Just over three decades ago, To Hell and Back pioneered mountain bike stage racing in South Africa. The inaugural event, in 1995, took place nearly a decade before the 31st champion, who was crowned on Sunday, 16 November 2025, was born. In fact, Francois Hofmeyer’s age is closer to [...]
There’s something quietly special about gravel riding in New Zealand. The big views, quiet backroads and long valleys that open out like an invitation. The way a good day out can leave you tired, dusty, and somehow renewed. Edition Zero Gravel (November 29, 2025) captures all of that. Based [...]
Lubricating the chain of an e-bike requires lifting the rear wheel to engage the drivetrain in a forward direction. This is cumbersome and can be difficult to do on one’s own. The Squirt eZ-Luber uses a turn hook to fix the crank to the chainring, making it possible to roll [...]
The highly anticipated Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS), World Championships, hosted by Expedition Canada and Hoodoo Adventures will take place in the rugged Canadian wilderness area of Penticton, BC, from 22 September to 6 October 2025. This year's championship is set to captivate a global audience, with more than a million viewers expected to dot-watch teams as they navigate [...]
Tristan Nortje is one of South Africa's rising stars, and this year he truly proved his class. The 23-year-old pro cyclist, riding for Imbuko ChempChamp, conquered the famous Absa Cape Epic, winning a stage and claiming the coveted African Jersey with his teammate, Marco Joubert. What's even more impressive? They [...]
