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David Jenkins

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.

  1. 1 gün önce

    1,000 Kids, One Bike Race: Inside South Africa’s School Cycling Boom

    Bertus van Zyl is the chairman of Western Cape Schools Cycling, the structure behind one of the most overlooked grassroots sporting movements in South Africa. In this conversation he traces the whole arc: how a hobby with his own kids turned into running a province's entire schools cycling programme, the legacy of Meurant Botha and the Spur Schools MTB League that built the foundation this all stands on, and what it actually takes — logistically and financially — to run a race for a thousand riders on a single weekend. He breaks down the gap that exists between mass-participation schools racing and the provincial and international pathway, and why some of South Africa's most talented young riders disappear from the sport entirely once school ends. He talks about the rivalry between Paul Roos Gymnasium and Paarl Boys' High, the corporate sponsors stepping in where Spur once stood, and his genuine belief that South Africa has the talent and the landscape to build a fully professional domestic mountain biking circuit — if the right investment shows up. This is a story about what gets built when a parent just wants to help out on a Friday afternoon, and it doesn't stop. # === CHAPTERS =================================== 0:00 — Welcome and introducing Bertus van Zyl 0:45 — From Hermanus parent to Western Cape Schools Cycling chairman 2:33 — The legacy of Spur Schools MTB and Meurant Botha 9:08 — How school cycling became a formal national structure 12:39 — Formalising honorary colours and the safeguarding gap 18:39 — The rivalry: Paul Roos Gymnasium vs Paarl Boys' High 19:34 — Conrad Stoltz, Stellenbosch High, and the new wave of investment 25:41 — Why South Africa's talent disappears after school 30:56 — Insect Science, pro pathways, and what success could look like 37:53 — A sport bursting at the seams: numbers, demographics and growth 43:53 — Breaking out of "preaching to the choir" 49:33 — FOMO, school videography, and the media gap 60:00 — Inside race day: course design and what makes it fair for everyone 62:35 — Bloemendal, rivalries, and the riders to watch this season 69:32 — How a school joins Western Cape Schools Cycling 71:22 — How host venues get chosen 74:40 — Closing thoughts and the road to Nationals # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY 🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling

    1 sa. 18 dk.

  2. 5 gün önce

    Road to Gravel Burn, Ep. 1: The Brutal First Test

    Before I can race 750km across the Karoo, I need to know exactly what I’m working with — so I head to the world renowned Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands, Cape Town, for a full physiological baseline test with Reece McDonald and Mark Stevens of Science to Sport. Body composition, lactate accumulation, fat max, VO2 max, peak power — every number gets measured, and not all of them are kind. I’ve been focussed on a dramatic weight cut in the weeks leading up to this (bad idea). What follows is the 20-week countdown: the targets get set, the ego takes a hit, and the training begins. What is the Nedbank Gravel Burn? A 7-day, 750km+ international gravel stage race across South Africa's Great Karoo, from the Cape Epic's founder. What is a lactate accumulation test? A test that finds the power output where your body starts producing lactate faster than it can clear it — a key marker for endurance training. Who is Dave training with? Reece McDonald and Mark Stevens from Science to Sport, based at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) in Newlands, Cape Town. # === CHAPTERS =================================== 0:00 — The Fear Before the Numbers 1:33 — The Weight He Already Cut 3:38 — Lactate, Fat Max & the Truth About Fuel 11:24 — Pushed to Failure: The Max Test 18:48 — Setting the Targets for 20 Weeks 20:38 — Why "Underwhelming" Was the Wake-Up Call 23:10 — What's Coming on the Road to Gravel Burn # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins Alec @alec.gates Regardt @regardt.stander # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY 🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #podcast #toyota #gravelburn #gravelcyclist #enduranceathletes #mtb

    24 dk.

  3. 25 Haz

    The Real Reason SA Road Cycling Is Broke and How to fix it - with Stephan Aucamp | EP21

    South Africa's road cycling calendar is shrinking — and it's not because nobody wants to race. National commissaire Stephan Aucamp breaks down exactly what it costs to put on a bike race in this country, where the money actually goes, and why most events run at a loss every single year. Stephan is a national road commissaire and works at Cycle Lab, giving him a rare view from both sides of South African road cycling — as an official and as someone selling the sport every day. We get into the real cost of running a Winter League race, why South African road teams can't pay their riders, what's been lost since cycling clubs started dying out, and what it would actually take to fix it. Then we shift gears completely for a long, opinionated Tour de France 2026 preview — Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, Tom Pidcock, and a teenage French rider named Paul Seixas who might just blow the whole thing open. # === CHAPTERS =================================== 0:00 — Cold Open: The Great Bike Weigh-In 3:17 — Meet Stephan Aucamp: National Commissaire & Cycle Lab 15:36 — Denis Human: SA Cycling's Unsung Hero 21:34 — What It Actually Costs to Run a Road Race 26:15 — Why SA's Top Teams Can't Pay Their Riders 31:54 — What Road Cycling Lost When the Clubs Faded 36:01 — The Fix: Filling the Winter League 50:38 — Building a Town Hall for SA Cycling 57:58 — Tour de France 2026 Predictions Begin 1:00:27 — Is Paul Seixas the Real Deal? 1:07:27 — The Marco Pantani Story 1:11:48 — Why Cycling Needs Its Rugby Moment # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY 🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling

    1 sa. 19 dk.

  4. 22 Haz

    He Quit His Job, Sold His Couch, and Chased a World Cup Dream | Jason Boulle

    He and his wife sold their dining room table, cancelled their lease, and quit their jobs in 2023 to chase one goal: getting South Africa onto an Enduro World Cup podium. [NEWSLETTER / LINK] Jason Boulle is South Africa's 2024 Enduro National Champion, and one of only a handful of South Africans who have ever raced a full UCI Enduro World Cup season. In this episode he tells the story from the beginning — discovering the sport through YouTube highlights in 2015, qualifying for his first international races through a three-day enduro in Lesotho, and the decision he and his wife Leslie made to leave stable jobs and a Cape Town lease behind to give racing in Europe an honest shot. # === CHAPTERS =================================== 0:00 — The Cape Epic footage that first pulled him into the sport 2:03 — Filling in on the Cape Epic Media E-Bike for Stefan Sahm 2:30 — The vision: getting a South African onto an Enduro World Cup podium 7:27 — Three years at Wild Air Sports, and learning to say yes to everything 9:40 — Meeting his wife Leslie at the Dusi 11:09 — Quitting their jobs in 2023, and qualifying for Europe through a race in Lesotho 15:34 — XCO, downhill, marathon: breaking down mountain biking's disciplines 22:46 — Why Stellenbosch and Cascades aren't enough: South Africa's World Cup gap 31:47 — What Enduro actually is, and why it might be cycling's most adventurous format 38:35 — The Enduro World Cup's post-COVID dip, and signs of a turnaround 39:43 — Jonkershoek, Witfontein, and the case for a South African World Cup round 43:25 — Africa: one percent of the global market, and why that's the opportunity 62:02 — The 2026 season: France in May, World Champs in Liguria in October 65:25 — Why the race vlogs stopped, and the plan to bring them back 69:04 — Where to follow Jason's season 71:29 — Closing thoughts: a duty to tell the story # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins Alec @alec.gates Jason @jasonboulle # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY 🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #originstory #podcast #revive #capeepic #enduranceathletes #mtb

    1 sa. 12 dk.

  5. 15 Haz

    REVIVE’s Founder on the Science of Thirst, Insulin, and Building a Wellness Brand | Mark Myerson

    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. # === CHAPTERS =================================== 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 # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast

    1 sa. 34 dk.

  6. 12 Haz

    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 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 # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY 🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling

    31 dk.

  7. 11 Haz

    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 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? # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY 🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling

    1 sa. 1 dk.

  8. 8 Haz

    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 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 # === LISTEN ON THE GO =========================== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699 # === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO ========================= Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://activehobo.com/ Instagram: @theactivehobo Strava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b # === THE CREW =================================== Dave @davlewjenkins # === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ====================== Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5U Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXH Related episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #giantrevoltreview #bikereview

    16 dk.
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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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