Active Hobo
Active Hobo is a podcast hosted by David Jenkins. The show covers a variety of topics, likely including travel, lifestyle, or personal stories, as suggested by the name. The podcast is available in English and distributed via Podbean.
Episodes
Ultimate Gravel Wheel Shootout
Four of the most exciting gravel wheelsets go head-to-head in a real-world test, with the ENVE G SES 4.5, Csixx Gravel 65, Zipp 303XPLR SW and Roval Terra CL wheels tested on the same bikes, tyres and pressures. We put them through changing wind, gravel roads and a multi-directional course to see how speed, stability, comfort and handling compare outside the wind tunnel. The results were full of s
She Broke Her Wrist a Week Before the Race — Then Finished Top 10 | Hayley Preen
She slept in her car at her first race in America. Two years later, she's finishing top ten in the toughest off-road series in the world.
Hayley Preen is a South African cyclist who almost became a surgeon instead. In this conversation, she traces the whole path: competitive cross-country running and show jumping as a kid, a near-move to study medicine in America, an engineering degree at UCT t
Specialized Crux 5 Review: The Fastest Gravel Bike in the World?
The Specialized Crux 5 swept the Unbound Gravel podium 48 hours after launch — and set the tone for the future of this reiangined gravel race weapon
It's the final bike in our review series and by a significent margin - the fastest.
We closed out our gravel bike review series with the one everyone kept asking about: the Specialized Crux 5, tested in the same trim the local Toyota Specializ
The Huge Maintenance break through in cycling, KZN wins with Cycle Sunday & Tour de France Femmes
Dave went in for a routine wash and lube. He came out having waxed his
chain for the first time — and swearing he'll never go back to lube.
Better drivetrain efficiency, and none of the black grease stain that never quite comes off your fingers. If you've ever wondered whether it's worth the hype or just a strong sales pitch, this is the honest answer.
Also on this episode: listener feedba
Cannondale SuperX 3 Review – IS IT THE FASTEST GRAVEL BIKE?
We tested the SuperX 3 in the same batch as the Titan Racing Switch Carbon Comp and the Merida Silex 7000, and it sits at the complete opposite end of the spectrum from both. This is Cannondale's dedicated race gravel bike, built to go fast, not to carry your camping kit. At 8.57kg it's the lightest bike we've weighed in the whole series, running mechanical Shimano GRX in a 2x setup, DT Swiss 370
We’re Going to Go 2 Sea! Tour de France Debrief, Jarryd from ECC joins us | The Breakaway EP27
Merida Silex 7000 Review: The Comfiest Gravel Bike We’ve Ridden
The Merida Silex 7000 might be the most comfortable gravel bike we've ridden — and it's not even trying to race you.
We tested the Silex 7000 back to back with the Cannondale SuperX and the Titan Racing Switch Carbon Comp, and the contrast couldn't be bigger. Where those two want to race, the Silex wants to disappear into the hills for a week. Merida built this carbon gravel bike for exploring,
Is Your TT Bike Even Legal? A UCI Commissaire Explains | The Breakaway EP26
Most riders have no idea if their TT bike would actually pass inspection.
Dave sits down with Stephan, a national road cycling commissaire based at
Cycle Lab N1 City, who measures TT bikes against UCI regulations for a
living — and puts a bike through the exact test riders face on race day.
Before the demo: reaction to the biggest story to come out of the Tour de
France this week. Jonas
Titan Racing Switch Carbon Comp Review: Worth It?
We put the Switch Carbon Comp through three weeks and 500km of everything the Western Cape could throw at it: smooth tar, fast gravel, and rock climbs nobody sane would call "gravel." It didn't flinch. Titan Racing, a proudly South African bike brand out of Stellenbosch, built this as a genuine entry point into carbon gravel racing — wireless 1x12 SRAM Apex AXS shifting, Vittoria Terreno Dry tyres
The Hidden Economy of a Stage Race - And Why It Matters | The Breakaway EP25
Every rider who's done a stage race has seen it: the school kids handing
out water, the local guy who's swept the same piece of singletrack all
year so it's ready for you. James Beers joins The Breakaway to unpack
what actually happens to the money you pay to enter a race — and why it
matters more than most riders realise.
This is a big one. James breaks down the real, direct link betwe
Tristan Nortje: THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING | Active Hobo Film
Tristan Nortje and Matt Beers made history in 2026 by becoming the first all South African team to win the worlds biggest mountain bike race - The Cape Epic.
This film tells Tristan's story and how the result was his destiny foretold long before the day arrived.
SPECIAL THANKS to TOYOTA SA, Specialized South Africa, Cape Epic, RideLife George, Matt Beers, Anika Boshoff, Linda Nortje & o
THIRSTI HALF MARATHON and 10KM RUN - JOIN ACTIVE HOBO for the RUN UP! #springiscoming
THIRSTI is hosting its inaugural Half Marathon and 10km on the 29th of August 2026. Active Hobo has assembled a super crew to help you get there in tip top shape whether you want to race the event and set PB's or simple achieve something you never thought you could! Weekly runs with Terence Petterson (the influencer) Paige and Lindi (The brains and BIO's) and Alec (the storyteller) will ensure pea
From Bike Shop to South Africa’s Biggest MTB Events | Dryland’s Henco Rademeyer
For the first time outside of COVID, Dryland Event Management had to cancel a race ten
days before the start. Here's the man who made that call — and built a 20-year career
on the events that came before it.
Henco Rademeyer is the co-founder and director of Dryland Event Management, the team
behind some of South Africa's toughest and most loved mountain bike stage races: the
Attakwas Ex
A story for cyclists, a story for the racers a story for South African. This is Tristan Nortje’s.
Premier Wednesday 15 July 2026
Do races actually make an impact to communities? Breakaway Special Edition #storiesmatter
Do cycling events make a difference to communities ? Breakaway Special Edition
This special edition of The Breakaway explores the powerful connection between cycling, community and the lives changed by every race. Do cycling races really make a difference beyond the finish line? We travelled to the heart of rural South Africa to uncover the untold impact that events like Berg & Bush, Oxpecker and G2C have on local communities, speaking to farmers, residents and race orga
Road to Gravel Burn, Ep. 2: The Brutal First Test
Cutting weight for the Nedbank Gravel Burn is only half the fight. The other half is not losing the strength to survive it.
Five weeks ago, Dave couldn't activate some of his own muscles. He didn't know where his body was in space. Now, deep into an 8-week calorie deficit ahead of a 750km gravel stage race across South Africa's Great Karoo, he heads to a biokineticist in Westlake, Cape Town, to
Pinarello Grevil F9... Our Italian Love Affair
The latest gravel superbike has arrived, and after spending time on the all-new Pinarello Grevil F9, it's safe to say this bike exceeded every expectation. In this review, we dive into its ride quality, comfort, handling, premium Italian craftsmanship, and whether its eye-watering price is truly justified. From high-speed gravel descents to technical terrain, we put the Grevil F9 through its paces
She’s 18, a World Champion, and Just Getting Started | Nadia van Wyk
At 13, she cried until the start gun went off — then she raced. At 17, she won the XTERRA Youth World Championship in
Italy. At 18, Nadia van Wyk is just getting started.
This is the intro. The full origin story episode drops very soon — subscribe so you don't miss it.
Nadia van Wyk is 18, from Durbanville in the Western Cape, and competes in more disciplines than most athletes manage in
1,000 Kids, One Bike Race: Inside South Africa’s School Cycling Boom
Bertus van Zyl is the chairman of Western Cape Schools Cycling, the structure behind one
of the most overlooked grassroots sporting movements in South Africa. In this conversation
he traces the whole arc: how a hobby with his own kids turned into running a province's
entire schools cycling programme, the legacy of Meurant Botha and the Spur Schools MTB
League that built the foundation this
Road to Gravel Burn, Ep. 1: The Brutal First Test
Before I can race 750km across the Karoo, I need to know exactly what I’m working with — so I head to the world renowned Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands, Cape Town, for a full physiological baseline test with Reece McDonald and Mark Stevens of Science to Sport. Body composition, lactate accumulation, fat max, VO2 max, peak power — every number gets measured, and not all of th
The Real Reason SA Road Cycling Is Broke and How to fix it - with Stephan Aucamp | EP21
South Africa's road cycling calendar is shrinking — and it's not because nobody wants to race. National commissaire
Stephan Aucamp breaks down exactly what it costs to put on a bike race in this country, where the money actually goes,
and why most events run at a loss every single year.
Stephan is a national road commissaire and works at Cycle Lab, giving him a rare view from both sides of
He Quit His Job, Sold His Couch, and Chased a World Cup Dream | Jason Boulle
He and his wife sold their dining room table, cancelled their lease, and quit their jobs
in 2023 to chase one goal: getting South Africa onto an Enduro World Cup podium.
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Jason Boulle is South Africa's 2024 Enduro National Champion, and one of only a handful
of South Africans who have ever raced a full UCI Enduro World Cup season. In this episode
he tells the story f
REVIVE’s Founder on the Science of Thirst, Insulin, and Building a Wellness Brand | Mark Myerson
Join David Jenkins and REVIVE founder Mark Myerson for a conversation that spans continents, careers, and a deeply personal health journey. From Johannesburg to Singapore to Cape Town, Mark traces the entrepreneurial path that taught him what he wanted by first teaching him what he didn't.
The turn comes quietly — weight gain, a vague feeling of wrong, and a deep rabbit hole of podcasts, doctor
Inside Tom Pidcock’s Team: A South African’s Story | EP21
Cam heads up partner activations and hospitality for Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling — Tom Pidcock's ProTeam. In this
episode, he breaks down what that role actually looks like inside a professional race team, what big sponsors really
want from their investment in cycling, and why the gap between what South Africa understands about sponsorship and
what happens at the world level is enormous. He
The Future of South African Football | Mike Morton
Former professional footballer and content creator Mike Morton joins us for a deep dive into the state of South African football, Bafana Bafana's World Cup chances, and the power of social media in modern sport. From playing at the highest level to building an audience of over 1.7 million followers, Mike shares the lessons he's learned on and off the pitch. We explore why this may be South Africa'
Specialized Diverge 4 | Comfort Over Speed?
The new Specialized Diverge 4 promises comfort, capability, and versatility—but does it live up to the hype? We put it through its paces on rough gravel roads, technical descents, and long endurance rides to find out who this bike is really built for. From the controversial Future Shock system to massive 50mm tyre clearance and Shimano's latest wireless GRX drivetrain, we break down everything tha
The Elves Mori Might Be Gravel’s Best-Kept Secret
Is the Elves gravel bike a hidden gem or just another carbon frame in a crowded market? In this review, we put the Elves through real-world testing, breaking down its geometry, handling, tire clearance, build options, and overall value. From rough South African gravel roads to race-focused performance, we explore who this bike is really designed for and whether it deserves a place on your shortlis
I Woke up in Hospital and had no idea what happened | Marc Pritzen #cycling
Tyler Lange on Legacy, UCI Racing, and the future of SA Road Cycling | EP19
In this conversation Tyler breaks down his new deal with Giant and Envy, what it actually takes to compete at UCI level as a
non-continental team, and why he thinks South Africa is sitting on a generation of world-class talent that nobody is
watching. He also gives his honest read on the 2026 Giro and who he thinks wins the Tour de France sprint stages.
If you follow road cycling even loosel
Ewald Sadie On Capturing The Emotion Of Cycling
Photographer Ewald Sadie joins us to break down the stories, techniques, and split-second decisions behind some of his most iconic cycling images. From shooting off the back of a motorbike during gravel races to explaining composition, motion blur, black-and-white photography, and race storytelling, this episode dives deep into what makes a truly powerful photo. If you love cycling, photography, f
The GIANT Revolt wasn’t what I expected #gravelbike
The Giant Revolt Isn’t What You Think
We took the Giant Revolt onto real South African gravel to find out if Shimano, comfort-focused geometry, and a more balanced setup can actually compete with the SRAM-heavy gravel scene. What started as a bike we thought we wouldn’t like quickly turned into one of the biggest surprises we’ve ridden this year. From brutal climbs and loose technical terrain to long-distance comfort and everyday ride
From Surfing to Elite MTB — Charl & Roxy Kemp’s Story & The Breakaway’s New MTB Segment | EP19
A bunch ride in Cape Town. A couple from Wellington. And a chain of events
that changed everything.
Charl and Roxy Kemp join the Breakaway this week... and it's one of the
warmest conversations we've had on this show.
Also this week: the Giro d'Italia GC battle (Vingegaard, Pogačar, Van der
Poel — and the eternal debate about boring vs brilliant racing). SA
National Enduro Champs at
Shannon Valstar on Running the World’s Toughest MTB Race
What does it take to run the world’s biggest mountain bike stage race? In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Valstar, race director of the Absa Cape Epic, to unpack her journey from growing up around endurance sport to leading one of the most iconic events in cycling. From behind-the-scenes logistics and creative event strategy to lessons from Paul Valstar and the influence of festivals like R
Jonas Vingegaard, Women’s Racing & Why the Bellville Velodrome Matters | The Breakaway EP18
The 2026 Giro d'Italia has a new-look leaderboard — and Jonas Vingegaard's
cautious racing style is dividing opinion. Dave and guest Layla Schwellnus
dig into the GC battle, debate whether Tadej Pogačar's absence has changed
how we watch the race, and break down what Mischa Bredewold's Itzulia Women
win means for the sport.
Closer to home: the conversation gets real. SA Track Champs res
Sandra Sischka Cycled From Portugal to Cape Town Alone
Sandra Sischka shares the incredible story of cycling from Portugal to Cape Town over two years with almost no prior bikepacking experience. From crossing the Sahara Desert to navigating conflict zones in West Africa, Sandra reflects on fear, freedom, hospitality, and the people she met along the way. This conversation dives into border crossings, survival, cycling culture, and what long-distance
How Kevin Vermaak Created Cape Epic From Nothing
What does it take to build the world’s biggest mountain bike stage race from scratch? In this conversation, Kevin Vermaak unpacks the untold story behind Cape Epic — from years of financial pressure and relentless risk-taking to creating an event that transformed cycling in South Africa and around the world. We also dive into the future of gravel racing, the vision behind Gravel Burn, and why Kevi
Simon Stofberg on being a Dad, Burnout, and Coming Back at Garden Route Giro | The Breakaway EP 17
Simon Stofberg joins the Breakaway for an honest conversation about fatherhood, fitness, and finding your
way back — three and a half months in.
Also in this episode: Gallows 2026, the XCO Western Cape Schools League, a young Wellington rider's miraculous recovery.
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0:00 Intro
0:28 What's on today: Gallows, XCO schools, and the Giro
1:2
He Was Too Scared to Race. Now He’s SA Road Champion. | Daniyal Matthews
Daniyal Matthews is the 2025 SA National Road Champion and African track champion —
and the first person of colour in over a decade to win the Elite Men's national
road race in South Africa. He races with 7Eleven Cliqq Roadbike Philippines,
riding Elves bikes, and is competing at UCI Continental level. He grew up in
Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, started racing on the track at age eight because
Massimiliano Ambrosi | The XCO Champ Following in Hatherly’s footsteps | Active Hobo Podcast
Massimiliano "Masi" Ambrosi is South Africa's 2025 Under-23 XCO Champion, a privateer
racing the UCI World Cup circuit on pure belief and a support structure built from scratch.
In this conversation, he walks us through the full arc: growing up in Johannesburg on
motorbikes, the deal his dad made with him to keep his school average above 75% or lose
the bike, seven years with Trek from a b
He Lost 40kg. Now He’s Riding 361km Through the Night | The Breakaway EP 16
They couldn't hold Sabastian Sawe's marathon pace for more than 300 metres. That's where this one starts.
From there, Episode 16 gets into how good women's cycling actually is, whether Cape Epic made the right call shortening the elite women's route to match TSS rather than distance (the feedback from the elite ladies themselves is unanimous), and why the Femme Series matters to what The Active
Strava Rivals, Real Friends, and Why Cape Town’s Cycling Scene Is Quietly World-Class
Join David Jenkins and Orphan Street Clothing Shop founder Matt Kieser for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to build a third space in a sport that already has plenty of bike shops. They go deep on the OSCS story — from its Orphan Street origins through the move to Sea Point — the cycling community that grew up around it, Thursday rides and Cape Town Cycle Tour traditions, t
Paul Seixas Nearly stuck with Pogačar. Sawe Broke Two Hours. We Rode the Garden Route Giro.
Garden Route Giro, the race that's been years in the making, finally happened — and we rode every stage.
Mossel Bay to Wilderness. Six days. Nearly 700 kilometres through mountain passes, Klein Karoo desert, and some of the most staggering gravel road on earth. We raced it, we filmed it, and we got humbled by it. This episode is the full debrief — what the racing felt like from inside the pelot
René Haselbacher founder of RH77 | Active Hobo Podcast
René Haselbacher — Tour de France sprinter turned Cape Town kit maker and Double Century winner.
At 21, René Haselbacher lined up at Paris-Roubaix on 23mm tyres, with no idea what cobblestones could do to a body. Four years later he was chasing Mario Cipollini's wheel at the Giro d'Italia, finishing third on two stages. Then came the Tour de France — the prologue ramp under the Eiffel Tower, a
Out of The Saddle with Ryan Gibbons | The Active Hobo Podcast
Join us as we take an in-depth view into the life that was is and will be with the South African icon in cycling - Ryan Gibbons. He has led out greats like Tadej Pogacar, competed in all the world tours and swept up local honours at home in South Africa.
We start with a statement as Ryan shows Dave what real out the saddle sprint form looks like and settles into a beautiful trip around the Pen
The First South African Woman to Medal at Mountain Bike Worlds
In September 2025, Tyler Jacobs became the first South African woman to ever win a medal at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships short track race. Three years earlier, she was getting dropped by her dad and her brothers on Sunday rides and crying about having to go.
Tyler is 21. She rides for Liv Factory Racing out of the United States, trains out of Stellenbosch with coach Barry Austin, a
She Has Already Won 6 National Titles — But Says the Real Journey Starts Now
Errin Mackridge was told after the 2024 UCI World Championships that she was an embarrassment to South Africa. She was 17, racing at her first Worlds, and she didn't finish. The people who said it weren't racing. They were typing.
She has six national titles now. Four on the mountain bike, two on the road. She is the reigning Junior South African Road Race Champion — a title she's won in back-t
The Brutal Reality of Elite Triathlon (No One Talks About This
In 2023, Shanae Williams qualified for the Olympic pathway with a silver at the African Games. Then she got sick. Pushed through. Her heart gave in. Doctors pulled her out of training for six months — and she spent that time asking herself whether she wanted to do any of this ever again.
She's now the 2025 Africa Elite Women's Triathlon Champion over Olympic distance, the 2025 Africa Sprint Cha
The Breakaway Ep 14 | The Garden Route Giro Edition
Wout van Aert won his first Paris-Roubaix — and we watched it unfold on a big screen at the start of a gravel stage race in the middle of the Klein Karoo. That tells you everything about this episode.
This is The Breakaway's Garden Route Giro special edition. Recorded live from the stage 2 finish line at the inaugural GRG, with riders, locals, and dogs walking through shot. We break down how Va
She Didn’t Know It Was SA Champs. She Won Anyway | Madison Bateson
In this episode of The Active Hobo Podcast, Maddy talks about training out of Ballito, the day her chain came off at SA Road Champs and she still won, what it's like lining up against 66 girls on a European start line, and why she's skipping university to chase a UCI World Cup dream.
At her first SA Championships, Madison Bateson didn't know it was the SA Champs. She thought it was a regular KZ
From Law Student to Africa’s Most Fearless Cyclist | Tegan Phillips
She was a law student at Rhodes University when she drew some cartoons to win a bicycle. That bicycle changed everything.
Tegan Phillips is an adventurer, ultra-endurance cyclist, comic artist, and content creator who has spent the last decade doing the things most people only talk about — cycling through Africa with her family, completing a solo triathlon around New Zealand's South Island, and a
Tadej Makes History, Road Safety Wake-Up Call & the Psychology of Suffering | The Breakaway EP13
This episode opens in a place none of us wanted to go. Another cyclist lost on South African roads. Dave, Cam and Sarah speak honestly about what that means as riders, as parents, as a community — and what actually needs to change for the laws to protect us.
Then: Tadej Pogačar wins the Tour of Flanders and becomes the first rider in history to win four consecutive Monuments. The crew breaks do
From a Farm Boy with ADHD to Building South Africa’s Biggest Sock Brand | Jurgens Uys
He failed most of his subjects, raced mountain bikes on three different pro teams, and still never had the breakthrough he dreamed of. So at 23 years old, with R15,000 and a plan scribbled after six months of marketing studies, Jurgens Uys walked away from everything he knew — and started making socks.
Ten years later, Versus Socks has sold over 6 million pairs, employs more than 50 people, and
Red Hill Road Race is Back, How to make a comeback, Garden Route Giro, GOAT Debate | Breakaway EP12
This week's Breakaway hits a nerve. Dave opens up about something a lot of cyclists won't say out loud — the moment a week off the bike becomes two, then a month, then you're not sure how to come back. Sarah breaks down the coaching side: patience, accountability, and why consistency beats intensity every time. It's the conversation you didn't know you needed.
From there, the crew recaps Sarah's
Born With a Death Sentence. Now He’s Racing for a World Championship.
He was given a 10-year life expectancy at eight months old. At 19, Jason van't Slot became the first person with cystic fibrosis to finish the Absa Cape Epic — the toughest mountain bike stage race on the planet.
But this isn't just a story about cycling. It's about what it means to live inside a body that fights you every single day — chains around your chest, breathing like you're pulling air t
Cape Epic Stage Wins Decoded: The Power, Pacing & Pain Behind the Podium
Winning a Cape Epic stage isn't just about fitness — it's about surviving the first 10 minutes, holding position through blind corners on rocky single track, and then having enough left to produce 1,000-watt kicks on grass after 4,000 kilojoules of work.
In this breakdown, performance coach Reece McDonald pulls back the curtain on exactly what it took to win Stage 1 and Stage 6 of Cape Epic 2025.
SHE Ran 13 Peaks on a whim, Founded Bitchy Bites and captures sports greatest moments | Jess Meniere
She calls it "ruthlessly brave." Others might call it reckless. Jess Meniere has built her life around one principle - put your hand up first, figure it out later. And the consequences have been spectacular.
In this episode of the Femme Series, Jess sits down with David to talk about what it really costs to chase a creative life in South African sport. From running the 13 Peaks with no training a
The Day South Africa Won the Cape Epic | Milan-San Remo | The Breakaway Ep11
For 23 years, no all-South African team had ever stood on the top step of the Cape Epic. On Sunday, Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje of Toyota Specialized Imbuko changed that - and the entire finish line held its breath counting down the seconds.
This episode is a full Cape Epic 2026 debrief from the people who lived it. Sully was behind the camera on the back of a motorbike. Cam Roach finished in t
13 Peaks, Bitchy Bites Founder, Media Extraordinaire - Meet Jess Meniere | Femme Series
She calls it "ruthlessly brave." Others might call it reckless. Jess Meniere has built her life around one principle - put your hand up first, figure it out later. And the consequences have been spectacular.
In this episode of the Femme Series, Jess sits down with David to talk about what it really costs to chase a creative life in South African sport. From running the 13 Peaks with no training a
E2E Feedback, Cape Epic ’26, World Tour Update & SA’s Gravel Season Opens | The Breakaway Podcast
He went to Joburg for one ride. He got dropped by a world-tour cyclist, skipped a robot or two, and came back a convert. That's where Episode 10 begins — and it only gets bigger from there.
Cape Epic is underway, and the stories coming out of those trails are exactly why this race is unlike anything else on earth. Dean Hoff and Kevin Benke ran 30 kilometres with their bikes after a mechanical des
Don’t mix another bottle until you’ve watched this | Nutrition with Reece McDonald
You've seen the numbers on the packet. 2:1 ratio. 60 grams. 90 grams per hour. Multiple transportable carbohydrates. But what does any of it actually mean — and how do you use it without blowing up your stomach on race day?
In Part 2 with Reece McDonald — head of performance at Embukos and Science to Sport partner — we sit down and break race-day nutrition into language that anyone can understand
400 Wins. Beat Lance Armstrong. Then Built What South Africa Never Had. | Malcolm Lange
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Lisa’s Moment, Ryan’s Tactics, Pogačar’s 80km Solo & Why We’re All Losing Sleep Before Epic
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3 Olympics. A World Medal. Then He Lost Everything. | David George
He wasn't good at catching a ball. He wasn't good at sitting still in class. But put him on a bike and something switched!
David George represented South Africa at three Olympic Games, won the country's first Commonwealth Games cycling medal, stood on the podium at World Championships, and raced for one of the most iconic teams in professional cycling history. And almost nobody in South Africa kn
Nic White: The Untold Story Behind SA Cycling’s Glory Days | The Iconic Series
The Iconic Series begins with a name that carries real weight in South African cycling: Nic White.
In this first episode, we sit down with one of the sport’s most respected and influential figures to unpack a career filled with legendary stories, hard racing, unforgettable wins, and a deep love for the bicycle itself. From the old Joburg racing scene to European cobbled classics, Morocco, HSBC,
Cape Town Cycle Tour : Predictions, Taper & Nutrition, Classics Season has arrived Ep8 | Breakaway
Cape Town Cycle Tour race week is its own sport: tapering without going stale, fueling without doing anything “new,” and staying calm when the roads (and the vibes) get hectic.
In this episode of The Breakaway Show, David and Sarah break down what the final week should actually look like—from elite-level readiness to “punter” practicality. You’ll hear how to think about rest days vs openers, wh
Carol Boyes: The Untold Story Behind Cape Town Cycle Tour’s Iconic Trophy
The Cape Town Cycle Tour trophy isn’t “just a trophy.” It’s a handcrafted piece of design history — built from emotion, legacy, and obsessive attention to detail.
In this episode of the Active Hobo, we sit down with **Michelé** (PR + events, 19 years at Carol Boyes) and **Madi** (Head of Product, 20 years in design) to unpack the story behind some of South Africa’s most iconic event trophies —
Heat Training for Cyclists: Sauna Protocols & “Poor Man’s Altitude” (Reece McDonald)
Heat training has become one of the most practical “unfair advantages” a normal rider can actually use—without a WorldTour budget.
In this special edition of The Breakaway, we sit down with Reece McDonald (Science to Sport) to break down heat acclimation vs heat acclimatization, and why a simple sauna routine can improve your heat tolerance, your cooling efficiency, and potentially even perform
Jozi vs Cape Town: SA’s Segment Wars | Big 5 Course Records — Tour De PPA Road Race, Cape Epic | Ep7
This week on The Breakaway, we kick off with the frothiest new idea we’ve had in a while: **SA’s Segment Challenge** — Cape Town’s Chappies culture vs Joburg’s Engen-to-Engen chaos, plus a shout to Durban to send their “we kill each other weekly” segment so we can put it on the show.
Then it’s straight into **Tap-Out Tuesday** energy: sub-10 obsession, perfect wind conditions, lead-out etiquett
From “Is This Worth It?” to Sold-Out Events — Shaun Glover’s Red Cherry Story
Shaun Glover (Red Cherry Events) breaks down the reality behind South African cycling events—what it took to survive COVID, rebuild a team, and claw back from the edge when income stopped for 18 months. We talk event economics (cashflow, liabilities, debt), why sponsors are essential for world-class events, and the hidden workload of delivering real ROI for corporate partners.
Shaun also shares
Ceder Gravel Race, Ride for Sight, Chappies Tuesday Froth by Sarah Hill & Cam Roach | Ep 6
This week on The Breakaway we get stuck into the Tour of Oman drama and why Astana’s 1–2 felt like a real “we’re back” statement — plus where Adam Yates landed and what it means when early-season racing turns chaotic with weather and tactics. ¹ ²
Then we bring it home: the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight and the Herald Cycle Tour — what stood out, who showed depth, and why the SA calendar is quietly pr
The CIOVITA Story: How Andrew Gold Turned “Life in Motion” Into a Global Movement
Andrew Gold is the co-founder of CIOVITA—a Cape Town–built cycling apparel brand engineered with a global mindset and a deep respect for craft. With a background in product development and garment manufacturing, Andrew didn’t enter cycling kit as a “logo-on-a-shirt” play. He built it as a long-term, say-it-and-prove-it brand—where comfort claims are backed by obsessive iteration, materials sourcin
He’s 17 and Racing Elites—Now He’s Heading to Italy for a Trial
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Cycling airbag tech is no longer sci-fi. In Episode 2 of The Breakaway, the guys unpack the “Aero Bag” — a wearable airbag integrated into bibs that pro teams are already testing — and ask the real question: is this the biggest safety leap since helmets, or a false-deployment disaster waiting to happen?
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Byron Munton is the kind of rider who can chase a Cape Town Strava KOM in the morning… and still talk like a student of the
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City Cycling Club | Graham Ward on Clubs, Racing & Road Safety
Cape Town cycling has a rich history...
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Luke Moir went from being a kid digging “gnarly” trails with spades in the bush… to lining up at MTB World Cups and earning a spot on Mondraker Factory Racing (MFR).
This episode is the real story arc — not the highlight reel.
You’ll hear the early sparks (traveling overseas young and getting results that hinted at something bigger), the big jump (a standout junior performance that proved he
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