{"id":66019,"date":"2023-12-19T15:14:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T13:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=66019"},"modified":"2024-01-09T17:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T15:41:02","slug":"2024-mountain-bike-stage-race-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2024-mountain-bike-stage-race-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Mountain Bike Stage Race Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When time, money and pink slips are in short supply you need to choose wisely. That’s why we’ve compiled compiled a list of mountain bike stage races in South Africa and surrounds to help you plan your racing ( and holidays) in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us know in the comments if you have any recommendations we’ve missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a comprehensive listing of single day races, check out our Events Directory<\/a><\/strong>. You can also look for deals on stage race entries in the Entries and Services<\/a> <\/strong>section of the Classifieds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All about that base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 – 11: Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen (Ceres, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

21 – 24: M&G Investments PE PLETT (Garden Route) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Imbuko {type}DEV, PYGA Euro Steel and Toyota Specialized vying for the top spot at Tankwa Trek <\/a>in in 2023. Photo by Oakpics.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

01 – 03: The Luxliner Route 66 MTB & Trail Run Experience (Gauteng) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 – 24: ABSA Cape Epic (Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christopher Blevins during stage 6 of the 2023 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race. Photo Sam Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3 – 6:\u00a0Tour de Addo (Addo, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08 – 14: Garden Route Tour (Qheberha, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 – 14: Weekend Warrior Grabouw (Grabouw, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19 – 21: The Owl Route (Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 – 20: 4Islands Croatia (Primorsko-goranska \u017eupanija, Croatia) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 – 25: KAP sani2c Trail (Glencairn Weddings, KwaZulu-Natal) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 – 26: KAP sani2c Adventure (Glencairn Weddings, KwaZulu-Natal) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 – 27:\u00a0KAP sani2c Race (Glencairn Weddings, KwaZulu-Natal) – Lear<\/a>n More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

01 – 04: Tuli Land of the Giants (Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02 – 04 May: Sabie Xperience (Mpumalanga) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08 – 05: Great Kei Trek Original (Queenstown, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03 – 05: Glacier Waterberg Traverse (Summerplace Game Reserve, Limpoopo) – Le<\/a>arn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tanqua Kuru<\/a> is not your average stage race. Images by Retroysepctive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

04 – 05: Houw Hoek Tour (Houw Hoek, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 – 12: Great Kei Trek Tour (Queenstown, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 – 18: Transkei Trek (Kob Inn, Transkei) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 – 26: Great Zuurberg Trek E-MTB Tour (Zuurberg Mountain Village, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 – 26: Great Zuurberg Trek MTB Race (Zuurberg Mountain Village, Eastern Cape) – L<\/a>earn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 -26: Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race (Tankwa Tented Camp, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 – 01 June: Grumeti Fund K2N (Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro, Tanzania) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a sneak peak at the riding you can expect at the Waterberg Traverse check out our Trail Daze<\/a> Episode set in Summerplace Game Reserve. Image by Ewald Sadie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

June<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

31 May -2: Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush Descent (Emseni Camp, KwaZulu-Natal) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 – 9: Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush 2-Day (Emseni Camp, KwaZulu-Natal) – L<\/a>earn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 – 18: Trans Augrabies (Augrabies Falls National Park Rest Camp, Northern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Berg & Bush<\/a> is known for the race village experience, as we can confirm first hand. Images by Tobias Ginsberg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

05 – 08: Andorra MTB Classic (Cam\u00ed Ral, La Massana) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07 – 09: Zambezi Cycle Challenge (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19 – 23: Nuvo Wild Ride (Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

09 – 11: Glacier Storms River Traverse (Garden Route, Eastern Cape) – Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20 – 24:\u00a0SPAR Swiss Epic (Graub\u00fcnden, Switzerland) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 – 27: Magoeba Trek MTB Stage Race ( Magoebaskloof Sports Village, Limpopo) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For an experience you will never forget, head for the Alps and roll the dice at Swiss Epic<\/a>. Photo by Sam Clark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

13 – 19: Old Mutual go2berg (Frankfort, Free State) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 – 15: Namaqua Quest MTB (Namaqualand, Northern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19 – 21: Dr Evil Classic (Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 – 27: Rift Valley Odyssey (Kenya) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

20 – 22: Ride The Karoo 3-Day Stagerace #Farmtrail (Dwarsvlei Farm, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 – 29: Ride the Karoo 3-Day Stagerace #Sheeptrail (Dwarsvlei Farm, Eastern Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Riders enjoying the Eastern Cape scenery at the Ride the Karoo<\/a> 3-Day Stagerace. Image Die Swartkat Productions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

October<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

01 – 05: Cape Pioneer Trek (George, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07- 12: Lesotho Sky (Roma, Lesotho) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TBC: Eselfontein Festival (Ceres, Western Cape) – Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

01 – 10: FNB Wines2Whales (Grabouw, Western Cape) – Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TBC: To Hell And Back (Western Cape) – Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TBC: Origin Of Trails MTB Experience (Stellenbosch, Western Cape) – Event Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wines2Whales<\/a> is a staple on the Stage Race Calendar, and for many the last hurrah for the season. Photo by Sam Clark \/ Wines2Whales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Time to either recover or build some base for next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do our best to keep the 2024 stage race calendar up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy. Our Events Calendar<\/a> is the most exhaustive and up-to-date reference so please check in there regularly. If we’ve missed your favourite event, or you spot an error, please leave a comment on the article below. If you are an event organiser please note that listing your event is free of charge. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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