The magic lies in the unique combination of ingredients, balanced to perfection by world-class event organisers.
Take the breath-taking routes, legendary vibe, and passionate people; mix them together under a shimmering Karoo sun, and the result is a stable of events that have achieved near-legendary status.
The Dryland Team welcomes you to this showcase of our events, experiences and services, each section born from a strong vision and nurtured by a passionate team.
South Africa’s Garden Route is about to make gravel racing history. Entries for the inaugural Garden Route Giro open on 17 June 2025 at 12:00 (SAST / GMT+2), giving riders a chance to take part in a six-day, 684km journey through mountain passes, forest trails, and coastal roads from 13 to 18 April 2026. Whether…
Dan Loubser not only won the 2025 36ONE MTB Challenge on Saturday, 24 May, but also shattered the course record and the 13-hour mark in the process. The Freewheel Cycology man’s time for the 356 kilometre course was 42 minutes and 20 seconds faster than Drikus Coetzee’s 2022 benchmark, as well as 25 minutes and…
Jan Withaar won two stages en route to the 2025 Glacier Waterberg Traverse title on Sunday, 11 May. The foundations of the Insect Science Azimuth man’s victory were laid on Friday and Saturday when he established a 5 minute buffer over Jaedon Terlouw. The PYGA Euro Steel rider won the final stage, but could only…
Bike racing is meant to hurt. It should be hard. At the sharp end, the top teams do their best to turn each other inside out, to inflict pain until only those who can break through that threshold endure to the finish line. Then the next day, they do it again, layering fatigue upon fatigue.…
The Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, has for 20 years challenged with an infamously tough course. It is generally considered to be the hardest day on the bike of the year, and coming so early in the season it sets finishers up for anything the sport can throw at them. Regardless of…
Dryland Event Management have, for nearly two decades, staged several of South Africa’s premier mountain biking and trail running events – including the recently concluded Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen. Over that time the Oudtshoorn based organisation has forged a reputation for delivering athlete focused races where participants, both new and returning,…
