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.
There are so many roads to explore. The 2027 Garden Route Giro does just that as it takes on an entirely different course to the inaugural edition, promising returning and new participants alike a unique riding experience while building on the successes of the 2026 race. Taking place from the 19th to the 24th of…
The partnership between iconic South African stage racing adventure trail run, the Dryland Traverse, and the shoe brand many associate with adventures, Merrell, is a natural one. It is no surprise then that Merrell has taken up the mantle of Official Footwear Partner of the Dryland Traverse. The sponsorship agreement begins with the 2026 edition,…
Good times are certainly synonymous with the Glacier Storms River Traverse. Sunshine… not as much. In the 14-edition history of the event, the sun has rarely shone for three consecutive days. In 2026, the weather gods smiled upon the 250 mountain bikers gathered in the Tsitsikamma, producing three days with 20-degree Celsius highs and hardly…
The fourth edition of the Glacier Waterberg Traverse will blend spectacular mountain biking, competition for the competitive, social riding for the social riders, and superb off-the-bike hospitality in a bucket list weekend in Summerplace Game Reserve. Entries to the 2027 event, which takes place from the 7th to the 9th of May next year, opened…
The 2026 Garden Route Giro was praised as a stellar first edition. A gravel stage race where the racing thrilled, and every rider was treated to six days of ever-changing scenery, proper gravel, and the terrain upon which to write their narratives. To build a tale of adventure and endurance, of personal highs, moments of…
After extensive consultation with the relevant authorities, route inspections, landowners and our title sponsor, 36ONE Asset Management, Dryland Event Management has taken the extremely difficult decision to cancel the 2026 edition of The 36ONE MTB Challenge scheduled for 22 May 2026. The unprecedented flooding, infrastructure destruction and ongoing severe weather conditions across the Klein Karoo…
