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Bicycling South Africa Magazine - May / June 2026

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In this issue

Get ready to get dirty! It's the gravel issue. Check out the best local gravel bikes, kit to enhance your ride experience and decide which gravel tyre is best for you. You can also meet up-and-coming superstars Byron Munton and Tyler Jacobs, read about a gadget that may actually save your life and boost your fitness with these time-efficient 30-minute workouts.

WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU

LAST ISSUE, I DEVOTED this page to a heartfelt plea to both cyclists and motorists, imploring everyone to share the road with more grace and respect.

2 mins

PACK LIKE A BOSS

Developed by photographer Craig Kolesky - a veteran of multiple mountain-bike stage races - this brilliant bag solves most of the problems you're likely to encounter when packing for an event like Wines2Whales or Tankwa Trek.

1 mins

5 HALF-HOUR WORKOUTS TO BOOST WINTER FITNESS

ADD THESE FIVE WORKOUTS TO YOUR WEEKLY ROUTINE TO KEEP YOU FIT AND FAST THROUGH THE RAIN AND COLD.

2 mins

RECLAIMING THE ART OF GOING NOWHERE SLOWLY

I AM A DAWDLER. My wife hates it.

2 mins

OWN THE SPACE

I RECENTLY HAD A CONVERSATION WITH a female friend about the intimidation she felt walking into her local bike shop.

2 mins

BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

SCHALK BOONZAAIER, EX-CAPE EPIC HELICOPTER PILOT

2 mins

AFRICA UNEARTHED

FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AFRICAN CYCLISTS ARE FINDING THEIR WAY IN THE WORLD – THANKS TO THE GUIDANCE OF A SMALL, DEDICATED TEAM AT THE WORLD CYCLING CENTRE AFRICA IN PAARL, HEADED UP

7 mins

FREE STATE FEVER - CLARENS / GOLDEN GATE HIGHLANDS NATIONAL PARK

IS THERE ANYTHING MORE iconically South African than a sandstone buttress rising from golden grassland under a piercing blue highveld sky? Scenes like this inspired JH Pierneef, Hugo Naudé, WH Coetzer and the rest of the who’s who of local landscape painters – and they’ll inspire you, should you decide to venture out from Clarens on your road or gravel bike.

2 mins

TAKING CHARGE OF A SECOND CHANCE

South African cyclist Byron Munton has overcome personal tragedy and mental health battles to emerge as South Africa's rising star on the world stage.

10+ mins

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

RIDING THE FAMOUS PLUGSTREETS AROUND THE TOWN OF YPRES IN BELGIUM SHOULD BE ON EVERY CYCLIST'S BUCKET LIST. WE WENT EXPLORING - ON A FITTINGLY GREY DAY IN AUTUMN.

6 mins

Roecky's RIDE INTO THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM

344 KM. NINE DAYS. NO ROADS. AND ONE JACK RUSSELL IN A HANDLEBAR BASKET...

10+ mins

THIS PRODUCT MAY JUST SAVE YOUR LIFE

NOTHING WE'VE TESTED IN A LONG TIME HAS MADE US FEEL SAFER ON THE ROAD THAN THE LATEST CYCLING RADARS.

9 mins

HOMEGROWN HEROES

Buyers looking for a gravel bike have more choice than ever before. We tested three new bikes from local brands to see what they offer, and how they stack up in a competitive market. Lock in!

8 mins

Which Gravel Tyre Size Is Fastest?

We tested 45, 50 and 55mm tyres. The fastest width showed measurable improvements in speed...

4 mins

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Bicycling South Africa Magazine Description:

Publisher: QuickBrownFox-(Pty)-Ltd

Category: Sports

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Bicycling is South Africa's leading cycling magazine and is aimed at both road and mountain biking enthusiasts. Launched in February 2003, it is published 10 times a year, targeting the fast-growing and affluent lifestyle cycling market youngsters, adults, professional as well as casual cyclists. The magazine is filled with the best international and local content for every element of the cyclist's life from training techniques and fitness information to inspiring human interest stories, event news, nutrition and motivation. Bicycling is also South Africa's leading tester of bikes and gear with over 30% of the monthly magazine dedicated to the latest reviews so our readers can make the best choices.