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The Active Hobo is a community of storytellers on a mission to make meaning. We’re rooted in Westlake, Cape Town—part café, part studio, all heart. Drop by for a great flat white, stay to enjoy our shows, or book a session to capture your own story.
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UKHU JHB, Wines2Whales Update, Fake Kit Review, Cycling in the UK & Sarah is BACK! | Breakaway EP40
We waited six weeks and paid R1,750 for a fake cycling jersey. Can anyone actually tell the difference? Subscribe for more stories that matter: [link] Episode 40 of The Breakaway Show, and two guests at the …
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We waited six weeks and paid R1,750 for a fake cycling jersey. Can anyone actually tell the difference?
Subscribe for more stories that matter: [link]
Episode 40 of The Breakaway Show, and two guests at the table. Sarah Maré is back after a big season, fresh off third at the first UCI Wines2Whales, and Vince returns from the UK to ride Chapman's Peak for the first time in years. We put a fake RH77 jersey next to the real thing, visit ukhu in Rosebank, settle the north vs south debate with the Wines2Whales category results, and ask Vince what Cape Town has that the UK doesn't.
00:00 Intro
02:21 Chappies segment analysis
11:57 Ukhu, Rosebank
17:08 Fake kit
27:25 Wines2Whales
44:30 Riding in the UK
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How Nana Cycling Club Built a Double Century Contender
Five years ago, Nana Cycling Club scrambled to find 12 women willing to try the Double Century. This November they're bringing two teams. Renette and Nicola take us back to the beginning: a founder who was …
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Five years ago, Nana Cycling Club scrambled to find 12 women willing to try the Double Century. This November they're bringing two teams.
Renette and Nicola take us back to the beginning: a founder who was tired of riding only with men and asked where all the women were, a first DC team pieced together with whoever said yes, and a name borrowed from French slang for "girl" that the Cape Town peloton now shouts at them on the road. Nicola only started riding as a London commuter and did her first Cape Town Cycle Tour on a borrowed bike that was too big for her, wearing a skateboarding helmet. Renette grew up watching her parents come home from the Cycle Tour every year.
They talk about women who arrived at Tuesday rides unable to grab their bottle and were racing a few months later, why the kit is half the fun, and why their DC jersey can't be bought. Then it's the 2026 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century: a Racing Division and a Joy Division, a stronger top eight than last year, the climbs where someone ends up pushing a teammate, and whether third place in 2025 can turn into something more.
Part of our Double Century 2026 series.
0:00 Nana Will Reign Supreme
0:55 Meet Nana Cycling Club
2:28 Renette's Cycling Family
3:51 Nicola, London Commuter
8:41 What Cycling Gives Women
12:27 The Tuesday Ride
13:37 The Women They've Brought In
15:54 How Nana Began
17:18 Meeting Liv
19:58 Why "Nana"?
20:44 Kit Culture
26:37 Two Teams This Year
29:51 Fake Kit, Real Compliment
33:45 The 2026 Plan
35:11 Chalk Air and ASAP
37:28 Pushing Up Tradouw
39:00 A Stronger Top Eight
40:30 Plans Never Survive DC
41:37 North vs South
42:46 Filming the Women's Race
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What It Took to Win My Category at the World’s Biggest Gravel Race
The end of the road. A week after the 2026 Nedbank Gravel Burn, David sits down to look back on everything this series covered (the bike, the tyres, the kit, nutrition, strength work and coaching) and to say …
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The end of the road. A week after the 2026 Nedbank Gravel Burn, David sits down to look back on everything this series covered (the bike, the tyres, the kit, nutrition, strength work and coaching) and to say what worked, what didn't, and what comes next.
Seven stages, 653 km, 7,800 m of climbing, 21 hours 19 minutes on the bike, and the Men 35–39 leader's jersey from Stage 1 to Stage 7.
Official final GC, Men 35–39:
1. David Jenkins, 21:19:12
2. Steven Bark, +3:26
3. Janosch Wintermantel, +16:32
Thank you to Nedbank and Gravel Burn, to Team Toyota (Tasneem, Glenn, Caroline), to Barend and the VIP bicycle logistics crew, Josh and the Specialized team, Paige, Rhys, Rob at Rubber Side Down, Heather Jenkins for the custom kit, Stefan at Kiff Ideas for the stickers, and to everyone who watched, commented and sent messages along the way.
Helicopter footage: @gravel_burn
0:00 The end of the road
1:49 The bike: Crux 5, Roval CLX, 42T
6:29 Tyres: 2.2 or 45?
7:44 Off the bike: shoes, kit, hydration, eyes
11:11 Nutrition: 90 grams an hour
12:47 Training: bio & coaching
14:35 The numbers
17:27 The race: why it mattered
20:53 What's next
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DC is ON, Gravel Burn Recap, ONE TONNER, W2W - We’re BACK | The Breakaway EP37
Seven days of Nedbank Gravel Burn, and one honest answer to "would you go back?" Episode 39 of The Breakaway Show is the Gravel Burn debrief, recorded days after the finish in the Eastern Cape. We talk about …
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Seven days of Nedbank Gravel Burn, and one honest answer to "would you go back?"
Episode 39 of The Breakaway Show is the Gravel Burn debrief, recorded days after the finish in the Eastern Cape. We talk about the speed of age-category racing, the crashes, what we got wrong with chainrings and nutrition, the tyres that held up, and whether a week like this is worth the money. Then we look ahead to the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century in Swellendam, why the women's race could be the best of the year, and what's coming at Wines2Whales.
Chapters:
0:00 Back from Gravel Burn
3:49 One Tonner results
14:44 North vs South rivalry
18:00 Women's DC favourites
20:08 Why women's DC matters
22:40 Old Mutual and women's cycling
31:59 Wines2Whales preview
43:47 How was Gravel Burn?
48:48 What we got wrong
50:22 Pathfinder tyres verdict
1:03:05 Racing scared
1:06:14 Would we go back?
1:14:10 Crashes and danger
1:18:16 Gravel Worlds qualifying
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How Chalk Air Won the Double Century With Six Riders
Last year Chalk Air WC CMC lined up at the Double Century as underdogs and beat the double defending champions by 88 seconds. This November, they're the team everyone is chasing. Liesel Prentis grew up in her …
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Last year Chalk Air WC CMC lined up at the Double Century as underdogs and beat the double defending champions by 88 seconds. This November, they're the team everyone is chasing.
Liesel Prentis grew up in her family's compressor hire business in East London, discovered road cycling on the back of her husband's tandem, and now owns the company that sponsors one of South Africa's strongest women's teams. She talks honestly about what the bike gave her as a mother of four, why the result is secondary for so many of the women she rides with, and why backing a women's team is a business decision she'd make again.
Then their road captain takes us inside the 2025 Old Mutual Wealth Double Century: a derailleur gone in the first kilometre, seven riders over the big climb, a broken chain on the run home, and six women digging deep enough to hold off ASAP Ladies and Nana Cycling Club. There's also the local derby, the drafting debate, the watts it takes to sit on the front, and how you plan for a new route when nobody knows where the water point is.
Part of our Double Century 2026 series.
0:00 Why DC Matters
1:03 Meet Liesel
4:13 How the Team Began
5:42 On the Back of a Tandem
10:50 Why She Rides
15:20 What Holds Women Back
20:25 Is Sponsoring Worth It?
24:07 Life Outside DC
27:47 The Big Ladies Ride
31:00 Meet the Road Captain
35:27 ASAP, Nana and the Derby
37:29 Winning in 2025
42:28 The Drafting Debate
51:10 Defending Champs
53:51 Watts on the Front
57:10 A New Route
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A DREAM COME TRUE | Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026 Stages 06 & 07
The finale of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: Stage 6 (Gwanishi → Shamwari, 76 km) and Stage 7 (one last loop through Shamwari, 59 km). A last sunrise at Gwanishi, a 43-degree race into Big Five country, giraffes …
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The finale of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: Stage 6 (Gwanishi → Shamwari, 76 km) and Stage 7 (one last loop through Shamwari, 59 km).
A last sunrise at Gwanishi, a 43-degree race into Big Five country, giraffes running beside the bunch, a safari through Shamwari, the Red Bull Night Burn by firelight, and one last loop to the windmill. David and Charl rode the final kilometres in together.
David won Stage 7 in Men 35–39 and finished the week as the Men 35–39 champion, 3:26 ahead of Steven Bark. Charl finished 2nd overall in Men 19–34. Simon finished 12th in Men 19–34. What started as banter between three mates ended with them pulling each other across the line.
Pro results: Matt Beers won the Nedbank Gravel Burn by 32 seconds from Filippo Colombo (Tristan Nortje 3rd); Nele Laing won the women's race by 1:05 from Hayley Preen (Clara Koppenburg 3rd).
CHAPTERS
0:00 Three mates, one finish line
0:23 Stage 6: Gwanishi to Shamwari
0:29 Leaving Gwanishi
2:25 The route in 3D
2:51 The race: 43 degrees and full gas
5:14 The safari through Shamwari
6:11 One day to go
7:08 Red Bull Night Burn
8:38 Stage 7: the final day
9:40 The last race
10:40 The finish: David & Charl, together
12:48 Prize giving
13:34 Thank you, Gravel Burn
Thanks to the Nedbank Gravel Burn team for an unforgettable week, to Mike Davis (Nedbank) for the last Burn Pod, to @nadiavanwyk.athlete for her nightly results reels, and to Charl Kemp behind the camera. Official race footage and results: Nedbank Gravel Burn. Route data: Nedbank Gravel Burn. 3D imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics; terrain: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Huge thanks to Nedbank, Toyota South Africa, Specialized, Herotel, Ciovita and Red Bull.
#GravelBurn #NedbankGravelBurn #GravelCycling #StageRace #ActiveHobo #Shamwari #RedBull #Toyota #Specialized #Nedbank
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# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================
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I Wanted to Quit… Then Charl Gave Up His Race | Gravel Burn Stage 5
Stage 5 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: Merino to Gwanishi. 128 km, 1,050 m up, 1,800 m down. On paper it looks downhill. It isn't. We flew the whole route in 3D for you: out of Merino across the Grootvlakte …
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Stage 5 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: Merino to Gwanishi. 128 km, 1,050 m up, 1,800 m down. On paper it looks downhill. It isn't. We flew the whole route in 3D for you: out of Merino across the Grootvlakte, through two tech zones, up the Toyota Power Climb on Renosterkop at km 107, and down out of the Karoo into thicket country at Gwanishi.
Race morning at Merino: David on the bean bags with a 3:10 lead in his category, Nadia van Wyk's Stage 4 results, and Mpho Jasone from Nedbank sponsorship on why cycling is a metaphor for life. Then a very special message: happy 11th birthday, Logan. 🎂
The stage that changed the plans. "That was for me the toughest day… my toughest day racing ever." David was in the dark and wanted to quit, and then Charl rode up to him and said: "My race is over. I'm here to help you." The rivalry is over. The tripod is in action.
Also in this one: 41.7 km/h for 60 km on gravel, three crashes (get well soon, Marco), Hayley Preen flying past, the gel Simon pulled out of his pocket that saved David's race, the race helicopter hunting the age groupers ("I feel like a jet on Top Gun"), Matt Beers on the day, and David's birthday jersey for Logan. David won M35–39 by ONE second (3:46:05) over Steven Bark, with Janosch Wintermantel 3rd at +2:12. He still leads his category; Charl was 4th in M19–34 and is still 2nd on GC.
Burn Camp at Gwanishi, the thank-yous, and Nadia's Stage 5 verdict to close it out: "iron sharpens iron, and brothers strengthen each other."
"This is now the time we unite."
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:23 Stage 5: Merino to Gwanishi
0:33 Nadia's Stage 4 results
1:15 Race morning with David
3:15 Nedbank's Mpho Jasone
4:43 Happy birthday, Logan
5:11 The route in 3D: 128 km that looks downhill
5:37 The race
6:34 Matt Beers on Stage 5
7:39 Post-race: "I'm on team Charl"
8:26 The rivalry is over: the tripod
10:02 41.7 km/h for 60 km
10:18 Three crashes
10:50 The gel that saved the day
11:18 The chopper
12:07 "Like a jet on Top Gun"
12:49 Logan's birthday jersey
13:18 "This is now the time we unite"
13:35 Burn Camp: Gwanishi
14:23 The thank-yous
15:45 Nadia's Stage 5 verdict
16:45 Tomorrow: Stage 6 into Shamwari
TOMORROW: STAGE 6
Gwanishi → Shamwari · 76 km · 700 m of climbing.
Thanks to @gravel_burn for the race-day stories and the official Stage 5 photos (Daryan Rowe, Sam Clark, Fahwaaz Cornelius); to @charl_kemp for his stories and the "unite" post; to @mattbeers55 for his race-day videos; to @nadiavanwyk.athlete for the nightly results; to Mpho Jasone and Nedbank; and to the whole Gravel Burn crew. Route data: Nedbank Gravel Burn. 3D imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics; terrain: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Huge thanks to Nedbank, Toyota South Africa, Specialized, Herotel and Ciovita.
#GravelBurn #NedbankGravelBurn #GravelCycling #StageRace #ActiveHobo #Karoo #Gwanishi #BurnCamp #Toyota #Specialized
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# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================
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Behind the Burn: How 400 Crew Run a Race in the Middle of the Karoo | Gravel Burn Stage 4
Stage 4 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: the Merino loop. 61 km, 550 m of climbing, 100% gravel, the shortest stage of the week, and full gas from the gun. We flew the whole route in 3D for you: down past …
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Stage 4 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: the Merino loop. 61 km, 550 m of climbing, 100% gravel, the shortest stage of the week, and full gas from the gun. We flew the whole route in 3D for you: down past Shepherd's Dog and Grootdam into the Klein-Visrivier valley, up the Toyota Power Climb, through the tech zone and the Red Bull KM, and back to Merino Burn Camp.
Race morning at Merino: 5 am coffee at the Vida truck, Manon Lloyd's morning report, Team Toyota's custom jerseys (illustrated by Heather Jenkins, made by Ciovita), and Hayley Preen calling a bunch sprint.
Then the plan. Charl and Simon had one, and it worked: Charl went up the road, and when the bunch caught him 5 km from the finish he looked around and... David wasn't there. At the line: GC banter with David's category rival Stephen, Manon Lloyd on her mechanical ("I'm not very good at fixing my own punctures"), David's right of reply ("the entire peloton, pitying this man, letting him go up the road"), and a five-man crash David only just missed. [RESULT: official margin]
Behind the Burn: Richard, Operations Director of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, took us on the camp tour for the Burn Pod: the remote finishes, the F1-style paddock, the Specialized service team (Josh: 80 bikes a night, and the rear rotor Charl burnt out on a downhill), the year Merino had to be evacuated (with the bagpipes leading the way), massage, a borehole pumping 20,000 litres an hour, laundry day (#339 packed five sets of kit), and accessible ablutions so riders like Bryce can race the Burn on a handcycle. "The race must add to the terrain, not take from it. Stories matter."
Burn Camp after dark: the first (and probably only) donkey longtong fire-starting competition: Charl, the 78 kg speed dealer, Simon, his most loyal client, and David, the Soutie.
"The banter between us is absolute, but the love is deep. Iron sharpens iron."
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:42 Race morning at Merino
2:32 The route: the Merino loop in 3D
2:54 Stage 4: full gas from the gun
3:54 The plan
6:47 "Pause the race!"
7:21 Behind the Burn: the camp tour
8:34 A new bike every morning (Specialized)
9:41 The year Merino was evacuated
10:51 Laundry day
11:17 Bryce, and a race for everyone
12:41 Burn Camp: the fire-starting competition
13:13 Iron sharpens iron
13:43 Tomorrow: Stage 5 to Gwanishi
TOMORROW: STAGE 5
Merino → Gwanishi · 128 km · 1,050 m of climbing.
Thanks to @gravel_burn for the race-day stories, Manon Lloyd's reports and the official Stage 4 photos (Paul Ganse, Sam Clark, James Cameron Heron, Fahwaaz Cornelius); to @charl_kemp for the finish-line taunt, the plan and the Specialized service tour; to @rickottema, @laurapetri and @amacxsportsnutrition for their race footage; and to Richard and the whole Gravel Burn crew for the access. Route data: Nedbank Gravel Burn. 3D imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics; terrain: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Huge thanks to Nedbank, Toyota South Africa, Specialized, Herotel and Ciovita.
Was it a plan, or did David just let him go? 👇
#GravelBurn #NedbankGravelBurn #GravelCycling #StageRace #ActiveHobo #Karoo #BurnCamp #KindredByGravel #Toyota #Specialized
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RH 77
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# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================
Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10
Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH
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We Nerded Out on Bike Setups… Then Raced to the Clouds | Gravel Burn Stage 3
Stage 3 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: Blaauwater to Merino, the longest stage of the week. 137 km and 1,550 m of climbing, from a 6 am start with the bagpipes, over the pass behind the clouds, across a long …
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Stage 3 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: Blaauwater to Merino, the longest stage of the week. 137 km and 1,550 m of climbing, from a 6 am start with the bagpipes, over the pass behind the clouds, across a long stretch of tar in the crosswinds, and up the Swaershoek to the most remote summit finish in gravel.
Race morning at Burn Camp: oats at 5 am, a very specific good morning to Barbara in Australia, a fire-side chat with a rider who'll do the Sedgefield 500 in December, and the race plan over breakfast (get over that last climb, and don't get caught in a crosswind split). Then we got permission to nerd out: chainrings, tyre widths and tyre pressures, with Charl and half of Burn Camp.
Up front, Eddy Le Huitouze (The Grip) won from the break on the Swaershoek, Nele Laing took the women's stage and the Ember jersey, Tristan Nortje took his first-ever climber's jersey, and Matt Beers keeps the overall lead. Behind them, David finished 63rd in 4:35:41, beating Charl by 3:55 (Charl says it was "one minute"), and was back on the category podium. Simon came in 137th. Charl's verdict: "David now has 12 minutes on me… but the bro must just know: we don't quit. We're coming."
On the Burn Pod: Tebogo Galagala, the Soweto-born cyclist behind Banditz Bicycle Club. From a back room in his mom's yard to a shop that became a place where people come to talk, and a DM that saved a life. "People just need friends. The bicycle comes as an extra." A week before Gravel Burn they had to close their shop at 44 Stanley, but as David says: that location doesn't define you, what you do does.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:24 Race morning at Burn Camp
2:20 The setup: permission to nerd out
3:24 Stage 3: crosswinds to the Swaershoek
5:33 The rivalry (and the official result)
6:23 The Burn Pod: David × Charl
7:25 The helicopter came for the age groupers
8:44 Dedicated to the 40–55 cats
9:38 Burn Camp at Merino
10:49 Charl's nightly message
11:10 Tomorrow: Stage 4, the short one
STAGE 3 OFFICIAL RESULT (race app)
Pro men: 1 Eddy Le Huitouze (The Grip) 3:45:00 · 2 Simon Pellaud (Cervélo Assos) +0:46 · 3 Jordy Bouts (The Grip) +1:47 · 4 Rick Ottema +1:50. Overall: Matt Beers leads, Filippo Colombo +0:30, Tristan Nortje +0:50 (per Matt Beers)
Pro women: stage won by Nele Laing (Ember jersey)
Toyota Power Climber jersey: Tristan Nortje
Our riders: David Jenkins 63rd, 4:35:41 (M35–39) · Charl Kemp 73rd, 4:39:36 (+3:55, M19–34) · Simon Stofberg 137th, 5:09:46 (M19–34). David is now about 12 minutes up on Charl overall and back on the category podium.
TOMORROW: STAGE 4
Merino loop · 61 km · 550 m of climbing.
Thanks to @gravel_burn for their race-day stories, the summit-finish footage and the official Stage 3 photos (Sam Clark, James Cameron Heron, Paul Ganse, Fahwaaz Cornelius, Paul Galatis); to @nedbank for the bike-setup feature; to @charl_kemp for the finish-line and nightly updates; to @mattbeers55 for his recap; to @avancinimtb for the chopper ride and the post-race chat; to @rickottema and @bikenotopo for the race footage; to @manonlloyd5 for the 6 am report; and to @banditzbicycleclub and Tebogo Galagala for sharing your story.
Huge thanks to Toyota South Africa, Specialized, Herotel and Nedbank Gravel Burn.
Can Charl close 12 minutes in four days?
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Charl Digs Deep, I lose 4 minutes on GC and we get a call from Canada ♥️ | Gravel Burn 2026 Stage 02
Stage 2 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: the Blaauwater loop, 105 km and 1,450 m of climbing around the Kompassberg (2,502 m, the Karoo's Matterhorn), past Nieu-Bethesda and back to Burn Camp. Yesterday I won …
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Stage 2 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: the Blaauwater loop, 105 km and 1,450 m of climbing around the Kompassberg (2,502 m, the Karoo's Matterhorn), past Nieu-Bethesda and back to Burn Camp.
Yesterday I won my category by four minutes. Today I felt the pressure of the jersey. I tried to go with the front group, blew up, and spent the day on the wheel of a Japanese Olympian… until Charl came flying past at 60 km and towed the whole group for 20 km. He cramped on the last climb, I got away, and I took another four minutes on him (8 minutes in total now). But the guy second in my age category clawed back more than four minutes on me: my lead in the M35–39 jersey is down from 4:20 to just 10 seconds.
Up front, Matt Beers and Filippo Colombo went away on the first climb and stayed away for 100 km; Colombo won the sprint and Beers is in the leader's jersey. Hayley Preen finally got her Gravel Burn stage win with an attack on the Tafelkop climb.
At Burn Camp: bike washes, a Burn Pod, a 10-year-old called Logan who phoned from Canada (happy birthday for Thursday, Logan!), and the guys from Herotel who keep "150 up, 150 down" running in the middle of the Karoo.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:30 Race morning at Burn Camp
2:14 Stage 2: around the Kompassberg
4:44 The pros: Beers, Colombo & Preen
5:51 The rivalry: four more minutes
6:56 Burn Camp & the Burn Pod
7:31 Logan Shout out 🇨🇦
8:44 Herotel: internet in the middle of nowhere
9:51 "It ain't over until the fat lady sings"
10:52 Tomorrow: the Queen Stage
AFTER STAGE 2 (provisional GC)
David Jenkins: 62nd overall, 1st M35–39 (by 10 seconds)
Charl Kemp: 71st overall, 2nd M19–34
Simon Stofberg: 150th overall, 12th in his age category
Pro men: stage won by Filippo Colombo from Matt Beers (100 km two-man break)
Pro women: stage won by Hayley Preen
TOMORROW: STAGE 3, THE QUEEN STAGE
Blaauwater → Merino · 137 km · 1,550 m of climbing.
Thanks to @gravel_burn for their race-day stories, the pro finish footage and the official Stage 2 photos (James Cameron Heron, Sam Clark, Daryan Rowe, Paul Ganse, Fahwaaz Cornelius, Alec Gates); to @charl_kemp for the finish-line update; to @mattbeers55 for his stage recap; to @timovandervyver for the shout-out; to @nadiavanwyk.athlete for the best stage summary on the internet (again); and to Herotel for keeping Burn Camp connected.
Huge thanks to Toyota South Africa, Specialized, Herotel and Nedbank Gravel Burn.
Who's taking the Queen Stage: David or Charl? 👇
#GravelBurn #NedbankGravelBurn #GravelCycling #StageRace #ActiveHobo #Karoo #Kompassberg #NieuBethesda #Herotel #Toyota #Specialized
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I Won My Category on Stage 1 of Gravel Burn | Gravel Burn 2026 Stage 01
Stage 1 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: 90 km and 1,450 m of climbing from Graaff-Reinet to Blaauwater, and the day the rivalry finally went from banter to race. Charl and I lined up together, Cammy joined us …
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Stage 1 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: 90 km and 1,450 m of climbing from Graaff-Reinet to Blaauwater, and the day the rivalry finally went from banter to race.
Charl and I lined up together, Cammy joined us for day one, and the banter finally became a race. Four months of all-in training, 14 kg lost, 3.6 → 4.2 W/kg… and on day one it paid off: 1st in Men 35–39 in 3:08:07, 66th overall and 4:09 clear of second. Charl crossed the line 3:53 later; Simon 23:03 back (but still smiling). Fun fact: 3:08:07 is exactly the winning time of the women's pro race.
Up front it was a road-vs-gravel showdown: Mattia De Marchi (The Grip) won the men's race in 2:36:49, just 13 seconds ahead of Marco Joubert and Travis Stedman (Toyota Specialized Imbuko). Nele Laing (Canyon DT Swiss) won the women's race by 3 seconds from Alexis Skarda (SCOTT-SRAM), with Hayley Preen (ChemChamp) third.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:21 Race morning in Graaff-Reinet
2:58 Stage 1: 90 km of Karoo gravel
6:05 The rivalry: David vs Charl vs Simon
9:26 Burn Camp at Blaauwater
10:49 Tomorrow: Stage 2 & Kom Pass
STAGE 1 RESULTS
Men 35–39 · 1st David Jenkins 3:08:07 (66th overall)
Charl Kemp 3:12:00 (80th) · Simon Stofberg 3:31:10 (128th)
Pro Men · 1 Mattia De Marchi 2:36:49 · 2 Marco Joubert +0:13 · 3 Travis Stedman +0:13
Pro Women · 1 Nele Laing 3:08:07 · 2 Alexis Skarda +0:03 · 3 Hayley Preen +1:18
TOMORROW — STAGE 2
Blaauwater loop · 105 km · 1,450 m of climbing · over Kom Pass (1,894 m, the highest point of the race) to a hilltop finish.
Thanks to @gravel_burn for the rivalry interview with Manon Lloyd, their race-day stories and the official Stage 1 photos (James Cameron Heron, Fahwaaz Cornelius, Sam Clark); to @charl_kemp for his race-day stories and the Burn pod recap; to @simonstofberg for his on-bike footage; to Cammy for riding day one with us; and to @nadiavanwyk.athlete for the best stage summary on the internet.
Huge thanks to Toyota South Africa, Specialized and Nedbank Gravel Burn.
Who takes Stage 2: David, Charl or Simon? Drop your call in the comments 👇
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The Calm Before the Burn | Registration Day at Gravel Burn 2026
Day 0 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026 — registration day in Graaff-Reinet. Tomorrow it starts: 7 stages, 691 km of racing through the Great Karoo. Today is the calm before the burn — the activation ride on the …
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Day 0 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026 — registration day in Graaff-Reinet.
Tomorrow it starts: 7 stages, 691 km of racing through the Great Karoo. Today is the calm before the burn — the activation ride on the first kilometres of the course, picking up race number 339, carb-loading at the Drostdy, the most incredible bike park we've ever seen, and the race briefing the night before Stage 1.
"I don't even think it's this good overseas." Canyon brought a full all-terrain team, the owner of Factor is here, Pinarello, GCN… and yet cycling remains the great equaliser.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:51 The activation ride
3:46 Registration
6:58 Bikes of Gravel Burn
9:56 Race briefing
10:26 Tomorrow: Stage 1
STAGE 1 — TOMORROW
Graaff-Reinet → Blaauwater · 90 km · 1,450 m of climbing · 95% gravel
THE WEEK AHEAD
Stage 1 · Sun 25 Oct · Graaff-Reinet → Blaauwater · 90 km
Stage 2 · Mon 26 Oct · Blaauwater loop · 105 km
Stage 3 · Tue 27 Oct · Blaauwater → Merino · 137 km
Stage 4 · Wed 28 Oct · Merino loop · 61 km
Stage 5 · Thu 29 Oct · Merino → Gwanishi · 128 km
Stage 6 · Fri 30 Oct · Gwanishi → Shamwari · 76 km
Stage 7 · Sat 31 Oct · Shamwari loop · 94 km
Spotted your bike in the bike park? Drop a comment with your name, your rig and why you chose that setup — we'd love to hear it.
Huge thanks to Toyota South Africa, Specialized, Nedbank Gravel Burn and VIP Bicycle Logistics for getting every bike here.
New video every day of race week. See you at the burn.
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12 Women, 202km: Femmes Take On the 2026 Double Century
Three years ago, a handful of Joburg women who had ridden every road race and stage race on their own got a phone call: why not get a few of us together and go and have fun at the Double Century? Joanita …
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Three years ago, a handful of Joburg women who had ridden every road race and stage race on their own got a phone call: why not get a few of us together and go and have fun at the Double Century? Joanita Simpson of Femmes tells us what happened next.
Femmes arrived at their first Old Mutual Wealth Double Century with ten riders and no sponsors, and crossed the line in Swellendam with eight. Today they're a squad of 14, plus a bench: mothers, wives, business owners and self-confessed corporate animals who fit 202km of team time trialling in around everything else in their lives. Turquoise for life.
Joanita takes us inside the team. She talks about the captain's whistle that tells everyone when to eat, what it takes to hold 220 watts on the front, and why women's teams police drafting so fiercely. She explains what proudly South African lubricants brand Herschell gets back from backing a women's team, and how women in leadership could put far more women on bikes. Then there's the plan for their fourth DC, and a time challenge she's promised to take back to the team.
0:00 Stirring the Pot
0:43 Meet Joanita
1:15 How Femmes Began
2:38 Mothers First
7:45 Why the DC Matters
9:31 Three Years of Results
13:18 The Team Whistle
13:50 Tactics and Drafting
16:22 Holding 220 Watts
18:40 What Sponsors Get
25:22 More Women on Bikes
34:07 Rivals and Respect
40:56 The 2026 Plan
43:13 Kit and Nutrition
51:53 Growing the Peloton
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Hayley Preen, Big Sugar and a Wet Derby Dash | The Breakaway EP38
Episode 38 of The Breakaway Show is a quick one. No guest, because it’s the last week before Nedbank Gravel Burn and the whole team is flat out. We start with the Prince George 100 Miler, a gravel race that …
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Episode 38 of The Breakaway Show is a quick one. No guest, because it’s the last week before Nedbank Gravel Burn and the whole team is flat out. We start with the Prince George 100 Miler, a gravel race that finishes at the top of the Swartberg Pass. Then Derby Dash in the wet, a Namibian race scene with a surprising prize purse, and Hayley Preen taking third at Big Sugar Gravel in Arkansas. We also look at how a South African junior ended up 10th at the Enduro World Championships in Italy. After that: what a week of using protein water and beetroot powder actually felt like, and why we want to cover local racing seven days a week.
Chapters:
0:00 Final week before Gravel Burn
2:45 Prince George 100 Miler
6:31 Derby Dash in the rain
9:44 Namibia's N$770,000 race purse
11:14 Hayley Preen at Big Sugar
16:49 Enduro World Championships
20:00 Weekend MTB roundup
23:45 Covering local racing daily
25:36 Protein water and beetroot
31:11 Women's DC teams
33:59 Gravel Burn week
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Everything I’m Taking to Gravel Burn - Road to Gravel Burn | EP 13
The final pack. Nutrition, gear, the bag, sleep, the bike and the kit: everything I'm taking to the Nedbank Gravel Burn, a 7-day, 750 km gravel stage race through the Great Karoo (25–31 October 2026). 0:00 …
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The final pack. Nutrition, gear, the bag, sleep, the bike and the kit: everything I'm taking to the Nedbank Gravel Burn, a 7-day, 750 km gravel stage race through the Great Karoo (25–31 October 2026).
0:00 Intro
0:42 Nutrition
8:29 Gear
10:30 The Bag
13:05 Sleep
14:21 The Bike
19:29 The Kit
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ALL IN for 4 months, how much could I move the needle? Road to Gravel Burn | EP 12
Four months of training, testing, and hard work come down to one final check-in on the road to Gravel Burn. With the help of coach Reece McDonald and strength coach Paige Goldie, we look at the progress made on …
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Four months of training, testing, and hard work come down to one final check-in on the road to Gravel Burn. With the help of coach Reece McDonald and strength coach Paige Goldie, we look at the progress made on and off the bike, and what it really takes to become a stronger athlete. But this journey has become about much more than watts, weight, and performance. It’s about consistency, rebuilding confidence, and changing the way you see yourself. As race day approaches, the biggest gains might not be the ones you can measure. This is the final chapter before Gravel Burn, and the results are about to put everything into perspective.
00:00 – The Final Test
01:00 – Four Months in the Making
03:00 – Back to the Lab
05:00 – Measuring the Progress
07:00 – What the Numbers Really Mean
09:00 – The Work Behind the Scenes
11:00 – Building Strength From the Ground Up
13:00 – Training Beyond the Bike
15:00 – The Importance of Consistency
17:00 – Pushing Past Old Limitations
19:00 – More Than Just Performance
21:00 – A Different Perspective
23:00 – The Moment It All Comes Together
26:00 – The Real Meaning of Progress
29:00 – Ready for What Comes Next
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Specialized Crux 5 Bike Fit with the maestro Dan Loubser
We’re setting up the Specialized Crux 5 Expert with upgraded wheels, wider tyres, a new saddle and handlebars before putting the bike fit to the test. Dan Loubser breaks down the differences between the Crux …
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We’re setting up the Specialized Crux 5 Expert with upgraded wheels, wider tyres, a new saddle and handlebars before putting the bike fit to the test. Dan Loubser breaks down the differences between the Crux and Diverge, identifying the fit issues affecting comfort, power and riding position. Find out how small adjustments and the right components can make a big difference to your gravel riding experience.
00:03 – Setting Up the Crux 5 Expert
00:58 – Do You Really Need a Bike Fit?
01:44 – Identifying Fit Issues and Discomfort
03:28 – Tyres, Wheels and Ride Comfort
05:17 – Frame Compliance, Seatpost and Handlebars
09:08 – Comparing the Crux and Diverge Fit
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21 Races in 2 Months: A South African Teen Takes on Belgium | The Breakaway EP37
This week on The Breakaway, Tristan McGiven sits down with us to talk about moving to online school, training 10 to 20 hours a week, racing in Belgium against juniors who compete all year, and the one lesson …
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This week on The Breakaway, Tristan McGiven sits down with us to talk about moving to online school, training 10 to 20 hours a week, racing in Belgium against juniors who compete all year, and the one lesson that stuck: stop comparing yourself to others. He also shares what he eats, how he measures a good race, and what next year in Europe looks like.
Before that, the racing. Marianne Vos wins the 2026 Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Michelle George wins her age group for South Africa, Paul Seixas wins Il Lombardia, and Candice Lill wins the Life Time Little Sugar MTB. We also cover the SA Schools finals in Stellenbosch, a poll asking if a party's cycling policy would change your vote, and what's coming up: Derby Dash, Gravel Burn, the Attakwas Extreme prize purse and a documentary premiere.
Chapters:
0:00 — Tristan McGiven joins the show
4:01 — Gravel riders who still want to do the Epic
6:00 — Poll: would a party's cycling policy change your vote?
12:35 — Gravel World Championships 2026 recap
20:59 — Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas' big day
28:48 — Candice Lill wins Little Sugar
32:21 — Local gravel series result
36:59 — SA Schools finals in Stellenbosch
43:34 — A last international track meet near Cape Town
45:37 — Derby Dash and Weekend Warrior this weekend
46:34 — Gravel Burn and the Attakwas Extreme prize purse
49:10 — "Breaths of Hope": a documentary premiere
50:15 — Supplements racers actually use
1:00:10 — Beetroot shots: the nitrate story
1:09:02 — What it costs Tristan to chase a pro career
1:19:27 — Stop comparing yourself to others
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Cannondale Scalpel Review: 6 Weeks and a Stage Race
The Cannondale Scalpel is a lightweight carbon cross-country mountain bike built for riders who want to go fast, and this one came back from the Tokai trails in the south of Cape Town still wearing the dirt …
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The Cannondale Scalpel is a lightweight carbon cross-country mountain bike built for riders who want to go fast, and this one came back from the Tokai trails in the south of Cape Town still wearing the dirt. The platform has been out for a few years, so why review it now? Because plenty of riders are staring at a bike that's a few years old and wondering if a step up is real or just marketing. The Scalpel answers that with modern geometry that puts you forward and centred, 120mm of travel front and back, and the single-sided Lefty fork that makes it instantly recognisable. It also climbs far better than you'd expect from a bike that isn't the lightest, which turned out to be our favourite thing about it. The Scalpel isn't perfect, though. There's a dropper post we'd swap straight away and a long-term question mark over Lefty maintenance, and we cover both. If you've got an older XC bike and a stage race or a few big days on the calendar, this one belongs on your shortlist. The bike was loaned to us by East City Cycles, and the opinions are ours.
Chapters:
0:00 — First Look: The Cannondale Scalpel, Fresh Off the Trails
1:20 — Six Weeks and a Seven-Day Stage Race
2:39 — Price, Geometry and 120mm of Travel
4:36 — The Lefty Fork Explained
6:02 — How the Suspension Rides Down and Up
7:29 — Weigh-In: Claimed Weight vs Real Weight
9:39 — Carbon Wheels and SRAM Transmission AXS
11:09 — What We Didn't Like: The Dropper and Lefty Maintenance
12:38 — Who the Scalpel Is For, and Can You Race It?
14:50 — Is It Worth Upgrading? Final Verdict
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XPLR BAG | The Stage Racing Hack you never knew you needed!
Stage racing isn’t just about what happens on the bike — managing the daily routine, staying organised, and reducing unnecessary stress all play a huge role in recovery and performance. Here’s a look at how one …
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Stage racing isn’t just about what happens on the bike — managing the daily routine, staying organised, and reducing unnecessary stress all play a huge role in recovery and performance. Here’s a look at how one piece of gear can make life on the race circuit easier and give you more time to recover and enjoy the experience.
00:02 – The Hidden Stress of Stage Racing
01:41 – Minimising Race-Day Admin
02:15 – Organizing Gear at Camp
03:07 – A More Efficient Race Routine
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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 …
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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 cycling apparel more than just a jersey.
00:00 Intro
00:13 Creating Custom Gravel Burn Kit
00:29 The Story Behind the Design
01:55 Inside the Ciovita Factory
02:35 From Fabric to Finished Kit
03:30 The Art of Precision Printing
04:31 How Sublimation Printing Works
05:45 The Details That Make a Difference
06:25 The People Behind the Process
07:55 Cutting and Preparing the Fabric
08:26 Where the Best Cycling Fabrics Come From
12:45 Thank you Toyota
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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 …
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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 this the ultimate Gravelburn setup?
00:00 Intro
00:36 Choosing the Right Gravel Bike
01:56 Understanding the Course
02:38 Suspension or Bigger Tyres?
04:13 Tyre Clearance and Comfort
06:21 Finding the Right Balance
08:52 Wheel and Groupset Upgrades
11:57 Gearing for Gravel
13:12 Wheels and Tyre Setup
17:30 Final Conclusion
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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 …
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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 first Hobo Thrash group ride near Wellington, the RH77 Killarney crit series, and the free UCI nutrition paper everyone should skim. Plus the first look at the RH77 x Specialized kit, new gravel tyre thoughts, and the 2027 Cape Epic route.
Chapters:
0:00 — SA Schools MTB finals: why South African cycling is not dying
5:27 — Jemaine's Spur Schools League years
9:29 — Meet Jemaine from Specialized Tygerberg
13:03 — Tour de Worcester
21:37 — How the sprint finish played out
26:45 — The first Hobo Thrash: Gravel Drop Ride
33:45 — RH77 Killarney Crit
37:44 — The scratch group rule
44:05 — The UCI's free cycling nutrition paper
47:12 — Pathfinder 2.2 vs Thunderburt
51:28 — Gravel Burn chainring debate
52:59 — The RH77 x Specialized kit collab
56:41 — The 2027 Cape Epic route
58:02 — What it is really like to work in the bike industry
1:01:52 — From bike washer to junior technician to sales
1:04:55 — Why the in-store experience matters
1:14:08 — Gravel, road safety and a guest we're lining up
1:16:16 — Next stop: Somerset West
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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 …
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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 community.
00:00 – RH77 Kit Review Begins
00:31 – The Story Behind RH77
02:47 – RH77 and the Cycling Community
03:55 – Meet the Man Behind the Brand
05:42 – RH77’s Focused Product Range
07:00 – The Factory Racing Kit & Visibility
08:32 – Fit, Feel & Long-Distance Comfort
10:30 – Bib Construction, Chamois & Durability
12:23 – Pricing, Cargo Bibs & Practical Features
16:09 – Materials, Branding & Long-Term Wear
18:17 – Gilets, Jackets & Winter Kit
25:43 – Where to Buy & Final Thoughts
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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 …
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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 Burn. Another is racing so his son can one day see what he was capable of. Charl is photographing and filming a wedding the night before the start, then being driven through the night to the line. Under the banter is a real question: what does it cost the people at home, and why do they keep lining up anyway?
0:00 — Cold Open: The Most Unplanned Thing We've Done
0:36 — Meet Simon Stoffberg and Charl Kemp
3:53 — FTP vs VO2 Max: Who's Actually the Fittest?
8:16 — Why Watts Per Kilo Matters More Than FTP
10:22 — Day One Strategy and Why We're Really Going
11:54 — The Brutal First Gravel Burn and the Redemption Plan
15:45 — The Brands and Sponsors Behind the Start Line
19:07 — Dave's Goal: Beat These Two, Top Five Is the Dream
24:53 — Why Simon Is Racing: A Son and a Standard
29:52 — Camp Life, Kit Bags and a Code Red Storm
40:44 — The Fan Poll: Who Do Viewers Think Will Win?
50:30 — Chainrings, Tyres and Last-Minute Gear Calls
1:02:45 — Racing as a Parent: Family, Sacrifice and Balance
1:10:35 — The Wager: Betting for a Good Cause
1:14:00 — Why Sponsors Matter More Than They Know
1:17:33 — Last Words
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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 …
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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 racing. Cape Pioneer on 32-inch wheels, the Lions Karoo to Coast in the mud, the Road to Desolation in Graaff-Reinet, and a schools league with over a thousand kids on the start line. We finish with the 2026 Road World Championships in Montréal: Demi Vollering's win, Brandon McNulty's solo ride, and Byron Munton holding his own among the best in the world. Plus the Hobo Thrash, a free group ride we are trialling, and our verdict on the Cannondale Scalpel.
Chapters:
0:00 — Why community beats a tick-box race
2:55 — What we're covering this week
4:59 — The grit of cyclists, and why we have no political voice
13:57 — Road safety: what is being done in the Western Cape
26:28 — Cape Pioneer: Pritzen and Stehli win on 32-inch wheels
30:29 — Sarah Maré and the women's race
32:18 — Why the mid-pack race deserves the spotlight
35:14 — How Dryland keeps raising the bar
36:18 — Road to Desolation: a boutique gravel race in Graaff-Reinet
40:03 — The Schools League: over a thousand kids, one race
41:22 — Karoo to Coast: gravel bikes vs flat-bar mountain bikes
47:20 — Where is the racing outside the Western Cape?
52:09 — The Hobo Thrash: a free monthly group ride
56:20 — Road Worlds 2026: Vollering and the women's race
1:03:33 — McNulty's shock win and the del Toro question
1:07:46 — Tom Pidcock: the world champion that almost was
1:08:24 — Is a new Dura-Ace coming?
1:12:25 — Byron Munton: top 40 at the World Championships
1:18:42 — Cannondale Scalpel: is a modern mountain bike worth the upgrade?
1:23:12 — What's next
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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 …
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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 offers practical advice to help you get more comfortable and controlled on the bike.
00:00 – Road & Gravel vs Mountain Bike Fit
01:27 – Finding the Right Suspension Setup
02:51 – Saddle Position & Suspension Sag
04:17 – Mountain Bike Geometry & Brake Setup
06:21 – Brake Lever Position & Hand Comfort
# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699
# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================
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# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================
Doolhof Wine Estate
🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)
RH 77
226ERS
Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)
SCICON
🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)
East City Cycles
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# === THE CREW ===================================
Dave @davlewjenkins
# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================
Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10
Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH
Related episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd
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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 …
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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.
After seven days of racing, filming and experiencing the communities along the route, Dave reflects on a much bigger question: do cycling events genuinely make a difference to the communities they pass through?
We also unpack Siabonga’s remarkable Go2Sea story, lessons from seven days of MTB stage racing, the Cannondale Scalpel, stage-race recovery and unexpected weight gain.
Plus, there’s plenty of gear talk as we get into RH77, Ciovita and MBO cycling kit, upcoming long-term reviews, Gravel Burn preparation, nutrition testing and a serious 2.2" gravel tyre shootout.
# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699
# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================
https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo
# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================
Doolhof Wine Estate
🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)
RH 77
226ERS
Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)
SCICON
🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)
East City Cycles
Gear Change Bicycle Store
# === THE CREW ===================================
Dave @davlewjenkins
# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================
Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10
Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH
Related episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd
# === WORK WITH US ===============================
Sponsorships & collabs: [email protected]
Send a question for the show: [email protected]
#TheBreakawayPodcast #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter
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 …
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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 racing, riding and meeting the incredible communities along the route, we’re left with plenty to look back on and plenty more stories to tell.
Thank you Go2Sea for an unforgettable week.
00:00 Intro
00:20 Final day brief
01:55 Media crew sit down
08:55 Final words from Dave
09:35 Last 5km with one crank
=== FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================
https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo
=== PARTNER LINKS ===================================
Doolhof Wine Estate
🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)
RH 77
226ERS
Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)
SCICON
🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/scicon... (URL and 10% Discount code link)
East City Cycles
Gear Change Bicycle Store
=== THE CREW ===================================
Dave @davlewjenkins
Noah @noah.futter
Alec @alec.gates
Regardt @regardstander
=== WORK WITH US ===============================
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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.
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