In this issue

8 Ways to beat the fade on long rides. 10 Best new shoes for road and mtb. The worlds lightest saddle. Zwift- The craze that's taking cycling by storm.

Tokai

Two years ago the Tokai MTB trail network was gutted by a devastating fire. After a refurbishing process by a committed team of builders and volunteers, it’s finally been reopened to the public.

1 min

6 Ways To Avoid Fading On A Long Ride

Anyone can start strongly on an endurance ride like the Cape Town Cycle Tour; but finishing strongly takes some skill, and some clever thinking. Here’s how to avoid fizzling out – or even bonking.

3 mins

Bradley Weiss

28; 2017 Xterra Triathlon World Champion.

5 mins

High-Protein Pocket Fuel

High-Protein Pocket Fuel

1 min

Get In The Van!

In 2016, Jon and Pam Robichaud, 39, rented out their home in Boulder, Colorado, and hit the road in a tricked-out Mercedes Sprinter. For 14 months, the ‘Roaming Robos’ drove and rode their way around North America. Here are their tips on how to have the ultimate road trip no matter where you are in the world.

4 mins

I Zwift And I Like It

IN WHICH I TRAVEL TO AN EXOTIC CYCLING PARADISE in my spare room, SPRINT AT 56 KAYS AN HOUR without wearing a shirt, AND CLIMB THE STEEPEST DAMN ROAD ON THE PLANET while my kid eats jelly beans and laughs at me.

7 mins

The Science Doesn't Lie

What is middle age without a traditional midlife crisis? Thankfully, a professional sports coach is just waiting to batter you into shape. If nothing else, the training will leave you in better physical and emotional shape to deal with your grey hairs.

6 mins

King Of The Mountain

WHILE ENJOY’S NEW CLIMBER BIBS WON’T NECESSARILY GUARANTEE YOU THAT ELUSIVE STRAVA KOM, THEY WILL AT LEAST MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A NATURAL-BORN MOUNTAIN GOAT – THANKS TO THEIR SUPER-LIGHT FABRIC, SLIM-FITTING DESIGN AND RACY APPEARANCE.

1 min

Specialized Torch 3.0

Specialized Torch 3.0

1 min

Fizik R1 Infinito Knit

Fizik R1 Infinito Knit

1 min

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Bicycling South Africa Magazine Description:

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.