This special edition of The Breakaway explores the powerful connection between cycling, community and the lives changed by every race. Do cycling races really make a difference beyond the finish line? We travelled to the heart of rural South Africa to uncover the untold impact that events like Berg & Bush, Oxpecker and G2C have on local communities, speaking to farmers, residents and race organizers to hear their stories firsthand.

What we discovered challenged our assumptions, revealing how cycling creates jobs, builds schools, inspires young people and brings hope to places many riders never see.

These trips have direct costs we struggle to absorb and bicycle rental and car rental didn’t have to be one of them. Thank you to TOYOTA SA, Specialized and Complete Cyclist for helping us and supporting what we do!

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=== CHAPTERS ===================================

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Why We Flew Across South Africa

03:17 The Question Nobody Is Asking

07:15 Farmer Gary Explains the Real Impact of Racing

22:32 Visiting a School Built Through Cycling

28:28 Asking the Community: Do Races Really Matter?

32:47 A Different Perspective from the Community

36:27 How Local Businesses Benefit

40:00 Our Biggest Takeaway

42:11 Seeing the Impact Firsthand

48:48 The Opinions We Didn't Expect

52:35 The Sponsors Behind These Events

54:17 Do Cycling Races Actually Change Communities?

55:11 Why This Story Matters

57:42 Final Thoughts

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