16x Bicycle couriers news for April and May updates
Oopsie. After saying that we will be blogging less it just came out again. All by itself. Without even trying here are some more bicycle couriers news updates for APRIL and MAY so far. Where to next? Let’s have a look. Until then, we will be sending boxed bicycles across the country each and every day. This follows on the previous news summary titled From Q1 2026: bicycle couriers update for the start of the year. below is 4*4 = 16 new bicycle couriers updates for April and May.
Temp charge
UPDATE: Geopolitical Fuel Volatility Surcharge – this is a new one. We make use of 3rd parties for delivering bicycles. And with the climbing fuel price they have built in a volatility surcharge. To try and ease the effect of the rapidly increasing fuel costs.
Mayor
SAFE CYCLING initiative in Stellenbosch – a round table discussion between concerned local Stellenbosch residents and cyclists with the Stellenbosch mayor and his safety team. About what can be done to ensure safe cycling. Around our lovely town. For both residents. And visitors. Great bicycle courier news to be involved with this.
LBS
BOXING: this is why we like working with LBS local bike shop (s) – three reasons why we love dealing with bike shops. It is safe. And simple. And secure. Right here you can see why. It just makes sense. So if you need help boxing your bike. Go to your LBS. and shout if you need recommendations from us. Great bicycle couriers news for bike shops.
Diesel price
FUEL PRICE INCREASE: and the effect on bicycle couriers – it seems every 2nd update is about the fuel price. And rightly so. For the first time in ages, we had to raise prices. As we cannot absorb the full impact of the rising fuel price alone. Diesel up 70%. Our prices up 10%. There we go. Less favorable bicycle couriers news.
12k!
Order # 12000 and counting: behind the scenes at bicycle couriers – 12000 and counting. And the number 12 plays a significant role for bicycle couriers. Ito order numbers. Complete with the sequential algorithm explanation. And number of service providers. And number of main centers we cover. But we collect and deliver anywhere. Including remote.
Gearchange
Gear Change DE WATERKANT: there is a new outlet in town – brand new shop in CPT. Close to the DHL stadium. Which means near Willie at JOC and MAX at cycling friends. Which now ups the number of gear change branches to three in total. Together with Tokai and Mowbray.
RWGPS
RWGPS route planning made easy for TCR and beyond – I love playing with spreadsheets. And planning routes on RWGPS. Case in point right here. Where will your route planning lead you to next? This shows what can be done on ride with GPS. My favourite route planning tool/ also used by TCR.
Compare
PRICING: Bicycle courier cost comparison – who is the best value boxed bicycle courier in the country? We believe we are. But then we would. Because we may very well be biased. So we put it to the test. And compared our prices with some competitors. And the results are vast. Think 30-40% cheaper. Wow!
ZONE MAP for bicycle couriers deliveries in SA – check out our high-res PDF showing routes and deliveries for boxed bicycles in and around SA. Not just main centers but also remote areas. And cross border to neighbouring countries in ub-Saharan Africa as well. And inside. Not on top. Now grab a cup of coffee. And enjoy the rest of the bicycle couriers news.
Help
WAYBILLS: Daily routine for bicycle couriers – this shows what we do every single day. And it takes a lot of time. So, we need some help by now. Because it is way more than what one person can do. Together with other responsibilities. And family. And leisure. Plus you need some time for yourself and to be able to go and cycle!
Water water water
CAPE TOWN FLOODS: Impact on boxed bicycle collections and deliveries – when CPT floods it impacts our routes. And has a domino effect on deliveries further down the line. For outgoing boxed bicycles upcountry. And for incoming cargo to the Cape. That needs to be delivered accurately and on time.
Fuel levy
Results are in: FUEL PRICE and FUEL LEVY for boxed bicycle deliveries – this was a precursor to what unfolded later. The price went up. but later even more. And much more substantial. This explains the effect of cost push inflation on boxed bicycle delivery services. For us and others. Bicycle couriers news
Epic ‘26
ABSA Cape EPIC 2026: what a week for team Cyclotourism! – the best EPIC we’ve had together so far? Techichally perfect. No mechanicals. No falls. Not a single issue. Other than those dreaded kidney stones afterwards. And a tight chest for my partner. Never a dull moment. Everyone has their own battles. And the EPIC is never easy.
SA wins
Epic 2026: When MATT said, “Hold my BEERS” – what a special EPIC and what a great win for the South Africans. Or specialized. Or the country. Depends on how you see it. the stoics will say what a great win for the sport. But it is so much sweeter for local boytjies to take the win. Hats off Matt and Tristan. Let’s do so again.
Up and away
FUEL PRICE SHOCK: R1500+ extra to fill up a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado… – yip a Prado has a large tank and that is why they used it in this example. And yes, I do love Porsches and that is why I rather chose the 911 as the featured image for this blog post. Either way, fuel is going up. And offsets the economy of diesel engines.
Remoteness
Bicycle couriers remote deliveries to here and there and everywhere – more examples of remote rate boxed bicycles deliveries. If I remember correctly. Without opening the blog post. That is what this link is for. So you can explore for yourself. And see where we deliver boxed bicycles all across the country. The last of the bicycle couriers news updates here.
