Please note this is not a race. Its a social event in order to raise money for conservation in this area. 

  • Compulsory Conservation Levy to be paid by all Participants - R100
  • Manageable distances (80km, 40km)
  • Great for friends family and anyone capable of riding these distances
  • First time to every have a MTB ride in this area
  • Fun for anyone looking for a adventure
  • Views so enjoyable you gonna want to take your time
  • Un-timed event allowing you to enjoy what we have to offer( there will be a late afternoon cut off)
Schedule

Friday, 15 August 2025

Registration: 14:00pm Onwards at the Winterton Country Club

Dinner: 18:30pm – 20:00pm

Race Briefing: 19:00pm

Saturday, 16 August 2025

Start: 7:30am - 8:00am

Lunch: 12:00pm – 15:00pm

Conservation Talk/ Presentation: at Zingela after diner

Dinner: 18:30pm – 20:00pm

Race Briefing: 19:00pm

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Breakfast: 6:30am – 8:30am

Start: 8:00am

Lunch at Weenen : 11:00am – 14:00pm

Depart or you welcome to book at Weenen, Camping facitlities are available

Day 1: 80km

Leaving Spioenkop Dam, you will ride across some farm lands, crossing the road onto Mount Alice Farm. Here you will ride along some pristine mtb trails along the farm onto the top of the ridge where you will have the best views of the Tugela River as well as all the mountains in the Area. Further along a MTB Descent fun for everyone. Turning off along some gravel road you will head down to the Tugela river, crossing this river along a farm onto the gravel road towards Colenso. From here you will descend on trails custom made all the way into the Reception of Zingela. Cold beers and Drinks await your arrival with pristine views on the banks of the Tugela River. This is the overnight Stop for the day.

Day 2: 40km

To start the day we Leave the Tugela River Along the Road through some trails up to the top of the hill.This area is notorious for Wild PIG (Tame) as well as a large herd of Giraffe. A long descent down taking you across the Blaaukraans River. From here you will meander around then alongside the River towards a Animal trial. This trail is awesome for any Mountain biker and will take you through some of the amazing bush We then sweep down into the bushveld which is a beautiful African valley filled with Acacia trees and Aloes. Weenen has to offer for many kilometres. Back across a tar road through beautiful Valley, please beware all animals have right of way and you may enjoy the game ride.

Your entry fee includes:
  • 2 days of Amazing MTB Riding at your leisure.
  • 1 beautiful overnight stop. You are going to want to come back.
  • A goodie bag per person.
  • Friday Night Dinner at Registration. Saturday Lunch and Dinner at Zingela. Sunday breakfast at Zingela then Lunch at Weenen.
  • Facilities like hot showers, bike wash, chill zones, bar and more available.
  • Medical support on the route.
  • Charity-run water points along the route with the most incredible local treats and people manning them!
  • Bag Transport from the start to the overnight Stop and to the end
Your entry does not include:
  • Accommodation – We’ve removed the cost of accommodation from the entry fee to give you the freedom of choice! Friday evening you will have to provide your own Accommodation.The Saturday Night accommodation, we have various options to choose from. Supporters may stay over as well, however a compulsory Sponsorship fee as well as other additional costs may apply in the menu selection
  • You can view the tent options under Step 3: Accommodation when you purchase a race entry or supporter ticket.
  • Car shuttles, bike transport and a bike mechanic service – Please book these separately.
  • Drinks from our race village pub. This is for your own cost, please bring some cash.
Rules
  1. This is not a race, and untimed, if you want to be timed please bring your own device.
  2. All our local farm rules apply too. Be nice. Be gracious and remember how privileged we are to be able to ride mountain bikes.
  3. A Minimum sponsorship of R1500 Applies. The Idea is each rider is to obtain sponsorship to raise money for the Ezemvelo Honoury Officers. There will be a prize for the highest sponsorship obtained.
  4. Anybody overheard swearing at staff, other riders or race organisers will be blacklisted from all future Tugela Epic events.
  5. Begging children are becoming a problem at races. Please don’t encourage them.
  6. The decision of the race director is final. And his wife’s decisions are even more final. 
  7. And the most important rule: make sure you smell the cow dung and look at the views. Before you know it, it will be all over. Enjoy your event.