Official Approval Secured for the Historic 25th Edition There is exciting news for mountain bikers across South Africa! The 25th edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge has officially received all…
Every rider has a favourite section of the Lions Karoo to Coast. For many, it is Kom se Pad. As the route winds beneath towering Outeniqua Yellowwood trees, through tunnels of indigenous forest alive with…
One of the things we love most about the Lions Karoo to Coast is that every rider arrives at the start line with a story. Some are chasing a personal best. Some are chasing a…
The countdown to the 25th edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge is officially on — and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in the history…
Thinking About a 100km Ride? We’ve Made It Easier Than Ever If you’ve ever considered taking on a 100km cycling event but felt overwhelmed by the logistics — you’re not alone. Transport, accommodation, registration, race-day…
Riding the Lions Karoo to Coast Challenge for the first time is a bucket-list goal for many cyclists. Covering 100km from Uniondale to Knysna via Prince Alfred’s Pass, the event rewards smart preparation, steady pacing and resilience —…
When riders line up for the 25th edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast MTB, Gravel and E-Bike Challenge on 27 September 2026, they won’t just be chasing the finish line — they’ll be riding…
Uniondale to Knysna | Garden Route | 27 September 2026 Prince Alfred’s Pass, South Africa’s longest and most historic mountain pass, will once again take centre stage at the Lions Karoo to Coast MTB, Gravel and…
Having broken the course record in 2024, Tristan Nortje became the first rider to dip below the 3-hour mark at the Lions Karoo to Coast, as he bettered his own record en route to victory…
Community is at the core of the Lions Karoo to Coast, from the individuals who volunteer to man registration tables and water points to the charitable beneficiaries of the race, and on to the young…