AUGUST

WESTERN CAPE

20 Jakhals MTB & Trail Run Challenge

LIMPOPO

19 Magoeba Trek

MPUMULANGA

26-28 Dullstroom 3-Day Stage Race & 1 Day True Grit

27 Cara Cara MTB & Trail Run - with beautiful bushveld surroundings in the Loskop Valley, including 2 river crossings and the all famous “Been Breker” this is an event not to be missed, especially when there is a free beer at the finish line.

FREE STATE

20 – 21 Kissing Lesotho MTB Stage Race

27 Heilbron Meander

SEPTEMBER

WESTERN CAPE

2Swartberg Sunset Sufferfest - The breathtaking Swartberg Pass invites you to a one on one challenge. It is simple, you against the majestical Swartberg on your Mtb Bike in a night hill climb challenge.

3 Riebeek Valley MTB and Trail Run

3 Vines & Views MTB Classic

4-10 Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek

9-11 Ride2Nowhere - Experience proper mountain biking trails covering various terrain with beautiful views of the valley and surroundings of McGregor. The event is known for its festive and relaxed atmosphere, and we welcome your family and friends to be a part of the event weekend.

10-11 Fedhealth MTB Challenge

22-24 Dr. Evil Classic

23 The U

24 The Pie Run Gravel Ginder

25 Lions Karoo to Coast

GAUTENG

11 Beaulieu Challenge MTB & Trail Run

18 Edgeup Life MTBeast of the East

30 – 2 Glacier by Sanlam Cradle Traverse Mountain Bike Challenge - The Glacier Cradle Traverse is a three-day mountain bike stage race that takes place in the heart of Gauteng. With trails that are often described as Gauteng’s ‘best kept secret’, riders are welcomed to the ‘wild side’ of Gauteng and given a truly unique experience of the area surrounding the Cradle of Humankind.

LIMPOPO

2 Mafunyane MTB 3-Stage Adventure Tour

3 Bundu Bash

10 – 11 Mooketsi MTB Challenge

KZN

3-4 Kamberg Classic

29 La Marzocco Midlands MTB Tour by Drake Events

EASTERN CAPE

1 –4 Camdeboo GravelGrinder

23 - 25 Ride the Karoo – This stage race takes place in the heart of the Karoo at Dwarsvlei farm from 23-25 September. Each stage passes by historical 100-year-old stables and 200-year-old stone walls leading onto double lane “sheep tracks” while riding past familiar windpump scenes along the way.

NORTH WEST

24 SAC 24Hour @ Van Gaalen

NORTHERN CAPE

2 -4 Namaqua Quest - The Namaqua Quest 3 day Trail Run and Mountain Bike event takes place in the famous Namaqualand. Known for flower covered valleys, rugged mountains, ancient canyons and plains with grazing Gemsbok, Zebra and Springbok. Experience natures’ magical show of colour and beauty during the world’s largest and most spectacular natural flower show. There are 2 distances to choose from.

24 Hantam MTB

FREE STATE

3 -4 Noon2Noon

17 Zuikerkop Adventure Dash

17 Chasing Maluti MTB Ultra

OCTOBER

WESTERN CAPE

1 Legend Events @ Napier Wine & Patat Festival - Scenic routes in and around Napier, with some exclusive routes which are normally inaccessible to general public. Challenge friends and family, all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join in the FUN and adventure!

1 Java MTB & Trail Run Challenge

1 Elgin Bikes to Blossoms

1 Weekend Warrior Worcester

8 Dibiki MTB & Trail Run Challenge

8 Gravel & Grape MTB

14 Eselfontein Festival

14 – 16 Sedgefield500 - This means no aid stations and no route markings. You get a route GPX file and you ride it your way. The route file will be emailed to you once you complete your entry. Do it over the full 60-hour cut-off and stop where you like, or test your mettle and ride it non-stop.

15 Durbie Dash

15 Tulbagh Olive & Wine MTB Classic

15 Brewery2Brewery MTB

21 Cape Classic 380

28 – 30 Wines2Whales Chardonnay - While all age category honours are up for grabs at the Chardonnay, this event is dedicated to Women's racing.

29 Wolseley MTB Festival

31 – 2 Wines2Whales Pinotage

GAUTENG

8 WTF MTB Challenge Powered by QBike

14 1440 24Hour MTB Race

15 Gauteng North Schools Cycling

30 Ride the Rhenoster - Once a year the Crocodile River Reserve opens its borders to allow entrants to ride through this beautiful Gauteng reserve. This fundraising event has a 20km family friendly route and a 40km challenging route option. This ride has no fancy frills, no timing and no sponsors, just you and the outdoors.

EASTERN CAPE

15 Prince George 100 Miler - a monumental race covering 2 mountain passes, 3 geographical areas, and a world heritage site, all in one day!

NORTHERN CAPE

8 Doringrad Ride & Run

NOVEMBER

WESTERN CAPE

4-6 Wines2Whales Shiraz - The Shiraz takes place over the last weekend of the race and has the reputation of taking up the pace a notch or two. The Shiraz celebrates Men's, Mixed and Exxaro teams racing categories in addition to honouring the determination of the rest of the field as they compete in their respective age categories.

5 Western Cape DHI Champs

18 - 20 Ride the Cape

19 Klein Karoo Gravel Corridor Challenge

GAUTENG

5 Silverstar MTB Challenge - The Silverstar MTB Challenge is back, offering its traditional 20km and 40km route options on the Krugersdorp Ridge in the West Rand.

6 Suzuki Like2Bike Kids Event

EASTERN CAPE

17 Camdeboo GravelGrinder - 3 day social ride of 55 to 75km per day. Routes take you toCompassberg (the highest peak in South Africa outside of the Drakensberg Massif) as well as the Sundays River.