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Best of luck to all runners taking on the Comrades Marathon 2026 up run. Push your limits, conquer the distance! You can do this!

Thinking about switching to Sq**rt Performance Hot Wax, or already using it?

We've rounded up some of the most common questions cyclists ask, from how often to re-wax, to chain cleaning and drip wax top-ups.

Swipe through for quick answers that will help keep your drivetrain running smoother, cleaner, and longer.

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Are you using an effective Bike Cleaner? One that really does the job and doesn't harm the environment in the process? Sq**rt Bike Cleaner is economical, effective and eco-friendly and will take care of the dirtiest bikes leaving them spotlessly clean and ready for the next adventure.

Here's a hack we bet you didn't know! Sq**rt Bike Cleaner works to clean dirty shoes, mud and grease on your cycling kit AND if you use a stronger dilution, it's a super-effective chain degreaser. No need to buy a range of products, Sq**rt Bike Cleaner does it all.

Where to get it? Sq**rt Bike Cleaner is stocked at good bike shops countrywide. If you can't find it, drop us an email at [email protected], tell us where in South Africa you are and we will point you in the right direction.

IT DEPENDS ON….. RIDING CONDITIONS. When you begin to hear a dry chain noise, a reapplication is likely due. Like all chain lubricants, Sq**rt Performance Hot Wax lasts longer in dry, dust-free environments than in wet or muddy conditions. If you need to, an application of Sq**rt Chain L**e is a convenient maintenance top-up.

So, how often should you re-wax your chain?
On tar roads, a single application typically lasts 800–1000 km.
For dry gravel and dirt racing, expect around 250–300 km per application.

Are you ready to wax you chain? New Sq**rt Performance Hot Wax is now readily available at Bicycle Shops countrywide. Get with the new trend and your chain will last longer with much less effort.

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Don't let winter keep you indoors and stop you training! Garneau's winter warmers give you the best of both worlds: they keep you warm when it's chilly and freedom to take the off when it warms up.

Fleece-lined arm, leg and knee warmers stay in place with silicone grippers while Neo Protect toe and shoe covers keep your feet cosy no matter how low the temperature goes.

Never cut rides short because of the cold, upgrade to our lightweight and warm Garneau winter warmers. These are for real riders and real conditions.

Available at your local bike shop.

REMEMBER YOUR FIRST BIKE?
The excitement.
The freedom.
The feeling that you could go anywhere.

For many of us, a bicycle was our first taste of independence.

This World Bicycle Day, reconnect with that feeling!
Whether you're 8 or 80, the joy of riding never really disappears.

The 2026 theme is "Cycling for a Greener Future". Riding a bicycle will make for a happier future too!

❤️ If cycling has ever made your day better, let us know in the comments.

Punctures are inevitable but stopping doesn't have to be!

Sq**rt Sealant is the ultimate ride partner that gets to work instantly. sealing punctures up to 6mm in diameter in seconds so you don't need to stop.

And the best part? Sq**rt Sealant Pouches are the easiest, no mess, no fuss way to add sealant to tyres. Ride prepared, ride uninterrupted.

Have you tried it yet?
Get Sq**rt Sealant at your local bike shop - it will be the best decision you have ever made!.

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The trail is calling.
Your bike is waiting.
All you have to do is go.

YOUR HANDS on your handlebars are your connection to the trail.

The Garneau Ditch Long-Finger Gloves are perfect for MTB, Gravel and Enduro riders who prefer a non-padded glove who want to feel completely connected to their bike.

Stand-out features:
✔️ One-piece seamless palm construction to eliminate friction points
✔️ Single-layer perforated synthetic leather palm
✔️ Strategically-placed silicone print
✔️ Moisture-wicking 4-way stretch breathable mesh upper
✔️ Reinforced area between the thumb and index finger
✔️ Tactile thumb, index and middle fingers
✔️ Soft and absorbent microsuede thumb to wipe sweat

The Ditch gloves are supple with great handlebar feel, durable and easy to care for. Lightweight, grippy, trail-ready and perfect for those chilly, early morning starts!

Available at your local bike shop or online at FiT Sports Labs.

Chilly winter days on the bike don't have to be a sufferfest. With Garneau's winter warmers you have the best of both worlds: protection when it's chilly and freedom when it warms up.

The Garneau winter warmers are designed for those unpredictable conditions when the temperature can't make up its mind. Start your ride warm and comfortable, then simply peel them off and stash in a pocket as temperatures rise.

No over-dressing, no under-preparing, just smart layering that adapts with you.

Never cut rides short because of the cold!

The Garneau range of winter warmers, including toe, shoe, knee, leg and arm warmers are available at your local bike shop or online from FiT Sports Labs.