Episodes
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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 and Diverge, identifying the fit issues affecting comfort, power and riding position.…
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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 that stuck: stop comparing yourself to others. He also shares what he eats, how he…
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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. The platform has been out for a few years, so why review it now? Because plenty of riders...
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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 piece of gear can make life on the race circuit easier and give you more time to…
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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 special tribute to the Toyota team heading to Gravel Burn, this project celebrates...
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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 for a demanding stage race. In this episode, we look at why the Specialized Crux 5 made…
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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 how a school league, a borrowed bike and a job washing bikes led him to sales and…
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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 serious kilometres into a kit, we put their range under the microscope. But there’s more to...
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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 argue about FTP, VO2 max and who is actually fittest, then get serious about why…
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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 cyclists have no voice? Jarryd Haley is back, and together we talk road safety, the muggings...
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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 and technical terrain, Dan explains how small adjustments can make a major difference…
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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 open look behind the scenes of Active Hobo: how the channel is funded, why partnerships...
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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…
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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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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....
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Femmes_cycling always bring the energy.
Day 5 broke some but not these girls! #go2sea
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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...
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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…
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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...
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Clarens Brewery always providing the essentials
Also sharing even more insight to how #go2sea impacts the communities.
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Moustache of 2026 Contenders and a podium Finish to match. #go2sea
Lee is from Australia and shares the days experience with us.
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The water point on day 2 was straight vibes ! #go2sea
As expected we felt the continued excitement and how go2sea directly effects the students.
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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…
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Meet Lesedi
The pre race energy was exceptional, here’s what the people had to say. #go2sea
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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.
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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.
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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
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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