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Tag: Cross-country

Gear Reviews

Review: New Leatt MadViz Eyewear

  • March 21, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Stylish yes, but what about function?

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Stage 5

  • March 20, 2026
  • By Bike Network

The Queen Stage

Bike Reviews, Racing

Video: 10 Tech Trends at the 2026 Cape Epic

  • March 20, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

32er’s?

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Stage 4

  • March 19, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Courtney and Seiwald finally get their win

Gear Reviews, Industry News

Hammerhead releases new Karoo cycling computer

  • March 19, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

With 35+ hours of battery life

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Stage 3

  • March 18, 2026
  • By Bike Network

The gravel stage

Industry News

News: Orbea switches local distribution to iKhambi

  • March 18, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Big news for iKhambi

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Stage 2

  • March 17, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Elite Men’s race tightens up

Racing

Results & Recap: Cape Epic Prologue

  • March 15, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Temperatures reached into the 40’s

Events, Racing

2026 Cape Epic Route Breakdown

  • March 14, 2026
  • By Bike Network

692km with 15900m of climbing!

Racing

Cape Epic Preview: A stacked field means it’s anyone’s race

  • March 14, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Who to watch!

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 songo.info Champions Race

  • March 12, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Moir and Neff take the wins

Industry News

News: Canyon sets up shop in Pretoria

  • March 11, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Presser

Events, Racing

Entries to next year’s 120km Attakwas Extreme open with an early-bird discount offer

  • March 6, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Updated opening 45km of the route is confirmed for 2027

Gear Reviews, Industry News

OneUp Components release a new and very light XC Clip Pedal

  • March 5, 2026
  • By Bike Network

303grams per set

Interviews

Podcast: Jeroen Swart Discusses the Complexities of Athletic Performance

  • March 4, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Includes key tips for balancing work, life and training to optimize both health and performance

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Big 5 by Imbuko Wines & Canetsfontein

  • February 23, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Record entries for the big day at the annual Big 5

Know How

New Bike: What to expect & how to set it up

  • February 18, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Fine tuning your new rig!

Events, Racing

Preview: 2026 Ride The Karoo

  • February 14, 2026
  • By Bike Network

3-day stage race in April

Racing

Final Results & Recap: 2026 Tankwa Trek

  • February 8, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Final wrap from Tankwa

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Tankwa Trek, Stage 3

  • February 7, 2026
  • By Bike Network

The Merino Monster day

Industry News

Titan Racing and Ford Join Forces for 2026 | Presser

  • February 7, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Official release

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Tankwa Trek, Stage 2

  • February 6, 2026
  • By Bike Network

The lead changes

Industry News

Video: Trek’s Daytime Lights | Product Walkthrough

  • February 6, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Studies show riders overestimate their visibility by 700%.

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Tankwa Trek, Stage 1

  • February 5, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Favorites steal GC time on the opening stage

Gear Reviews, Industry News

Leatt Releases New Sunglass Line For Performance & Casual Wear | Presser

  • February 4, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Presser

Events, Racing

Race Preview: 2026 Tankwa Trek

  • February 4, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Let the show begin!

Uncategorized

New Release: Titan Racing Podium Helmet | Presser

  • February 2, 2026
  • By Bike Network

One helmet for XC, Gravel & Road

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Ford Trailseeker – Banhoek

  • January 31, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Stacked fields at the series opener

Bike Reviews

Review: New Giant Anthem SL O | Could it be better?

  • January 25, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Just how good is the World Champ’s bike?

Events, Industry News, Racing

Cape Epic makes changes to the Elite Women’s Race

  • January 22, 2026
  • By Bike Network

The change is designed to foster more strategic and competitive racing

Industry News, Interviews

Youth World Champion signs with Titan Racing | Press Release

  • January 20, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Looks like a great partnership

Racing

Results & Recap: 2026 Attakwas Extreme

  • January 17, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Hatherly and Preen take the wins

Industry News, Interviews, Racing

News: Insect Science Team expand rider roster & add Titan Racing as partner

  • January 15, 2026
  • By Bike Network

What a power squad!

Industry News, Interviews, Racing

News: Roxy Kemp joins Danielle Du Toit at Safari Essence Titan Racing for a Packed 2026 Season

  • January 15, 2026
  • By Bike Network

New year, new team, let’s go!

Industry News

Reserve Wheels announce exclusive partnership with DT Swiss for Degree of Freedom Wheels

  • January 14, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Presser

Fitness, Gear Reviews, Nutrition

Review: Torq Endurance Sports Nutrition

  • January 14, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Bars, gels & energy drinks

Events, Racing

Race Preview: 2026 Attakwas Extreme

  • January 13, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Hatherly looks to repeat his 2025 win

Know How

Resetting Your Racing Goals | Head Games

  • January 9, 2026
  • By Bike Network
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How to reset your goals

Gear Reviews, Know How

How To Clean Your Chain

  • January 8, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

.. and save money by making it last longer.

Racing

Video: Relive the craziest World Cup XC Races of 2025

  • January 8, 2026
  • By Bike Network

Great highlights edit of true bar to bar racing in the Women’s field

Fitness

MTB Workout | 8 Best Moves for XC, Trail, eMTB and Enduro Riders

  • January 2, 2026
  • By Myles Kelsey

Get stronger and ride technical trails with confidence

Events, Racing

Here it is: The 2026 Attakwas Extreme Route

  • January 2, 2026
  • By Bike Network

It should be a faster route

Racing

Video: Relive the battles of the 2025 Men’s World Cup XC

  • December 31, 2025
  • By Bike Network

Another season of bar to bar racing!

Industry News, Interviews

6 Questions with Dave George of Gear Change

  • December 13, 2025
  • By Myles Kelsey

“Taking newbies through the sport is fun.” – Dave

Industry News, Racing

Titan Racing & Western Cape Schools Cycling League confirm partnership for 2026 season

  • December 8, 2025
  • By Myles Kelsey

100+ schools set to compete

Gear Reviews

Review: SRAM Eagle 90 | Cable-actuated Transmission

  • December 1, 2025
  • By Myles Kelsey

No more charging!

Bike Reviews, Industry News

First Look: New Giant Anthem SL | Shots Fired!

  • November 13, 2025
  • By Myles Kelsey

Finally! Details released on the “Fastest bike in the world”

Skills Clinics

MTB Skills: Body Position is Key

  • November 10, 2025
  • By Myles Kelsey

See you on the trails!

Racing

Results & Recap: 2025 Wines2Whales Shiraz, Stage 3

  • November 9, 2025
  • By Bike Network

Joubert crashes out, Pyga jump up the GC and the race leaders take the final stage and overall win

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