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…
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…
AVIS Car Rental is arguably the most recognisable name in vehicle rental market, with its red and white logo easily identifiable at airports both in South Africa and around the world. From the world’s first airport car rental location in 1946 – at Willow Run Airport, Detroit, USA – to over 5,000 locations in 165…
South Africa has many incredible places to visit. From the arid beauty of the Great and Little Karoos to the vast vistas of the West Coast, and the charismatic mega fauna of the bushveld. There remains one section of the country which beckons travellers with an intangible allure. The Tsitsikamma – with its deep gorges,…
The scenic town of Prince Albert, South Africa, played host to the second edition of the unforgettable Prince George Monumental 100 Miler race and came alive with the spirit of adventure and camaraderie expected from a true Dryland event. Participants gathered on the 14th of October, 2023 to partake in this brutal yet beautiful 100-mile…
The final stage of the Momentum Medical Scheme Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen, saw the 2023 general classification titles wrapped up by the teams who had worn the yellow and pink First Ascent leaders’ jerseys since the Prologue. The racing, in the UCI men’s field in particular, was far more interesting than that fact…