
Red Cherry Events owns and operates various mountain bike and motorbike events that run across South Africa. Whether you’re a novice or veteran, we have an event that caters for you.
Meandering through the game farms of the Kariega Valley. It’s the perfect breakaway before Christmas and New Year and is designed as a real Family Affair with both MTB and Trail Runs being on offer!
16 December 2023
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Mountain Biking & Trail Run
The Ride
A 4-day diverse mountain bike stage race designed for the dedicated rider who is keen on racing. Set starting times, winners and podiums, The Ride is the original M&G Investments PE PLETT.
21 - 24 February 2024
Kurland to Jeffreys Bay
Mountain Biking
The Tour
A laid-back experience with open chutes, leisurely breaks for cappuccinos and lunch, and no set starting times. Designed to be an all-day adventure without any pressure. Rather than focusing on winners or podiums, The Tour invites riders to fully engage in the joy of mountain biking.
24 - 27 February 2024
Kurland to Jeffreys Bay
Mountain Biking
Set in the picturesque Hogsback mountains, 200 adventure bikers tackle some trails and scenic routes through the lush Amatola Forest. Hogsback, and its immediate surroundings of Katberg, Cathcart, Stutterheim, Thomas River, all with their own signature tracks, make this Adventure Bike heaven!
7 - 10 March 2024
Hogsback, Eastern Cape
Adventure Biking
Man vs machine on the streets of Port Elizabeth. Using the natural and man-made obstacles of the Inner City and letting loose a bunch of enduro riders.
The scene is set for 2024 at Baakens Valley.
23 - 24 March 2024
Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth
Enduro Biking
Best of Darlington Dam
A 3-day glamping and bush mountain bike experience ride through the heart of Addo Elephant National Park, under the guidance of SANParks Honorary Rangers.
Trip 1: 3 - 6 April 2024
Trip 2: 7 - 10 April 2024
Darlington Dam, Addo
Mountain Biking
Grabouw
A family-focused event that aims to promote the sport of cycling and the love for the outdoors. The two-day stage race offers a unique opportunity fir families to come together and experience the thrill of a stage race atmosphere. Ride the idyllic trails through Oak Valley vineyards, the apple orchards of Tru-Cape and along the Eikenhoff Dam.
13 - 14 April 2024
Grabouw, Western Cape
Mountain Biking
South
Sea to Sea is designed for the weekend warrior, keen on experiencing the Wild Coast and being part of an epic adventure but not in the mood for extreme enduro. 3 route options to either go Mild or Wild!
8 - 12 May 2024
Seagulls, Eastern Cape
Dirt Biking
The Tribal Lands are home to the unbelievable 3-day mountain bike journey. While the distances each day are “short”, it’s no walk in the park. We ride mainly on cattle paths and gravel roads. The climbs are steep and you might need to walk here or there. But that’s a small price to pay for going where few bikes have gone before.
15 - 18 May 2024
Kob Inn, Eastern Cape
Mountain Biking
North
It’s not a race and the challenge is to get through the 3 days together with your partner. For safety reasons, there are checkpoints en route and time bars in place. Keeping a steady pace with the occasional stop for a pic or 2 will see you get in safely and in time. It is only suitable for Enduro Bikes, preferably with an electric start.
4 - 8 August 2024
Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape
Dirt Biking
Best of Nyathi
A 3-day glamping and bush mountain bike experience ride through the heart of Addo Elephant National Park, under the guidance of SANParks Honorary Rangers.
21 - 24 August 2024
Nyathi Rest Camp, Addo
Mountain Biking
B’sorah
A family-focused event that aims to promote the sport of cycling. The two-day stage race offers a unique opportunity fir families to come together and experience the thrill of a stage race atmosphere. Riders will get to explore two days of riding, heading through private farm land inside B’sorah as well as making their way into the famous Van Gaalen trails.
7 - 8 September 2024
B'sorah, Gauteng
Mountain Biking
Rallye Raid Hartbeespoort powered by Tyre Mart Menlyn is returning to Hartbeespoort for the second year, where African Dream Adventures will see a limited field of 200 Adventure bikers, kick off on a 2-Day journey around the Cradle of Humankind.
13 - 15 September 2024
Hartbeespoort
Adventure Biking
Wellington
Our exciting race is returning to the picturesque town of Wellington, nestled in the heart of the captivating Cape Winelands and just a short 45-minute drive from Cape Town. Embark on an extraordinary cycling adventure as you traverse the idyllic trails that wind their way through Wellington’s vineyards, fruit orchards, and olive groves.
12 - 13 October 2024
Doolhof, Wellington
Mountain Biking
A 7-day motorcycle enduro charity ride on the Wild Coast of Southern Africa and Lesotho. The beneficiary of this is SA based charity Touch Africa, whose key focus area is Early Childhood Development and assisting with creche and Grade R infrastructure in the impoverished old Transkei.
19 - 26 October 2024
South Africa / Lesotho
Enduro Biking
1-day Mountain Bike and Trail Run race through the picturesque Tsitsikamma Forest. Tsitsikamma, the MTO Forests, SANParks wilderness and numerous private farms will position the Red Cherry Forest Boogie as one single-stage race not to miss.
16 November 2024
Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure
Mountain Biking & Trail Run
1-day 129km Gravel MTB Race through the Karoo. Starting at midnight and riding through the Karoo is a star-studded experience. The Karoo at night takes on a whole new dimension: shooting stars, moonlit roads, and animal calls – a thrilling new experience on your bike.
25 November 2023
Steytlerville to Patensie
Mountain Biking
Meandering through the game farms of the Kariega Valley. It’s the perfect breakaway before Christmas and New Year and is designed as a real Family Affair with both MTB and Trail Runs being on offer!
14 December 2024
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Mountain Biking & Trail Run
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