October 17, 2025

The 85km main event distance ascends and descends through the magnificent Seweweekspoort, making the race one of the most scenic on the Western Cape mountain biking calendar. Photo by Oakpics.com.

Riding 614km over seven days with 10 200m of vertical ascent does not sit in everyone’s legs, which is why the organisers of the TransCape mountain bike race in South Africa have come up with a plan – e-Bikes!