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The Uniqueness of Lions Karoo to Coast: Community, Charity, and the Challenge of Racing Prince Alfred’s Pass

UncategorisedBy Zandile21st May 2025

The Lions Karoo to Coast has been a mainstay of the South African mountain biking calendar since 1999. The historic route, which follows the country’s longest gravel pass from Uniondale to Knysna, has ensured that…

Lions Karoo to Coast Training Tips: Sector 5/6 Buffelsnek to Komsepad

ArticleBy Zandile21st August 2024

On STRAVA, this segment is called “respite.” 10km with an average gradient of – 2.2% Respite indeed! Buffelsnek is where I put my Gilet (little French jacket) on! The climb to get here is on…

Lions Karoo to Coast Training Tips: Sector 4/6 Dieprivier to Buffelsnek

UncategorisedBy Zandile17th July 2024

I hope you changed gears! The Climb from the orange Grove to Dieprivier Heights averages 10% for a kilometer! This is the steepest part of climbing on the whole route! The top of the first…

Why Point To Point Racing Is So Cool

UncategorisedBy Zandile25th June 2024

Why you should enter now for the iconic Karoo To Coast Mountain Bike Challenge! There’s something inherently magical about a point-to-point race and the Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge is no exception. This…

Lions Karoo to Coast Training Tips: Sector 3/6 De Vlugt to Dieprivier

ArticleBy Zandile24th June 2024

Now the climbing starts! 6km, 303m, 4.7% over the average to the top, and there’s some flat. Beautiful packed stone walls line and support the left side of the road. A view down on “The…

Lions Karoo to Coast Training Tips: Sector 2 of 6 – Avontuur to De Vlugt

ArticleBy Zandile31st May 2024

The Zondagh family, who have farmed apples at Avontuur since the early 1900s are now in their 10th generation at Avontuur! They, and the Uniondale Lions, were involved in the founding of the Karoo to…

Lions Karoo to Coast Welcomes Racers with CSA Sanctioning

Article, NewsBy Zandile22nd April 2024

The Lions Karoo to Coast will be a Cycling South Africa sanctioned event for the first time in nearly a decade when it takes place on Sunday, 22 September 2024. This will allow riders with…

Lions Karoo to Coast Training Tips: Sector 1 of 6 – Start to Avontuur

NewsBy Zandile13th April 2024

Karoo to Coast – A race that so many people have done as their first ever mtb race for some reason! Important, before leaving home, to have a good look at the weather forecast for…

The Visionary Impact of Lions Karoo to Coast: A Journey of Giving

NewsBy Zandile13th April 2024

For many years, the Lions Karoo to Coast (K2C) 100km challenge has been more than just a thrilling adventure; it’s been a beacon of hope for those in need of sight-saving interventions. Rooted in the…

10 Reasons to Ride the 24th Lions Karoo to Coast

UncategorisedBy Zandile22nd January 2024

The Lions Karoo to Coast is one of South Africa’s most iconic mountain bike races. Since its foundation in 1999 the race has brought thousands of cyclists to Uniondale to ride the magnificent Prince Alfred’s…

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