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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 to find out if it really is the ultimate gravel bike. Watch until the end to see who this bike is built for.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 First Impressions of the Pinarello Grevil F9
02:35 Why This Might Be the Best Gravel Bike Ever
04:45 Wheels, Tires & Cockpit Setup
07:15 SRAM, Frame Design & Premium Features
10:10 In-Frame Storage & Practical Details
12:40 Comfort, Geometry & Ride Position
16:20 The Beauty of Italian Design
19:30 Climbing & On-Trail Performance
22:50 Descending Confidence & Stability
26:15 Living With the Grevil F9
30:10 Is It Worth the Price?
33:40 Who Is This Bike For?
36:30 Final Verdict
38:45 Closing Thoughts
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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
a career: XCO mountain biking, road cycling, track, duathlon, XTERRA, and horse riding on the side. She's a reigning
XTERRA Youth World Champion, a U23 SA XCO MTB Champion, and a SA Duathlon Cross Champion. She homeschooled her matric
year to compete at world level, skipping Grade 8 along the way to give herself more time. This week on The Breakaway,
she talks about the mental cost of competing young, the nutrition challenges no one warns you about, why girls drop off
from cycling at Grade 10, and what South African youth cycling actually looks like from the inside. Plus: Tour de France
predictions, her favourite rider in the peloton, and what it was like to see Tadej Pogačar in person in Spain and
think, "How is that small?"
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Welcome: Meet Nadia van Wyk
1:13 — Cycling, XTERRA, Horses: Her Multi-Discipline Life
4:25 — Homeschooling to Compete at World Level
5:36 — The Mental Game: Crying on the Start Line at 13
6:13 — Pre-Race Nutrition: The Thing Nobody Talks About
10:14 — Why Homeschooling Works for Elite Young Athletes
20:11 — How to Get More Girls on Bikes
23:27 — What Titan Racing Is Doing for SA Youth Cycling
31:18 — Downhill MTB: What She's Watching Right Now
36:52 — XTERRA Explained + Worlds Qualification
42:46 — Training Camp in Spain: Life on the Road
45:08 — Tour de France: MvdP, Pogačar & Breakaway Love
49:54 — SA Road Champs: Negative Racing and What to Do About It
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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 all stands on, and what it actually takes —
logistically and financially — to run a race for a thousand riders on a single weekend.
He breaks down the gap that exists between mass-participation schools racing and the
provincial and international pathway, and why some of South Africa's most talented young
riders disappear from the sport entirely once school ends. He talks about the rivalry
between Paul Roos Gymnasium and Paarl Boys' High, the corporate sponsors stepping in
where Spur once stood, and his genuine belief that South Africa has the talent and the
landscape to build a fully professional domestic mountain biking circuit — if the right
investment shows up.
This is a story about what gets built when a parent just wants to help out on a Friday
afternoon, and it doesn't stop.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Welcome and introducing Bertus van Zyl
0:45 — From Hermanus parent to Western Cape Schools Cycling chairman
2:33 — The legacy of Spur Schools MTB and Meurant Botha
9:08 — How school cycling became a formal national structure
12:39 — Formalising honorary colours and the safeguarding gap
18:39 — The rivalry: Paul Roos Gymnasium vs Paarl Boys' High
19:34 — Conrad Stoltz, Stellenbosch High, and the new wave of investment
25:41 — Why South Africa's talent disappears after school
30:56 — Insect Science, pro pathways, and what success could look like
37:53 — A sport bursting at the seams: numbers, demographics and growth
43:53 — Breaking out of "preaching to the choir"
49:33 — FOMO, school videography, and the media gap
60:00 — Inside race day: course design and what makes it fair for everyone
62:35 — Bloemendal, rivalries, and the riders to watch this season
69:32 — How a school joins Western Cape Schools Cycling
71:22 — How host venues get chosen
74:40 — Closing thoughts and the road to Nationals
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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 them are kind. I’ve been focussed on a dramatic weight cut in the weeks leading up to this (bad idea). What follows is the 20-week countdown: the targets get set, the ego takes a hit, and the training begins.
What is the Nedbank Gravel Burn?
A 7-day, 750km+ international gravel stage race across South Africa's Great Karoo, from the Cape Epic's founder.
What is a lactate accumulation test?
A test that finds the power output where your body starts producing lactate faster than it can clear it — a key marker for endurance training.
Who is Dave training with?
Reece McDonald and Mark Stevens from Science to Sport, based at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) in Newlands, Cape Town.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — The Fear Before the Numbers
1:33 — The Weight He Already Cut
3:38 — Lactate, Fat Max & the Truth About Fuel
11:24 — Pushed to Failure: The Max Test
18:48 — Setting the Targets for 20 Weeks
20:38 — Why "Underwhelming" Was the Wake-Up Call
23:10 — What's Coming on the Road to Gravel Burn
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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 South African
road cycling — as an official and as someone selling the sport every day. We get into the real cost of running a
Winter League race, why South African road teams can't pay their riders, what's been lost since cycling clubs started
dying out, and what it would actually take to fix it. Then we shift gears completely for a long, opinionated Tour de
France 2026 preview — Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, Tom Pidcock, and a teenage French rider named
Paul Seixas who might just blow the whole thing open.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Cold Open: The Great Bike Weigh-In
3:17 — Meet Stephan Aucamp: National Commissaire & Cycle Lab
15:36 — Denis Human: SA Cycling's Unsung Hero
21:34 — What It Actually Costs to Run a Road Race
26:15 — Why SA's Top Teams Can't Pay Their Riders
31:54 — What Road Cycling Lost When the Clubs Faded
36:01 — The Fix: Filling the Winter League
50:38 — Building a Town Hall for SA Cycling
57:58 — Tour de France 2026 Predictions Begin
1:00:27 — Is Paul Seixas the Real Deal?
1:07:27 — The Marco Pantani Story
1:11:48 — Why Cycling Needs Its Rugby Moment
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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.
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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 from the beginning — discovering the sport through YouTube highlights
in 2015, qualifying for his first international races through a three-day enduro in
Lesotho, and the decision he and his wife Leslie made to leave stable jobs and a Cape Town
lease behind to give racing in Europe an honest shot.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — The Cape Epic footage that first pulled him into the sport
2:03 — Filling in on the Cape Epic Media E-Bike for Stefan Sahm
2:30 — The vision: getting a South African onto an Enduro World Cup podium
7:27 — Three years at Wild Air Sports, and learning to say yes to everything
9:40 — Meeting his wife Leslie at the Dusi
11:09 — Quitting their jobs in 2023, and qualifying for Europe through a race in Lesotho
15:34 — XCO, downhill, marathon: breaking down mountain biking's disciplines
22:46 — Why Stellenbosch and Cascades aren't enough: South Africa's World Cup gap
31:47 — What Enduro actually is, and why it might be cycling's most adventurous format
38:35 — The Enduro World Cup's post-COVID dip, and signs of a turnaround
39:43 — Jonkershoek, Witfontein, and the case for a South African World Cup round
43:25 — Africa: one percent of the global market, and why that's the opportunity
62:02 — The 2026 season: France in May, World Champs in Liguria in October
65:25 — Why the race vlogs stopped, and the plan to bring them back
69:04 — Where to follow Jason's season
71:29 — Closing thoughts: a duty to tell the story
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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, doctors, and metabolic science. What Mark found there unsettled him: somewhere between 66 and 75% of the population may be metabolically unhealthy, on a silent path toward disease, without any alarm bells going off. That realisation became the mission behind REVIVE. Not a sports drink. Not a recovery product. A daily electrolyte designed for anyone who drinks water — because water alone doesn't hydrate you.
They also get into what it actually takes to build a brand that earns genuine word-of-mouth in 2026, why authentic ambassadors can't be bought, and why Tegan Phillips and Simon Stoffberg represent something refreshing in the creator landscape.
Who is Mark Myerson?
Founder and CEO of REVIVE Daily Electrolytes, South Africa's leading clean hydration brand. Based in Cape Town. Built on Kalahari salt, metabolic science, and a refusal to make anything with sugar, carbs, or artificial ingredients.
What is REVIVE?
A daily electrolyte sachet with no sugar, no carbs, and no calories — formulated for endurance athletes, low-carb eaters, intermittent fasters, and anyone serious about real hydration. Find them at getrevive.co.za.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00:00 — Mark Myerson: The Man Behind REVIVE
00:01:37 — Johannesburg Kid, American Exchange, Fortune Magazine at 18
00:05:40 — The Phone Call That Crashed His Car
00:07:10 — Singapore: Four Founders, One Apartment, One Shot
00:19:42 — The Exit: Selling Up and Walking Away
00:21:00 — Cape Town Was Supposed to Be Six Months
00:31:50 — Why South Africans Don't Brag Enough About Being South African
00:38:11 — The Health Wake-Up Call Nobody Warned Him About
00:50:13 — Why Diets Don't Work: The Hormone Truth
00:52:59 — The Statistic That Changed Everything (66–75% of Us Are Metabolically Sick)
01:03:54 — Inside REVIVE: What's Actually in the Sachet
01:05:15 — Building a Brand That Can't Be Faked
01:13:02 — What a Purpose-First Business Actually Looks Like
01:14:09 — Tegan Phillips, Simon Stoffberg, and the New Creator Standard
01:32:18 — Closing: What Comes Next for REVIVE
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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 also takes us inside the Pinarello factory in Treviso, shares what it
was like to meet Fausto Pinarello, and gives his unfiltered Tour de France predictions — Pogačar, Vingegaard, Seixas,
Pidcock, and who he thinks wins it all.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Welcome Back: Cam's Fly-By from Europe
1:11 — Life Inside Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling
4:19 — What Big Sponsors Actually Want
7:44 — Inside the Giro d'Italia Bubble
9:42 — The Pinarello Factory in Treviso
15:46 — Pre-Tour: The Team Heads to Tour de Suisse
19:45 — Tour de France Hot Takes: Who Wins?
25:09 — Tom Pidcock at the Tour — Podium or Stage Wins?
27:10 — Van der Poel vs Pidcock: The World Champs Race
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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's strongest football generation in decades and what needs to change to unlock the country's incredible talent. If you're passionate about football, sport, or South African success stories, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 Intro & Rudy Project Connection
00:24 Meet Mark: From Pro Football to Content Creator
01:53 Building a 1.7 Million Follower Football Audience
04:44 The Power of Athlete-Led Media & YouTube
08:24 Social Media, Sponsorships & Athlete Branding
10:06 Heading to the FIFA World Cup in Mexico
11:20 How Important Is the FIFA World Cup Today?
16:36 South Africa’s World Cup Group & Chances
20:08 Key Players: Teboho Mokoena, Mbekezeli Mbokazi & More
23:52 Hugo Broos, Team Culture & Discipline
29:51 Why This Is the Best Bafana Team in Years
33:58 South African Football vs Rugby Development Pathways
40:37 SuperSport Academy & The Missing Football Pipeline
47:58 Media’s Role in Growing South African Sport
55:11 Can South Africa Become a Football Power?
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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 that matters. We also dive into the geometry, ride quality, value for money, and whether it's a better choice than a race-focused gravel bike. If you're looking for a gravel bike that can handle everything from weekend adventures to multi-day events, this review is for you.
00:00 Intro
01:36 Meet the New Specialized Diverge
03:45 The Feature Everyone Talks About
06:23 Shimano GRX Finally Gets Interesting
08:15 Small Details That Matter
10:05 Hidden Storage & Bikepacking Potential
12:10 Can It Really Fit 50mm Tires?
13:44 Worth the Money?
15:22 Is It Actually Good Looking?
17:09 Taking It Off-Road
19:45 Future Shock: Gimmick or Game Changer?
22:10 The Rider This Bike Was Built For
24:08 Weight, Geometry & Stability
27:15 The Most Comfortable Gravel Bike?
31:34 Final Thoughts & Who Should Buy It
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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 shortlist. If you're considering a new gravel bike, this is a review you won't want to miss.
00:51 – Introduction to the Elves Gravel Bike
01:27 – Why This Bike Loves to Go Fast
02:11 – Frames vs Wheels: What Really Matters?
02:27 – Tire Clearance, Setup & Gravel Essentials
03:42 – Who Is This Bike Actually For?
04:35 – Racing Geometry vs Adventure Geometry
05:22 – Tire Width, Aero Benefits & Ride Feel
05:59 – Elves Value Proposition & Custom Builds
08:25 – Geometry Breakdown: Reach, Stack & Handling
10:17 – Final Verdict & Frame Set Rating
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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 loosely, this one has opinions worth hearing.
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0:00 — Tyler Lange: SA's Best Sprinter at 22
1:17 — The Giant & Envy Deal Explained
5:39 — Aero vs Climbing: Which Bike Do You Choose?
9:47 — Tour de Maurice & What UCI Racing Actually Means
13:11 — Why South Africa Doesn't Have a UCI Race
20:49 — The Hard Truth About Road Racing in SA
22:54 — Why SA's Top Sprinter Is Racing Gravel
25:40 — 2026 Giro d'Italia & Tour de France Predictions
33:29 — The Future of Sprint Racing
37:52 — Giant Grassroots Program: A Path to Europe
41:57 — The World Tour Dream — and Why It's Still Possible
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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, filmmaking, or visual storytelling, this conversation is packed with insight from one of the best in the game.
Shift Media Co.
Website: https://shiftmedia.co.za/
Instagram: @shift_media_co
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 Intro
01:12 Why Cycling Photography Matters
03:45 Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed Explained
06:20 How Tracking Shots Actually Work
10:18 Shooting From The Back Of A Motorbike
14:42 Why Some Photos Work Better In Black & White
19:05 Capturing Emotion In Cycling Photography
24:18 The Art Of Composition & Storytelling
30:14 How Ewald Captured His Favourite Shot
37:42 The Challenge Of Shooting Gravel Racing
44:10 The Story Behind The Swartberg Images
51:26 Printing Photos & Why It Changes Everything
56:40 Editing Thousands Of Race Photos
01:02:18 The Reality Of Being Event Media
01:07:32 Final Thoughts & Favourite Images
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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 feel, this is our honest review of the Giant Revolt.
00:00 First Impressions
00:42 Why We Didn’t Want To Like The Giant Revolt
02:15 Testing It On REAL South African Gravel
04:10 Shimano vs SRAM — The Big Debate
06:18 The Geometry Explained Simply
08:05 Why The Revolt Feels So Stable
10:42 Comfort, Climbing & Ride Feel
13:20 The Features That Actually Matter
16:05 Is Mechanical Shimano Better Than Expected?
18:12 Final Verdict — Would We Actually Buy It?
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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 Karkloof — Keira Duncan defends his elite title
on home trails. And a brand-new segment: "Bof in the Breakaway" — the
show's new MTB correspondent covering schools, youth racing, and the
disciplines that don't get enough airtime.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Meet Charl & Roxy Kemp
3:31 — How the Savage Tuesday Ride Changed Everything
13:44 — The Double Century & Getting a Coach
25:31 — Roxy's Story: From Surfing to Elite MTB
41:00 — What Consistency Actually Costs
45:00 — Vingegaard, Pogačar & the Giro d'Italia Debate
55:34 — Introducing "Bof in the Breakaway" — New MTB Segment
57:08 — SA National Enduro Champs at Karkloof Recap
1:11:05 — Wrap-Up
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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 Rocking the Daisies, this conversation dives deep into what makes great events truly unforgettable.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 – Introduction to Shannon Valstar & the Epic Series
03:45 – Growing Up Around Endurance Sport
06:20 – What the Cape Epic Race Director Actually Does
10:05 – Why Rider Feedback Is So Important
14:10 – Lessons From Her Father & Loving What You Do
19:30 – School, Sport & Finding a Career Path
23:40 – Big Shot Media & Discovering Event Storytelling
30:15 – Joining Cape Epic & Learning Logistics From the Ground Up
33:45 – Building the Stellenbosch World Cup
35:50 – Leaving Cycling for the Music Festival Industry
43:20 – Returning to Cape Epic With a New Perspective
47:10 – Cape Town vs Joburg & Creative Culture
50:00 – Rocking the Daisies Stories & Secret Festival Stages
55:45 – Why Events Need Creativity & Constant Innovation
57:50 – Formula 1, Drive to Survive & the Future of Sports Storytelling
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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 results, the
Western Province road scene keeping road cycling alive, and the Bellville
Velodrome — a facility at the heart of a community that can't afford to
lose it. Plus: Lisa Bone's 19th at the Mali Gravel UCI Qualifier, Lella
Loops, and the question nobody's asking loudly enough — are cycling groups
the new cycling clubs?
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Giro d'Italia: Is Jonas Vingegaard Too Cautious?
3:44 — Afonso Eulálio, Felix Gall & the Pink Jersey Battle
10:16 — What to Race in the Western Cape This Month
18:35 — Mischa Bredewold Wins the Itzulia Women
23:25 — When Do Women Peak? The Science Behind the Career Arc
28:15 — Lisa Bone Goes 19th at the Mali Gravel UCI Qualifier
30:11 — SA Track Champs Results & the XCO Pipeline
39:41 — The Bellville Velodrome & the Riders Who Need It
43:00 — Urban Cycling, Cape Town & the Bree Street Experiment
49:44 — Western Province Road Race Results (All Categories)
58:40 — Rehboks Kloof Preview & MTB Skills
1:00:14 — Lella Loops: How a Thursday Ride Became a Movement
1:03:06 — Wrap-Up
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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 travel teaches you about humanity. Along the journey, she experienced overwhelming generosity, dangerous moments, and life-changing friendships. A powerful conversation about adventure, resilience, and seeing Africa beyond the headlines.
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00:00 - Welcome Sandra Sischka
02:10 - Growing Up With Bicycles in Germany
06:00 - Why Sandra Sischka Chose Africa
10:15 - Planning the Route & Preparing for the Unknown
15:30 - Starting the Journey in Portugal
19:45 - Entering Morocco & First Impressions of Africa
27:30 - Hospitality, Family & Culture in Morocco
35:00 - Crossing the Sahara & Mauritania
40:00 - West Africa: Food, Borders & Daily Challenges
50:30 - Malaria, Recovery & Finding Human Connection
55:00 - Ghana, Travel Advice & Perspective on Africa
57:00 - Nigeria, Conflict Zones & Dangerous Decisions
01:02:00 - The Open Water Boat Crossing to Cameroon
01:08:00 - Jungle Routes, Wildlife & Cycling Through Cameroon
01:15:00 - What Africa Taught Sandra Sischka
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