The Giant Revolt Isn’t What You Think

I Woke up in Hospital and had no idea what happened | Marc Pritzen #cycling

Tyler Lange on Legacy, UCI Racing, and the future of SA Road Cycling | EP19

In this conversation Tyler breaks down his new deal with Giant and Envy, what it actually takes to compete at UCI level as a non-continental team, and why he thinks South Africa is sitting on a generation of world-class talent that nobody is watching. He also gives his honest read on the 2026 Giro and who he thinks wins the Tour de France sprint stages. If you follow road cycling even loosely, this one has opinions worth hearing. # === CHAPTERS =================================== 0:00 — Tyler Lange: SA's Best Sprinter at 22 1:17 — The Giant & Envy Deal Explained 5:39 — Aero vs Climbing: Which Bike Do You Choose? 9:47 — Tour de Maurice & What UCI Racing Actually Means 13:11 — Why South Africa Doesn't Have a UCI Race 20:49 — The Hard Truth About Road Racing in SA 22:54 — Why SA's Top Sprinter Is Racing Gravel 25:40 — 2026 Giro d'Italia & Tour de France Predictions 33:29 — The Future of Sprint Racing 37:52 — Giant Grassroots Program: A Path to Europe 41:57 — The World Tour Dream — and Why It's Still Possible # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699] # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1] Website: https://activehobo.com/ [https://activehobo.com/] Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b [https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b] # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U [https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U] Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH] Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY [https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY] # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling

Ewald Sadie On Capturing The Emotion Of Cycling

Photographer Ewald Sadie joins us to break down the stories, techniques, and split-second decisions behind some of his most iconic cycling images. From shooting off the back of a motorbike during gravel races to explaining composition, motion blur, black-and-white photography, and race storytelling, this episode dives deep into what makes a truly powerful photo. If you love cycling, photography, filmmaking, or visual storytelling, this conversation is packed with insight from one of the best in the game. Shift Media Co. Website: https://shiftmedia.co.za/ [https://shiftmedia.co.za/] Instagram: @shift_media_co # === CHAPTERS =================================== 00:00 Intro 01:12 Why Cycling Photography Matters 03:45 Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed Explained 06:20 How Tracking Shots Actually Work 10:18 Shooting From The Back Of A Motorbike 14:42 Why Some Photos Work Better In Black & White 19:05 Capturing Emotion In Cycling Photography 24:18 The Art Of Composition & Storytelling 30:14 How Ewald Captured His Favourite Shot 37:42 The Challenge Of Shooting Gravel Racing 44:10 The Story Behind The Swartberg Images 51:26 Printing Photos & Why It Changes Everything 56:40 Editing Thousands Of Race Photos 01:02:18 The Reality Of Being Event Media 01:07:32 Final Thoughts & Favourite Images # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699] # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1] Website: https://activehobo.com/ [https://activehobo.com/] Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b [https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b] # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #photography #gardenroutegiro

The GIANT Revolt wasn’t what I expected #gravelbike

The Giant Revolt Isn’t What You Think

We took the Giant Revolt onto real South African gravel to find out if Shimano, comfort-focused geometry, and a more balanced setup can actually compete with the SRAM-heavy gravel scene. What started as a bike we thought we wouldn’t like quickly turned into one of the biggest surprises we’ve ridden this year. From brutal climbs and loose technical terrain to long-distance comfort and everyday ride feel, this is our honest review of the Giant Revolt. 00:00 First Impressions 00:42 Why We Didn’t Want To Like The Giant Revolt 02:15 Testing It On REAL South African Gravel 04:10 Shimano vs SRAM — The Big Debate 06:18 The Geometry Explained Simply 08:05 Why The Revolt Feels So Stable 10:42 Comfort, Climbing & Ride Feel 13:20 The Features That Actually Matter 16:05 Is Mechanical Shimano Better Than Expected? 18:12 Final Verdict — Would We Actually Buy It? # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699] # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 [https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1] Website: https://activehobo.com/ [https://activehobo.com/] Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b [https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b] # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U [https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U] Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH] Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY [https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY] # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #giantrevolt #giantrevoltreview