Gravel Bike Mag | Bike Run Tri | South Africa

The grinders grail.

Routes to Ride: Graaf-Reinet

Karoo 'big sky country' around South Africa's fourth oldest town is gravel heaven – diverse terrain, some challenging climbs, and the opportunity to ride through wildlife.

Aug 26 min read

Mariske Strauss's Wild Ride

Mariske, you've had a couple of crazy years. We have known you for so long as a lovable star of SA MTBing – a five-time SA Champion, a four-time Continental Champion, winner of multiple Cape Epic podiums and stages, and so much more – but you had to take a sudden step back from racing when you were diagnosed with myocarditis at age 32 in February 2023. Talk us through your diagnosis and how it turned your world upside down… Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be di

Jul 166 min read

Gravel routes to ride this festive season

Gravel cycling routes to ride in South Africa during the festive season. Routes from in and around Cape Town, to the Garden Route, to the Eastern Cape.

Dec 18, 202512 min read

Nedbank fuelled the Gravel Burn with 'Kindred by Gravel'

Through Kindred by Gravel, we're proud to support South Africa's first-of-its-kind Nedbank Gravel Burn, enabling riders to push their limits while celebrating the people and places that make every ride meaningful. As a bank that believes in bringing people together through what they love, we see this as a way to connect people, inspire perseverance, and create lasting bonds.

Nov 7, 20252 min read

The launch of Gravel Bike Magazine

This large format coffee table keepsake will be on shelf nationwide. Almost 150 pages of glossy but dusty filth, to keep you frothing and ready to get out into the many superb routes we have identified and explored in detail. We hope to keep you ‘edutained’ by interviews with interesting riders and up to speed on tech from new bikes to gadgets that will make your ride more enjoyable. We highlight the best races out there and even get a magical taste of riding gravel under the

Oct 3, 20253 min read

On the path of the bear

The 60km Senda del Oso (Path of the Bear) between Tuñón and Cueva Huerta or Ricabo treats hikers and cyclists alike to the unparalleled raw, natural beauty of Asturias. You might even get the chance to see the Cantabrian brown bear… In fact, the trail passes by Cercado de los Osos, a wildlife reserve where these endangered bears roam in semi-liberty.

Sep 17, 20253 min read