{"id":75148,"date":"2026-02-26T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=75148"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:13:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:13:06","slug":"come-for-the-trails-stay-for-the-spoils-at-glacier-waterberg-traverse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/come-for-the-trails-stay-for-the-spoils-at-glacier-waterberg-traverse\/","title":{"rendered":"Come for the Trails and Stay for the Spoils at Glacier Waterberg Traverse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your idea of a long weekend is sharp singletrack, wild bushveld views and an atmosphere that\u2019s more celebration than suffer-fest, then the&nbsp;Waterberg Traverse&nbsp;should be on your radar. Scheduled from&nbsp;<strong>1\u20133 May 2026<\/strong>, the event returns to the spectacular&nbsp;Summerplace Game Reserve&nbsp;in the heart of Limpopo\u2019s&nbsp;Waterberg&nbsp;for three days of mountain bike bliss.&nbsp;<\/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=\"2026 Glacier Waterberg Traverse Entries Are Open\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5miKwvhFAoU?list=PLzA3zwsp3gDtpGRigSQDypUKWuq0DE-lx\" 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<p>Set against a backdrop of rolling bushveld, flowing singletrack and jaw-dropping views, the Waterberg Traverse isn\u2019t just about racking up kilometres \u2014 it\u2019s an experience. The trails open the door to abundant wildlife sightings and expansive views that will have you looking up from your handlebars as often as down at your tyres.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Waterberg Traverse offers two options to suit different riding styles \u2014 a&nbsp;<strong>Ride<\/strong>&nbsp;category for those after a relaxed adventure and a&nbsp;<strong>Race<\/strong>&nbsp;category for those wanting a bigger challenge. Stage distances vary each day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 1<\/strong><br>\u2022 Ride: approx. 38 km with ~590 m ascent<br>\u2022 Race: approx. 55 km with ~830 m ascent<br>This stage starts with a climb to a scenic viewpoint, flowing through winding singletrack and rewarding riders with long descents and fun singletrack across the reserve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a002ec04ccd4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a002ec04ccd4\" 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\" 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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><strong>Stage 2<\/strong><br>\u2022 Ride: approx. 41 km with ~650 m ascent<br>\u2022 Race: approx. 60 km with ~1 275 m ascent<br>Riders climb early before enjoying fast, engaging descents and sections of technical singletrack, including features through ancient riverbeds and scenic bushveld.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 3<\/strong><br>\u2022 Ride: approx. 42 km with ~575 m ascent<br>\u2022 Race: approx. 52 km with ~700 m ascent<br>The final leg offers flowing trails and scenic loops through the bush, with wildlife sightings and mellow terrain to round out the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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Forget cut-throat competition \u2014 this is a social weekend on two wheels. Each evening wraps up with good food, trail stories and the chance to connect with fellow riders who came for the trails and stayed for the spoils. Prize givings, chill zones and hearty dinners around the race village make it feel more like a festival than a race.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery 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;6a002ec04de3f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a002ec04de3f\" 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=\"75164\" 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