Active Hobo
The Active Hobo is a community of storytellers on a mission to make meaning. We’re rooted in Westlake, Cape Town—part café, part studio, all heart. Drop by for a great flat white, stay to enjoy our shows, or book a session to capture your own story.
The Active Hobo is a community of storytellers on a mission to make meaning. We’re rooted in Westlake, Cape Town—part café, part studio, all heart. Drop by for a great flat white, stay to enjoy our shows, or book a session to capture your own story.
Episodes

Oct 17, 2026
Oct 17, 2026
12 min
We’re setting up the Specialized Crux 5 Expert with upgraded wheels, wider tyres, a new saddle and handlebars before putting the bike fit to the test. Dan Loubser breaks down the differences between the Crux and Diverge, identifying the fit issues affecting comfort, power and riding position. Find out how small adjustments and the right components can make a big difference to your gravel riding experience.00:03 – Setting Up the Crux 5 Expert00:58 – Do You Really Need a Bike Fit?01:44 – Identifying Fit Issues and Discomfort03:28 – Tyres, Wheels and Ride Comfort05:17 – Frame Compliance, Seatpost and Handlebars09:08 – Comparing the Crux and Diverge Fit# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Specialized South Africawww.specialized.comDoolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#StoriesThatMatter #TheActiveHobo #MountainBiking
Oct 17, 2026
12 min

Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
1 hr 28 min
This week on The Breakaway, Tristan McGiven sits down with us to talk about moving to online school, training 10 to 20 hours a week, racing in Belgium against juniors who compete all year, and the one lesson that stuck: stop comparing yourself to others. He also shares what he eats, how he measures a good race, and what next year in Europe looks like.Before that, the racing. Marianne Vos wins the 2026 Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Michelle George wins her age group for South Africa, Paul Seixas wins Il Lombardia, and Candice Lill wins the Life Time Little Sugar MTB. We also cover the SA Schools finals in Stellenbosch, a poll asking if a party's cycling policy would change your vote, and what's coming up: Derby Dash, Gravel Burn, the Attakwas Extreme prize purse and a documentary premiere.Chapters:0:00 — Tristan McGiven joins the show4:01 — Gravel riders who still want to do the Epic6:00 — Poll: would a party's cycling policy change your vote?12:35 — Gravel World Championships 2026 recap20:59 — Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas' big day28:48 — Candice Lill wins Little Sugar32:21 — Local gravel series result36:59 — SA Schools finals in Stellenbosch43:34 — A last international track meet near Cape Town45:37 — Derby Dash and Weekend Warrior this weekend46:34 — Gravel Burn and the Attakwas Extreme prize purse49:10 — "Breaths of Hope": a documentary premiere50:15 — Supplements racers actually use1:00:10 — Beetroot shots: the nitrate story1:09:02 — What it costs Tristan to chase a pro career1:19:27 — Stop comparing yourself to others# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Specialized South Africawww.specialized.comDoolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheBreakawayPodcast #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter
Oct 15, 2026
1 hr 28 min

Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
17 min
The Cannondale Scalpel is a lightweight carbon cross-country mountain bike built for riders who want to go fast, and this one came back from the Tokai trails in the south of Cape Town still wearing the dirt. The platform has been out for a few years, so why review it now? Because plenty of riders are staring at a bike that's a few years old and wondering if a step up is real or just marketing. The Scalpel answers that with modern geometry that puts you forward and centred, 120mm of travel front and back, and the single-sided Lefty fork that makes it instantly recognisable. It also climbs far better than you'd expect from a bike that isn't the lightest, which turned out to be our favourite thing about it. The Scalpel isn't perfect, though. There's a dropper post we'd swap straight away and a long-term question mark over Lefty maintenance, and we cover both. If you've got an older XC bike and a stage race or a few big days on the calendar, this one belongs on your shortlist. The bike was loaned to us by East City Cycles, and the opinions are ours.Chapters:0:00 — First Look: The Cannondale Scalpel, Fresh Off the Trails1:20 — Six Weeks and a Seven-Day Stage Race2:39 — Price, Geometry and 120mm of Travel4:36 — The Lefty Fork Explained6:02 — How the Suspension Rides Down and Up7:29 — Weigh-In: Claimed Weight vs Real Weight9:39 — Carbon Wheels and SRAM Transmission AXS11:09 — What We Didn't Like: The Dropper and Lefty Maintenance12:38 — Who the Scalpel Is For, and Can You Race It?14:50 — Is It Worth Upgrading? Final Verdict# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Specialized South Africa🔗 www.specialized.comDoolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheActiveHobo #CannondaleScalpel #MountainBikeReview #CapeTown #XCMTB
Oct 14, 2026
17 min

Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
3 min
Stage racing isn’t just about what happens on the bike — managing the daily routine, staying organised, and reducing unnecessary stress all play a huge role in recovery and performance. Here’s a look at how one piece of gear can make life on the race circuit easier and give you more time to recover and enjoy the experience.00:02 – The Hidden Stress of Stage Racing01:41 – Minimising Race-Day Admin02:15 – Organizing Gear at Camp03:07 – A More Efficient Race Routine# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Specialized South Africawww.specialized.comDoolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#StoriesMatter #TheActiveHobo #MountainBiking
Oct 14, 2026
3 min

Oct 13, 2026
Oct 13, 2026
14 min
What does it take to create a truly custom cycling kit? We head inside Ciovita’s factory in Cape Town to explore the craftsmanship, people, and processes behind bringing a unique design to life. Created as a special tribute to the Toyota team heading to Gravel Burn, this project celebrates creativity, collaboration, and local manufacturing. Join us behind the scenes to see what goes into making cycling apparel more than just a jersey.00:00 Intro00:13 Creating Custom Gravel Burn Kit00:29 The Story Behind the Design01:55 Inside the Ciovita Factory02:35 From Fabric to Finished Kit03:30 The Art of Precision Printing04:31 How Sublimation Printing Works05:45 The Details That Make a Difference06:25 The People Behind the Process07:55 Cutting and Preparing the Fabric08:26 Where the Best Cycling Fabrics Come From12:45 Thank you Toyota# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Specialized South Africa🔗 www.specialized.comDoolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#RoadToGravelBurn #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter #MountainBiking #GravelCycling#crux5 #gravelburn #gravelbike
Oct 13, 2026
14 min

Oct 11, 2026
Oct 11, 2026
18 min
Choosing the right bike for Gravelburn is about more than just weight and speed. After testing a range of gravel bikes, it’s time to break down the setup, upgrades, tyres, wheels and gearing that matter most for a demanding stage race. In this episode, we look at why the Specialized Crux 5 made the shortlist and how the right components can make a difference over multiple days on rough gravel. Is this the ultimate Gravelburn setup?00:00 Intro00:36 Choosing the Right Gravel Bike01:56 Understanding the Course02:38 Suspension or Bigger Tyres?04:13 Tyre Clearance and Comfort06:21 Finding the Right Balance08:52 Wheel and Groupset Upgrades11:57 Gearing for Gravel13:12 Wheels and Tyre Setup17:30 Final Conclusion# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Specialized South Africa🔗 www.specialized.comDoolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#RoadToGravelBurn #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter #MountainBiking #GravelCycling#crux5 #gravelburn #gravelbike
Oct 11, 2026
18 min

Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
1 hr 16 min
Episode 36 opens with the SA Schools mountain bike finals in Stellenbosch, and the question every South African cyclist has been asking: is our sport dying, or just getting started? Then Jemaine Jacobs tells us how a school league, a borrowed bike and a job washing bikes led him to sales and social media at Specialized Tygerberg.We also cover the opening of the Western Cape road season, the first Hobo Thrash group ride near Wellington, the RH77 Killarney crit series, and the free UCI nutrition paper everyone should skim. Plus the first look at the RH77 x Specialized kit, new gravel tyre thoughts, and the 2027 Cape Epic route.Chapters:0:00 — SA Schools MTB finals: why South African cycling is not dying5:27 — Jemaine's Spur Schools League years9:29 — Meet Jemaine from Specialized Tygerberg13:03 — Tour de Worcester 21:37 — How the sprint finish played out26:45 — The first Hobo Thrash: Gravel Drop Ride33:45 — RH77 Killarney Crit37:44 — The scratch group rule44:05 — The UCI's free cycling nutrition paper47:12 — Pathfinder 2.2 vs Thunderburt51:28 — Gravel Burn chainring debate52:59 — The RH77 x Specialized kit collab56:41 — The 2027 Cape Epic route58:02 — What it is really like to work in the bike industry1:01:52 — From bike washer to junior technician to sales1:04:55 — Why the in-store experience matters1:14:08 — Gravel, road safety and a guest we're lining up1:16:16 — Next stop: Somerset West# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheBreakawayPodcast #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter
Oct 8, 2026
1 hr 16 min

Oct 6, 2026
RH77: The Kit Everyone Is Talking About
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
28 min
We take an in-depth look at RH77, a Cape Town cycling brand that has become a familiar name on the local scene. From design and fit to performance, comfort and the details that matter when you're putting serious kilometres into a kit, we put their range under the microscope. But there’s more to this review than just the clothing — we explore what makes RH77 such a distinctive part of the cycling community.00:00 – RH77 Kit Review Begins00:31 – The Story Behind RH7702:47 – RH77 and the Cycling Community03:55 – Meet the Man Behind the Brand05:42 – RH77’s Focused Product Range07:00 – The Factory Racing Kit & Visibility08:32 – Fit, Feel & Long-Distance Comfort10:30 – Bib Construction, Chamois & Durability12:23 – Pricing, Cargo Bibs & Practical Features16:09 – Materials, Branding & Long-Term Wear18:17 – Gilets, Jackets & Winter Kit25:43 – Where to Buy & Final Thoughts# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#StoriesThatMatter #TheActiveHobo #MountainBiking
Oct 6, 2026
28 min

Oct 4, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
1 hr 18 min
No script, no plan, no filter: three mates the night before the Nedbank Gravel Burn.Dave sits down with Simon Stoffberg and Charl Kemp for the most unplanned conversation The Active Hobo has ever filmed. They argue about FTP, VO2 max and who is actually fittest, then get serious about why they're racing seven days across the Karoo. One of them is back for redemption after a brutal first Gravel Burn. Another is racing so his son can one day see what he was capable of. Charl is photographing and filming a wedding the night before the start, then being driven through the night to the line. Under the banter is a real question: what does it cost the people at home, and why do they keep lining up anyway?0:00 — Cold Open: The Most Unplanned Thing We've Done0:36 — Meet Simon Stoffberg and Charl Kemp3:53 — FTP vs VO2 Max: Who's Actually the Fittest?8:16 — Why Watts Per Kilo Matters More Than FTP10:22 — Day One Strategy and Why We're Really Going11:54 — The Brutal First Gravel Burn and the Redemption Plan15:45 — The Brands and Sponsors Behind the Start Line19:07 — Dave's Goal: Beat These Two, Top Five Is the Dream24:53 — Why Simon Is Racing: A Son and a Standard29:52 — Camp Life, Kit Bags and a Code Red Storm40:44 — The Fan Poll: Who Do Viewers Think Will Win?50:30 — Chainrings, Tyres and Last-Minute Gear Calls1:02:45 — Racing as a Parent: Family, Sacrifice and Balance1:10:35 — The Wager: Betting for a Good Cause1:14:00 — Why Sponsors Matter More Than They Know1:17:33 — Last Words # === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#RoadToGravelBurn #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter #MountainBiking #GravelCycling
Oct 4, 2026
1 hr 18 min

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
1 hr 20 min
Cyclists risk their lives every morning, and no political party has told us where it stands. This week on The Breakaway, we ask.Episode 35 starts with a simple question: why do one million South African cyclists have no voice? Jarryd Haley is back, and together we talk road safety, the muggings that are changing where we ride, and what happens when a community finally speaks up.Then the racing. Cape Pioneer on 32-inch wheels, the Lions Karoo to Coast in the mud, the Road to Desolation in Graaff-Reinet, and a schools league with over a thousand kids on the start line. We finish with the 2026 Road World Championships in Montréal: Demi Vollering's win, Brandon McNulty's solo ride, and Byron Munton holding his own among the best in the world. Plus the Hobo Thrash, a free group ride we are trialling, and our verdict on the Cannondale Scalpel.Chapters:0:00 — Why community beats a tick-box race2:55 — What we're covering this week4:59 — The grit of cyclists, and why we have no political voice13:57 — Road safety: what is being done in the Western Cape26:28 — Cape Pioneer: Pritzen and Stehli win on 32-inch wheels30:29 — Sarah Maré and the women's race32:18 — Why the mid-pack race deserves the spotlight35:14 — How Dryland keeps raising the bar36:18 — Road to Desolation: a boutique gravel race in Graaff-Reinet40:03 — The Schools League: over a thousand kids, one race41:22 — Karoo to Coast: gravel bikes vs flat-bar mountain bikes47:20 — Where is the racing outside the Western Cape?52:09 — The Hobo Thrash: a free monthly group ride56:20 — Road Worlds 2026: Vollering and the women's race1:03:33 — McNulty's shock win and the del Toro question1:07:46 — Tom Pidcock: the world champion that almost was1:08:24 — Is a new Dura-Ace coming?1:12:25 — Byron Munton: top 40 at the World Championships1:18:42 — Cannondale Scalpel: is a modern mountain bike worth the upgrade?1:23:12 — What's next# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheBreakawayPodcast #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter
Oct 1, 2026
1 hr 20 min







