Passing of South African Mountain Biking Pioneer Meurant Botha
Meurant Botha (50), founder of Dirtopia and widely regarded as a founding father of mountain biking in South Africa, died in a car accident near Calvinia on Saturday, 13 September. His close friend and fellow cycling icon JP van Zyl of Recycles Bike Shop also died in the accident. “Meurant’s life was dedicated to the trails he built, the people who rode […]
24Hours of Oak Valley Returns In 2020
The mountain bike community can not wait for 1-2 February, when an old favourite returns to the trails in Grabouw. This awesome event is a relay team event with different categories, but you can also do it solo or even on an E-bike. Pre-entries only accepted at dirtpass.co.za/events by 29 January. Solo entries are very […]
Staalwater produces another beautiful riding experience
The ninth edition of the Staalwater MTB Challenge took place from The Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa and Entertainment on Sunday, 19th of August 2018. Presented by BikeHub, the event returned to the one day only option with four mountain bike distances: 15km, 40km, 60km and a new 75km route option. The 60km had some singletrack […]
New venue for Stellenbosch MTB Challenge
The 13th edition of the Stellenbosch MTB Challenge on 29 July, takes a break from the annual 6 route format and focuses on fun and family with 2 route options launching from our new venue at Spier Wine Estate! As one of the premier venues in South Africa, Spier Wine Estate needs no introduction and […]
Fun mountain bike team relay in mid-June relay adds a trail run option near Stellenbosch
The Nine-to-Five Team Relay event will take place from Dirtopia’s home base at Delvera farm on Sunday 17 June 2018. The event was first held in 2006 and is based on the 24hour concept which creates a fun atmosphere at the start/finish. Mountain bikers can ride a 10km lap for the full 8 hours (or […]
100 Miler celebrates 10th year of endurance riding in the Swartland!
The tenth edition of the Amarider 100Miler, presented by Bike Hub will be held in Malmesbury on 19 May 2018. This one-day mountain bike ultra-marathon of 160km is affordable and a very special event to be a part of. From the humble beginnings in 2009 to what is now one of the ‘’must-do-events’’ on the […]
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB stage race this weekend
Last chance to enter by Wednesday, 31 Jan for the third Fire Ride taking place 3 & 4 Feb from Delvera farm. Be at the start to experience the best of the trails in the Simonsberg Conservancy. Registration start on Friday 2 Feb at Dirtopia Trail Centre & Bikeshop with Dirtopia Café being open until […]
Ride around the clock this Sunday near Stellenbosch
How to train the fun way with your mountain bike, while being social with your friends? This Sunday, 28 January you can ride as many 10km laps as you want, or can – during the 12Hour team relay presented by Dirtopia from Delvera farm. The route is an easy, but challenging course with some ascents […]
Ride report: Staalwater Mountain Bike Challenge
After a few months of winter hibernation, we dusted off our bikes, dug out the lycra and headed to the picturesque Overberg for the Staalwater Mountain Bike Challenge two day race. In true Dirtopia style, the vibe is laid-back. There is no hustling into the start chute and jostling for position. It is about getting […]
The Caledon to treat outdoor enthusiasts to a spot of fun at the Staalwater MTB Challenge
The breath-taking scenery, diverse landscape and quiet dirt roads of the Overberg region will provide the backdrop for the 8th Annual Staalwater MTB Challenge and Spring Trail Run the weekend of 19 and 20 August. The fun-filled weekend will be presented by Bike Hub at The Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa and Entertainment and caters to […]
Mountain bikers invade the Stellenbosch winelands
One of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events took place in Stellenbosch for the twelfth year on Sunday 30 July. Near perfect weather gave riders a warm winters day on the trails during the Stellenbosch MTB Challenge. Everyone from kids to experienced riders enjoyed six different routes around the town that covered more than […]
Riders can still enter the Stellenbosch MTB Challenge this weekend
It is nearly time for one of the most popular mountain bike events in the country and it is all happening in the Boland wineland town of Stellenbosch this Sunday, 30 July. Thousands of riders will gather at Eikestad Primary School for the start of the Stellenbosch MTB Challenge that caters for all ages & […]