Thank you to all the riders who have supported the Lions of Knysna and Uniondale over the past 23 years by participating in this event!

24th SEPTEMBER 2023

The Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge is a 100km off road race from UNIONDALE to KNYSNA via the Prince Alfred's Pass. The route is scenic, challenging and riders are encouraged to train sufficiently for this event in order to maximise the enjoyment of the experience.
Entry Cost is R720 including dinner in Uniondale. All proceeds go to the Lions of Knysna and Uniondale. Only 4500 entries will be available for the 2023 event. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Entries for the 2023 Event will close on 5 September 2023.

Substitutions are open until 31 August 2023. Please see the substitution page for more info!

Find our where your money goes!
The Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Race has been selected as an Official Premier Seeding Event of the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
The event is owned by the Lions Clubs of Uniondale and Knysna and all proceeds from the event go to Sightfirst, the South African Guide Dog Association and other urgent needs in the community.
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2023 Race
Race Date:
24 September 2022
Start Time:
07h30
TRACK POINTS:
4122
DISTANCE:
95.95km
ESTIMATED TIME:
4.35.32
ASCENT:
1560m
DESCENT:
1815m
START ELEVATION:
727m
FINISH ELEVATION
3m
MIN ELEVATION:
3m
MAX ELEVATION:
1815m
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