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In the final of our four-part reveal of the results of the 2025 South African Mountain Biking Survey, presented by Garmin, we examine gear choices. There was a total of 2504 respondents. Here’s a look at the preferences South African mountain bikers have for helmets, shoes, eyewear, clothing and other gear selections, with comparisons to previous yea...

Jaedon Terlouw and Samantha Sanders won the 2026 King Price Race to the Sun titles from fiercely competitive elite men’s and women’s races on Saturday, 30 May. Under blue skies on a warm North West Province winter’s day, Terlouw launched a solo raid with just under 40 kilometres of the 158-kilometre course remaining to win ahead of his teammate, Tris...

Silverback Bicycles has never been afraid to challenge accepted thinking. From its early days disrupting traditional mountain bike categories to becoming a globally recognised cycling brand, innovation has remained central to its identity.

Now, with the launch of the all-new Silver Series on 2 June 2026, Silverback, b...

The surgeon, the guy who cut me open and performed my heart bypass surgery, revealed something that made me decide to start strength training in the gym. When I went to see Dr Zigiriades for my first post-surgery check-up, he told me something that didn’t just stick with me; it became the catalyst for me to start strength training.

By Sean Badenhorst

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On Saturday, 30 May 2026, the worlds of road and mountain bike racing will collide at the King Price Race to the Sun. South Africa’s premier gravel race features a fast-rolling route that suits the speed and tactical nous of road racers, but the mixed surfaces, unexpected challenges, and river crossing will play into the skillsets of mountain bikers ...