So, onto the practical side of things because in all fairness, it takes a bit more than courage to run 207km across the karoo desert in the middle of summer with temperatures reaching 47 degrees Celsius. It takes a flipping hard head, grit, determination, and grace.
Knowing what to take and what not to take with you on your ride or race is always a debate. No one wants to get stranded in the middle of nowhere because they didn’t pack spares or have to crawl home after failing to pack enough nutrition to hold off the infamous bonk. We've put together some cycling pocket essentials so that this doesn't happen to you.
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is a rating system that measures the UV protection that fabric provides. It works in a similar way to the rating system used for sunblock.
Sometimes it’s great to learn the hard way. But mostly it’s better to learn from other people bumping their heads into walls. To stop you from making the same mistakes Seamus Allardice did here’s his Top 10 list of things he learnt the hard way bikepacking.
Extreme temperatures, dehydration, elation and exhaustion are a few of the things that 23-year-old Reece Bezuidenhout will experience come 1 December as he tackles the worlds toughest mountain bike race, The Munga. Read more about his journey to the start line and why this youngster is taking on this massive challenge.
Passing a coffee shop you’re bound to see at least one lycra-clad individual daydreaming about more two-wheeled adventures whilst sipping on a flat white. Find out more about our top cyclist-friendly cafes in and around Cape Town
Cycling shoes come in many shapes and sizes each for a particular discipline of riding and style of rider. We've put together how to choose the correct shoes for you to make finding the perfect fit so much easier.
Training for your first half marathon, setting a PB for your 10km or running your first 5km without stopping? Running is a personal journey and achieving those goals is always so rewarding.
Sibusiso Vilane shares his 2020 hiking journal with us. "That was the moment I discovered why people go up to these wild and natural places. They go there to feed the soul, the spirit and the mind."
If you want to combine a pure trail running route experience with some of the greatest scenery known to man, then the Num-Num Trail, also a well-known hiking trail, is just what the doctor ordered.
The Fanie Botha hiking trail is home to various hikes ranging from two- to five nights. Situated in the scenic area of Sabie in Mpumalanga, this multi-day hiking trail is located on the Drakensberg mountain range and boasts with sights that can easily take your breath away.
This four-day slackpacking trail takes you around the Groenlanberg in the Overberg region of the Western Cape with its fine tapestry of fruit (and wine) farms, as well as some indigenous fynbos.
Situated in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, the combination of the Bloubos & Beacon trails makes for a perfect day hike loop for the more experienced hiker.
