Bicycling South Africa - January/February 2023

Power On!

If you're one of the many riders tackling the 109km Cape Town Cycle Tour on an e-bike... you should do a little homework!

7 Ways To Ače Your СТСТ 42km

So, this is your first bike race? Congratulations! You've chosen one of the very best out there, filled with heritage, beauty and fun, fun, fun. Let's help you make it even better, with seven simple truths dredged up from our own early years...

SPEEDY MUM!

WHEN CHERISE WILLEIT burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old, she did so in style – winning the biggest fun ride in the world, the 2008 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

BEER ME UP, SCOTTY!

DEMON DRINK, OR ELIXIR OF LIFE? THE COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF YOUR POST-RIDE PINT.

Note Perfect

THE WINNINGEST CYCLIST in the history of the Cape Town Cycle Tour – she’s crossed the line first no fewer than seven times – and a champion in virtually every other major bike race in SA, at one stage or another, lives in the beautiful town of Gqeberha.

THIS MUSICIAN USES CYCLING TO MAKE HIS SONGS COME TO LIFE

Eric Anest stops pedalling, pulls out his iPhone, and presses pause.

RAD RIDES HEARTWORKS

ART AND E-BIKES IN THE HEART OF JOZI.

RACE-DAY UPGRADES

Gear to make you faster and more comfortable.

Craig Uria: May Be The Rider Everyone Wants To Be

Craig Uria has a busy life. A full-time chiropractic business, two kids – and a dedication to being the best he can be on a bicycle.

WHY AM I TIRED ALL THE TIME?

WE ALL HAVE DAYS THAT DRAG; BUT IF YOU'RE TIRED MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, IT COULD BE FOR ONE OF THESE REASONS.