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Active Hobo

The Active Hobo is a community of storytellers on a mission to make meaning. We’re rooted in Westlake, Cape Town—part café, part studio, all heart. Drop by for a great flat white, stay to enjoy our shows, or book a session to capture your own story.

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69:08

John Wakefield: SA’s most successful Motocross to Red...

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2025/12/02

What does it take for a Cape Town motocross kid that championed the coaching game and led multiple SA champs to become one of the leading performance brains behind UAE Team Emirates and Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe? In this episode, John Wakefield—director of coaching, sports science and technical development at Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe—unpacks the wild, unplanned journey from local tracks and garage coaching to testing WorldTour riders in a Sheik’s private gym and shaping grand tour

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69:16

John Wakefield: From Motocross Kid to Red Bull - BORA...

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2025/12/01

What does it take for a Cape Town motocross kid to become one of the performance brains behind UAE Team Emirates and Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe? In this episode, John Wakefield—director of coaching, sports science and technical development at Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe—unpacks the wild, unplanned journey from local tracks and garage coaching to testing WorldTour riders in a Sheik’s private gym and shaping grand tour contenders.John shares how a bad injury pushed him from racing to coaching,

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69:33

John Wakefield: From Motocross Kid to Red Bull – BORA...

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2025/11/28

What does it take for a Cape Town motocross kid to become one of the performance brains behind UAE Team Emirates and Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe? In this episode, John Wakefield—director of coaching, sports science and technical development at Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe—unpacks the wild, unplanned journey from local tracks and garage coaching to testing WorldTour riders in a Sheik’s private gym and shaping grand tour contenders. John shares how a bad injury pushed him from racing to coaching,

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72:58

From 4 Friends to a Movement: The ”Let’s Ride”...

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2025/11/26

What happens when a few friends in Cape Town decide cycling shouldn’t be lonely, intimidating, or only for “serious” racers? In this episode we sit down with the founders of Let’s Ride, a fast-growing community cycling crew rolling out from Rondebosch Common every Sunday and proving that vibes, safety and belonging matter more than fancy bikes.You’ll hear how a R300 Facebook Marketplace bib-short deal, an emotional wake-up call after losing a friend, and a 100-kg weight-loss journey all collided

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106:58

Farhad Sader | The origin story of the Old Mutual DC...

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2025/11/19

What starts as a gift meant to nudge Farhad into endurance sports – a single cycling helmet – turns into a life-changing journey that now shapes one of South Africa’s most loved races, the Old Mutual Wealth Double Century. In this episode Farhad shares how a persistent colleague, a tragic diagnosis, and a growing love for endurance sport pulled him deep into cycling, community, purpose and the most important race on all our calendars.You’ll hear how he went from “team sports only” to Joberg2c,

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43:03

Is This New Team the Biggest Threat to KOTAS? | House...

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2025/11/18

What happens when a bunch of Atlantic Seaboard savages, a charity foundation, and a 200 km sufferfest collide? In this episode we sit down with the founders of House of 12 – the loud new kids on the block who’ve gone from “outsiders” on the Savage rides to one of the most talked-about DC teams on the seaboard. They unpack where House of 12 actually came from, how a small charity foundation became the platform for the team, and why they care just as much about banter and chaos as they do about

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65:04

Gravel Burn 2025: Raw Take on the Worlds Most Brutal...

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2025/11/16

Gravel Burn 2025 pushed riders to the edge of what’s possible on a gravel bike. In this raw debrief, Aaron sits down with David to unpack what really happened out there: from African “champagne gravel” that feels like technical MTB anywhere else, to days of corrugations, hail, heat, and howling winds that literally blew pro riders off their bikes.Fresh insights from Aaron who is now back in the UK, he takes us through the reality of a seven-day gravel stage race in South Africa: the brutal

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107:00

Rowing, Jumping Road Gaps, Cape Epic & Everything in...

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2025/11/10

If you’ve ever stood at the edge of something bigger than you—new team, new league, new level—and wondered, “Do I have the courage to go again?” this conversation with Sarah Hill is your blueprint. Sarah’s story is a full-send masterclass: a Joburg lady raised on school-sport intensity, a rower who learned discipline the hard way, a mountain biker who taught herself to fly—and a pro who had the courage to step back, rebuild, and return sharper. She breaks down the mindset that turns fear into

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124:43

The Future of South African Cycling - with David...

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2025/11/05

00:00 – Cold open08:30 – East Africa opportunity: zones, free trade, and growth vs. Europe 12:30 – Cape Town Cycle Tour: finances, sponsorship droughts, and recovery 17:30 – Global cycling headwinds & why formats must evolve 20:30 – A life changed by cycling: DC culture, move to Cape Town, purpose 28:00 – Why fun rides vanished: 2010 safety act, compliance costs, risk 36:00 – Prize money vs. media value; TV rights reality 41:00 – Cavendish, Armstrong & the solidarity ride (fires

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112:52

The Inspiring Velokhaya Origin Story by Sipho Mona

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2025/11/04

Velokhaya has developed and exposed more Africans to the Global Cycling stage than any other cycling academy, their story is hard to summarise but Sipho Mona does an incredible job of doing just that as we unpack his story and how it led to this incredible academy reshaping the lives of many cyclists in Africa. Sipho thanks SO MUCH For your time and what you doing for the industry and youth! #cycling #cyclingacademy #podcast #storytelling #velokhaya

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78:13

LPC | Jasper Stuyven’s home team in South Africa |...

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2025/10/31

La Perla Classic AKA LPC are the main protagonists in the KOTAS (King of the Atlantic Seaboard) battle and are soley responsible for bringing world tour riders to the DC (Double Century)They are easily one of the gnarliest groups to hook onto for a weekend thrash and individually have some incredible stories. Gents it was such a pleasure to have you in studio and to get onto the group ride. Best of luck for the DC, lets see how those predictions hold ;) #doublecentury #cycling

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54:58

East City Cycles Cape Town | Origin Story

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2025/10/28

East City Cycles is without a doubt one of if not Cape Towns most desirable bike shop. Nestled in the vibrant Harrington Street this owner run and passion inspired business has grown from strength to strength and Jarryd sits with us to take us through the origin story. Naturally some DC banter is thrown into the mix for good measure. Jarryd it was a treat to join the morning ride and get to know you and the brand a lot better. Wishing you and the team all the success in the future! Here's to

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62:39

Cycling Weekly Tech Writer | Aaron Borrill on Gravel...

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2025/10/23

Such an inspiring and uplifting conversation with Aaron Borrill, fortuitously on the Savage ride and in true South African spirit was happy to just jump into the podcast room post ride - SO Grateful for your time and willingness Aaron. Aaron has managed to climb his way to the very top of the mega publication empire of cycling and is a Tech Writer for Cycling Weekly Magazine. Previously been with Roadcc, Bike perfect and Bicycling. He tells a great story about how much value we have and just how

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80:11

Max Sullivan ’Sulli’ | The Man behind the lens

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2025/10/20

Sulli (Max Sullivan) is easily the most well known, respected and decorated cameraman you maybe haven't met. He has shot just about every premier event in South Africa and worked with the biggest brands and athletes South Africa has to offer including the infamous Cape Epic. Max is a rare breed being an exceptional hybrid shooter who can capture both photo and video. Join us as we unpack his story! Enquriies for Max: https://maxsullimedia.co.za/ #cycling #photographer #videographer

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104:27

Simon Stofberg: Fighting Demons, Finding Purpose

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2025/10/17

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Simon Stofberg sits down to unpack the journey that shaped him — from growing up in Paarl, chasing dreams on surfboards and bicycles, to battling depression, addiction, and ultimately finding redemption through discipline, endurance sport, and love. This is not just a cycling story — it’s a human story. One of ADHD, bullying, family dynamics, heartbreak, Muay Thai, sobriety, mountain biking, gravel racing, and content creation. Whether you’re an athlete, a

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58:45

From Knysna Bike Shop Hustle to ‘Premier’ Pedaler –...

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2025/10/13

00:31 Governance in 10 seconds 00:49 Growing up / formative years 01:50 Grounding for Entrepreneurship 02:32 Moving to Knysna 03:10 Surfing with Air BnB CEO 04:00 Getting involved in business 04:34 Opening his bike shop 06:15 The Cycling bug bites 06:51 First Argus Cycle Tour 11:34 Marketing in Cycling back then 14:00 Racing in the southern suburbs 21:30 Road Rules for Cyclists 23:13 The Culture shift needed 24:18 Cape Town needs more cyclists 27:18 Alans Diabetic scare 30:13

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77:10

The algorithm architect for your race seeding - Meet...

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2025/10/06

00:55 Dave's Background 02:44 Claim to cycling Fame 02:54 How long has Killarney been running for? 03:28 Origin story behind writing the race seeding algorithm 05:40 International precedent for seeding 07:08 The Lost Era of "FUN RIDES" 13:15 The "infrastructure" that made it work 20:20 What does putting a race on cost? 24:42 Dave's Finish Line story 32:40 Road Races in Souther Suburbs (insane) 43:19 DAKAR of Cycling 44:18 Savage DC Seeding requests ;) 44:40 Double Century Banter

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87:01

ULTRA CYCLIST & RUNNER | GUY JENNINGS

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2025/10/03

01:25 Introduction 04:10 What is Iditarod Trail Invitational about (Alaska) 10:38 Silk Road Mountain Race (2000km!) 11:45 Why do you do these Races? 20:08 Planning while in an Ultra Race 21:38 Fuelling for Guy 26:55 Guys Coach 28:17 Riding for his late brother 29:29 Emotions in an Ultra and after 30:50 Passions outside of Ultra Events 40:00 Human and Wildlife conflict projects 56:25 Balancing act of life and ultras 01:00:20 Safety out on the trails 01:15:40 Paying it forward My

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90:50

TADJ, FOUNDER OF SALT PLETTENBERG BAY | ORIGIN STORY

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2025/09/23

01:39 Growing up 06:20 Seize the day Seize the morning 07:15 Dad 07:37 Mom 08:42 The only child 09:15 Boarding School 13:12 The conveyor belt 14:34 Design at School 15:18 Fashion in the blood 15:52 The Drive behind Salt 18:39 Values the bred success 19:29 SALT is born 23:00 Surfing background 25:34 Social Sacrifice 27:20 Original Designs 30:19 Why SALT? 31:25 Stigmas in school 34:24 Scared of Sharks? 40:00 Life lessons from surfing 43:52 The Gap year 55:05 The big order &

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69:14

Sedgefield 500 | Reflections with 2025 Winner Ben...

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2025/09/19

0:04 Intro 02:00 What is Sedgefield 500 03:48 Ben's winning time 07:44 Mystical Duncan & The Vision 10:55 Paul the beast 11:40 Calling it in Oudtshoorn 13:30 Hardest part of the race? 15:20 Kit? 16:10 Planned finish time for Ben 21:20 The Rain Came 21:40 RD Stops working 25:00 The lowest point 26:40 How the body held up 28:00 The finish 30:05 Racemap & Tracking 33:20 Reflections from the Race 38:20 Active Hobo/Sedgies 2026? 46:30 In To Retreat LEGENDARY Host 54:20 Japan

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