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The mid-term results are out: may we present a collection of reasonably priced rides that deliver top-of- the-range performance. Have Shimano finally found their equaliser in the 1x11 war with SRAM? So which province has the best singletrack, gnarliest trails, fastest descents and toughest ascents?

Hang Solo

Lose your partner in a stage race, and you’re discriminated against. That can’t be right.

3 mins

Power Up Your Ride

Off-the-bike exercises that’ll improve your cycling strength, stability and power – for longer and more exhilarating rides.

2 mins

Get On Top

Upper-body conditioning is more important to cycling than you might think – it can make you fitter, and your rides easier.

2 mins

The Hidden Gem

Over a bridge and just off the Cape’s cycle lanes is a café – where the cyclist is king.

2 mins

Cape Epic- Winning Scott Spark 900 RC

Since its debut midway through the 2016 World Cup XCO season, Scott’s all-new Spark dual-suspension race machine has been an absolute revelation, with Nino Schurter achieving what could be called the first ‘Triple Crown’ of mountain biking by winning – consecutively – the 2016 XCO World Championships, Olympic gold, and most recently, his and Scott’s first-ever Cape Epic title.

3 mins

Patches!

Steeped in tradition, cycling’s latest must-have keepsake makes everything it touches cooler.

3 mins

The Great Trail Debate

So – which province boasts the best/gnarliest/smoothest/ scariest MTB trails in SA? Who better to ask than Chris and Tim Whitfield, who’ve just spent the last year researching the subject for their newly-released book, On Your Bike.

5 mins

Hell Yes, I'm Going Out in That!

Why it’s worth facing down the elements.

4 mins

Bring It, Stormaggedon!

Why there’s never been a better time to ride inside.

3 mins

The Joy of Riding

Cycling isn’t always about the race: sometimes it’s just about being on your bike, touring with your mates. But organising a tour takes, well… organisation. So when a group of disorganised riders couldn’t get it together to plan their own tour, they attached their wagon to the inaugural knysna bull.

10+ mins

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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.