The Toyota Specialized team wrapped up the 2024 season in spectacular fashion at Wines2Whales, an event known for its challenging climbs, technical descents, and unpredictable conditions. Kicking off at Lourensford, riders battled through the 64 km with and 1,300m of climbing on Stage 1 to Oak Valley, and after two more brutal days, they ended the race at Benguela Cove...

The Jacaranda Ride is a vibrant highlight of our Fraternity cycling club, bringing together riders for an unforgettable journey beneath the blooming jacaranda trees. Every Saturday and Sunday, we set off from the shop, fostering camaraderie, challenge, and a touch of nature's beauty. Each ride offers a unique opportunity to connect, push limits, and celebrate the cycling lifestyle. Curious to...

The Prince George 100 Miler, a gruelling 170km race with 2400m of climbing, saw the Toyota Specialized Racing Team tackle one of South Africa’s most iconic routes, starting in Prince Albert and finishing in George. It was a day marked by determination, teamwork, and some impressive solo efforts across theboard. For Alex Miller and Johan van Zyl, this was their...

The final race of the 2024 Lifetime Grand Prix series took place at Big Sugar Gravel in Bentonville, Arkansas, where riders faced a challenging 169km course with 2100m of ascent. The stakes were high, and the race not only tested the riders’ endurance but also decided the final standings of the series. Alexey Vermeulen (ENVE-Factor) took the win after launching...

The 41st edition of the Chequamegon MTB Festival saw an intense battle across 62km of rugged terrain, starting in Hayward and navigating through the iconic American Birkebeiner Ski Trail. The race, a mix of short but steep climbs and technical sections, tested riders' endurance and tactical powers before finishing at the Great Hall in Cable, Wisconsin. As the fourth round...

The Toyota Specialized Racing Team took on the sixth round of the Ford Trailseeker Series at the stunning Bosman Family Winery in Wellington. With a course spanning 63km and a challenging 1600m of climbing, the relatively short but intense race promised fierce competition. Despite tough conditions, the team delivered strong performances across the board.  Johan Van Zyl:  Johan faced the...

This past weekend, the Western Cape hosted the Race to Sea, an exhilarating 157km journey starting at the base of the iconic Franschhoek Pass and concluding at Benguela Cove in Hermanus. With 2,391m of climbing, it was a race that demanded everything from the riders. Matt Beers: Fresh off the plane from the USA, where I was recovering from illness,...

August 10th marked another gruelling chapter in the Leadville 100, one of the most formidable and unforgiving one-day races on the planet. Held in the rugged terrain of Colorado, this iconic race stretches over 160 kilometres, with a staggering 3,600 meters of climbing, testing even the most seasoned athletes. The course challenges riders with five major climbs: St. Kevins, Sugarloaf,...

It was one hell of a journey “I’ll be back.”