JUNE
EASTERN CAPE
5 – Trans Elands MTB Marathon
13 – Bay by Bike
WESTERN CAPE
4-6 Sylvester MTB Challenge
– Sylvester MTB Challenge is a 3-day stage race in and around the Karoo National Park in tribute to celebrate the freedom of Sylvester, the runaway Karoo Lion.
23-2 – Freedom Challenge: Race Across South Africa
NORTHERN CAPE
17-19 – Trans Augrabies
NORTH WEST
5 – Magalies Monster MTB Classic
GAUTENG
5-6 – Cradle Mountain Trophy
20 – Berge en Dale MTB
26 – Trailseeker Series #2 Legends
KZN
15 – 17 - Berg and Bush Tour
– Free Riding with a less crowded environment for the connoisseur mountain biker. For the adventurous soul who is not in a hurry. Experience the greatness that "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" has to offer: less riders, more chilled. Solo Entries available.
19-20 – Berg and Bush 2 Day
25-37 – Berg and Bush Descent
26 – Freedom Challenge: Race to Rhodes
26 – STIHL Imfolozi MTB Challenge
JULY
WESTERN CAPE
3 – Knysna Cycle Tour MTB Race
24 – Around the Pot Overberg 100 Miler
GAUTENG
4 – East Rand Classic MTB Race
31 – Trailseeker Series #6 Cullinan
EASTERN CAPE
6-10 Freedom Challenge: Race to Paarl
– The Freedom Challenge: Race to Paarl is a non-stop, self-navigated mountain bike race between Willowmore in the Eastern Cape and Wellington in the Western Cape of South Africa. It takes place on a segment of tthe Freedom Challenge: Race Across South Africa route.
14-18 – Pondo Pedal
MPUMALANGA
31 Rooibos2Muisbos
Rooibos2Muisbos is an untimed 1-day Mountain Biking event which will take place on the 31st of July 2021. There will be two distances, a 105km Ride and a 35km Ride. The scenic routes passes over many privately owned farms and is non-technical. It is suitable for mountain-, gravel- and e-bikes.
AUGUST
WESTERN CAPE
20-22 De Hoop Vlei MTB Experience
- Riders will enjoy two days of challenging but spectacular riding in and around the De Hoop Nature reserve and Potberg area. The De Hoop Collection offers not only amazing food, and luxury accommodation (not included with entry fee) but also provides the close encounter wildlife viewing for which the nature reserve has become famous.
21 – Attakwas Extreme MTB Challenge
21 – Attakwas Mini MTB Challenge
EASTERN CAPE
7-9 Storms River Traverse
- The beautiful and untouched gem of the Garden Route will host riders on this 3-day mountain bike stage ride. With tracks hugging the rugged coastline and views only seen on postcards, this ride is designed for the intermediate cyclist looking for an adventure without having to spend hours training every day. The daily distances range from 40-70 kms and will traverse the mountains, plantations and coastline adjacent to the Village.
27-29 – Great Zuurberg Trek
KZN
14 – Tour Durban MTB Challenge
LIMPOPO
20-22 – Magoeba Trek
NORTH WEST
22 Cycle4CANSA MTB Classic
– The Cycle4CANSA MTB Classic is one of the most beautiful races in South Africa and its a at a nice time of the year with very little chance of rain. The extended single track in the Letsatsing Game Reserve is now coupled with wonderful new trails around both golf courses.
MAY
WESTERN CAPE
6 Karoo Gravel Grinder Prince Albert
8-9 – Weekend Warrior
14-16 – 36ONE MTB Challenge
– South Africa’s ultimate mountain bike race. You have a maximum of 36. 1 hours to complete the challenge.
14 – 16 – Val de Vie Expedition
GAUTENG
22 – Trailseeker Series #1 Buffelsdrift
EASTERN CAPE
28-30 – Great Zuurberg Trek
KZN
1-2 – Ride the Berg
– 100kms of mostly single track in the Drakensberg. A chance to get out and connect with yourself in a beautiful setting.
13-15 – KAP sani2c Adventure
30-2 – The Great Kei Trek
MPUMALANGA
8 – Barberton XCM MTB Challenge
NORTH WEST
8 – Race to the Sun
– Designed to challenge your inner adventurer, Race to the Sun is a 176km gravel and mountain bike journey from Hartbeespoort Dam to Sun City.
