Active Hobo

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. 7h ago

    I Woke up in Hospital and had no idea what happened | Marc Pritzen #cycling

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    1 min

  2. 1d ago

    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 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 # === 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

    50 min

  3. 2d ago

    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 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 # === 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 # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #photography #gardenroutegiro

    1h 4m

  4. 5d ago

    The GIANT Revolt wasn’t what I expected #gravelbike

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    1 min

  5. 6d ago

    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 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? # === 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 #giantrevolt #giantrevoltreview

    14 min

  6. 6d ago

    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 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 # === 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

    1h 13m

  7. May 25

    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 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 # === 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 # === WORK WITH US =============================== Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.com Send a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com #ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling

    1h 36m

  8. May 21

    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 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 # === 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

    1h 3m
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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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  • Creator
    David Jenkins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Active Hobo

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