We’re Not Ready For This To End | Stage 6 Go2Sea 2026

Day 6 at Go2Sea delivered another unforgettable day on the bike, with Siyabonga claiming his second stage win of the race. As the riders pushed through another challenging and scenic stage, we also got to experience the people and communities that make Go2Sea so special.

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. If you’d like to contribute towards Yarrow Intermediate School, any support or donations would be greatly appreciated. Karkloof Country Club: https://www.karkloofclub.co.za/ With challenging riding, beautiful surroundings and plenty of smiles along the way, Day 5 showed just how much variety Go2Sea has to offer.

The Breakaway Grabs Glory on the Queen Stage | Stage 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 within the communities along the route. Today, we spoke to two incredible NPOs that are making a difference in their communities but need more funding and support to continue the work they do.

You Can’t Understand Go2Sea Without Meeting These People | Day 3 Go 2 Sea 2026

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 changed lives by helping educate people and giving them opportunities to reach a university-level education. For some, the race has also created employment and provided a source of income, showing that Go2Sea’s impact reaches far beyond the road and the finish line. This story really impacted us and we want to do everything we can to shine the light on these incredible people and their families to prove that us as South Africans can make a difference and build OUR country together. We ask if their is anyone who would like to help out PLEASE CONTACT US!

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 gets tougher, the real stories of Go2Sea are beginning to emerge.

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 the children waiting for them captured something that goes beyond cycling. This is Go2Sea.

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 through.

Race to the Sea Delivers Big, Gran Fondo Worlds Recap with Jason Van’t Slot | 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 onto hope. Please, be careful out there. On a different note, we’re glad to have Jason back. Years ago, he made a video about endurance that, without either of us realising it at the time, has quietly become one of the first things people watch after being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. He’s back to talk about that, about a race in Japan that pushed him further than he expected, and about what actually drives someone to keep going when it would be so much easier to stop. We also cover the news: La Vuelta a España has been genuinely brilliant racing, with Enric Mas putting in performances that have won over even the skeptics.

The Coach Teaching South Africa’s Kids to Ride Fearlessly | Rob du Preez

Rob du Preez turned a lockdown project into Cape Town’s Rubber Side Down, helping riders build confidence through three fundamentals: looking ahead, braking, and balance. He shares his journey into coaching, working with young riders, and why South Africa’s cycling talent is far better than we give ourselves credit for.

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 body position to cornering, ahead of the notoriously technical terrain expected at the Nedbank Gravel Burn. Along the way: a hard lesson in self-compassion after a rough week of fatigue, a preview of the next big test (the seven-day go2sea stage race), and the packing system that’s about to save a lot of race-day stress