Titan Racing is proud to announce the Safari Essence Titan Racing cycling team for the 2025 season.
From the onset, the decision was made to focus their involvement on woman’s cycling, and to support South African talent and help grow the sport, both locally and internationally. With this in mind, the Safari Essence Titan Racing Pro Cycling Team has signed Bianca Haw and Danielle du Toit [née Strydom] as its riders for the 2025 season.
The team’s vision is to inspire women to push the boundaries of cycling performance both locally and internationally, demonstrating that world-class achievements are possible through dedication, teamwork, and passion. We strive to create a well-rounded team environment that fosters high performance, encourages bold ambitions, and supports personal growth. By achieving big goals and maintaining a culture of excellence, we aim to pave the way for the next generation of women in cycling, proving that no boundary is too great to overcome.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to kick off the 2025 racing season in new team colours, a new bike, and a new partner” Danielle du Toit said. “This season, I’ll have the privilege of racing as Safari Essence Titan Racing Team alongside Bianca Haw, who’s making a proper comeback into the world of cycling. Bianca’s got an impressive track record and her dedication and being an all-around nice person I know will make her a great partner, and I’m excited to learn and grow with her.
“I’m also honoured to be under the guidance and management of Rossouw Bekker. He has already built up a reputable team and brand, and with their guidance, structure, care and vision makes me all the more grateful to be a part of the family. I know that I will gain a lot of support and knowledge in the process. With an exciting, jam-packed racing calendar lined up, our team has set its sights on some big goals that will keep us motivated and excited.

Danielle du Toit [née Strydom] is the reigning South African XCM and Gravel Champion. Photo Supplied.
“I’m really excited to join Safari Essence Titan Racing Team alongside Daniella!” Haw enthused. “I’m looking forward to the team dynamic and representing the brands in 2025!”
“We are proud and excited to announce our partnership with the Safari Essence Titan Racing Pro Cycling Team as the official bicycle partner,” Robbie Luis, Titan Racing CEO, added. “Supporting two of South Africa’s fiercest racers is a clear statement of intent for us and builds on our existing partnerships with the Valley Electrical Titan racing team, and several racers across the globe. Competing at the sharp end of the women’s mountain biking and gravel racing scenes will provide us with key feedback for the development of future bikes, and motivate us as a team and brand even further to compete at the sport’s highest level.”

The talented Bianca Haw returned to elite racing after a multi-year lay-off in 2024 and immediately raced to success in a number of local events. Photo Supplied.
2025 Plans for Safari Essence Titan Racing
The newly formed professional women’s cycling team is currently preparing to tackle a season packed with thrilling races. This powerhouse pairing promises to be a force to be reckoned with, setting their sights on standout performances and groundbreaking achievements in 2025.
The team will kick off their season this weekend at the first event in the Ford Trailseeker Series, with plans to compete in the entire series across South Africa. Building towards one of the season’s primary goals, the Absa Cape Epic, the team will take on a robust calendar of high-profile events, including the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, in February and the Imbuko Big Five.
At the Absa Cape Epic, the team will aim for the coveted African Jersey while also competing for overall honors. Following the Absa Cape Epic, the team will shift gears to focus on gravel racing, with Du Toit seeking to defend her title at the Gravel National Championships in Karkloof, while Haw will test her skills in this exciting new discipline.
The remainder of the season promises to be just as thrilling, with appearances in iconic South African stage races such as the KAP sani2c, Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, and FNB Wines2Whales.
The team will also make their mark internationally, competing in premier Epic Series events such as Croatia’s 4 Islands Epic, the SPAR Swiss Epic, and the Marathon World Championships.
In addition to their global ambitions, the team is committed to maintaining a strong local presence by completing the entire Trailseeker Series and other key one-day events on the South African calendar.
With a diverse and ambitious race schedule, Danielle du Toit and Bianca Haw are set to inspire fans, push boundaries, and cement their place as a standout team on the South African and international cycling stage.

Other partners include the Ford Dealers of South Africa, they will be the team’s official vehicle partner. With Biogen, Harry Hartman Wine Company, ABUS Helmets South Africa, Vittoria Tires, Latty South Africa, VAN H Clothing, Sigey Power Meters and IVA Global Schools all partnering with the team as official sponsors. Photo Supplied.
About Safari Essence:
Safari Essence is a boutique travel company specializing in creating unforgettable, tailor-made safaris and holiday experiences throughout Southern Africa. As a sister company to Endeavour Safaris, renowned for mobile safaris and inclusive, disability-friendly travel, we are based in Maun, Botswana. We design personalized tours and safaris across Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique, including idyllic beach extensions.
Our focus is on delivering exceptional, highly personal travel expertise. As a small, intimate company, we handpick experienced consultants who live in the destinations we sell, ensuring they bring years of industry knowledge to crafting unique, custom journeys for each guest. At Safari Essence, we aim to turn dreams into extraordinary adventures tailored to your individual needs.
Our business is borne from our passion for and dedication to the countries in which we live and the magical places on offer on the African continent. We strive to share our love for these destinations with those who wish to experience Africa. The places in which our team now lives resulted from a love and passion for the environment, natural places, wildlife, adventure, wide open spaces and the lifestyles living in these locations affords ourselves and our families. We live it; We love it! It is our core, our essence, and something we wish all others to experience, that connection with the natural that touches every visitor.

The team will complete aboard the Titan Racing Gen 2 RS Team full suspension bikes, as well as the Titan Racing Switch gravel bikes. Photo Supplied.
About Titan Racing:
Over the past five years, Titan Racing has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from its original identity as simply “Titan” to becoming Titan Racing Bikes—a decision reflecting a bold step toward innovation and a more focused product development approach. The expansion of its design and engineering capabilities, particularly through the in-house development of bikes at the company’s headquarters, has led to the launch of new products: premium carbon bikes and a redesigned value range.
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