Bicycling South Africa Magazine - March/April 2023

In this issue

Strong & Fast In 4 Weeks / How to Conquer The Cape Town Cycle Tour and Have Fun Doing It! / The Hottest Race Day Upgrades / 101 Maintenance Tricks Every Rider Should Know

RAD RIDES HEARTWORKS

ART AND E-BIKES IN THE HEART OF JOZI.

3 mins

THIS MUSICIAN USES CYCLING TO MAKE HIS SONGS COME TO LIFE

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

4 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

5 mins

BEER ME UP, SCOTTY!

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

6 mins

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.

4 mins

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...

6 mins

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!

4 mins

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.

7 mins

RACE-DAY UPGRADES

Gear to make you faster and more comfortable.

8 mins

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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.