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Join David Jenkins and REVIVE founder Mark Myerson for a conversation that spans continents, careers, and a deeply personal health journey. From Johannesburg to Singapore to Cape Town, Mark traces the entrepreneurial path that taught him what he wanted by first teaching him what he didn't.
The turn comes quietly — weight gain, a vague feeling of wrong, and a deep rabbit hole of podcasts, doctors, and metabolic science. What Mark found there unsettled him: somewhere between 66 and 75% of the population may be metabolically unhealthy, on a silent path toward disease, without any alarm bells going off. That realisation became the mission behind REVIVE. Not a sports drink. Not a recovery product. A daily electrolyte designed for anyone who drinks water — because water alone doesn't hydrate you.
They also get into what it actually takes to build a brand that earns genuine word-of-mouth in 2026, why authentic ambassadors can't be bought, and why Tegan Phillips and Simon Stoffberg represent something refreshing in the creator landscape.
Who is Mark Myerson?
Founder and CEO of REVIVE Daily Electrolytes, South Africa's leading clean hydration brand. Based in Cape Town. Built on Kalahari salt, metabolic science, and a refusal to make anything with sugar, carbs, or artificial ingredients.
What is REVIVE?
A daily electrolyte sachet with no sugar, no carbs, and no calories — formulated for endurance athletes, low-carb eaters, intermittent fasters, and anyone serious about real hydration. Find them at getrevive.co.za.
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00:00:00 — Mark Myerson: The Man Behind REVIVE
00:01:37 — Johannesburg Kid, American Exchange, Fortune Magazine at 18
00:05:40 — The Phone Call That Crashed His Car
00:07:10 — Singapore: Four Founders, One Apartment, One Shot
00:19:42 — The Exit: Selling Up and Walking Away
00:21:00 — Cape Town Was Supposed to Be Six Months
00:31:50 — Why South Africans Don't Brag Enough About Being South African
00:38:11 — The Health Wake-Up Call Nobody Warned Him About
00:50:13 — Why Diets Don't Work: The Hormone Truth
00:52:59 — The Statistic That Changed Everything (66–75% of Us Are Metabolically Sick)
01:03:54 — Inside REVIVE: What's Actually in the Sachet
01:05:15 — Building a Brand That Can't Be Faked
01:13:02 — What a Purpose-First Business Actually Looks Like
01:14:09 — Tegan Phillips, Simon Stoffberg, and the New Creator Standard
01:32:18 — Closing: What Comes Next for REVIVE
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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 race team, what big sponsors really
want from their investment in cycling, and why the gap between what South Africa understands about sponsorship and
what happens at the world level is enormous. He also takes us inside the Pinarello factory in Treviso, shares what it
was like to meet Fausto Pinarello, and gives his unfiltered Tour de France predictions — Pogačar, Vingegaard, Seixas,
Pidcock, and who he thinks wins it all.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Welcome Back: Cam's Fly-By from Europe
1:11 — Life Inside Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling
4:19 — What Big Sponsors Actually Want
7:44 — Inside the Giro d'Italia Bubble
9:42 — The Pinarello Factory in Treviso
15:46 — Pre-Tour: The Team Heads to Tour de Suisse
19:45 — Tour de France Hot Takes: Who Wins?
25:09 — Tom Pidcock at the Tour — Podium or Stage Wins?
27:10 — Van der Poel vs Pidcock: The World Champs Race
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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 modern sport. From playing at the highest level to building an audience of over 1.7 million followers, Mike shares the lessons he's learned on and off the pitch. We explore why this may be South Africa's strongest football generation in decades and what needs to change to unlock the country's incredible talent. If you're passionate about football, sport, or South African success stories, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 Intro & Rudy Project Connection
00:24 Meet Mark: From Pro Football to Content Creator
01:53 Building a 1.7 Million Follower Football Audience
04:44 The Power of Athlete-Led Media & YouTube
08:24 Social Media, Sponsorships & Athlete Branding
10:06 Heading to the FIFA World Cup in Mexico
11:20 How Important Is the FIFA World Cup Today?
16:36 South Africa’s World Cup Group & Chances
20:08 Key Players: Teboho Mokoena, Mbekezeli Mbokazi & More
23:52 Hugo Broos, Team Culture & Discipline
29:51 Why This Is the Best Bafana Team in Years
33:58 South African Football vs Rugby Development Pathways
40:37 SuperSport Academy & The Missing Football Pipeline
47:58 Media’s Role in Growing South African Sport
55:11 Can South Africa Become a Football Power?
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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 rides to find out who this bike is really built for. From the controversial Future Shock system to massive 50mm tyre clearance and Shimano's latest wireless GRX drivetrain, we break down everything that matters. We also dive into the geometry, ride quality, value for money, and whether it's a better choice than a race-focused gravel bike. If you're looking for a gravel bike that can handle everything from weekend adventures to multi-day events, this review is for you.
00:00 Intro
01:36 Meet the New Specialized Diverge
03:45 The Feature Everyone Talks About
06:23 Shimano GRX Finally Gets Interesting
08:15 Small Details That Matter
10:05 Hidden Storage & Bikepacking Potential
12:10 Can It Really Fit 50mm Tires?
13:44 Worth the Money?
15:22 Is It Actually Good Looking?
17:09 Taking It Off-Road
19:45 Future Shock: Gimmick or Game Changer?
22:10 The Rider This Bike Was Built For
24:08 Weight, Geometry & Stability
27:15 The Most Comfortable Gravel Bike?
31:34 Final Thoughts & Who Should Buy It
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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 clearance, build options, and overall value. From rough South African gravel roads to race-focused performance, we explore who this bike is really designed for and whether it deserves a place on your shortlist. If you're considering a new gravel bike, this is a review you won't want to miss.
00:51 – Introduction to the Elves Gravel Bike
01:27 – Why This Bike Loves to Go Fast
02:11 – Frames vs Wheels: What Really Matters?
02:27 – Tire Clearance, Setup & Gravel Essentials
03:42 – Who Is This Bike Actually For?
04:35 – Racing Geometry vs Adventure Geometry
05:22 – Tire Width, Aero Benefits & Ride Feel
05:59 – Elves Value Proposition & Custom Builds
08:25 – Geometry Breakdown: Reach, Stack & Handling
10:17 – Final Verdict & Frame Set Rating
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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 generation of world-class talent that nobody is
watching. He also gives his honest read on the 2026 Giro and who he thinks wins the Tour de France sprint stages.
If you follow road cycling even loosely, this one has opinions worth hearing.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Tyler Lange: SA's Best Sprinter at 22
1:17 — The Giant & Envy Deal Explained
5:39 — Aero vs Climbing: Which Bike Do You Choose?
9:47 — Tour de Maurice & What UCI Racing Actually Means
13:11 — Why South Africa Doesn't Have a UCI Race
20:49 — The Hard Truth About Road Racing in SA
22:54 — Why SA's Top Sprinter Is Racing Gravel
25:40 — 2026 Giro d'Italia & Tour de France Predictions
33:29 — The Future of Sprint Racing
37:52 — Giant Grassroots Program: A Path to Europe
41:57 — The World Tour Dream — and Why It's Still Possible
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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 gravel races to explaining composition, motion blur, black-and-white photography, and race storytelling, this episode dives deep into what makes a truly powerful photo. If you love cycling, photography, filmmaking, or visual storytelling, this conversation is packed with insight from one of the best in the game.
Shift Media Co.
Website: https://shiftmedia.co.za/
Instagram: @shift_media_co
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 Intro
01:12 Why Cycling Photography Matters
03:45 Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed Explained
06:20 How Tracking Shots Actually Work
10:18 Shooting From The Back Of A Motorbike
14:42 Why Some Photos Work Better In Black & White
19:05 Capturing Emotion In Cycling Photography
24:18 The Art Of Composition & Storytelling
30:14 How Ewald Captured His Favourite Shot
37:42 The Challenge Of Shooting Gravel Racing
44:10 The Story Behind The Swartberg Images
51:26 Printing Photos & Why It Changes Everything
56:40 Editing Thousands Of Race Photos
01:02:18 The Reality Of Being Event Media
01:07:32 Final Thoughts & Favourite Images
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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 as a bike we thought we wouldn’t like quickly turned into one of the biggest surprises we’ve ridden this year. From brutal climbs and loose technical terrain to long-distance comfort and everyday ride feel, this is our honest review of the Giant Revolt.
00:00 First Impressions
00:42 Why We Didn’t Want To Like The Giant Revolt
02:15 Testing It On REAL South African Gravel
04:10 Shimano vs SRAM — The Big Debate
06:18 The Geometry Explained Simply
08:05 Why The Revolt Feels So Stable
10:42 Comfort, Climbing & Ride Feel
13:20 The Features That Actually Matter
16:05 Is Mechanical Shimano Better Than Expected?
18:12 Final Verdict — Would We Actually Buy It?
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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 conversations we've had on this show.
Also this week: the Giro d'Italia GC battle (Vingegaard, Pogačar, Van der
Poel — and the eternal debate about boring vs brilliant racing). SA
National Enduro Champs at Karkloof — Keira Duncan defends his elite title
on home trails. And a brand-new segment: "Bof in the Breakaway" — the
show's new MTB correspondent covering schools, youth racing, and the
disciplines that don't get enough airtime.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Meet Charl & Roxy Kemp
3:31 — How the Savage Tuesday Ride Changed Everything
13:44 — The Double Century & Getting a Coach
25:31 — Roxy's Story: From Surfing to Elite MTB
41:00 — What Consistency Actually Costs
45:00 — Vingegaard, Pogačar & the Giro d'Italia Debate
55:34 — Introducing "Bof in the Breakaway" — New MTB Segment
57:08 — SA National Enduro Champs at Karkloof Recap
1:11:05 — Wrap-Up
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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 around endurance sport to leading one of the most iconic events in cycling. From behind-the-scenes logistics and creative event strategy to lessons from Paul Valstar and the influence of festivals like Rocking the Daisies, this conversation dives deep into what makes great events truly unforgettable.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 – Introduction to Shannon Valstar & the Epic Series
03:45 – Growing Up Around Endurance Sport
06:20 – What the Cape Epic Race Director Actually Does
10:05 – Why Rider Feedback Is So Important
14:10 – Lessons From Her Father & Loving What You Do
19:30 – School, Sport & Finding a Career Path
23:40 – Big Shot Media & Discovering Event Storytelling
30:15 – Joining Cape Epic & Learning Logistics From the Ground Up
33:45 – Building the Stellenbosch World Cup
35:50 – Leaving Cycling for the Music Festival Industry
43:20 – Returning to Cape Epic With a New Perspective
47:10 – Cape Town vs Joburg & Creative Culture
50:00 – Rocking the Daisies Stories & Secret Festival Stages
55:45 – Why Events Need Creativity & Constant Innovation
57:50 – Formula 1, Drive to Survive & the Future of Sports Storytelling
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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 Pogačar's absence has changed
how we watch the race, and break down what Mischa Bredewold's Itzulia Women
win means for the sport.
Closer to home: the conversation gets real. SA Track Champs results, the
Western Province road scene keeping road cycling alive, and the Bellville
Velodrome — a facility at the heart of a community that can't afford to
lose it. Plus: Lisa Bone's 19th at the Mali Gravel UCI Qualifier, Lella
Loops, and the question nobody's asking loudly enough — are cycling groups
the new cycling clubs?
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Giro d'Italia: Is Jonas Vingegaard Too Cautious?
3:44 — Afonso Eulálio, Felix Gall & the Pink Jersey Battle
10:16 — What to Race in the Western Cape This Month
18:35 — Mischa Bredewold Wins the Itzulia Women
23:25 — When Do Women Peak? The Science Behind the Career Arc
28:15 — Lisa Bone Goes 19th at the Mali Gravel UCI Qualifier
30:11 — SA Track Champs Results & the XCO Pipeline
39:41 — The Bellville Velodrome & the Riders Who Need It
43:00 — Urban Cycling, Cape Town & the Bree Street Experiment
49:44 — Western Province Road Race Results (All Categories)
58:40 — Rehboks Kloof Preview & MTB Skills
1:00:14 — Lella Loops: How a Thursday Ride Became a Movement
1:03:06 — Wrap-Up
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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 zones in West Africa, Sandra reflects on fear, freedom, hospitality, and the people she met along the way. This conversation dives into border crossings, survival, cycling culture, and what long-distance travel teaches you about humanity. Along the journey, she experienced overwhelming generosity, dangerous moments, and life-changing friendships. A powerful conversation about adventure, resilience, and seeing Africa beyond the headlines.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
00:00 - Welcome Sandra Sischka
02:10 - Growing Up With Bicycles in Germany
06:00 - Why Sandra Sischka Chose Africa
10:15 - Planning the Route & Preparing for the Unknown
15:30 - Starting the Journey in Portugal
19:45 - Entering Morocco & First Impressions of Africa
27:30 - Hospitality, Family & Culture in Morocco
35:00 - Crossing the Sahara & Mauritania
40:00 - West Africa: Food, Borders & Daily Challenges
50:30 - Malaria, Recovery & Finding Human Connection
55:00 - Ghana, Travel Advice & Perspective on Africa
57:00 - Nigeria, Conflict Zones & Dangerous Decisions
01:02:00 - The Open Water Boat Crossing to Cameroon
01:08:00 - Jungle Routes, Wildlife & Cycling Through Cameroon
01:15:00 - What Africa Taught Sandra Sischka
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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 and relentless risk-taking to creating an event that transformed cycling in South Africa and around the world. We also dive into the future of gravel racing, the vision behind Gravel Burn, and why Kevin believes the next era of cycling is only just beginning.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — The Vision Behind Cape Epic
2:45 — From London Banking to Building a Race
10:35 — Himalayan Expeditions & Adventure Mindset
19:05 — Five Years of Losses & Extreme Stress
20:23 — The Decision That Changed Cape Epic Forever
31:05 — The Reality of Building Something Big
36:50 — Riding Cape Epic for the First Time
41:25 — Selling Cape Epic & Building a Legacy
52:50 — Why Gravel Is the Future of Cycling
2:09:30 — The Big Vision for Gravel Burn
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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 Western Cape Schools League, a young Wellington rider's miraculous recovery.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 Intro
0:28 What's on today: Gallows, XCO schools, and the Giro
1:29 Simon Stofberg: three and a half months into fatherhood
4:58 Life stood still: postpartum depression, emergency C-section, the dark first months
6:35 Light at the end of the tunnel
7:00 David's parallel: 18 months in with Gabriella
8:00 The all-in athlete personality vs. having a baby
11:20 First race with the family — and the panic attacks that came before it
14:13 The dopamine crash: going from 20 hours a week to nothing
15:01 48T vs. 44T — GRG media weekend to GRG with a newborn
17:00 Garden Route Giro debrief: Stage 1, Stage 2 blowup at Rooibos Pass
23:39 David's GRG — Day 1 power PB and Stages 5–7 riding with Dusty
26:08 Shout out to Dryland and the 36ONE weather situation
30:15 A young XCO rider from Wellington: broke his neck, three hours alone, making a recovery
33:28 XCO Western Cape Schools League: 926 boys, 280 girls
35:30 Titan Racing, Ford and Shimano back the next generation
37:30 Elite racing highlights — and why the YouTube footage is worth your time
39:01 Jan Vitor from Tech Science — the next guest David wants in the studio
39:43 Why Simon skipped Gallows, and what's next with Cam Roach
42:15 Gallows 2026: Poffada, The Hosepipe, and the climb to Heavens View
49:20 Finding an XCO schools correspondent: Boaf ⚠️ verify timestamp
51:11 Episode 17 wrap
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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 races with 7Eleven Cliqq Roadbike Philippines,
riding Elves bikes, and is competing at UCI Continental level. He grew up in
Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, started racing on the track at age eight because
his father dragged him there, and spent years gripping the start line with so
much anxiety he didn't actually enjoy cycling until his mid-teens.
This episode is the full story: the sprint finish that made SA cycling history,
what it means to represent a country where your face doesn't often appear on the
podium, what life at a Continental team racing in Asia actually looks like,
and an honest conversation about road safety, the motorist-cyclist tensions that
cost lives in South Africa, and what it will take to change the culture.
Dave and Daniyal also talk about the state of South African track cycling,
why the Bellville Velodrome matters, the generation of SA riders who are quietly
pulling the sport toward something that looks like a golden era — and why SA
Champs wasn't even Daniyal's primary target.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 — Meet Daniyal Matthews: SA Road Champion & African Track Champion
1:40 — The Elves signing that lit up social media
2:29 — Growing up in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs
3:08 — Racing track at eight years old — and hating every second
5:20 — A father's obsession: Belgium, UCI track teams, and a cycling inheritance*
10:29 — Track cycling in South Africa: Bellville Velodrome and the access problem*
27:30 — Career goals and why SA Champs was a bonus, not a target*
31:11 — Road safety: the fatal accident, the comment sections, and the real cost*
37:23 — South African cycling's future: Tshenolo, the golden era, and what's next*
40:06 — Matric, Asia, and the long road to Continental racing*
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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 conversation, he walks us through the full arc: growing up in Johannesburg on
motorbikes, the deal his dad made with him to keep his school average above 75% or lose
the bike, seven years with Trek from a borrowed top fuel to a direct contract with Trek
Europe, and what it actually costs — logistically, mentally, physically — to show up at Les Gets or Andorra against the factory riders of the world.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
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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 made the right call shortening the elite women's route to match TSS rather than distance (the feedback from the elite ladies themselves is unanimous), and why the Femme Series matters to what The Active Hobo is building.
Then we get into gravel bikes. A YouTube poll. That opens a conversation about what R90k really buys you in 2026, who the premium market actually serves, and why every rand you spend at a proper bike shop is doing more for the sport than you might think.
But the heart of this episode belongs to Timo. A viral Instagram video. A gravel bike from D'VILLE CYCLERY and TITAN RACING. A friend who entered him while he wasn't looking. And in two weeks, the 36ONE — 361km, 5,500m of climbing, riding through the night to the finish. Timo's been training 20 hours a week, up at 4:30am, coached by André Hubert from Training Lab in Durbanville, fuelling on 80–90g of carbs per hour with 226ERS.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00 Could you hold sub-2 marathon pace? We tried.
1:35 What we're covering today
2:27 La Vuelta Femenina Stage 3: Noemi Rüegg out, crashes dominating
6:00 How good female cycling actually is — and why people miss it
11:53 Cape Epic's call to shorten the elite women's route to match TSS
15:18* The Femme Series: KZN's XCO superstars, aged 16 to 18
18:08* Compete vs complete — why the distinction matters
22:08 YouTube poll results: what actually drives a gravel bike purchase
23:41 Inside the Titan Gen2 Switch MX Pro
26:12 Is R90k "good value"? Unpacking gravel bike pricing in SA
29:00* Why every rand spent at a bike shop matters for the whole sport
42:50* Craig Marzuola's legacy and the birthplace of a community
49:09 The 36ONE: how Timo went from "no way" to the start line
51:31 The viral Instagram video that changed everything
53:41* Training for 361km: 20 hours a week and 4:30am starts
55:41* Fuelling strategy: 226ERS, 80–90g carbs per hour, and why solids matter
1:00:08 What to expect on the 36ONE — advice from someone who's been there
1:03:58* Timo's origin story: October 3rd and the toenail moment
1:10:09* The next goal: Cape Epic 2027
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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 shops. They go deep on the OSCS story — from its Orphan Street origins through the move to Sea Point — the cycling community that grew up around it, Thursday rides and Cape Town Cycle Tour traditions, the global Pas Normal Studios partner summits in Barcelona, Mallorca, and Copenhagen, and why people will save up for three months to buy a single jersey and wear it every ride of the week.
They also get into the beautiful collision happening in Cape Town right now: Strava rivals who have been chasing each other's segments for fifteen years, finally sitting down at the same coffee table and shaking hands for the first time.
Who is Matt Kieser?
Founder of Orphan Street Clothing Shop (OSCS), Sea Point, Cape Town — South Africa's home for Pas Normal Studios cycling apparel and one of the city's most beloved community cycling hubs.
What is Pas Normal Studios?
A Copenhagen-based cycling apparel brand founded in 2014 by Karl-Oskar Olsen, Peter Madsen, Tommy Pedersen, and Brian Nygaard. "Pas normal" means "not normal" in French — which is exactly what the brand set out to be.
# === CHAPTERS ===================================
0:00:00 — Matt Kieser: The Man Behind OSCS
0:01:37 — David's First Ride With Matt: Cape Town Cycle Tour Eve
0:04:00 — The Pas Normal Studios Perception Problem
0:07:00 — What Really Happens When You Show Up to a Thursday Ride
0:13:00 — How Matt Got Into Cycling (And Down the Rabbit Hole He Can't Escape)
0:23:00 — The Hong Kong Jersey That Started Everything
0:25:00 — How OSCS Became a Pas Normal Studios Stockist
0:31:00 — What Happens at the Annual Pas Normal Brand Summit
0:36:00 — Is Premium Cycling Kit Worth the Price? An Honest Conversation
0:51:00 — The Fashion World Meets Cycling: Kim Jones, Orphan Street, and Virgil Abloh
0:53:00 — Building a Community Space, Not Just a Shop
1:05:00 — The Coffee Problem (and How Ali Solved It)
1:05:51 — Moving to Sea Point: What Changed
1:13:00 — Strava Rivals Who've Never Met — Until Now
1:28:20 — Closing: What Comes Next for OSCS
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