Bicycling SA

Bicycling SA

Bicycling is the top cycling magazine in South Africa, catering to both road and mountain bike fans. Since its launch in February 2003, it has been published 10 times a year, focusing on the rapidly expanding and affluent cycling community that includes young people, adults, professionals, and casual riders. The magazine offers a rich mix of international and local content, covering various aspects of a cyclist's life, including training tips, fitness advice, inspiring stories, event updates, nutrition, and motivation. Additionally, Bicycling stands out as the leading authority on bike and gear testing in South Africa, dedicating over 30% of each monthly issue to the latest reviews, helping readers make informed choices.

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English
Magazine

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44
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Global

#1132533

South Africa

#13336

Sports/Cycling and Biking

#33

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  • 3 days ago | bicycling.co.za | Michael Finch

    Whether it’s a long ride with friends, a race, or a strenuous interval session, fueling up correctly before a bike ride is key to keeping energy high and maintaining stable blood sugar levels. However, not all rides call for the same nutrition strategy; distance and intended intensity both factor into what you should eat before hopping on the saddle.

  • 1 week ago | bicycling.co.za | Michael Finch

    While Trek’s Checkmate goes all in on racing, the Checkpoint is free to become a gravel bike built for adventure. And multiple updates for 2025 express that. “Puts you in a more relaxed upright riding position”Comfort is a big theme. A great deal of that comfort is due to the revised geometry that Trek says “puts you in a more relaxed upright riding position” and allows more riders to get a good fit on the bike.

  • 1 week ago | bicycling.co.za | Michael Finch

    Dan Loubser not only won the 2025 36ONE MTB Challenge on Saturday, 24 May, but also shattered the course record and the 13-hour mark in the process. The Freewheel Cycology man’s time for the 356 kilometre course was 42 minutes and 20 seconds faster than Drikus Coetzee’s 2022 benchmark, as well as 25 minutes and 3 seconds quicker than the 13-hour goal. This ensured that he would take home a performance bonus to top up his winner’s prize purse to R36 100.

  • 1 week ago | bicycling.co.za | Michael Finch

    People ride bikes for different reasons. Whether you’re a roadie, gravel grinder, mountain biker, triathlete or casual commuter – or even just someone who’s ready to dust off your old bike in the garage and get some fresh air – there’s a Garmin GPS bike computer for you. With so many options, it can be tough to choose. Here’s the full range, from  basic to the most advanced.

  • 2 weeks ago | bicycling.co.za | Michael Finch

    You’ve made the commitment to tough it out and keep riding right through the winter this year. It won’t be easy, but it’s safe to say that you can expect a lot from your efforts. So prep your bike and break out your warmest gear, because here are seven reasons to fully embrace winter bike riding. Winter is classic base-training time.

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