{"id":72942,"date":"2025-06-27T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=72942"},"modified":"2025-07-07T11:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T09:53:45","slug":"inside-gzt-2025-trails-tribe-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/inside-gzt-2025-trails-tribe-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside GZT 2025 \u2013 Trails, Tribe &amp; Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s difficult to distil the <a href=\"https:\/\/greatzuurbergtrek.co.za\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_id=bikehub\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Great Zuurberg Trek<\/a> into mere words. Part race, part holiday, part three-day celebration of everything we love about mountain biking\u2014it\u2019s the kind of event that gets under your skin and stays there long after the dust has settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GZT - The MTB Stage Race With A Difference\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2qeMZIcyh8s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ef5604afbfa&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ef5604afbfa\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Morning-light-forest-trails-pure-magic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Morning-light-forest-trails-pure-magic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Morning-light-forest-trails-pure-magic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Morning-light-forest-trails-pure-magic-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the capped 200-odd riders who gathered in Addo this May, GZT 2025 was more than just a mountain bike stage race. It was a shared experience\u2014challenging, uplifting, unpredictable, and filled with the kind of heart that\u2019s become the trademark of this unique Eastern Cape adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ef5604affef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ef5604affef\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"72945\" 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Day 2\u2019s famous \u2018Seven Dwarfs\u2019 descent lived up to its reputation, serving up a heady blend of adrenaline and smiles, while Day 3\u2019s snaking singletrack through the Zuurberg mountains delivered pure trail bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ef5604b07b6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ef5604b07b6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"72946\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/E-powered-or-not-riders-tackled-the-climbs-in-style-\u2014-and-were-rewarded-with-those-signature-Zuurberg-views.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/E-powered-or-not-riders-tackled-the-climbs-in-style-\u2014-and-were-rewarded-with-those-signature-Zuurberg-views.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/E-powered-or-not-riders-tackled-the-climbs-in-style-\u2014-and-were-rewarded-with-those-signature-Zuurberg-views-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/E-powered-or-not-riders-tackled-the-climbs-in-style-\u2014-and-were-rewarded-with-those-signature-Zuurberg-views-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ef5604b0adc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ef5604b0adc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"72947\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Trails-through-the-heart-of-Addo-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Trails-through-the-heart-of-Addo-mountains.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Trails-through-the-heart-of-Addo-mountains-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Trails-through-the-heart-of-Addo-mountains-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The e-bikers brought their own energy to the event, supported by our long-time partner Rubicon, who once again provided their solar powered PowerRig to keep the fleet of e-bikes fully charged. And while riding styles and bikes varied, the camaraderie on the trails was unmistakable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the bike, the race village buzzed with energy. \u201cThe race village was awesome, the staff were incredibly attentive, the food was amazing, and the trails were next level,\u201d shared Jenna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ef5604b0f4c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ef5604b0f4c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"72948\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Great-rides-even-better-people.-GZT-is-all-about-community.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Great-rides-even-better-people.-GZT-is-all-about-community.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Great-rides-even-better-people.-GZT-is-all-about-community-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Great-rides-even-better-people.-GZT-is-all-about-community-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ef5604b122a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ef5604b122a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"72949\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Post-ride-vibes-and-big-smiles-all-round-This-is-what-GZT-nights-are-made-of.-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Post-ride-vibes-and-big-smiles-all-round-This-is-what-GZT-nights-are-made-of.-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Post-ride-vibes-and-big-smiles-all-round-This-is-what-GZT-nights-are-made-of.--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Post-ride-vibes-and-big-smiles-all-round-This-is-what-GZT-nights-are-made-of.--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No stage race comes to life without the support of great partners\u2014and GZT 2025 was powered by some of the best. Nebula ensured bikes arrived in Addo safely with subsidised bike transport, while Giant Bicycles supported top-notch on-site servicing and helped crank up the vibe with daily giveaways alongside Vittoria, Rubicon, Enduren and Thule\u2014including a brand-new e-bike for one lucky early bird entrant to GZT 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vittoria Tyres were on-hand throughout, offering crucial tech support and tyre replacements when it mattered most.<br>In the race village, the celebration continued. Fitch &amp; Leedes and Blind Tiger served up, crisp, refreshing G&amp;Ts, ice cold Darling Brew beers flowed from the free wheel bar, and Soga Organic\u2019s orange juice became a firm finish-line favourite. Imbuko Wines added a touch of class to the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enduren natural sports nutrition powered riders through each stage, Tsitsikamma Spring Water kept them hydrated, and Squirt had bikes spotless and ready to roll every morning. 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incredible setting\u201d. Commented Richard, \u201cEasily one of the top 5 events I\u2019ve ever done. Well done, team!\u201d Cindy shared \u201cAn amazing three days, so much more than a race\u2014this one feeds your soul.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With entries for GZT 2026 now open, the tribe is set to return. Same mountains, same spirit, same magic. 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