Course records smashed at the 2026 Big 5 By Imbuko Wines and Canetsfontein
Whilst there is often a bit of a chill pre-dawn at The Big 5 by Imbuko Wines and Canetsfontein, there was no need for warm layers in 2026. It was going to be a hot day in the Hawequa mountains. With the largest field of participants in the event’s history shuffling into the start chute […]
Unprecedented Racing Action At The 2025 Big 5 MTB Challenge
Saturday, 15th of February, was characterised by high temperatures, towering peaks, and the most competitive international field seen at a one-day marathon in South Africa. All eyes were on the action in the Limietberg Mountains to see who would arise victorious at The Big 5 by Imbuko and Canetsfontein. Leaving the Imbuko Wines Private Cellar, […]
Report: Imbuko Big 5 Pre-Epic Battle
Set in the mighty Hawequa mountains surrounding the Western Cape town of Wellington, The Imbuko BIG 5 in partnership with Canetsfontein is a mountain bike marathon that challenges riders like no other with 3000m of elevation gain across the technical 80 km course. The climbs are gruelling yet they reward you with descents that are […]
Brilliant Racing in the Mountains of Wellington at the 2022 Imbuko Big 5 MTB Challenge
In the enormous Western Cape mountains of Wellington, just short of 300 ambitious riders saddled up to take on the Imbuko Big 5 MTB Challenge on Saturday. Conditions were cool in the morning with minimal wind, a welcome contrast to the previous year’s gale force conditions, looking to heat up into the mid 20s celsius […]