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Race Info

All the essential information for riders — from registration and directions to rules and what to pack.

Check In

Registration

Registration takes place at Glencairn Farm:

Friday: 15:00 – 20:00Collect your race packs, tent/room numbers, and village band. Dinner will be served for all riders, registered supporters, and children.
Saturday: From 06:00Early arrivals can register from 06:00.
Getting There

Directions to Glencairn Farm

  1. 1From JHB or DBN: Take the N3 towards Howick/Merrivale. If coming from JHB, continue all the way to Howick — do not turn at Nottingham Road.
  2. 2At Merrivale, take the R617 Howick/Underberg turnoff (signposted Bulwer/Underberg).
  3. 3Follow the R617 through Boston and Bulwer.
  4. 4From Bulwer, continue approximately 40km to Underberg.
  5. 5In Underberg Main Street, at the Shell garage, turn onto the road to Himeville.
  6. 6Travel 8.3km, passing through the village of Himeville.
  7. 7Turn left onto the Sani Pass road (2km after Himeville).
  8. 8Continue for 3.2km — Glencairn Farm will be on your left.
GPS Coordinates29°42'03.81"S · 29°29'29.29"E
Don't Miss

Race Briefings

Day 1 Briefing

Friday, 19:00

Day 2 Briefing

Saturday, 18:00

All riders are strongly encouraged to attend the briefing before each stage. Essential updates about the route, safety, and event logistics will be shared.

Where to Stay

Accommodation

Glencairn Farm offers some truly beautiful options. Prices are for the full weekend (2 nights), each accommodating two people sharing unless stated otherwise. These book out fast!

Standard Canvas Tent with MattressesR1 150
Standard Canvas Tent with Mattresses and LinenR1 450
Glamping Double Tent with ElectricityR3 030
Glamping Double Tent without ElectricityR2 800
Border Lester StallR3 960
Oak CottageR4 200
Ram StableR4 660
Garden Back Room (sleeps 6)R4 660
Self-campingR250 pp

Outside Stay

Southern Drakensberg: drakensberg.org
Underberg Accommodation: underbergaccommodation.co.za

Start Groups

Batches

Batches are limited to 100 riders each. Choose when entering:

AI am a racing snake
BI am more social than a racing snake
CI am social but don't push up hills
DI am social and push up some hills
Schedule

Itinerary

Friday (Registration)

12:00 – 19:00Race Village Check-In
14:00Registration Opens
18:30 – 20:00Dinner
19:00Race Briefing

Saturday (Day 1)

06:30 – 08:30Breakfast
07:00Race Start (10-min batch intervals)
12:00 – 15:00Lunch
14:00Live Music
17:30 – 19:30Dinner
18:00Race Briefing

Sunday (Day 2)

06:30 – 08:30Breakfast
07:00Race Start (10-min batch intervals)
11:00 – 14:00Lunch
12:30Prize Giving
Be Prepared

Packing List

Clothing & Personal

  • Bathing suit (dam & slip 'n slide)
  • Beanie, scarf, gloves (evenings)
  • Casual clothes for after shower
  • Cycling shorts, tops, socks (2 sets)
  • Cycling shoes & gloves
  • Warm trousers & windbreaker
  • Slops / casual footwear
  • Pillow (canvas tent)
  • Sleeping bag (possible freezing temps)
  • Towel

Bike Gear & Tools

  • Helmet
  • Pump
  • Brake pads, dropout, chain, links, pins, bottom bracket
  • Freewheel
  • Cable ties & duct tape
  • Lube
  • Tubeless sealant, CO2 bombs, adapters, plugs
  • Combo bike lock
  • Gaiters / shoe covers
  • GPS / heart rate monitor + chargers

Hydration & Nutrition

  • Hydration pack & bottles (3L total)
  • Energy bars, gels, snacks

Safety, Health & Electronics

  • First aid kit (foil blanket, 3 dressings, 5 plasters, sunblock)
  • Earplugs
  • Sunblock & sunglasses
  • Cellphone + charger (ICE details saved)
  • Torch / headlight

Leave valuables like laptops, cameras and jewellery at home. We cannot take responsibility for valuables lost during the event.

Play Fair

Rules

Mountain bike events are conducted in the spirit of self-contained, self-reliant backcountry cycling. The final version of the rules will be communicated at the race briefing. All CSA rules apply.

E-Bikes Welcome

E-Bike Rules

We welcome all E-bikes and will ensure you are well catered for. Please take note of the following:

  • Due to the short distance of the day there will be no official battery changes.
  • E-bikes will start in E batch, 35 minutes after the last normal bike batch.
  • There will be no e-bike racing categories or prizes at the event.
  • We will supply bike racks with power points at the race village. After your bike has been washed, rack it and ensure it is charging. Once charged, move it to the bike park.
  • Extra battery charging is catered for at the official bike battery charging room. Bring your own chargers and adaptors compatible with SA 3-prong plugs. Make sure they are clearly labelled.