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Find your tribe at DriveTrain Academy. We’re a community of cyclists who support, encourage, and motivate each other. Check out our Instagram feed below for a glimpse of the action, the camaraderie, and the shared passion for all things cycling.
Wow @rouxda4383 & @mikaelameyer you made us all so proud! Rode incredibly hard and smart. Congratulations on your Open Ladies Category win at this year`s @capeepic
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycle #sport #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclinglife #podium #stagerace #race #capeepicwin #stage7
@joshmetcalfphotography
It is 🔥
2025 @capeepic has arrived.
A couple of teams are lining up at the Prologue today. They have put in the hard work. 👊
The start of adrenaline, pain, and a lifetime of memories.
Good luck to every rider riding today.
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #capeepic #ride #stagerace #race #racing #mountains #sport #performance
🔥 Fresh Gear for the Team! 🔥
A huge shoutout to @salomon_sa for hooking us up with some epic casual wear! 🙌 Their support means the world to our riders, keeping us comfortable and looking sharp off the bike too. 💚💥
Grateful for brands that back the cycling community and help us keep the momentum going—both on and off the trails! 🚴♂️💨
📷 @karenmackridge
#ThankYouSalomon #DriveTrainAcademy #CasualComfort #OffTheBikeStyle
Lekker in Paarl
Dusty, windy, hot.
Let`s see what tomorrow has in store.
XCO loading...
Lassen Sports Wear delivered sweet kit in time for the race. Thank you!
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cyclinglife #cycle #race #sport #cyclingkit #sport #sportswear #bike #bikelife
@lukelegr.cycling @xandre_mtb
@puretradeafrica
@posworx
@phaltcocivils
@salomon_sa
🚴♂️ Meet Coach Dan! 🚴♂️
We’re excited to welcome @danvanderwatt as our Junior Coach at DriveTrain Academy! With a deep passion for growing cycling in South Africa, Dan is dedicated to developing young riders and shaping the future of the sport—especially in KwaZulu-Natal.
His mission? To inspire, train, and mentor the next generation of cyclists, helping them push their limits and fall in love with the ride. Welcome to the team, Dan! 💚🖤
Read what inspires him in the comments and drop a 👏 in the comments to show him some love!
#DriveTrainAcademy #CoachDan #NextGenCycling #CyclingZA #upyourgame #cycling #cyclinglife #bike #bikelife #bike #ride
And we have a Champ in the house!
(2024 & 2025 🤯)
Well done @errin_mack.cycling SA Junior Road Champion 🫡
So incredibly proud of you.
@cyclingsa_road @titanracingbikes @one_move_ment @@phaltcocivils @puretradeafrica @posworx
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #cycling #roadcycling #ride #cycle #sachampion
2025 off to a great start!!
Amazing rides by the DriveTrain Athletes
Some podium spots secured at this year`s @drakdescent
1st Ladies Team: DriveTrain Femmes @errin_mack.cycling @madi_bateson
2nd Solo Male: @joshp_mtb_
2nd Junior Male: @cameronmackridge_mtb
3rd Junior Male: @lukepretorius_08
4th Junior Male: @cody_maidman_mtb
Well done!
#DriveTrain ##drivetrainacademy #ride #cycle #sport #podium #results #upyourgame #drakdescent
3 days, countless climbs, breathtaking views, and unforgettable memories 🚴♂️🌄 KZN delivered the ultimate training holiday! 💪 Huge thanks to everyone for the incredible company and support - couldn’t have done it without you. Here’s to more epic rides and shared adventures! 🙌 #CyclingLife #KZNAdventures #TrainingHoliday #Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame
KZN Mountain Biking awards 2025 was a success! And great fun! We are proud of the DriveTrain Academy riders and enjoy seeing them love the sport. But we are also proud to see the involvement and change from all over KZN, from other sports clubs like Tippingpoint, who also achieved great results this year.
We strive to nurture young talent!
Congratulations to every single rider and their support teams for a successful year.
Thank you KZN!!
@kznmtb #kznmtbawards #Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #cycle ##cyclelife #ride #mtb #Mountainbike #ridelife #awards #sportsawards #results #talent
Passion. Talent. Fun. 🚴♂️
We`re excited to expand our coaching offering, focusing on the next generation of cyclists! Whether you`re aiming for the podium or just love the thrill of the ride, we`re here to guide, inspire, and help you have a blast along the way.
More details soon! 👀😉
#drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #ride #cycle #mountainbike #YoungCyclists #CyclingCoach #FunOnTwoWheels #ballito #kzncycling
It has been a PHENOMENAL year for South African Cycling! An exciting year! What`s even more exciting is watching riders love the sport!
DriveTrain Academy riders all had a challenging yet rewarding year. We are so proud of each and every one!
Riders reached various achievements. One such achievement is the honour of wearing the SA Jersey on their backs! All together, DriveTrain Academy riders received 15 SA Title jerseys for various cycling disciplines. Now that is incredible!!
From left to right:
@Joshp_mtb_SA U/17 Road Champ AND SA Youth XCC Champ
@mikaelameyer Sub Vet Ladies SA XCM Champ
@tylercjacobs U/23 Ladies SA XCO Champ
@josh_johnson_cycling SA U/17 TT & Criterium Road Champ AND SA Youth XCM & XCO Champ
Tyronne White SA Vet Gravel Champ
@errin_mack.cycling SA Junior Road Champ AND Junior SA XCO & XCC Champ
@madi_bateson SA U/17 Criterium & Road Champ AND SA Youth XCC Champ
Now that is passion!
Well done!
#Drivetrainacademy
#upyourgame
#cyclinglife #Cycling #ride #sajerseys #sport #results #podium #achievements #mountainbike #roadride #roadcycling #Southafrica @phaltcocivils
@puretradeafrica @cycling_sa @northcoastcourier @holla_trails @vyecyclekit
Well done to everyone who braved the weather this weekend during the @amashova event.
DriveTrain Academy had a couple of riders participating, and we are incredibly proud of all the riders
Some of the top results:
1st Junior U/19 Lady @errin_mack.cycling
1st U/17 Male @joshp_mtb_
1st U/17 Lady @madi_bateson
(All three of them the current SA Road Jersey holders in their respective categories 🥳)
@danvanderwatt 10th U/23 male
@connor_ha_28 3rd U/17 male
@gustavrabie08 10th U/17 male
WELL DONE
#Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #podium #sport #ballito #cycling #cycle #road cycling #ride
@vyecyclekit @puretradeafrica @phaltcocivils @cycling_sa @holla_trails
What an adventure!! 🏔
Well done to @sanchia_malan and her riding partner @haylzsmith, @paulizzard and Yash for completing the @swiss_epic.
Sanchia and Hayley crossed the finish line in 8th Elite ladies!! Well done!
#epic #swissepic #sparswissepic #Drivetrainacademy #drivetrain #upyourgame #ride #stagerace #sport #cycling #cycle #bike #bikelife
Incredible first stint of racing in Europe for @madi_bateson
Rode her heart out during the European Championship! Well done Madi
Her incredible results 🔥
9th in the TT
8th in the XCC
12th in the XCO (U15)
@vyecyclekit
@phaltcocivils
#puretradeafrica
#drivetrain #Drivetrainacademy #upyourgame #racing #Europe #ride #cycle #cyclinglife #girlonfire #girlonbike #Singletrack #sport #cyclephotos