These are all the local bike transporters — and how I know each one of them

A (rather) complete list of all the Bicycle Transporters in South Africa.

In no specific order

Move My Bicycle

MMB was my own startup back in 2016. At first it was an excuse to attend all the great races in our lovely country that I have always wanted to do, but perseverance paid off and after the first year it also started producing some free cash flow. We also did some of the first cross-border transfers, when other said it wouldn’t work. In hindsight I have probably sold it too soon (just before a lovely offshore stint of cycling through Europe) but then again, the dreaded coronavirus came and changed bike races in South Africa for quite a while. So who knows.

Philip & Joan Olivier — MMB is now owned and operated by husband-and-wife Team Olivier, and I have the greatest respect for how Philip and Joan run the system and am very proud of what we have done. If you ever need to book race-specific bicycle transport from the Western Cape or Garden Route areas then I can wholeheartedly recommend Move My Bicycle.

Move My Bicycle - from the Western Cape and Garden Route, including George Knysna and PE.
Move My Bicycle – from the Western Cape and Garden Route, including George Knysna and PE to the whole of South Africa.

BOOK WITH PHILIP

Joggie’s Bicycle Transport

Joggie Rautenbach — one can safely say that Joggie was the one who pioneered this whole industry in a big way. As far as I have gathered, it all came about after he transported a couple of bicycles for his friends in order to compete in certain races himself and it things transpired from there. But it certainly didn’t just fall in his lap. He calculated what could be done in terms of bicycle-specific trailers with various racks and mounts to enclose the bikes, safely transport them and maximise the number of units per vehicle. Many iterations later, and many of the companies on this page use variations along the same lines.

In fact, I started MMB after a riding the 36ONE alongside Joggie back in the day. I was thoroughly impressed by the way in which he operated (from Gauteng) and politely asked whether he would mind if I start a similar venture down in the Western Cape. It was one of those ventures that you could explain on the back of a napkin. So if you want to book with arguably the original bike transporter, then head over to Bicycle Transport (From Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Boksburg, Alberton And Vanderbijlpark).

Joggie's Bicycle Transport - From Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Boksburg, Alberton And Vanderbijlpark.
Joggie’s Bicycle Transport – From Pretoria, Centurion, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Boksburg, Alberton And Vanderbijlpark.

BOOK WITH JOGGIE

Fabian’s Bicycle Transport

Fabian Valsecchi & Lexi Claasen — it’s great to see Fabian and Lexi (both competitive athletes) feature on many of the product images on their site. Fabian also offers his own merchandise online and as a bonus he has 8 smaller trailers for rent to individuals or groups, with capacities ranging from between 4 and 24 bicycles each. They are always friendly and accommodating and run a stellar operation. Be sure to check out his cool interviews with Ariane Luthi, Ryan Gibbons and Willie Smit.

Fabian’s Bicycle Transport offers secure bike transportation to all major events countrywide. All bicycles are transported in an enclosed and secure boxed trailer, which has been specially designed by cyclists, for cyclists. Equipment protection is our main priority: all bicycles have their own dedicated slot where they are housed for the journey, and are clamped by the wheels to ensure safety. NO bicycle will be tampered with; we use a simple roll-on/roll-off mechanism that has been specifically designed for the transportation of bicycles.

Fabian's Bicycle Transport - also offers his own merchandise online. Back your brand.
Fabian’s Bicycle Transport – also offers his own merchandise online. Back your brand.

BOOK WITH FABIAN

Executive Bike Transport

Brothers Justin & Steven Bark — Both are avid athletes who have embarked on numerous sporting events in various disciplines often enough to understand the importance of a safe and convenient transport service. They understand that the pre-race logistics is overwhelming and thus identified a means of taking away these worries by offering a service where we drive it and you ride it! With the assistance of Justin’s wife Justine who has a degree in logistics this is a perfect match to ensure that you never have to worry about your bike again!

I love their tagline, ‘Simplifying travel for athletes’ and it was always great to see their dad Malcolm joining them on many of the events. Executive Bike Transport offers its popular fully-assembled transport service either as a drop off service or as a collection service depending on your individual needs. No bike disassembly required. Just select your preferred means of service and we will take it from there! You’ll be able to pick it up right at the event – Ready to Ride!

Executive Bike Transport - from Gauteng to the biggest races in SA, including a handy door-to-door service add-on.
Executive Bike Transport – from Gauteng to the biggest races in SA, including a handy door-to-door service add-on.

BOOK WITH THE BARKS

All-in Events

Billy Macleod & now also Dean — Billy is extremely charismatic and a pleasure to be around. He says he knows ‘The troubles with flying your bike — the restraints at airports (box size, luggage limit, CO2 canisters), not to mention the frustration of trying to fit everything in the rental car often shared by two of you. And there is no guarantee that the fragile sticker works’. They operate from both Gauteng and the Western Cape (for select races) and will always meet you with a smile, ready to take a photo.

In addition to Safe and Secure Bike Transportation, they also offer Pre-Race Servicing, Mechanical Services Packages during the race and between stages, and even Massage Packages, where possible. Talk about an all-inclusive service. I suppose that’s where they derived their name from 🙂 Book at All-in Events.

All-in Events operate from both Gauteng and the Western Cape (for select races).
All-in Events operate from both Gauteng and the Western Cape (for select races).

BOOK WITH BILLY

Triptych Resources

Andrew & Dianne Norman — this dynamic husband and wife team is well-versed in logistics and their services include sea freight, road freight, air freight, warehousing, sourcing and door-to-door deliveries. Andrew has been instrumental with many Qhubeka bike deliveries over the years, among some of the other big names they have worked with. Often teased for being on the phone constantly, Andrew remains the go-to guy when you want to get things done. And we love his different points of view.

Triptych Resources has an impeccable reputation within the cycling industry through our passion and commitment in delivering and going that extra mile to ensure smooth transportation and courier of bicycles and timely delivery. They offer National Bicycle Transport and Event-specific Bicycle Transport. Be sure to grab the Triptych Resources contact details.

Triptych Resources offers bicycle transport from Cape Town to and from a wide range of cycling events in South Africa.
Triptych Resources offers bicycle transport from Cape Town to and from a wide range of cycling events in South Africa.

BOOK WITH ANDREW

Cycle Transport

Wynand — ‘Our company was founded with one goal in mind: To help ease the logistical challenges and exorbitant costs of transporting bicycles to and from events. We look forward to providing you with our UNPARALLELED, EASY, SAFE and ECONOMICAL bike transport service from your destination to your race and back so all you have to do is worry about the finish line’, says Wynand.

All bikes will be transported in an enclosed and secure boxed trailer away from natures elements, which has been specially designed for the cyclists by cyclists. Equipment protection is our main priority. All bicycles have their own dedicated slot into which they will be housed for the journey and are clamped by the wheels to ensure safety. No bicycle will be taken apart; it’s a simple roll in and roll out mechanism that has been designed for the safe transportation of your bike.

BCycle Transport Logistics also transports from the North to races all across the country.
BCycle Transport Logistics also transports from the North to races all across the country.

BOOK WITH WYNAND

Cycle Transfers

Christo and Ansie — for over a decade. We have been transporting bikes since 2008. To help ease the challenges, safety and handling of bicycles, with the high associated costs of transporting bicycles to and from events via ground and air freight, we take the worry away from you with regards to getting your bike at your event! We look forward to provide you with our easy, safe and economical bike transport service from your destination to your race and back. All you have to do is worry about the event itself. All bikes will be transported in an enclosed and secure boxed trailer away from nature’s elements, which has been specially designed for the Cyclists by Cyclists.

Equipment protection is our main priority. All bicycles have their own dedicated slot into which they will be housed for the journey and are secured by the wheels to ensure that your bike does not get damaged or that your set-up is changed in any way. Thant’s right, we do not tamper with your bike in any way. As we receive it from you, we load it into our trailer and that is how we hand it back to you.

Cycle Transfers

BOOK WITH CHRISTO

Racebike Transport

Dennis Richards & Kotie Terblanche — I’ve first met Dennis in Underberg during the KAP sani2c a couple of years ago, together with Francois from Manic Cycles in Worcester. Dennis is very skilled around a bicycle workshop and quickly helped me to bleed my infamous Formula C1 brakes on the Epic. And Kotie I’ve met through Route62 cycles in Robertson when we were cycling through town during a prior Tour de Boland with Carinus. Kotie graciously sponsored a whole lot of Powerbar products to keep the group going — and he loves to talk about all things cycling.

According to Dennis, ‘We started out transporting bikes on regular open trailers but realized the need for bikes to be transported in a safe and secure way, therefore we recently purchased a fully enclosed trailer in which your bike will be transported with no disassembly required. Bikes are not disassembled for transport, but in the case a client brings his bike to us in a box or case we assemble at race.We are fully capable mechanics and can assist with all technical issues and backup.’

Racebike operates from Worcester and do bicycle transport, tours, group ride logistics and even moving motorcycles.
Racebike operates from Worcester and do bicycle transport, tours, group ride logistics and even moving motorcycles.

BOOK WITH DENNIS

Cape Cycle Transporters

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Cape Cycle Transporters
Cape Cycle Transporters

BOOK WITH LEON

Adventure Whale Event Solutions

Hans de Ridder — and now also Andrew Norman. Adventure Whale Event Solutions offering includes: Marketing, Event and Project Management // Conceptualization and implementation of marketing campaigns and promotions // Supplier, sponsor & client interaction and networking campaigns // Website content, management of social media platforms and digital campaigns // Budget management // Sourcing apparel & luggage inclusive of printing, embroidery // Gourmet catering on a small or large scale // Food Truck option // Supplier sourcing // Event specific bike transfers // Bespoke event solutions for corporates or individuals from people transfer to bike transfers

Looking to move your bicycle from anywhere in South Africa, we offer an affordable solution for coordination of individual bicycle transfers. Delivery is normally within 48 hours from collection in all major city centres in South Africa for collections Monday to Wednesday. Thursday & Friday collections will have a Monday delivery. Let us know from where and when we must collect and we will provide a quotation for payment. Ensure your bicycle is boxed and we will arrange accordingly.

Adventure Whale Event Solutions
Adventure Whale Event Solutions

BOOK WITH HANS

Tech Zone and Recycles

JP van Zyl from Recycles — has a love for bicycles and American muscle cars and I love his no-nonsense approach. They are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to backup at races and have offered technical race support for the past 14 years at some of South Africa’s most challenging and acclaimed mountain bike races including The Cape Epic, JoBerg2C and Wines 2 Whales. We are also the official Tech Zone at the Tankwa Trek, Dr Evil, Glacier Storms River Traverse and the Cape Pioneer Trek. In addition to the aforementioned, we also offer technical support at the following races: Attakwas, Glacier Cradle Traverse, Sani2C and Cape Country.

During our time we have provided our services to various top teams including: Christoph Sauser, Silvio Bundi, Team Sputnik, Andrew McLean and Bruce Diesel, Eric Kleinhans and Ariane Lüthi, Robyn de Groot and Catherine Williamson, to mention but a few. In December 2018 we have taken our 14 years of race support experience and opened a Tech Zone retail and service outlet at the Bloemendal MTB Park & Trail Centre where we offer bike rentals for the new and the experienced rider to enjoy, as well as a professional technician to help with any of your biking needs.

Tech Zone from Recycles
Tech Zone from Recycles

BOOK WITH JP

The Bike Migration

Japie Boonzaaier — we both studied the same course at Stellenbosch University, even though he was my senior by about 4 years. We first met at the IRONMAN 70.3 Buffalo City in East London and I was impressed to see the scale of their operation. The Bike Migration has been transporting bikes to major cycling races all over the country since 2008. They provide safe and convenient bicycle transportation to and from all major races and are affiliated to most cycling organizations in South Africa.

Their process as follows: We make use of specially designed cardboard boxes in order to transport the bike. When dropping off your bike, we unclip the front wheel of the bike, place it in a wheel box, and pack the bike and wheel in a specially designed bike box. Each bike gets a vinyl sticker number that corresponds to a box number for easy identification. Accessories (GPS, HRM etc) can be placed in the box at no extra cost. We do not move or adjust handle bars or bike seats or alter settings. We will reassemble the bike to be race-ready upon collection and aim to be as close as possible to the race start and finish for easy bike collection and drop-off.

The Bike Migration - how cool is that name? They also offer single bike transfers.
The Bike Migration – how cool is that name? They also offer single bike transfers.

BOOK WITH JAPIE

Others

There are Bicycle Transporters that are linked to existing existing road freight transport companies, typically moving companies that have branched out and made use of their existing infrastructure and reach to capitalize on certain races and events. You can check out Cycle Move, associated with Pickfords (you can book with book with Duncan Schulze for CPT or Martin de la Rey in DBN), Night Trans (contact Hollings or Lorraine), Trans-Sport (from Nightwing Couriers), and last but not least, Elliott Mobility (only for CTCT and you can contact Leaine Kruger).

And Bicycle Couriers!

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