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Event Name: Savanna Origin of Trails MTB ExperienceWhen: 18/11/2023 - 19/11/2023Where: Coetzenburg Centre, Stellenbosch, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeAffectionately dubbed “SA’s MTB Party of the year”, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race. Founded in 2013, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch, and mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking. Be sure to take in the scenery, enjoy the routes while experiencing on-route offerings that go against the norm at SA’s “MTB Party of the year”! The Race Village will be buzzing with excitement, live music, mouth-watering food, drinks and more. If 2022 was anything to go by, the 2023 event will be even bigger with exciting innovations, both on and off the bike, including unbeatable waterpoints & sponsor activations, a Tented Village, Pub Ride through Stellenbosch and other unique experiences which will make the “MTB Party of the Year” a MUST DO event! What better way to rekindle your love for the sport and end the year on a high than by taking part in the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Fedhealth MTB ChallengeWhen: 09/09/2023Where: Root 44 Market and Wine Emporium, Stellenbosch, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe picturesque Root 44 Market, a place where vibrance, style and quality meets the avid market goer, with spectacular views of mountains and vineyards, will set the scene for one of the Western Cape’s most iconic individual 1-day mountain bike (MTB) events, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge. Launched in 2015, the event caters for mountain bikers of all ages and capabilities, with routes boasting well-manicured, sensational single track and magnificent views. The action kicks off on Saturday with the fun-filled Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event (for ages 0 – 13) and Family Fun Ride (+-15km). On Sunday the more senior riders will have their time to shine at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Marathon (+-60km) and Half Marathon (+-30km). Whether you’re planning on racing or just looking for a fun day out on route with family and friends the Fedhealth MTB Challenge has an event just for you! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB ClassicWhen: 03/06/2023Where: Lapologang, North WestCategory: Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB ClassicThis year marks the 22nd edition of the Magaliesberg’s most iconic one-day mountain bike race, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic. Renowned for both its on and off route experience, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic routes provide all the hallmarks of a truly South African mountain bike race featuring the necessary ingredients that a quality mountain bike race should have, namely a great setting, spectacular scenery, technically challenging sections with unique single track and a fantastic atmosphere as you ride through an area that was formed 2 billion years ago. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Savanna Origin of Trails MTB ExperienceWhen: 19/11/2022 - 20/11/2022Where: , Stellenbosch, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeAffectionately dubbed “SA’s MTB Party of the year”, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race. Founded in 2013, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch, and mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking. Be sure to take in the scenery, enjoy the routes while experiencing on-route offerings that go against the norm at SA’s “MTB Party of the year”! The Race Village will be buzzing with excitement, live music, mouth-watering food, drinks and more. 2022 will see a host of exciting innovations, both on and off the bike including a Tented Village, marked warm up route on Friday, Pub Ride through Stellenbosch and other unique experiences which will make the “MTB Party of the Year” a MUST DO event! What better way to rekindle your love for the sport and end the year on a high than by taking part in the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: Ride The Rock When: 8 February 2013 - 10 February 2013 Where: Sanddrif, Cederberg, Western Cape Category: MTB Set to become South Africa’s most talked about event, the Ride the Rock MTB Race is a full service individual MTB stage race offering the more competitive riders the opportunity to ride on the most spectacular routes in the heart of South Africa's Cederberg Conservancy. Each stage’s route promises to be both challenging and rewarding, while encapsulating the pristine beauty of the Cederberg. Entries are limited to 250 individual riders. Accommodation will be in tents, or cottages offered on a first entered first choice basis at an additional cost of R500 per rider. Distances for the 3 stages are 85km, 65km and 55km Go to Event Page