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
Ciovita Factory Tour | The most custom kit ever made?
What does it take to create a truly custom cycling kit? We head inside Ciovita’s factory in Cape Town to explore the craftsmanship, people, and processes behind bringing a unique design to life. Created as a special tribute to the Toyota team heading to Gravel Burn, this project celebrates creativity, collaboration, and local manufacturing. Join us behind the scenes to see what goes into making cy
The Best Bike for Gravel Burn? We’ve made our pick - Crux 5 | Ep 11 Road to Gravel Burn
Choosing the right bike for Gravelburn is about more than just weight and speed. After testing a range of gravel bikes, it’s time to break down the setup, upgrades, tyres, wheels and gearing that matter most for a demanding stage race. In this episode, we look at why the Specialized Crux 5 made the shortlist and how the right components can make a difference over multiple days on rough gravel. Is
SA Schools MTB Finals: Why Nobody Should Panic | The Breakaway EP36
Episode 36 opens with the SA Schools mountain bike finals in Stellenbosch, and the question every South African cyclist has been asking: is our sport dying, or just getting started? Then Jemaine Jacobs tells us how a school league, a borrowed bike and a job washing bikes led him to sales and social media at Specialized Tygerberg.
We also cover the opening of the Western Cape road season, the fi
RH77: The Kit Everyone Is Talking About
We take an in-depth look at RH77, a Cape Town cycling brand that has become a familiar name on the local scene. From design and fit to performance, comfort and the details that matter when you're putting serious kilometres into a kit, we put their range under the microscope. But there’s more to this review than just the clothing — we explore what makes RH77 such a distinctive part of the cycling c
THE ROAST featuring; Simon Stofberg and Charl Kemp | Road to Gravel Burn Episode 10
No script, no plan, no filter: three mates the night before the Nedbank Gravel Burn.
Dave sits down with Simon Stoffberg and Charl Kemp for the most unplanned conversation The Active Hobo has ever filmed. They argue about FTP, VO2 max and who is actually fittest, then get serious about why they're racing seven days across the Karoo. One of them is back for redemption after a brutal first Gravel
Cape Pioneer, Road Worlds & a Call for Safer Roads | The Breakaway EP35
Cyclists risk their lives every morning, and no political party has told us where it stands. This week on The Breakaway, we ask.
Episode 35 starts with a simple question: why do one million South African cyclists have no voice? Jarryd Haley is back, and together we talk road safety, the muggings that are changing where we ride, and what happens when a community finally speaks up.
Then the ra
Bike Fit Essentials | Dan Loubser
Dan Loubser, an experienced bike fitter, breaks down what changes when a rider moves from road and gravel riding into mountain biking. From suspension setup and saddle position to bike geometry, power delivery and technical terrain, Dan explains how small adjustments can make a major difference on the trail. Whether you're new to mountain biking or looking to fine-tune your setup, this episode off
The Future of Active Hobo + What Go2Sea Taught Us | The Breakaway EP34
What does the future of Active Hobo actually look like... and how do you build an independent cycling platform without sacrificing honest storytelling?
In Episode 34 of The Breakaway, Dave goes solo to give an open look behind the scenes of Active Hobo: how the channel is funded, why partnerships matter, and why maintaining editorial independence remains non-negotiable.
Then lets talk Go2Sea
The Week We’ll Never Forget - Reflections on Stage 7 Go2Sea 2026
Day 7 at Go2Sea brought plenty of rain, some seriously steep trails, and what can only be described as Type 2 fun - it’s only fun once you look back on it!
With the week coming to an end, the media crew sat down to reflect on the journey so far, the challenges we’ve faced, and the moments that have stood out along the way.
Go2Sea has exceeded all of our expectations, and after a week of raci
Tarryn from Karkloof Country Club
Water point 2 was a vibe today. From the children to the staff people involved in this race are amazing.
This Is What Mountain Biking Is About | Day 5 Go2Sea 2026
Day 5 at Go2Sea was another tough day on the bike, but one that delivered plenty of fun along the way. The riders made their way through some incredible scenery before finishing at the Karkloof Country Club, with some fantastic single-track trails making this one of the most enjoyable stages yet.
If you’d like to contribute towards Yarrow Intermediate School, any support or donations would be g
Femmes_cycling always bring the energy.
Day 5 broke some but not these girls! #go2sea
The Breakaway Grabs Glory on the Queen Stage of Day 4 | Go2Sea 2026
Day 4 at Go2Sea brought a tough 108km stage as the riders continued their journey towards the sea. With every kilometer, the demands on both the riders and their bikes continue to grow. A huge shoutout to Siyabonga for taking the win today! 🏆
But once again, the real story of Go2Sea was found within the communities along the route.
Today, we spoke to two incredible NPOs that are making a dif
Day 3 was really about the community
Returning to a community we had visited before, we were seriously moved by how warmly we were welcomed back. They shared how Go2Sea has already changed lives by helping educate people and giving them opportunities to reach a university-level education.
For some, the race has also created employment and provided a source of income, showing that Go2Sea’s impact reaches far beyond the road and the
You Can’t Understand Go2Sea Without Meeting These People
Day 3 at Go2Sea and the riders are beginning to feel the physical and emotional demands of the journey.
But for us, Day 3 was really about the community.
Returning to a community we had visited before, we were seriously moved by how warmly we were welcomed back. They shared how Go2Sea has already changed lives by helping educate people and giving them opportunities to reach a university-leve
Clarens Brewery always providing the essentials
Also sharing even more insight to how #go2sea impacts the communities.
Moustache of 2026 Contenders and a podium Finish to match. #go2sea
Lee is from Australia and shares the days experience with us.
The water point on day 2 was straight vibes ! #go2sea
As expected we felt the continued excitement and how go2sea directly effects the students.
The Story Gets Bigger | Day 2 Go2Sea 2026
Day 2 at Go2Sea started to show the tougher side of the race. Crashes began to happen, the emotions started to show, and riders were pushed to their limits.
With bikes needing makeshift fixes along the way, it became a day of adapting, carrying on, and finding a way to keep moving.
As the race gets tougher, the real stories of Go2Sea are beginning to emerge.
00:00 Intro
00:35 Overview of
Meet Lesedi
The pre race energy was exceptional, here’s what the people had to say. #go2sea
The question continues. #go2sea
The feedback seems to be very positive. People speaking from experience think that the race does indeed make a difference to the communities it passes through.
Do races actually make a difference to communities?
That's the question we want to find the answer to. #go2sea
Melanie and Peter shared their thoughts based off of previous experience.
Water Point 1 was full of joy! #go2sea
Willie shares some insight to how #go2sea helps the Clarens village conservancy keep the natural beauty of Clarens alive. Find them at www.clarensconservancy.com
Starting To Understand Go2Sea | Day 1 Go2Sea 2026
Day 1 at Go2Sea was about more than just getting to the finish line.
From interviews with the children and riders in the race village to the incredible scenes at the finish, we got to see what makes this race so special.
The emotion on the riders faces as they arrived was had to miss and seeing the children waiting for them captured something that goes beyond cycling.
This is Go2Sea.
Welcome To The Race That Connects Communities | Day 0 Go2Sea 2026
The excitement is already building, Day 0 at Go2Sea was an absolute blast! From the final race preparations to meeting the people at registration. This race is shaping up to be something special, combining the thrill of the challenge with heartwarming stories from the communities the race passes through.
00:00 Why are we here
00:50 Getting to Day 0
01:50 Baggage we Testing
03:08 Stage 1 Ov
Jason’s Story: Racing Through Cystic Fibrosis, All the Way to Japan | The Breakaway EP33
Before anything else: this week we lost someone close to our community.
Our sincerest condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved her. And our thoughts are with Michael Foster and his family, currently in ICU
after a collision while cycling, he's showing positive signs, and we're
holding onto hope. Please, be careful out there.
On a different note, we're glad to have Jason back. Yea
Go 2 Sea Transit Day done and dusted #go2sea #cannondale #clarens #mtb
The Coach Teaching South Africa’s Kids to Ride Fearlessly | Rob du Preez
He was told to teach kids ball skills. He ended up building one of Cape Town's most trusted mountain bike coaching businesses — almost entirely by accident.
Rob du Preez is the founder of Rubber Side Down, a Cape Town-based mountain bike skills coaching business born out of an unlikely place: the 2020 lockdowns. In this conversation he traces the whole path — growing up racing road and track in
Does technical Skills coaching actually work? | Road to Gravel Burn Episode 9
Coming off a brutal recovery week following the Sedgefield 500, the focus turns to something I never properly worked on: technical mountain bike skills. A session with coach Rob from Rubber Side Down MTB Skills starts in a parking lot with basic balance — and ends up reshaping everything from body position to cornering, ahead of the notoriously technical terrain expected at the Nedbank Gravel Burn
Factor Elara | First Look
We get an exclusive first look at the all-new Factor Elora, a seriously aggressive gravel race bike making its global debut from Cape Town, South Africa. From its 55mm+ tyre clearance and aero-focused fork to deep-section wheels, integrated storage and race-proven SRAM Force, we break down what makes this one of the most cutting-edge gravel bikes we've seen. But with complete builds reaching well
It’s time to talk about China | The Breakaway EP32
Tom Pidcock started the 2026 MTB World Championships XCO race from the
fifth row of the grid. He finished it as world champion — his second
rainbow jersey, won by clawing back through the entire field in Val di
Sole, Italy. Jared Haley (East City Cycles) joins us to break down
exactly how he did it, and why Mathieu van der Poel's race went the
opposite way.
We also cover the Tadej and
He Started at 115kg. Then Rode Into Cape Town’s Winter
He was 115kg and hadn't ridden a bike properly in decades. Then a Cape Town
bike shop's Instagram challenge changed his winter — and Gear Change's own
co-founder had a strikingly similar story to tell.
0:00 — The 500km challenge that started it all
1:47 — The Argus that changed everything at school
3:55 — The weight he'd been carrying
7:46 — 110kg to 90kg: the video his nephew sent him
30 Hours, One Bad Night, and a Finish Line With My Family | Road to Gravel Burn Episode 8 PART 2
Dave first heard of the Sedgefield 500, a self-supported, 500km-plus gravel race through South Africa's Garden Route, watching a video of ultra-endurance cyclist Tegan Phillips take it on years ago. This episode is the honest post-race account: what worked, what didn't, and the night things nearly fell apart. Somewhere past halfway, a stomach crisis turned a hard day into a genuinely frightening o
The Complete Rig for a 500km Unsupported Ride | Road to Gravel Burn Episode 8
Every item on this bike earned its place. Ahead of a self-supported 500km-plus ultra-distance race with no aid stations and no route markings, Dave walks through exactly what's coming with him — from the kit built to handle a 30-degree swing in temperature, to the nutrition strategy built around 226ERS products, to the worst-case-scenario repair kit put together with help from Nick at Freewheel. N
Hayley Preen’s Secret Bike, Swiss Epic History & La Vuelta’s Wild Stage | The Breakaway EP31
South Africans were quietly dominating overseas: Hayley Preen backed up
her form in the US by coming home and winning African Gravel Champs on a
bike that doesn't officially exist yet, Alex Miller took the men's title
in Namibia, and Marc Pritzen and Felix Stehli made history as the first
team to win a Swiss Epic stage on 32-inch wheels. Plus Lucy Burns and
Michelle Bowden quietly picked
Is This the Most Stable Gravel Aero Wheel Ever Made? | Interview with Mark Hopkins from CSixx
We sit down with Mark Hopkins the founder of CSixx to find out how his 65mm deep gravel wheels became the biggest surprise in the insane crosswinds on our wheel test. From rim shape and aerodynamics to internal width, spoke choice and real-world durability, Mark breaks down the design philosophy behind these seriously deep gravel wheels. We also talk about why a deeper wheel can still feel incredi
Gravel Burn Episode 7: Bike Breakdown for Sedgefield 500 | The First Prep Race 517km Ultra
In this episode of Road to Gravel Burn, Dave takes on his first major test: the brutal 517km Sedgefield 500. After failing to finish the event last year, this ride is about unfinished business, mental resilience, and finding out whether his training, nutrition, and gear are truly ready for the challenge ahead. Alec and Dan take a deep dive into his Specialized Diverge setup, analysing everything f
One of the Hardest Bike Races on Earth: Alec’s TCR Story | The Breakaway EP30
Before anything else: our thoughts are with Laura and her family after a
serious collision this week, and with everyone in our community grieving
a fellow rider we lost. If you're able to support Laura's family, Southside Cycles is coordinating help directly — please channel support through them rather than the family.
On a different note: Alec is back; from finishing the Transcontinental
How a Bike Coach Built South Africa’s Biggest Multisport Community | Jaryd Browne
Jaryd Browne is the founder of Peak, a coaching and community brand that's grown from a single kit order 11 years ago into a national footprint across triathlon, running, and cycling. In this conversation he traces the whole path — racing under-16 alongside future professionals, chasing an Olympic dream in triathlon that didn't quite land, and a life-changing stint training in Boulder, Colorado, w
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.
[NEWSLETTER / LINK]
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.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
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
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