Road cycling
Road riding: skills, pacing and preparation
Build confidence with predictable handling, group-riding etiquette, basic maintenance and event preparation.
Read road guide →South African cycling
Practical cycling knowledge for road and mountain-bike riders
Cycling Direct is an independent resource for riders who want clear information on road cycling, mountain biking, training, bike fit, event preparation and South African cycling resources.
Core cycling guides
Mountain biking
MTB fundamentals for South African trails
Understand terrain choice, tyre setup, braking, climbing and trail-side essentials before chasing speed.
Read MTB guide →Training
Build fitness without overcomplicating it
A simple structure around consistency, easy volume, purposeful intensity, recovery and progressive overload.
Read training guide →South African context
Know where official information comes from
Cycling South Africa is the national governing body for competitive cycling in South Africa and operates within the international framework of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Riders should use official federation and event-organiser sources for current licensing, regulations, selection policies and race details.
Official federationCycling South Africa
International bodyUCI
Common disciplinesRoad, MTB, BMX, track & para-cycling