Bicycling South Africa

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.

Bicycling South Africa

What cycling event are you looking forward to in 2026?

HERE’S TO BIKES

THE FRAME • THE BEAUTY OF THE RIDE

GET A GRIP

TEST YOUR LONGEVITY

BACK PAIN BE GONE

THE LIES WE TELL

THE TRAILBLAZER • HENDRICO BURGER, MTB EVENTS GURU, ROUTE BUILDER & RACE COMMISSAIRE

I'M A PERSONAL TRAINER. HERE’S WHY I DON'T TELL MY CLIENTS TO LOSE WEIGHT.

IS YOUR BIKE SET-UP HOLDING YOU BACK?

Swim, Bike, Run… Fun! • Gauteng’s premier cross triathlon is all set to be bigger and better in 2026. Get in on the action at the Auto&General Xtri at Steyn City on 21 February.

BOULLES ABROAD • TO LIVE HIS ENDURO WORLD CUP DREAMS, JASON BOULLE PACKED HIS WIFE, HIS BIKE AND HIS WORK INTO A FORD TRANSIT VAN FOR AN EYE-OPENING JOURNEY ACROSS EUROPE.

THE RIDES OF YOUR LIFE • SOUTH AFRICA’S CYCLING EVENTS CALENDAR REMAINS STACKED WITH OLD FAVOURITES, TIMELESS CLASSICS AND DARING NEWCOMERS. STRETCH YOUR LEGS IN 2026 AND TACKLE AS MANY AS YOU CAN – OR FINALLY SIGN UP FOR THAT BUCKET-LIST RIDE…

HAVE ENTERED THE CHAT • RAISE A HAND FOR THE HUMBLE UPGRADE THAT WILL TRANSFORM EVERY RIDE.

FIVE TYRE TOOLS I TRUST

CHOOSE THE RIGHT TUBE FOR YOUR TYRES

BICYCLING’S GUIDE TO THE PERFECT BIKE FIT

Bicycling BIKE BUYER’S GUIDE • IF YOU’RE SHOPPING FOR A NEW RIDE, WELCOME TO THE FUTURE. BIKES HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER, WHETHER YOU’RE AFTER A DO-ANYTHING MARATHON MOUNTAIN BIKE FOR WEEKEND TRAILS AND SPECIAL STAGE RACES, OR A ROAD BIKE THAT WILL CARRY YOU TO STRAVA PBS ON ALL YOUR LOCAL SEGMENTS. GRAVEL IS BOOMING TOO, WITH UNBELIEVABLY CAPABLE OPTIONS FOR RACERS AND ADVENTURERS. HERE ARE OUR PICKS – THE BEST OF THE BEST. ENJOY!

MOUNTAIN

ROAD

GRAVEL

HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR BIKE? • FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF LOVE! USE OUR HANDY SCALE TO TEST THE SPICINESS OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FAVOURITE INANIMATE OBJECT.