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Jan152026

Iconic Prince Alfred’s Pass Headlines the 2026 Lions Karoo to Coast Cycling Challenge

News15th January 2026

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…

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Sep212025

Nortje Shatters the 3-Hour Mark at the Lions Karoo to Coast

Uncategorised21st September 2025

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…

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Aug252025

Southern Cape Community Spirit on Display at the Lions Karoo to Coast

Article25th August 2025

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…

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

Uncategorised21st 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…

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Aug212024

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

Article21st 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…

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Jul172024

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

Uncategorised17th 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…

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Jun252024

Why Point To Point Racing Is So Cool

Uncategorised25th 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…

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Jun242024

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

Article24th 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…

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May312024

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

Article31st 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…

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Lions Karoo to Coast Welcomes Racers with CSA Sanctioning

Article, News22nd 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…

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Recent Posts
  • Iconic Prince Alfred’s Pass Headlines the 2026 Lions Karoo to Coast Cycling Challenge
  • Nortje Shatters the 3-Hour Mark at the Lions Karoo to Coast
  • Southern Cape Community Spirit on Display at the Lions Karoo to Coast
  • The Uniqueness of Lions Karoo to Coast: Community, Charity, and the Challenge of Racing Prince Alfred’s Pass
  • Lions Karoo to Coast Training Tips: Sector 5/6 Buffelsnek to Komsepad
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