For the twelfth edition of the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, South Africa’s premier four-day Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) stage race will be awarded Stage Hors Classe (SHC), the highest status possible for mountain bike stage races. The upgrade from S1 categorisation comes with increased prize money as well as additional UCI…
December is a time for reflection and planning. An opportunity to look back on the year past and cast ahead to the possibilities of the year to come. One surefire way to ensure excitement and motivation for 2025 is to sign up for a big challenge, a ride to reward dedication to training and healthy…
Gravel is in vogue. It is growing and evolving, with stage racing already identified as the next frontier. The question which now needs to be answered is how many elements from road and mountain bike stage racing multi-day gravel events will incorporate, and where they will deviate entirely. The Garden Route Giro’s race director, Henco…
The Dryland Traverse has long been a semi-secret, core, trail running event. It boasts three full stages and a Prologue through the iconic Cango Caves, with the renowned warm hospitality which defines Dryland Event Management along with its loyal partners, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants. Plus, it features one of the wildest Saturday…
Though renowned for its tough but rewarding routes the Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, is more than just a challenging mountain bike stage race. South Africa’s premier UCI S1 stage race also features a welcoming race village, accommodation upgrade options, famously well-stocked water points, and a chill zone where amateur riders rub…
Gravel racing has grown and matured in recent years, stand alone events and series have gained popularity, and now the time has come for a truly world-class gravel stage race. The Garden Route Giro promises to be that and more. A six-day stage race through the stunning Southern Cape region, featuring ascents of some of…
The Momentum Medical Scheme Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen, is not only the premier UCI S1 stage race in South Africa but is also renowned as a fantastic four-day event for any experienced mountain biker to challenge themselves too. In 2025 the race will take place from the 6th to the 9th of February and…
The Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, continues to mature and evolve as South Africa’s toughest single-day mountain bike event. As the entries open for the 2025 event, which will be the nineteenth edition, Dryland Event Management have plans to reward the finishers and help newcomers conquer the Hell of the South. Vital…
The Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in 2023. Over the decade and a half, the seven-day stage race took riders through the Klein Karoo and across the Garden Route. It traversed high mountains and fertile plains, challenging and rewarding by turns. It grew with the sport of…
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