Midstream Cycles

🏆 THE RACE IS ON! Introducing the 2026 Midstream Cycles Challenge Series! 🚴‍♂️💨

You guys brought the heat in Fit Feb (a huge thanks to for sponsoring!) and crushed the climbs in the April Ascent (massive shoutout to for the epic support!). The competition has been so fierce that we’ve officially turned this into a four-part championship series to crown the ultimate all-around rider of 2026!

📊 HOW IT WORKS:
Consistency is key! The top 20 riders in each of our 4 challenges score points on a linear scale (1st place gets 20 pts, down to 20th place getting 1 pt). The rider with the most accumulated points at the end of the year takes the crown.

🔥 CURRENT STANDINGS (After 2 Events):
Werner Wiese is currently leading the pack with 34 points, closely chased by Wynand Muller (33 pts) and Hanfred Wichmann (28 pts). But with two events left, it is still anyone’s game!
👉 Check out the full Top 10 leaderboard in the image below!

🥶 UP NEXT: The Garmin Winter Indoor Challenge (July)
When the winter chill hits, we are taking it inside. The rider who logs the most time on an indoor trainer during the month of July will win a Garmin Varia RL515! Time to dust off those smart trainers and get your setups ready. 🔌💦

🚀 THE FINALE: The Spring Segment Challenge (October)
Pure speed. We will announce a specific local segment, and the fastest times will take the final points of the year.

🎁 THE GRAND PRIZE:
The overall series champion across all four events will ride away with a brand new Edge 850!

Who is going to take the title this year? Tag your riding buddies in the comments, get that indoor pain cave ready, and let’s see who has the grit to ride through the winter! 👇🔥

🚵‍♂️ Ready to elevate your riding? Step up to the Midstream Cycling Club Challenge! 🚵‍♀️

Whether you spend your weekends smashing the local MTB trails or grinding out massive gravel routes, we are kicking off an epic 4-week competition exclusively for Midstream Cycling Club members. Not a member yet? You still have time until Saturday to join the club and put your climbing legs to the test!

Starting this Saturday, we are launching The April Ascent Challenge on Strava. We’re hunting for gradients, and the rider who racks up the most vertical ascent takes home a massive R6000 Leatt Hamper! 🏆

🎁 The Loot (Winner Takes All):

🧥 MTB Windblock 2.0 Jacket

🧤 MTB 2.0 Sub Zero Gloves

👟 Shoe Clip 2.0 Endurance Riding Shoes

🩳 MTB Enduro 3.0 Shorts

📅 The Dates: 25 April – 24 May

👇 HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB & THE CHALLENGE 👇
Strava’s custom challenges require direct invites, so here is how to get on the start line:

1️⃣ Join the Club: If you are not a member, visit the Midstream Cycles website and join our club under the Midstream Cycles tab before Saturday!
2️⃣ Get the Challenge Invite: Drop a comment below, or send this page a quick DM with your Strava name. We will follow you and shoot you the official Challenge invite.
3️⃣ Spread the Word: Once you accept the invite, hit the "Invite Participants" button on Strava to cascade the invite to your fellow club riders!

Price Drop: 2025 Trek Madone SL 5

The 2025 Trek Madone SL 5 is currently available for R48,500, marked down from R60,000🔥.

This Gen 8 model balances aerodynamic speed with lightweight climbing efficiency. Key features include Trek's 500 Series OCLV Carbon, road-smoothing IsoFlow technology, and a dependable Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical groupset.

Stock is very limited at this price.🚴

Go further. Climb higher. Faster. ⚡️⛰️
The Trek Checkpoint+ SL5 is officially here! Lightweight OCLV Carbon meets the whisper-quiet TQ motor for a boost that feels totally natural. Your new favorite adventure partner is waiting.
Come grab yours today! 🚲💨

Trek Marlin 5 – Now just R12 000 at Midstream Cycles! 🚲💨

The Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider perfect for everyday adventures, on and off the dirt.

Key Specs:
🚵Trail-savvy frame with a suspension fork
🚵Smooth 9-speed Shimano CUES shifting
🚵Mounts for a rack and kickstand

Whether you want a comfortable commuter or the ruggedness of a real mountain bike, this is the ideal choice.

👉 Message us or drop a comment below to secure yours.

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