Spend a weekend riding, shuttling, and adventuring with friends and family.
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not been doing enough to curb our impact on the natural environment.
Joe Fleming from Bike Market heads off the beaten path for his first out-of-town gravel adventure and shares a few lessons learned.
Some reasons why pre-owned is an incredible option besides the obvious & incredible value.
A few tips to help you get your bike fully ready for you to hop on and go for a ride. We know you’re keen to get out there!
Take a look at just a few reasons why you should consider bike market for your next service. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
How do you know when to service your bike? Luckily, they’re simple machines when you get down to it. Here are 7 reasons to service your bike.
After some time off, it’s easy to get completely overwhelmed with the thought of getting back on the bike.
This is my story of how I used the hard lockdown and bicycles to change my ways. I hope it helps others who may be in trouble to reach for something better.
Sappi sponsored karlkloof trails are fun for all rider skill levels. Karkloof is just outside of Hilton KZN, so it’s weekend worthy from major centres.
The scenery of rolling hills on exquisitely made wide bench cut trails keeps the excitement high.
The story of the mid-summer 270km gravel epic ridden by James Thompson, Luke Roberts and Charles Keey.
Modderfontein Nature Reserve is ideally situated in Central Gauteng. This location has various loops that cater for all levels of experience on both single-track and jeep-track. From dams to navigate your way around and forests to lose yourself in, this is a great spot to spend on the bike.
One of Johannesburg’s well-known trails allows for a wide range of riders, from beginners to competitive cyclists to enjoy a variety of MTB routes according to their experience.
The Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site by bike. This 27km long trail is popular due to its proximity to Johannesburg. An ideal location for those looking to get some mileage in over the weekend.
Cradle Moon, located in the Cradle of Humankind starts at the Lakeside Game Lodge. Routes meander through valleys surrounding Lake Heritage and over hills scattered with game.
The Bike Market Shuttle takes us to Tzaneen for a weekend of ripping some of South Africa’s best trails situated in the picturesque Magoebaskloof mountain range.
“The Spruit” is a renound local spot in the riding community. With various access points to the single tracks that snake alongside Braamfontein River, the most common routes run between Sunninghill, Emmarentia, Delta Park, Greenside, and Melville.
Situated near Dinokeng Game Reserve, just North of Pretoria, Buffelsdrift Nature Conservancy is a great location for mountain biking. With a variety of trails to choose from and an abundance of wildlife, this location is suited for all riders.
SouthxSoutheast Gravel Race 2019 It was 7am on the banks of the Suikerbosrand River. The temperature was already teetering in the mid-twenties. 70 had entered, but 56 were about to…
With an abundance of trails to choose from, you are guaranteed an adventure. Clearly marked trails map out various routes that are sure to test your skills with up 25km trails to ride.
These Jeeptracks, singletracks & gravel roads entail technical sections as well as tough mountain bike climbs. Choose between a 6km route or a 17km route that promises to challenge you. Tracks have been built to cater for all riders and an old train track and tunnel has been included in one of the routes that aids as a great feature.
Ride the Magaliesberg region on purpose built single-tracks, submerged in the mountain ranges, just an hour outside of Johannesburg and Pretoria. These picturesque trails demand your attention as they take you through reeds, bush, open veld and across rivers.
Start at the Hadede camp, near Hartebeesport dam and meander along the Hennops river on your bike through the valley with mountains either side to explore. These single tracks range from farm roads to grass fields and boast a variety of terrain, climbs and steep descents with stunning views to enjoy. With trails that vary in distance, you have 3 different routes to choose from. With a 5km, 18km and 26 km distance, this location is ideal for the whole family.
Good for Beginners and the experienced. All features are rollable or jump into the next berm if you’re ready.
