Bicycling Magazine South Africa

06/03/2025

FAST FUEL 🚀 The AMACX sports nutrition range has officially landed in South Africa! 🇿🇦 Trusted by World Tour teams like Visma | Lease a Bike, Q36.5, and EF Pro Cycling, AMACX is the go-to brand for athletes who need high-quality, science-backed nutrition.

With clever colour-coded packaging, you can easily manage your carb intake during hard efforts while racing or training. 💪 Check out their Energy, Turbo and Recovery lines, each of which is designed to meet your exact needs.

Click the link all the details! 🔗

Gear Change

The Amacx Sports Nutrition range is designed to fuel your performance with tailored energy, recovery and protein options for every cyclist.

05/03/2025

STEP UP YOUR SOCK GAME! 🚴‍♂️🧦 Every detail matters in cycling, but nothing matters as much as your socks! The new BCool bike socks from FALKE SA are designed for maximum comfort and minimum distraction. With breathable mesh panels, reinforced heels and toes, and a fine rib cuff that stays put without feeling too tight, they’re breathable, comfy and durable. Plus, they’re made from recycled yarn, which is a win for the planet.

The BCool range comes in various sizes and four colours to suit any style. Hit the 🔗 below to get yourself a pair.

The Falke BCool is a high-performance sock for cyclists, designed for comfort, breathability and durability.

04/03/2025

Make your Cape Town Cycle Tour race-day life simpler, safer, and faster with these bunch-riding tips. 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴

Group riding skills: Make your race-day life simpler, safer and faster with these bunch-riding tips.

04/03/2025

PARTNER CONTENT: Injuries – the bane of every cyclist! Whether it's knee pain, back strain or numb hands, cycling can take a toll on your body. And while inflammation is part of the healing process, managing it right is key to getting back on the bike stronger.

Traumeel®S supports your body’s natural recovery without shutting it down.
✔️ Helps balance inflammation for efficient healing
✔️ Safe for long-term use, no prescription needed
✔️ Available in topical and oral form for convenience

Hit the link below for more info.

Modhomco

Traumeel S helps cyclists recover safely, restoring movement and reducing the chance of repeat injuries – so you can ride stronger for longer.

03/03/2025

Check out our FREE Cape Town Cycle Tour digimag for the perfect pre-race inspiration, tips and gear.

> Meet the inspiring people behind the world’s greatest cycling event
> Fix those annoying squeaks and creaks
> How to l**e your chain just right
> Best race-day upgrades you can make before the start.

Tap the link in our bio to read it now. 💥🚴

03/03/2025

Check out our FREE Cape Town Cycle Tour digimag for the perfect pre-race inspiration, tips and gear.

> Meet the inspiring people behind the world’s greatest cycling event
> Fix those annoying squeaks and creaks
> How to l**e your chain just right
> Best race-day upgrades you can make before the start.

Click the link below to read it now. 💥 🚴

Check out our FREE Cape Town Cycle Tour digimag for the perfect pre-race inspiration, tips and gear plus much more!

03/03/2025

It's Cycle Tour Fever!

Hands up who's hitting the start line on Sunday? Our experts will help you ace the Cape Town Cycle Tour with these race tips. 👇

Suiting up for the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour? Excellent – it’s one of the wonders of the cycling world. And with some careful preparation and cunning,

28/02/2025

SPEED MEETS COMFORT 🚴‍♂️💨 The CIOVITA Apex Aero Pro Fit Jersey is built for cyclists who are looking for speed without sacrificing comfort. Its close-fitting design hugs the body, while forward-shaped sleeves enhance aerodynamics. And it’s comfy, too. The lightweight fabric balances breathability with durability, ensuring you’ll stay cool and comfortable on long efforts. Plus, it’s packed with functional details like reflective trims, a YKK zip, and silicone grippers to keep everything in place. Ready to race or ride, it’s a limited-edition must-have!

Click the link for more. https://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/gear/ciovita-apex-aero-jersey/

CIOVITA

27/02/2025

Experts offer their tricks to get better at climbing when you can’t actually practice on steep inclines.

Experts offer their tricks to get better at climbing and train for hills when you can’t actually practice on steep inclines.

26/02/2025

READY FOR ANY TRAIL 💣 Meet the new Trek Top Fuel Gen 4 – a versatile bike that descends as well as it climbs. With a lightweight frame and modern geometry with various flip-chip options, plus 120mm of rear travel and a 130mm fork, it offers the perfect blend of trail capability and XC speed.

Whether you're taking on a stage race or riding trails with your mates on the weekend, the new Top Fuel doesn’t hold back. Check out the link for more details – and to see why the Top Fuel was voted ‘Fastest Trail Bike’ in our 2025 Bike Buyer’s Guide.

https://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/bikes/new-trek-top-fuel/

Trek Bicycle

The new Trek Top Fuel hardly puts a tyre wrong and is up for any kind of riding, from light enduro to XC stage races.

26/02/2025

With the 2025 UCI Road Word Champs set to take place in Kigali, there’s never been a better time to plan a cycling trip to Rwanda. A landlocked, high-altitude country, it offers riders endless hills (seriously), gorgeous views of lakes and mountains, and the opportunity to tack on a unique wildlife experience like chimpanzee- or gorilla-trekking. We spoke to Simon de Schutter, event organiser and all-round Rwandan cycling expert, about what makes riding in Rwanda remarkable. Hit the link below for the interview.

📷 Rwandan Epic (RaR Events)

There’s never been a better time to plan a cycling trip to Rwanda. We spoke to an Rwandan cycling expert, about what makes riding in Rwanda remarkable.

25/02/2025

A WATCH FOR LIFE 🌞 In the market for a GPS smartwatch for big adventures, or simply for life? A watch with a battery that can last for weeks, which won’t flinch at bumps or bad weather? The Garmin Enduro 3 could just become your new best friend. With solar-powered battery life extending beyond five days in GPS mode, advanced navigation tools and cycling-specific metrics, it's the ultimate everyday watch, and one you can use on any multi-day adventure.

With a titanium bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire lens and bomb-proof nylon band, it’s comfortable to wear, lightweight (only 63g) and as tough as nails.

Key features include:

⌚ Solar-powered battery: More than five days in GPS mode; up to 90 days in smartwatch mode.
⌚ Advanced navigation: The Enduro 3 comes loaded TopoActive maps and NextFork Map Guides.
⌚ Cycling metrics: Optimise performance with VO2 Max, PacePro Guidance, Training Load Insights and more.
⌚ Safety features: LiveTrack and Incident Detection will give you peace of mind on every ride.

Hit the link for more details: https://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/gear/garmin-enduro-3/

Garmin SAady

25/02/2025

LAST WEEK ON SALE 💥 Here are just a few highlights from our epic issue which comes off shelf this week. Don’t miss it - grab your copy from your nearest retailer today.

24/02/2025

This is the first upgrade you should make to your bike. It might not be the flashiest part to swap out, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better bang for your buck. 👇🏾

https://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/gear/the-first-upgrade-you-should-make-to-your-bike/

22/02/2025

POWER MEETS PLAY: With the new Orbea Rise, you get the best of both worlds – the nimble handling of an analogue trail bike with beautifully smooth electric assist. Featuring the latest Shimano EP801 RS motor and up to 840 Wh battery capacity with the optional range extender, plus customisable geometry, it’s an all-rounder that can handle any adventure. Choose between the short-travel Rise SL model with 140mm of suspension front and rear, or the burly Rise LT with 150mm at the rear and a 160mm fork. Then make it your own with Orbea's MyO customisation.

More power. More range. More everything. Available Cycle Lab.

Hit the link for more: https://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/bikes/new-orbea-rise-more-power-more-fun-more-adventure/

The 2025 Orbea Rise redefines e-MTB performance with more power, range, and a ride that feels naturally electric. Read more.

20/02/2025

The Auto and General Cross Triathlon hosted by Steyn City has quickly become one of the hot-ticket events in Johannesburg's sporting calendar. 2025 was also the year that saw intensity levels go up a notch, as this was the race to decide the 2025 SA Cross Triathlon Champions.
Click on the link to see results and more - https://bit.ly/3EOmf9q

19/02/2025

Six ways to make the most out of even the worst headwinds when in the saddle. 💨 🚴

Here are six ways to make the most out of even the worst headwinds when in the saddle.

18/02/2025

PARTNER CONTENT: Meet the vehicle that can take you anywhere and everywhere and bring you back safe and sound - the Toyota SA Land Cruiser Prado. 🚘

Built on Toyota’s legacy of quality, durability, and reliability, the Prado is engineered to conquer the toughest conditions, making sure you and your mates (and your bikes) can explore even the remotest of trails and get home safely.

Click the link below for all the vehicle features.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is the vehicle that can take you anywhere and everywhere and bring you back safe and sound.