Red Cherry Events

Could you share some links on this one? We haven't heard of it before nor can we find it online. Thanks

Event Name: Kariega Classic 2024When: 16/12/2024Where: Southwell Cricket Field, Bathurst, Eastern CapeCategory: Multisport2024 ENTRIES ARE OPEN!!! Kariega Classic 2024 is coming to the Southwell Country Club on Monday, 16 December 2024 for the 8th year and it promises to be the perfect breakaway before Christmas and New Year. Designed as a real Family Affair with both MTB and Trail Runs being on Offer! To learn more or enter, visit www.kariegaclassic.co.za Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Forest Boogie 2025When: 15/03/2025 - 16/03/2025Where: Arminel Hotel, Hogsback, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeForest Boogie | 15 - 16 March, Arminel Lodge After staging the Forest Boogie in Tsitsikamma for the last two years, we have decided to make it a two-day mountain bike stage race and move the venue to Hogsback, with the Arminel Hotel as our base. Our reasons are twofold: firstly, we want to preserve the trails of Tsitsikamma for our M&G Investments PE PLETT event; and secondly, it has been years since the town of Hogsback last hosted an MTB event in the forests of the Amatola Mountains. The date has been set for the 15th and 16th of March, 2025.   The Forest Boogie will have two classes: Gold and Silver, with the Gold route covering approximately 61 km per day and the Silver route a more modest 32 km. A separate e-bike class will tackle the Gold route. The Arminel Lodge will be our host venue, encompassing the Forest Boogie race village, and will provide excellent accommodation and sumptuous meals. Check out the Early Bird Offer for the first 100 riders, which guarantees you two nights at the Arminel with an optional third night at a greatly reduced rate. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: GravDuro powered by Westvaal Somerset West IsuzuWhen: 01/06/2025Where: Trail's End Bike Hotel, Grabouw, Western CapeCategory: GravelGravDuro powered by Westvaal Somerset West Isuzu | 1 June 2025, Trail's End Bike Hotel The thrill of Gravel Racing meets the relaxed atmosphere of Enduro Riding. Hammer it along some of the most iconic sections in the Western Cape. Venture into Oak Valley, Paul Cluver and up the infamous Hans se Kop Climb. The whole thing isn’t a race, you will get a timing chip at registration which will be your timing chip on this Gravel / Enduro event. Enjoy a relaxed start and social liaison sections before you get to hammer it out for Stages of the whole route. Take on 6 or 4 timed GravDuro Stages throughout the day, making up a total timed distance of 83kms or 58kms respectively. Setting off from Trails End Bike Hotel in Grabouw on the 1st of June 2025, this first-time Gravel / Enduro event will be run and led by the team from Red Cherry Events. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Weekend Warrior StellenboschWhen: 11/10/2025 - 12/10/2025Where: Devonbosch Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeDevonbosch is the perfect base for your Weekend Warrior adventure – a place where outdoor enthusiasts and families come together to embrace the thrill of mountain biking. Surrounded by nature, it’s more than just a race destination; it’s an invitation to reconnect with the great outdoors and rediscover what matters most. Nestled in the heart of the mountains, Devonbosch offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, allowing you to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the natural world after a day of racing. At Weekend Warrior, we trade the hustle of everyday life for dirt, speed, and adventure. It’s where families, riders of all ages, and skill levels can come together to experience the thrill of mountain biking on some of the most scenic and challenging trails. Every day at Devonbosch during the race is an opportunity to embrace adventure, push your limits, and enjoy the raw beauty of nature. Join us for an unforgettable Weekend Warrior experience, where every ride is a celebration of the limitless potential of the outdoors! To learn more, visit https://www.weekend-warrior.co.za/devonbosch/ Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Weekend Warrior GeorgeWhen: 01/02/2025 - 02/02/2025Where: Nelson Mandela University (George Campus), Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikePrepare to immerse yourself in two days of riding around the famous Witfontein Mountains. Setting off from the pristine Nelson Mandela University Campus, located at the base of the Witfontein mountains. Riders will head straight into the many and countless SAN Parks trails that are on offer in the area. Come home to a vibrant chill zone and camp out on the fields that make up the NMU Campus.  Explore parts of the Saasveld that you would never have before and enjoy the vibe that makes Weekend Warrior one of the fastest-growing stage race names in the Western Cape. For more information head on over to https://www.weekend-warrior.co.za/george Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Weekend Warrior GrabouwWhen: 12/04/2025 - 13/04/2025Where: Elgin/Grabouw Country Club, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeRide the idyllic trails through Oak Valley vineyards, the Apple orchards of Tru-Cape and along the Eikenhoff dam. New additions to the already famous trails, will be unveiled, with challenging but enjoyable features for riders of all skill and ability levels. Known for an incredible network of singletrack. All Weekend Warriors can expect unbelievable vistas and fully stocked waterholes throughout the weekend. Weekend Warrior: Grabouw, grown by Tru-Cape is a fund-raising initiative for the Hoërskool Grabouw High School. Monies raised will go towards a new classroom for the Grade 4 learners. Stay tuned for updates on the planned project. Choose between 10 km, 28 km, and 44 km routes on offer and join the Weekend Warrior series. To learn more, visit https://www.weekend-warrior.co.za/grabouw/ Go to Event Page.

Checkout our latest video series from the event, we have just over 1 week to go, will you be there? follow the link below www.gravduro.co.za to learn about this exciting new conecept.

We definitely agree!!!

Who is keen for entries to open up tomorrow?????

Yes exactly Morne! There is nothing scarier than the start line to a race but with riders setting off at a leisurely pace and only being timed for sections, we believe it's going to be a hit. This concept isn't unique as it happens in the US already, we are just the first to bring it to South Africa. So please come and support and checkout our route! https://www.gravduro.co.za/route/

Thanks Betaboy, we think it should be very exciting and allow for all sorts of riders to have a good time over the event. That lekka mix of racing with good vibes, its sure to be a cracker out on the Paul Cluver and oak valley Trails! Have you checked out the route yet? https://www.gravduro.co.za/route/

Oh but this is no ordinaruygravel race, have you checked out the route feature for the stages you will be racing across? https://www.gravduro.co.za/route/ Its then all social riding in between

Event Name: GravDuro Gravel Bike Race When: 26/10/2024 Where: Trail's End Bike Hotel, Grabouw, Western Cape Category: Gravel GravDuro Gravel Bike Race | 26 October 2024, Trail's End Bike Hotel Welcome to the untamed terrain of South Africa, where the thrill of Gravel Racing meets the relaxed atmosphere of Enduro Riding. Hammer it along some of the most iconic sections in the Western Cape. Venture into Oak Valley, Paul Cluver and up the infamous Hans se Kop Climb. The whole thing isn’t a race, you will get a wristband at registration which will be your timing chip on this Gravel / Enduro event. Enjoy a relaxed start and social liaison sections before you get to hammer it out for Stages of the whole route. Take on 6 timed GravDuro Stages throughout the day, making up a total timed distance of 60kms. Setting off from Trails End Bike Hotel in Grabouw on the 26th of October 2024, this first-time Gravel / Enduro event will be run and led by the team from Red Cherry Events. The route will use a combination of some of the most iconic farms and climbs in the Western Cape. Using Trails End Bike Hotel as a starting point, the first-ever GravDuro will head into Oak Valley, Paul Cluver and up the infamous Hans se Kop Climb. Don’t have the energy to tackle all the stages? There will be prizes at the end for riders who took on 6 or 4 stages, so you can bail out if the going gets too tough. The Route will be a total distance of 106 kms, with 6 timed stages in between making up 60kms of the total 106kms. The liaison sections (the pieces between the stages) will be entirely GPS-based. Only the actual segments themselves will be marked, so you can go flat-out through the stage without having to worry about following the GPS. The event will be most suited to Gravel Bikes and thus the terrain and the segments will be chosen with this in mind. No gravel bike? No problem! You can still take the event on, a Traditional MTB or E-Bike and there will be prizes for all the categories we have listed. For more information: www.gravduro.co.za Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Tour de Addo | Darlington Trip 3When: 06/04/2025 - 09/04/2025Where: Darlington Dam, DarlingtonJansenville, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeTour de Addo, a unique Mountain Bike event staged in the mighty Addo Elephant National Park, some 1640 km2 in size. Addo is host to magnificent game life including the Big 7. The ride, which is not a race, will see a limited field of 35 riders tackle a 3-day mountain bike experience using our Glamping site, in the heart of the Addo Elephant National Park. Due to the nature of the terrain and the wildlife the group is accompanied by armed rangers with a lead and sweep vehicle to ensure safe passage for all. The Ride is a true social affair with daily distances ranging from 25km to 50km per day. Adding to the social ride is the wonderful tented village offering luxury tents with comfy bedding, exquisite cuisine, game walks, star spotting, and wonderful talks in the evening by some fascinating characters. E-Bikes are more than welcome and there will be capacity to move batteries on the ride and charge bikes in the evenings. As we always have a game drive vehicle with us, the option to load your bike up and rest the legs is always available. So don’t let the distances scare you, anybody can make it as we have plenty of support following the group at all times. Visit https://tourdeaddo.com/ for more information Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Tour de Addo | Darlington Trip 2When: 02/04/2025 - 05/04/2025Where: Darlington Dam, DarlingtonJansenville, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeTour de Addo, a unique Mountain Bike event staged in the mighty Addo Elephant National Park, some 1640 km2 in size. Addo is host to magnificent game life including the Big 7. The ride, which is not a race, will see a limited field of 35 riders tackle a 3-day mountain bike experience using our Glamping site, in the heart of the Addo Elephant National Park. Due to the nature of the terrain and the wildlife the group is accompanied by armed rangers with a lead and sweep vehicle to ensure safe passage for all. The Ride is a true social affair with daily distances ranging from 25km to 50km per day. Adding to the social ride is the wonderful tented village offering luxury tents with comfy bedding, exquisite cuisine, game walks, star spotting, and wonderful talks in the evening by some fascinating characters. E-Bikes are more than welcome and there will be capacity to move batteries on the ride and charge bikes in the evenings. As we always have a game drive vehicle with us, the option to load your bike up and rest the legs is always available. So don’t let the distances scare you, anybody can make it as we have plenty of support following the group at all times. Visit https://tourdeaddo.com/ for more information Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Tour de Addo | Darlington Trip 1When: 29/03/2025 - 01/04/2025Where: Darlington Dam, DarlingtonJansenville, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeTour de Addo, a unique Mountain Bike event staged in the mighty Addo Elephant National Park, some 1640 km2 in size. Addo is host to magnificent game life including the Big 7. The ride, which is not a race, will see a limited field of 35 riders tackle a 3-day mountain bike experience using our Glamping site, in the heart of the Addo Elephant National Park. Due to the nature of the terrain and the wildlife the group is accompanied by armed rangers with a lead and sweep vehicle to ensure safe passage for all. The Ride is a true social affair with daily distances ranging from 25km to 50km per day. Adding to the social ride is the wonderful tented village offering luxury tents with comfy bedding, exquisite cuisine, game walks, star spotting, and wonderful talks in the evening by some fascinating characters. E-Bikes are more than welcome and there will be capacity to move batteries on the ride and charge bikes in the evenings. As we always have a game drive vehicle with us, the option to load your bike up and rest the legs is always available. So don’t let the distances scare you, anybody can make it as we have plenty of support following the group at all times. Visit https://tourdeaddo.com/ for more information Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Kariega Classic 2024When: 14/12/2024Where: Southwell Cricket Field, Bathurst, Eastern CapeCategory: MultisportStaged in the Kariega Valley at Southwell Cricket Club. The event was the brainchild of Springbok rugby legend, Hennie le Rouxand meanders through the game farms of the Kariega Valley. It’s the perfect breakaway before Christmas and New Year and is designed as a real Family Affair with both MTB and Trail Runs being on Offer! Date: 14 December 2024 Location: Kariega Valley, Eastern Cape Visit www.kariegaclassic.co.za to learn more Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Weekend Warrior B'sorahWhen: 26/10/2024 - 27/10/2024Where: B'sorah Luxury Tent & Venue, Hartbeespoort, North WestCategory: Mountain BikeWeekend Warrior is a family-focused event that aims to promote the sport of cycling and the love for the outdoors. The two-day stage race offers a unique opportunity for families to come together and experience the thrill of a stage race atmosphere. B’sorah is home to a peaceful retreat, nestled within 1600 hectares of pristine wilderness and rugged cattle country, which offers guests plenty to explore by foot or mountain bike. Riders will get to explore two days of riding, heading through private farm land inside B’sorah as well as making their way into the famous Van Gaalen trails. To learn more, visit https://www.weekend-warrior.co.za/bsorah/ Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Tour de Addo 2024 | Best of NyathiWhen: 21/08/2024 - 24/08/2024Where: Nyathi Rest Camp, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeTour de Addo, a unique Mountain Bike event staged in the mighty Addo Elephant National Park, some 1640 km2 in size. Addo is host to magnificent game life including the Big 7. The ride which is not a race will see a limited field of 25 riders tackle a 3-day mountain bike experience using two Glamping sites, in the heart of the Addo Elephant National Park. Due to the nature of the terrain and the wild life the group is accompanied by armed rangers with a lead and sweep vehicle to ensure safe passage for all. The Ride is a true social affair with daily distances ranging from 25km to 50km per day. Adding to the social ride are the wonderful tented villages offering luxury tents with comfy bedding, exquisite cuisine, game walks, star spotting, and wonderful talks in the evening by some fascinating characters. E-Bikes are more than welcome and there will be capacity to move batteries on the ride and charge bikes in the evenings. As we always have a game-drive vehicle with us, the option to load your bike up and rest the legs is always available. So don’t let the distances scare you, anybody can make it as we have plenty of support following the group at all times. Visit www.tourdeaddo.com for more information Go to Event Page.

Event Name: The Tour M&G Investments PE PlettWhen: 14/02/2025 - 17/02/2025Where: Mentors Country Estate, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe 2025 edition of the M&G Investments PE Plett is taking on a slightly different format. Our riders will start their journey from Mentors Kraal in Jefferys Bay, following over 280 kms along the famous Garden Route and finishing 4 days later at the Kurland Polo Club. We’ve decided to spend the final 2 stages of the 2025 edition exploring the Tsitsikamma Forest. This decision is based on feedback from our riders after a highly successful running of this format in 2024. Whether you’re a dedicated racer or a relaxed rider, this is a spectacular journey you shouldn’t miss. Entries are limited to 250 riders for “The Ride” and 80 for “The Tour“. This prestigious event has sold out for the last 6 years. We also have a new pricing structure, which means the earlier you enter, the more you save as we build up to South Africa’s most diverse stage race. Click here to see the fee structure ahead of the 2025 event. For the 2025 edition, we have multiple entry options, pick what suits you best! Any entries after 10 January 2025 and those who aren't fully paid by 10 January 2025 will not be eligible for a race pack. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: M&G Investments PE PlettWhen: 20/02/2025 - 23/02/2025Where: Mentors Country Estate, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe 2025 edition of the M&G Investments PE Plett is taking same route as 2024, 2 nights at one village, our riders will be starting their journey from Mentorskraal and finishing at Kurland Polo Club in the Crags. The Ride and The Tour will take place at the same time, with The Tour starting 15 minutes after The Ride. After plenty feedback from our riders over the years regarding the stages of the journey they enjoyed the most, we’ve decided to spend the first 2 stages of the 2025 edition exploring the Tsitsikamma Forest. This means our riders will enjoy the comfort of the same race village for 2 nights in a row at Tsitsikamma with the first night being at Assegaaibosch. Whether you’re a dedicated racer or a relaxed rider this is a spectacular journey you shouldn’t miss. Entries are limited to 250 riders and have sold out for the last 6 years in a row. For the 2025 edition, we’ve also introduced 3 entry options so our riders can decide which option suits them best. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: The Tour | M&G Investments PE PLETTWhen: 25/02/2024 - 28/02/2024Where: Kurland, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe 2024 edition of the M&G Investments PE Plett is taking on a slightly different format to the previous 10 years of the event where our riders will be starting their journey from Kurland in the Crags and ending in J-Bay. After plenty feedback from our riders over the years regarding the stages of the journey they enjoyed the most we’ve decided to spend the first 2 stages of the 2024 edition exploring the Tsitsikamma Forest. This means our riders will enjoy the comfort of the same race village for 2 nights in a row at Storms River before moving onto the 3rd at Assegaaibosch. Whether you’re a dedicated racer or a relaxed rider this is a spectacular journey you shouldn’t miss. Entries are limited to 250 riders and have sold out for the last 5 years in a row. For the 2024 edition we’ve also introduced 3 entry options so our riders can decide which option suits them best. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Kariega ClassicWhen: 16/12/2023Where: Southwell Cricket Field, Bathurst, Eastern CapeCategory: Multisport1-day MTB and Trail Running race through the Kariega Valley. Kariega Classic 2023 is coming to the Southwell Cricket Club for the 7th year and it promises to be another festive ride before Christmas and new year. Saturday, 16 December 2023 Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Kariega ClassicWhen: 16/12/2023Where: Kariega, Van Riebeeck hoogteKariega, Eastern CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe Kariega Classic will be staged in the Kariega Valley on Saturday, 16 December 2023. The event was the brainchild of Springbok rugby legend, Hennie le Roux and meanders through the game farms of the Kariega Valley. It’s the perfect breakaway before Christmas and New Year and is designed as a real Family Affair with both MTB and Trail Runs being on Offer! MTB routes will cater for the novice to more serious mountain biker with 3 route distances namely 15km, 28km and 52km. The TRAIL RUN has distances of 5km and 10km. The run was a new addition to last year’s event, and so popular we decided to keep it. Go to Event Page.