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• Pinarello Grevil F9... Our Italian Love Affair 03.07.2026 16min

  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 Introduction01:00 First Impressions of the Pinarello Grevil F902:35 Why This Might Be the Best Gravel Bike Ever04:45 Wheels, Tires & Cockpit Setup07:15 SRAM, Frame Design & Premium Features10:10 In-Frame Storage & Practical Details12:40 Comfort, Geometry & Ride Position16:20 The Beauty of Italian Design19:30 Climbing & On-Trail Performance22:50 Descending Confidence & Stability26:15 Living With the Grevil F930:10 Is It Worth the Price?33:40 Who Is This Bike For?36:30 Final Verdict38:45 Closing Thoughts# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #giantrevoltreview #bikereview
• She’s 18, a World Champion, and Just Getting Started | Nadia van Wyk 02.07.2026 56min

  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 Wyk1:13 — Cycling, XTERRA, Horses: Her Multi-Discipline Life4:25 — Homeschooling to Compete at World Level5:36 — The Mental Game: Crying on the Start Line at 136:13 — Pre-Race Nutrition: The Thing Nobody Talks About10:14 — Why Homeschooling Works for Elite Young Athletes20:11 — How to Get More Girls on Bikes23:27 — What Titan Racing Is Doing for SA Youth Cycling31:18 — Downhill MTB: What She's Watching Right Now36:52 — XTERRA Explained + Worlds Qualification42:46 — Training Camp in Spain: Life on the Road45:08 — Tour de France: MvdP, Pogačar & Breakaway Love49:54 — SA Road Champs: Negative Racing and What to Do About It# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• 1,000 Kids, One Bike Race: Inside South Africa’s School Cycling Boom 30.06.2026 1h 18min

  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 Zyl0:45 — From Hermanus parent to Western Cape Schools Cycling chairman2:33 — The legacy of Spur Schools MTB and Meurant Botha9:08 — How school cycling became a formal national structure12:39 — Formalising honorary colours and the safeguarding gap18:39 — The rivalry: Paul Roos Gymnasium vs Paarl Boys' High19:34 — Conrad Stoltz, Stellenbosch High, and the new wave of investment25:41 — Why South Africa's talent disappears after school30:56 — Insect Science, pro pathways, and what success could look like37:53 — A sport bursting at the seams: numbers, demographics and growth43:53 — Breaking out of "preaching to the choir"49:33 — FOMO, school videography, and the media gap60:00 — Inside race day: course design and what makes it fair for everyone62:35 — Bloemendal, rivalries, and the riders to watch this season69:32 — How a school joins Western Cape Schools Cycling71:22 — How host venues get chosen74:40 — Closing thoughts and the road to Nationals# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• Road to Gravel Burn, Ep. 1: The Brutal First Test 26.06.2026 24min

  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 Numbers1:33 — The Weight He Already Cut3:38 — Lactate, Fat Max & the Truth About Fuel11:24 — Pushed to Failure: The Max Test18:48 — Setting the Targets for 20 Weeks20:38 — Why "Underwhelming" Was the Wake-Up Call23:10 — What's Coming on the Road to Gravel Burn# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkinsAlec @alec.gatesRegardt @regardt.stander# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #podcast #toyota #gravelburn #gravelcyclist #enduranceathletes #mtb
• The Real Reason SA Road Cycling Is Broke and How to fix it - with Stephan Aucamp | EP21 25.06.2026 1h 18min

  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-In3:17 — Meet Stephan Aucamp: National Commissaire & Cycle Lab15:36 — Denis Human: SA Cycling's Unsung Hero21:34 — What It Actually Costs to Run a Road Race26:15 — Why SA's Top Teams Can't Pay Their Riders31:54 — What Road Cycling Lost When the Clubs Faded36:01 — The Fix: Filling the Winter League50:38 — Building a Town Hall for SA Cycling57:58 — Tour de France 2026 Predictions Begin1:00:27 — Is Paul Seixas the Real Deal?1:07:27 — The Marco Pantani Story1:11:48 — Why Cycling Needs Its Rugby Moment# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• He Quit His Job, Sold His Couch, and Chased a World Cup Dream | Jason Boulle 22.06.2026 1h 12min

  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.[NEWSLETTER / LINK]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 sport2:03 — Filling in on the Cape Epic Media E-Bike for Stefan Sahm2:30 — The vision: getting a South African onto an Enduro World Cup podium7:27 — Three years at Wild Air Sports, and learning to say yes to everything9:40 — Meeting his wife Leslie at the Dusi11:09 — Quitting their jobs in 2023, and qualifying for Europe through a race in Lesotho15:34 — XCO, downhill, marathon: breaking down mountain biking's disciplines22:46 — Why Stellenbosch and Cascades aren't enough: South Africa's World Cup gap31:47 — What Enduro actually is, and why it might be cycling's most adventurous format38:35 — The Enduro World Cup's post-COVID dip, and signs of a turnaround39:43 — Jonkershoek, Witfontein, and the case for a South African World Cup round43:25 — Africa: one percent of the global market, and why that's the opportunity62:02 — The 2026 season: France in May, World Champs in Liguria in October65:25 — Why the race vlogs stopped, and the plan to bring them back69:04 — Where to follow Jason's season71:29 — Closing thoughts: a duty to tell the story# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkinsAlec @alec.gatesJason @jasonboulle# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #originstory #podcast #revive #capeepic #enduranceathletes #mtb
• REVIVE’s Founder on the Science of Thirst, Insulin, and Building a Wellness Brand | Mark Myerson 15.06.2026 1h 33min

  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 REVIVE00:01:37 — Johannesburg Kid, American Exchange, Fortune Magazine at 1800:05:40 — The Phone Call That Crashed His Car00:07:10 — Singapore: Four Founders, One Apartment, One Shot00:19:42 — The Exit: Selling Up and Walking Away00:21:00 — Cape Town Was Supposed to Be Six Months00:31:50 — Why South Africans Don't Brag Enough About Being South African00:38:11 — The Health Wake-Up Call Nobody Warned Him About00:50:13 — Why Diets Don't Work: The Hormone Truth00:52:59 — The Statistic That Changed Everything (66–75% of Us Are Metabolically Sick)01:03:54 — Inside REVIVE: What's Actually in the Sachet01:05:15 — Building a Brand That Can't Be Faked01:13:02 — What a Purpose-First Business Actually Looks Like01:14:09 — Tegan Phillips, Simon Stoffberg, and the New Creator Standard01:32:18 — Closing: What Comes Next for REVIVE# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast
• Inside Tom Pidcock’s Team: A South African’s Story | EP21 12.06.2026 30min

  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 Europe1:11 — Life Inside Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling4:19 — What Big Sponsors Actually Want7:44 — Inside the Giro d'Italia Bubble9:42 — The Pinarello Factory in Treviso15:46 — Pre-Tour: The Team Heads to Tour de Suisse19:45 — 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# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• The Future of South African Football | Mike Morton 11.06.2026 1h 1min

  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?# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• Specialized Diverge 4 | Comfort Over Speed? 08.06.2026 16min

  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 Intro01:36 Meet the New Specialized Diverge03:45 The Feature Everyone Talks About06:23 Shimano GRX Finally Gets Interesting08:15 Small Details That Matter10:05 Hidden Storage & Bikepacking Potential12:10 Can It Really Fit 50mm Tires?13:44 Worth the Money?15:22 Is It Actually Good Looking?17:09 Taking It Off-Road19:45 Future Shock: Gimmick or Game Changer?22:10 The Rider This Bike Was Built For24:08 Weight, Geometry & Stability27:15 The Most Comfortable Gravel Bike?31:34 Final Thoughts & Who Should Buy It# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #giantrevoltreview #bikereview
• The Elves Mori Might Be Gravel’s Best-Kept Secret 04.06.2026 11min

  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 Bike01:27 – Why This Bike Loves to Go Fast02:11 – Frames vs Wheels: What Really Matters?02:27 – Tire Clearance, Setup & Gravel Essentials03:42 – Who Is This Bike Actually For?04:35 – Racing Geometry vs Adventure Geometry05:22 – Tire Width, Aero Benefits & Ride Feel05:59 – Elves Value Proposition & Custom Builds08:25 – Geometry Breakdown: Reach, Stack & Handling10:17 – Final Verdict & Frame Set Rating# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #giantrevoltreview #bikereview
• I Woke up in Hospital and had no idea what happened | Marc Pritzen #cycling 03.06.2026
• Tyler Lange on Legacy, UCI Racing, and the future of SA Road Cycling | EP19 02.06.2026 49min

  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.# === CHAPTERS ===================================0:00 — Tyler Lange: SA's Best Sprinter at 221:17 — The Giant & Envy Deal Explained5:39 — Aero vs Climbing: Which Bike Do You Choose?9:47 — Tour de Maurice & What UCI Racing Actually Means13:11 — Why South Africa Doesn't Have a UCI Race20:49 — The Hard Truth About Road Racing in SA22:54 — Why SA's Top Sprinter Is Racing Gravel25:40 — 2026 Giro d'Italia & Tour de France Predictions33:29 — The Future of Sprint Racing37:52 — Giant Grassroots Program: A Path to Europe41:57 — The World Tour Dream — and Why It's Still Possible# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• Ewald Sadie On Capturing The Emotion Of Cycling 01.06.2026 1h 3min

  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 Intro01:12 Why Cycling Photography Matters03:45 Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed Explained06:20 How Tracking Shots Actually Work10:18 Shooting From The Back Of A Motorbike14:42 Why Some Photos Work Better In Black & White19:05 Capturing Emotion In Cycling Photography24:18 The Art Of Composition & Storytelling30:14 How Ewald Captured His Favourite Shot37:42 The Challenge Of Shooting Gravel Racing44:10 The Story Behind The Swartberg Images51:26 Printing Photos & Why It Changes Everything56:40 Editing Thousands Of Race Photos01:02:18 The Reality Of Being Event Media01:07:32 Final Thoughts & Favourite Images# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #photography #gardenroutegiro
• The GIANT Revolt wasn’t what I expected #gravelbike 29.05.2026 1min
• The Giant Revolt Isn’t What You Think 28.05.2026 13min

  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 Impressions00:42 Why We Didn’t Want To Like The Giant Revolt02:15 Testing It On REAL South African Gravel04:10 Shimano vs SRAM — The Big Debate06:18 The Geometry Explained Simply08:05 Why The Revolt Feels So Stable10:42 Comfort, Climbing & Ride Feel13:20 The Features That Actually Matter16:05 Is Mechanical Shimano Better Than Expected?18:12 Final Verdict — Would We Actually Buy It?# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #giantrevolt #giantrevoltreview
• From Surfing to Elite MTB — Charl & Roxy Kemp’s Story & The Breakaway’s New MTB Segment | EP19 28.05.2026 1h 12min

  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 Kemp3:31 — How the Savage Tuesday Ride Changed Everything13:44 — The Double Century & Getting a Coach25:31 — Roxy's Story: From Surfing to Elite MTB41:00 — What Consistency Actually Costs45:00 — Vingegaard, Pogačar & the Giro d'Italia Debate55:34 — Introducing "Bof in the Breakaway" — New MTB Segment57:08 — SA National Enduro Champs at Karkloof Recap1:11:05 — Wrap-Up# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• Shannon Valstar on Running the World’s Toughest MTB Race 25.05.2026 1h 36min

  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 Series03:45 – Growing Up Around Endurance Sport06:20 – What the Cape Epic Race Director Actually Does10:05 – Why Rider Feedback Is So Important14:10 – Lessons From Her Father & Loving What You Do19:30 – School, Sport & Finding a Career Path23:40 – Big Shot Media & Discovering Event Storytelling30:15 – Joining Cape Epic & Learning Logistics From the Ground Up33:45 – Building the Stellenbosch World Cup35:50 – Leaving Cycling for the Music Festival Industry43:20 – Returning to Cape Epic With a New Perspective47:10 – Cape Town vs Joburg & Creative Culture50:00 – Rocking the Daisies Stories & Secret Festival Stages55:45 – Why Events Need Creativity & Constant Innovation57:50 – Formula 1, Drive to Survive & the Future of Sports Storytelling# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• Jonas Vingegaard, Women’s Racing & Why the Bellville Velodrome Matters | The Breakaway EP18 21.05.2026 1h 3min

  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 Battle10:16 — What to Race in the Western Cape This Month18:35 — Mischa Bredewold Wins the Itzulia Women23:25 — When Do Women Peak? The Science Behind the Career Arc28:15 — Lisa Bone Goes 19th at the Mali Gravel UCI Qualifier30:11 — SA Track Champs Results & the XCO Pipeline39:41 — The Bellville Velodrome & the Riders Who Need It43:00 — Urban Cycling, Cape Town & the Bree Street Experiment49:44 — Western Province Road Race Results (All Categories)58:40 — Rehboks Kloof Preview & MTB Skills1:00:14 — Lella Loops: How a Thursday Ride Became a Movement1:03:06 — Wrap-Up# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling
• Sandra Sischka Cycled From Portugal to Cape Town Alone 19.05.2026 1h 26min

  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.# === CHAPTERS ===================================00:00 - Welcome Sandra Sischka02:10 - Growing Up With Bicycles in Germany06:00 - Why Sandra Sischka Chose Africa10:15 - Planning the Route & Preparing for the Unknown15:30 - Starting the Journey in Portugal19:45 - Entering Morocco & First Impressions of Africa27:30 - Hospitality, Family & Culture in Morocco35:00 - Crossing the Sahara & Mauritania40:00 - West Africa: Food, Borders & Daily Challenges50:30 - Malaria, Recovery & Finding Human Connection55:00 - Ghana, Travel Advice & Perspective on Africa57:00 - Nigeria, Conflict Zones & Dangerous Decisions01:02:00 - The Open Water Boat Crossing to Cameroon01:08:00 - Jungle Routes, Wildlife & Cycling Through Cameroon01:15:00 - What Africa Taught Sandra Sischka# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling