Bicycling South Africa - September / October 2023

In this issue

Spring Is Here and It's Time To Get Fit Again / Ride the Overberg / Pedal Stronger: Here's How / How to Master Zone 2 Easy Rides

CREDIT-CARD TOURING THE CAPE

THIS LOOP THROUGH THE LITTLE KAROO AND THE OVERBERG IS A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE PLEASURES OF BACK-ROAD BIKE TOURING.

2 mins

THE MASTER

XCO RACING IS AN ARM OF MOUNTAIN BIKING that rewards youthful exuberance, technical derring-do, and the recovery and speed that generally bless younger riders.

5 mins

RECOVER LIKE A PRO

TRAINING I$ AS MUCH ABOUT RECOVERY AS IT IS ABOUT EFFORT. HERE'S HOW THE PRO RIDERS RECOVER AT THE TOUR DE FRANCE.

4 mins

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RIDING AN E-BIKE

The beauty of e-bikes: you still gain many of the health benefits you get from conventional cycling, just with a little boost. Here are all the e-bike health benefits you’ll gain when you start riding with an assist.

2 mins

SINGLE-LEG DRILLS 101

After expert coach David Lipscomb's hip surgery in March 2023, single-leg drills have become his favourite workout, helping him rebuild his strength and stability.

2 mins

A LIFE IN CYCLING

JOHNNY KOEN BREATHES BICYCLES, AND HAS DONE FOR FIVE DECADES.

4 mins

E-BIKE RETRO

THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH NEW TECH AND THE OLD FAITHFUL.

2 mins

YOUR SUPER SUMMER

Whether we want to see other spaces, ride more races or win podium places, there are some intrinsic elements to every training programme that will remain common for all of us. Tick these boxes, and we promise you your most fulfilling bike-riding summer yet.

10+ 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.