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Bicycles

Bicycles can mean freedom, but here’s how SA dealers fixed the price of your ride
Article
/ 8 June 2016

Bicycles can mean freedom, but here’s how SA dealers fixed the price of your ride

The Competition Tribunal has fined two bicycle dealers who denied being part of a cartel, but those who admitted guilt have got off scot-free.

By Lloyd Gedye
Cycling is still an uphill battle
Analysis
/ 10 March 2016

Cycling is still an uphill battle

Many obstacles stand in the way of Jo’burg’s nonmotorised project, but it’s a good start.

By Marie Huchzermeyer
Invaluable lessons in life from my dear Uncle Lukas
Article
/ 5 March 2015

Invaluable lessons in life from my dear Uncle Lukas

From schooling to career advice and transport usage, Uncle Lukas is a man of staunch principles.

By Staff Reporter
Fixed assets: A bicycle frame of mind
Article
/ 13 September 2013

Fixed assets: A bicycle frame of mind

With the growing popularity of vintage, fixed-gear, steel-framed bicycles, Thalia Holmes ?seeks out the last ?masters of a lost craft.

By Thalia Holmes
New York: Bicycle city
Article
/ 28 May 2013

New York: Bicycle city

Mpho Moshe Matheolane wonders if a new bicycle sharing programme launched in New York could work in South Africa.

By Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Wheel deals are breaking the cycle
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Wheel deals are breaking the cycle

An organisation in Johannesburg hopes that trading bikes for trees will plant the seeds of entrepreneurship.

By Thalia Holmes
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Africa
/ 5 September 2011

Bicycle power the way to go in Malawi

Two-wheeled transport rivals cars outside of big cities in Malawi, where simple bikes with a few bells and whistles are used to ferry even the sick.

By Justine Gerardy
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Article
/ 26 July 2011

Strutting on the saddle

Hmm. White bikes: not sure. Do they need a wash after every outing, like a white blouse?

By Helen Pidd
Rural bicycle roll-out on track
Article
/ 10 June 2011

Rural bicycle roll-out on track

Government has plans to hand out a million bikes to poor children.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 August 2008

Grannies on bikes

In one Mpumalanga township, the streets are dominated by women on bikes. So where are the women in cycle races?

By Lucky Sindane

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