Stories
Factor Bikes and Black Inc Appoint Switchback Sports as Exclusive Distributors
Switchback Sports adds premium brands Factor Bikes and Black Inc components to their portfolio.
Introducing the Cannon Challenge
16 cannons. 160km. 2750m ascent.
Tag all of the historical cannons on this incredibly beautiful multi-terrain route around Cape Town.
POC Appoints Switchback Sports as Exclusive South African Distributors
Switchback Sports strengthens portfolio, adding vogue cycling brand POC as they reach more South African bike stores.
A Mini Karoo Gravel Bike Packing Weekend.
A mini Karoo Gravel bike packing weekend. This past weekend (5-6 September 2020) we set out on a tiny bike packing adventure. On paper, designed by co-graveluer Jarryd, it was a very beautiful, scenic two-day adventure from Maitjiesfontein to Sutherland and back. Some 350kms on the cards. The weather however had other ideas. On Friday evening we got acquainted with our bikes and bike-packing bags. There was more laughter than anything else; and productivity was at an all-time low with a few guys puzzling together clothes, food and other necessities for the trip into their frame, seatpost and handlebar bags...