Tankwa Trek 2026

Exclusive at CycloWorld – €270 discount

Event Info

• Name: Tankwa Trek
• Date: February 5–8, 2026
• Start & finish: Kaleo
• Type: MTB stage race (2-rider team)
• Bike type: Mountain bike

Route & Elevation

• 4-day stage race: approx. 280 km – 5500 m+ over 4 stages

Climb & Terrain Info

• Merino Monster – one of South Africa’s most infamous MTB climbs, with more than 1000 m of vertical gain and a summit around 1800 m above sea level. A true test for serious mountain bikers.
• Witzenberg Valley – legendary stage race terrain with rock formations, steep pinches and flowy singletrack contouring the slopes above the fruit valleys.
• Koue Bokkeveld trails – a mix of rugged jeep tracks, hand-built singletrack and farm roads around Kaleo, combining technical sections with fast, rolling passages.

The Tankwa Trek offers a unique combination of high plateaus, rocky climbs and fast descents, making it one of South Africa’s toughest four-day MTB stage races.

Included

• 4 spectacular stages from Thursday to Sunday
• All meals from Thursday lunch to Sunday lunch (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Well-stocked feed and water stations on every stage
• Race village at Kaleo Guest Farm with riders-only chill zone
• Mobile showers and toilets
• On-site bike service (mechanical assistance available)
• Medical support during all stages
• Official race apparel for entries before the specified deadline
• Finisher medal and closing lunch on the final day

Not included

• Accommodation packages (standard tents, luxury tents, rooms or camping options to be booked separately)
• Travel to and from Kaleo Guest Farm / Ceres region
• Bike transport to the event
• Sports massages and other optional extras
• Personal insurance beyond the standard event coverage
• Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks from the bar

These extra services and upgrades can easily be added during the registration process.

Basic Event Highlights

• Four-day UCI-registered MTB stage race in the remote Koue Bokkeveld near Ceres.
• Approx. 280 km and 5500 m+ through rugged mountains, orchards and high plateaus.
• Iconic features such as the Merino Monster, flowy singletrack in the Witzenberg Valley and rocky descents.
• Professionally organised by Dryland Event Management with world-class logistics and famous Karoo hospitality.
• All stages start and finish in the same race village — maximum simplicity, minimal stress.

How the CycloWorld discount works

You purchase a CycloWorld discount code that gives you a 30% reduction on the official Tankwa Trek team entry fee. After subtracting the cost of the code, your real total saving is about €270 (≈20%). Here’s the exact breakdown for a team of 2 riders:

• Official team entry fee: ZAR 26900 (€1350) per team of 2 riders
• 30% discount applied during registration: ZAR 8070 (€405)
• You pay the organiser: ZAR 18830 (€945) per team
• Your CycloWorld code purchase: (paid here on CycloWorld)
• Your real, total saving after the code cost: approx. ZAR 5380 (€270)

In short: the organiser gives you a 30% discount at registration, and after the cost of the CycloWorld code your net benefit is about €270 per team.

1. Buy your CycloWorld discount code on this page.
2. You immediately receive your personal code by email.
3. Register your team for the Tankwa Trek on the official registration platform.
4. Enter your CycloWorld discount code in the designated field during registration.

Please note: Minor differences may occur due to the exchange rate between the South African Rand (ZAR) and the Euro (EUR).