Active Hobo
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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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Inside Tom Pidcock’s Team: A South African’s Story | EP21
Cam heads up partner activations and hospitality for Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling — Tom Pidcock's ProTeam. In this episode, he breaks down what that role actually looks like inside a professional…
The Future of South African Football | Mike Morton
Former professional footballer and content creator Mike Morton joins us for a deep dive into the state of South African football, Bafana Bafana's World Cup chances, and the power of social media in…
Specialized Diverge 4 | Comfort Over Speed?
The new Specialized Diverge 4 promises comfort, capability, and versatility—but does it live up to the hype? We put it through its paces on rough gravel roads, technical descents, and long endurance…
The Elves Mori Might Be Gravel’s Best-Kept Secret
Is the Elves gravel bike a hidden gem or just another carbon frame in a crowded market? In this review, we put the Elves through real-world testing, breaking down its geometry, handling, tire…
I Woke up in Hospital and had no idea what happened | Marc Pritzen #cycling
Tyler Lange on Legacy, UCI Racing, and the future of SA Road Cycling | EP19
In this conversation Tyler breaks down his new deal with Giant and Envy, what it actually takes to compete at UCI level as a non-continental team, and why he thinks South Africa is sitting on a…
Ewald Sadie On Capturing The Emotion Of Cycling
Photographer Ewald Sadie joins us to break down the stories, techniques, and split-second decisions behind some of his most iconic cycling images. From shooting off the back of a motorbike during…
The GIANT Revolt wasn’t what I expected #gravelbike
The Giant Revolt Isn’t What You Think
We took the Giant Revolt onto real South African gravel to find out if Shimano, comfort-focused geometry, and a more balanced setup can actually compete with the SRAM-heavy gravel scene. What started…
From Surfing to Elite MTB — Charl & Roxy Kemp’s Story & The Breakaway’s New MTB Segment | EP19
A bunch ride in Cape Town. A couple from Wellington. And a chain of events that changed everything. Charl and Roxy Kemp join the Breakaway this week... and it's one of the warmest…
Shannon Valstar on Running the World’s Toughest MTB Race
What does it take to run the world’s biggest mountain bike stage race? In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Valstar, race director of the Absa Cape Epic, to unpack her journey from growing up…
Jonas Vingegaard, Women’s Racing & Why the Bellville Velodrome Matters | The Breakaway EP18
The 2026 Giro d'Italia has a new-look leaderboard — and Jonas Vingegaard's cautious racing style is dividing opinion. Dave and guest Layla Schwellnus dig into the GC battle, debate whether Tadej…
Sandra Sischka Cycled From Portugal to Cape Town Alone
Sandra Sischka shares the incredible story of cycling from Portugal to Cape Town over two years with almost no prior bikepacking experience. From crossing the Sahara Desert to navigating conflict…
How Kevin Vermaak Created Cape Epic From Nothing
What does it take to build the world’s biggest mountain bike stage race from scratch? In this conversation, Kevin Vermaak unpacks the untold story behind Cape Epic — from years of financial pressure…
Simon Stofberg on being a Dad, Burnout, and Coming Back at Garden Route Giro | The Breakaway EP 17
Simon Stofberg joins the Breakaway for an honest conversation about fatherhood, fitness, and finding your way back — three and a half months in. Also in this episode: Gallows 2026, the XCO…
He Was Too Scared to Race. Now He’s SA Road Champion. | Daniyal Matthews
Daniyal Matthews is the 2025 SA National Road Champion and African track champion — and the first person of colour in over a decade to win the Elite Men's national road race in South Africa. He…
Massimiliano Ambrosi | The XCO Champ Following in Hatherly’s footsteps | Active Hobo Podcast
Massimiliano "Masi" Ambrosi is South Africa's 2025 Under-23 XCO Champion, a privateer racing the UCI World Cup circuit on pure belief and a support structure built from scratch. In this…
He Lost 40kg. Now He’s Riding 361km Through the Night | The Breakaway EP 16
They couldn't hold Sabastian Sawe's marathon pace for more than 300 metres. That's where this one starts. From there, Episode 16 gets into how good women's cycling actually is, whether Cape Epic…
Strava Rivals, Real Friends, and Why Cape Town’s Cycling Scene Is Quietly World-Class
Join David Jenkins and Orphan Street Clothing Shop founder Matt Kieser for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to build a third space in a sport that already has plenty of bike…
Paul Seixas Nearly stuck with Pogačar. Sawe Broke Two Hours. We Rode the Garden Route Giro.
Garden Route Giro, the race that's been years in the making, finally happened — and we rode every stage. Mossel Bay to Wilderness. Six days. Nearly 700 kilometres through mountain passes, Klein…
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