24/05/2026
There's a special kind of magic that happens when you ride your bike deep into the heart of the African landscape. It’s more than just a ride; it’s a connection to the raw, untamed spirit of the land we call home.
Simone recently took her CORE Grezza R on a journey through this striking, boulder-strewn terrain. In this wide landscape, where ancient rocks stand like silent sentinels, you truly understand why we build bikes for endurance and precision.
The vastness demands respect, and your gear has to be up to the challenge.
And sometimes, the land looks right back at you.
Simone was fortunate enough to cross paths with these magnificent Gemsbok, or Oryx, keeping watch from the scrub.
The sight of their long, straight horns silhouetted against the open sky is a powerful reminder of the incredible wildlife we share this space with.
At CORE, our roots are deep in South African soil. Our bikes are designed, tested, and built right here, inspired by the diversity and resilience of our home. We don’t just ride on this land; we are part of it.
Location: Naries Namakwa Retreat.
Captured by Jacques Marais.