Bicycling South Africa Magazine - July/August 2023

In this issue

E-Bike Buyer's Guide / Tour de France: An Insider's View / How Often Should You Ride? / 44 Ways to Ride Better Today... Guaranteed!

JOBURG TO BLOUBERG

THE 1000 MILER IS A DIY TOUR (OR RACE!) ON THE BACK ROADS - FROM THE BRIGHT CITY LIGHTS TO THE BEACH.

2 mins

RETURN TO VERO'S

THE FREEDOM TRAIL CAN BREAK AND MAKE...

2 mins

THE TEACHER

JESSI NIXON, 23, CYCLING COACH

5 mins

THE ART OF EVERESTING

CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN? NO, JUST ONE; BUT WHEN YOU GO EVERESTING, YOU CLIMB THE BIGGEST MOUNTAIN OF ALL.

4 mins

HOW TO DO IT

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR RIDE LIFE

7 mins

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU RIDE?

USE THIS GUIDE TO OPTIMISE YOUR TRAINING SCHEDULE.

8 mins

44 STEPS TO EXPERT CYCLING

You can't get away from it - the most important steps to becoming an expert are still time (lots of it), and experience. But while you're getting there, there are other steps that will serve you well.

7 mins

LESS IS MORE

WHY A VINTAGE BIKE WEEKEND WILL MAKE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH CYCLING ALL OVER AGAIN.

7 mins

Everyday Man

JOHN DE BRUYN RIDES HIS BIKE MORE THAN MOST. THIS IS HOW HE DOES IT.

7 mins

THE INSIDER

What can we learn from a South African Tour de France coach and his riders? Plenty. As well as what it's really like behind the scenes...

10+ mins

THE BEST BIKE FOR YOU IS...ONE THAT BRINGS YOU JOY

PICKING MY LINE DOWN THE STEEP, rutted double track took more concentration than I expected, as the quickly setting pale November sun created a magical scene on a day that kept getting better.

3 mins

TAKE CHARGE

BICYCLING'S PICK OF THE BEST OUR 14 FAVOURITE E-BIKES FOR BLASTING SINGLETRACK, DAY-LONG TRAIL RIDES, GRAVEL ADVENTURES AND CRUISING THE 'BURBS.

6 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.