and is aimed at both road and mountain biking enthusiasts. Launched in February 2003, it is published 10 times a year, targeting the fast-growing and affluent lifestyle cycling market – youngsters, adults, professional as well as casual cyclists. The magazine is filled with the best international and local content for every element of the cyclist’s life from training techniques and fitness information to inspiring human interest stories, event news, nutrition and motivation. Bicycling is also South Africa’s leading tester of bikes and gear with over 30% of the monthly magazine dedicated to the latest reviews so our readers can make the best choices.

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THE THING THAT CHANGED IT ALL • FINDING A COMMUNITY

THE BEAR • When Nic Dlamini claimed the King of the Mountain jersey at the 2018 Tour Down Under, he was representing more than just his country and his team... he was another success story from the Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy. General manager Sipho Mono remembers a young rider, gifted from an early age.

ABOUT VELOKHAYA

Eelco Meyjes • 68, E-bike activist, Endurance rider

YOU PUT WHAT ON YOUR OATS?! • How one rider rescued her relationship with this hearty morning staple.

SOW YOUR WILD OATS – 3 WAYS

HELL YEAH, I ROCK A MIRROR! • HOW FORMER PRO TOM SOLADAY LEARNED TO LOVE THE ONE PIECE OF GEAR HE NEVER THOUGHT HE’D WEAR. AS TOLD TO CAITLIN GIDDINGS

HOW TO HIKE A BIKE • Even the most iron-willed riders need to hoof it sometimes. Here are three ways to make it easier, according to TakeAim Cycling skills coach and former pro mountain bike racer Harlan Price.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE

PODIUM HUNTER • Marco Joubert’s Momsen Vipa Race Two

THERE! I SAID IT! • BICYCLING STAFF, CONTRIBUTORS,AND READERS CONFESS THEIR BIGGEST CYCLING MISHAPS,REVELATIONS,AND HANG-UPS-AND SHOW HOW OWNING UP TO SOME OF YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING SECRETS CAN HELP YOU BECOME A STRONGER ,SMARTER,MORE CONFIDENT RIDER .

CONFESSIONS OF A…

I DO… • When you decide to take your new wife on an eight-day bike tour for your honeymoon… there are risks. And more than a few rewards. One cycling newlywed did just that.

GTFO! • 101 NECESSARY, FRIVOLOUS, SENSIBLE, SILLY, INGENIOUS, AND OBSCURE INSIGHTS FOR TAKING YOUR BIKE OFF THE GRID

Around The World In 78 Days • When Scotsman Marc Beaumont broke the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the world on a bike, his entire journey was documented by a South African film crew. Here’s their take on the ultimate cycling adventure.

THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE

THE ROUTE

ABOUT THE BIKE

OH,MAN! • So you think riding in a desert is going to be just heat and sand? Welcome to Oman, where rugged landscapes, awesome gravel tracks, smooth tar and majestic mountains make for an epic three-day trip.

SAFE, MY MATE! • WHEN YOU RIDE TRAIL BUT DESCEND LIKE A DOWNHILLER. HERE’S THE LID FOR SKID...

EXPLORE THE KRUGER ON YOUR BIKE! • Join Bicycling for a very special three-day cycle through the wilderness of the Kruger Park.

BLOODY MARVELLOUS! • SPECIALIZED’S BUTCHER MTB TYRE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DAMN GOOD PRODUCT AT A REASONABLE PRICE. CAN THERE STILL BE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT?

WHIRRRRR BIKES! • RIDE FASTER CARRY MORE STUFF SWEAT LESS

YOU SHOULD KNOW • ONE MONSTER PAGE OF LIFE-ALTERING WISDOM FROM OUR STAFF