OCTOBER
WESTERN CAPE
1-2 – 7weekspoort MTB Challenge
– Held in one of the most awe-inspiring and spectacular of all the mountain ravines in the country. Routes are carefully created to reveal blooming October orchards that this area is renowned for, and classic Klein Karoo terrain littered with fynbos and succulents.
2-3 – Cederberg 100 Miler
2-9 – Rainmaker RollerCoaster
9 – Trailseeker Series #1 Banhoek
17-24 – Absa Cape Epic
- The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike race in the world and the only eight-day mountain bike stage race. It is a highlight on the professional racer's calendar. The Absa Cape Epic also attracts aspiring amateur riders wanting to test themselves against the best. It is a full-service race, meaning that everything is taken care of from the start - all riders need to think about is riding.
29-31 – Wines2Whales Chardonnay
GAUTENG
8-15 – MAD2Ride
– This is an extreme mental and physical challenge, as the journey is a 16000km long from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Each cyclist will need a road and mountain bike as each day comes a new terrain.
30 – National Classic Cycle Race: MTB Event
KZN
29 – 31 – Route Six 2 Two
NOVEMBER
WESTERN CAPE
1-3 – Wine2Whales Pinotage
5-7 – Wines2Whales Shiraz
13-14 – To Hell and Back
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.
GAUTENG
14 – Ride Joburg MTB Race
EASTERN CAPE
7 – Grahamstown 2 Sea
MPUMALANGA
6-7 – Tour de Farm
– True to the name, this race will let you experience farming at its best on the saddle of your mountain bike. The race will take you through six working farms and several farming obstacles back to the 4 Brothers Potato Shed where the race started.
14 – Sabie Classic
AUGUST
WESTERN CAPE
14-15 – Tulbagh Olive and Wine Route MTB tour
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.
SEPTEMBER
WESTERN CAPE
8-11 – Cape Pioneer Trek Adventure
10-12 – Ride2Nowhere
– Experience proper mountain biking trails covering various terrain with beautiful views of the valley and surroundings of McGregor. It is a unique opportunity to explore this remote region of the cape on a mountain bike by getting access to routes and trails you wouldn’t on any other day. The riding is typically ‘Karoo’ – more rugged and technical than many of the other more groomed trails that see countless wheels per year.
12 – Fedhealth MTB Challenge
18 – Big 5 MTB Challenge
23-25 – Dr. Evil Classic
24-26 – The U MTB Stage Race
A three-day stage race featuring ‘real mountain-biking’ on an extensive network of private, handcrafted singletrack trails. Based around a picturesque lake-side race village, the three-day event showcases the natural beauty of our mountains, paired with a premium lifestyle offering featuring gourmet food, drinks, services and facilities in an all-inclusive offering.
25 – Langeberg Link
TBC – Karoo to Coast
EASTERN CAPE
4 – Angora MTB Classic
FREE STATE
4-6 – Bielie Mielie MTB Classic
NORTHERN CAPE
3-5 – Namaqua Quest
- Namaqualand is known for flower covered valleys, rugged mountains, ancient canyons carved by the hands of time and plains with grazing Gemsbok, Zebra and Springbok. You will cycle in 3 different areas over the 3 days, over private property, game reserves and communal farms.
4-5 – Tour de Ghaap
3-5 – Namaqua Quest