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 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…
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…
On the evening of Thursday, 21 September, the George Municipality Disaster Management deemed the 2023 Lions Karoo to Coast unsafe to proceed, due to expected adverse weather conditions on Sunday, 24th September 2023. This decision,…
Lions Karoo to Coast – Message from the Lions of Uniondale and Knysna We appreciate all the support and understanding that we have received from the K2C riders in the last hours since the event…
The Lions Karoo to Coast is one of South Africa’s most enduring and popular mountain bike races for a reason. Yes, the route is spectacularly beautiful. It is challenging enough to attract the most competitive…
Kirsten Landman and Reinette Geldenhuis will target the 2023 Dr Evil Classic, followed by the Karoo to Coast, as their first multi day stage race experience together, in preparation for next years Absa Cape Epic.…
A hot debate was sparked in 2022 when the K2C had an unofficial E and Gravel bike contingency participating. Events owners, the Lions of Uniondale and Knysna have recently made a decision to embrace an…
Before Covid turned the world on its head the weather did the same to the most recent edition of the CCPP Group Lions Karoo to Coast. It turned what is usually a challenging but enjoyable…
Tips & Tricks for Riders Courtesy of Frontier Medix! Your journey starts well before bum’s in seats. CHECK your ‘ouchy pouchy’ & include a space blanket, your chronic medications & an ICE (in case of…