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All the event and racing news from the South African cycling scene.
2025 Absa Cape Epic Route Announced
We adore the hype and speculation around the the ‘Tour de France of mountain biking’, and the route launch inevitably becomes an ‘office’ talking point. Without further ado, here’s the press release detailing the full route for the 2025 Absa Cape Epic: Winelands Welcomes Fan Friendly 2025 Absa Cape Epic Route Brand new stages, a […]
Five days of thrilling racing await at Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen
The Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer, presented by Biogen, underwent a rejuvenation for the 2024 race. The fourteenth edition will see the Race With Soul take place over five days, from the 1st to the 5th of October, with stage starts and finishes being hosted by George, Louvain, the summit of the Swartberg Pass, and […]
Garden Route Giro Announced: A Six-day Gravel Stage Race
Gravel racing has grown and matured in recent years, stand alone events and series have gained popularity, and now the time has come for a truly world-class gravel stage race. The Garden Route Giro promises to be that and more. A six-day stage race through the stunning Southern Cape region, featuring ascents of some of […]
Join the Finovo Jakkalberry Extreme Gravel MTB Race 2024
On 14 December 2024, the Jakkalberry Gravel/Mountain Bike Race will take riders on an exhilarating 108km journey. Starting at Redberry Farm in George, the route winds through the stunning Outeniqua Mountains before concluding at the picturesque Jakkalsvlei Winery near Herbertsdale. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the “HalfJakk” race kicks off two hours later […]
Bike Fest Paarl Rescheduled to March 2025
Paarl, South Africa – 20 August 2024 – In light of significant trail damage, environmental concerns, and a commitment to supporting local landowners, the organisers of Bike Fest Paarl have made the difficult decision to postpone the event to 2025. This decision highlights our dedication not only to delivering a world-class event but also to […]
Insect Science Smash the Trans Baviaans Record
Arno du Toit and Keagan Bontekoning proved that mountain bikes are faster, even in near ideal conditions, than gravel bikes by smashing the Trans Baviaans course record and holding off the drop-bar charge of Rossouw Bekker and Matthys Beukes. The Insect Science team set a new record time of 7 hours, 29 minutes, and 5 […]
Sunshine and Showers at the 2024 Glacier Storms River Traverse
The Glacier Storms River Traverse featured the best run of weather in the race’s 14 year history for the 2024 edition. Stages 1 and 2, on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August, boasted sunshine and clear skies – before a cold drizzle brought the race to its conclusion on Sunday, 11 August. The showers did […]
Experience the Ultimate Mountain Biking Adventure at the 2024 Garmin MTB Series
Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the highly anticipated Garmin MTB Series on 24 August 2024 at Northern Farms, Johannesburg. Hosted by Garmin South Africa, this event promises to challenge and inspire cyclists from around the country offering a unique blend of competition and community celebration. Returning for a 6th year […]
KAP sani2c ‘OG’ – the original gangsta of SA mountain biking
What is in a name? When William Shakespeare penned that line, he used it to suggest that naming things is irrelevant, that a rose, called by another name, would smell as sweet. Well, the team at sani2c, the legendary 3-day South African mountain bike stage race, including its founder ‘Farmer’ Glen Haw, decided to take […]
Bike Fest Paarl 2024: South Africa’s Premier Cycling Celebration Returns
Bike Fest Paarl 2024: South Africa’s Premier Cycling Celebration Returns Prepare for an exciting summer as Bike Fest Paarl 2024 kicks off at the Spice Route Wine Estate in Paarl, near Cape Town, from 27 – 29 September 2024. This premier cycling festival promises a weekend filled with cycling activities, exhibitions, and fun for all. […]
KAP sani2c nonstop race highlights
“I will definitely be back to this ride, it is good enough to be an annual pilgrimage. Farmer Glen and his team have an incredible formula that feels different to anything else I’ve done in South Africa, and it really is a celebration of why we love riding this amazing country.” So says Kevin Benkenstein, […]
Revisiting the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race
When you hear people talk about the Tankwa Karoo, some things that might spring to mind are vast expanses, the institutional Tankwa Padstal, the infamous tyre-munching R355, and of course Afrikaburn. Gravel bike racing is almost certainly not top of mind. Now in its 4th year, the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race has set itself firmly […]