About The Peschlsports Cane Challenger Winter Edition Gravel & MTB presented by Cornubia Mall | 2026
16th Aug - Durban
Cane Challenger Winter Edition
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Venue: Cycle Lab Megastore, Cornubia Mall
Organiser: PESCHLSPORTS
The Cane Challenger Winter Edition returns after a successful April event, bringing riders new routes, fresh singletrack, and an exciting day of mountain biking.
The action takes place on the Ethekwini Mountain Bike Association Trail Network (EMBA), making use of the region’s iconic sugarcane farms, lush forests, and well-maintained singletrack between Cornubia and uMdloti.
Registration
All registration and late entries will take place inside Cycle Lab Cornubia.
Sunday: From 04:30
Parking
Please use the parking area at Cycle Lab Cornubia.
The race start will be directly in front of Thule and Cycle Lab.
Finish Area
The finish line is located behind Cornubia Mall, approximately 400m from the parking area.
After finishing, participants will be directed back through the mall to their vehicles and the chill area.
Race Start Times
MTB & Gravel
80km MTB & Gravel
Start time: 06:45
A Batch starts first. Batches are limited to 50 riders per batch, with additional batches starting 5 minutes apart.
E-Bikes will start in the last batch.
60km MTB
Start time: 07:10
A Batch starts first. Batches are limited to 50 riders per batch, with additional batches starting 5 minutes apart.
E-Bikes will start in the last batch.
40km MTB
Start time: 07:30
A Batch starts first. Batches are limited to 50 riders per batch, with additional batches starting 5 minutes apart.
E-Bikes will start in the last batch.
20km MTB
Start time: 07:45
A Batch starts first. Batches are limited to 50 riders per batch, with additional batches starting 5 minutes apart.
E-Bikes will start in the last batch.
10km Kids Race
Start time: 08:15
Race Options & Entry Fees
10km Kids Race | R100
20km MTB | Beginner/intermediate-friendly | R180
40km MTB | Main distance, mixed terrain |R270
60km MTB | Longer challenge for experienced riders | R350
80km MTB & Gravel | Ultra distance for experienced riders — Gravel riders vs MTB | R48
Food & Refreshments
Coffee and toasties will be available from the Cycle Lab Coffee Shop / Halfway House.
Several eateries at Cornubia Mall will also be offering special discounts to competitors, including:
Wimpy, Fun Factory, and RocoMamas.
