Inside GZT 2025 – Trails, Tribe & Treats
It’s difficult to distil the Great Zuurberg Trek into mere words. Part race, part holiday, part three-day celebration of everything we love about mountain biking—it’s the kind of event that gets under your skin and stays there long after the dust has settled. For the capped 200-odd riders who gathered in Addo this May, GZT […]
My Great Zuurberg Trek Experience – The MTB Stage Race With A Difference
There’s something extraordinary about the Great Zuurberg Trek. It’s not just a race—it’s an adventure that leaves you both exhilarated and feeling strangely at home. As I set off for this year’s event, I knew I was in for a wild ride, but nothing could’ve prepared me for the unique blend of thrill, comfort, and […]
Giant Bicycles South Africa Partners with Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek as Official Bike Partner
Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa, February 2024 – In a significant announcement that promises to elevate the experience of cycling enthusiasts and competitors alike, The Rubicon Great Zuurberg Trek, is thrilled to announce Giant Bicycles South Africa as its official bike partner. This partnership brings together the world-renowned bike brand with one of South Africa’s […]
The Thrill of E-MTB Stage Racing in South Africa
As a seasoned mountain biker who has conquered countless trails and stage races across South Africa, I understand the worry of keeping up during a mountain bike stage race. Sometimes, the physical strain can outweigh the exhilaration. But what if I told you that you could still get your MTB stage race fix without pushing […]
The Ultimate South African Mountain Bike Experience
As the first rays of the African sun rise over Addo, adventure awaits. Mountain bikers prepare to immerse themselves in the heart of South Africa’s wild beauty, embarking on a journey through uncharted trails and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned mountain biker looking for the next exhilarating challenge, or an adventure-seeking newcomer to the […]
The PWC Great Zuurberg Trek: A best kept secret of South African stage racing
The Great Zuurberg Trek flies somewhat under the radar in terms of the South African Stage Race calendar. Perhaps because it is not conveniently close to either Johannesburg or Cape Town or because it can accommodate only a limited number of riders. Whatever the reason, this is part of the charm. A select field means […]
Hill, Bester overcome glitch to win at Zuurberg
Overnight leaders Andrew Hill and Shaun-Nick Bester put the hammer down from the start to surge to stage and overall victory on the final day of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race at Addo today. The TIB-Silverback-Best4Sport team won their second stage of the three-day event at the Zuurberg Mountain Village just outside Port […]
Plett pair seize the moment to win at Zuurberg
The young Plettenberg Bay team of Aidan Connelly and Rogan Smart seized the moment to claim victory on the second stage of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race today. Aiden Connelly (left) and Rogan Smart take the honours in the second stage of the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race at Zuurberg Mountain […]
Hill, Bester set the early pace at Zuurberg
Andrew Hill and Shaun-Nick Bester exerted pressure from early on to emerge as the team to beat after the first stage of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain-bike race today. The three-day event got under way in good conditions from the Zuurberg Mountain Village, about 70km outside Port Elizabeth, with competitors facing 71km with 1 […]
Woolcock, Kruger secure Zuurberg title at first attempt
Overnight leaders Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger completed a clean sweep of stage wins to claim overall honours in the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race outside Port Elizabeth today. Waylon Woolcock (left) and HB Kruger of BCX negotiate a technical section en route to winning the final stage and overall title at the […]
Woolcock and Kruger climb to victory on Zuurberg
Waylon Woolcock and HB Kruger of BCX left their breakaway companions in the dust as they climbed to victory on stage one of the three-day PwC Great Zuurberg Trek mountain bike race outside Port Elizabeth today. The duo’s finishing power on the final ascent was too much for their rivals and, after dislodging them, they […]
Tough but balanced route for Great Zuurberg Trek
While day two stands out as the queen stage, PwC Great Zuurberg Trek route director Rob Hayter feels riders will face a strong variety of challenges in one of the Eastern Cape’s premier mountain bike events next month. Hayter and his team have been hard at work in the last three months preparing the trails […]