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.
As cheap as you will ever get for a stage race experience.
Day 1- nice & hard with some 'trail fun' reward coming home.
Day 2 - to die for… fun fun fun - berms, jumps & fast flowing dense forest single track that don’t stop (keep them for next year please).
Big shout out to the Endurade water stations - friendliest crew around. Good quality energy & electrolyte drinks & bars. Drinks are ice cold every time every year. Love the solid ‘old style food for champions’ like the bread sandwiches & bananas.
Good food good trails.
Can’t wait for the next one.
You can treat this event as a serious race or, as I prefer, a fantastic ride with good friends with time to stop & take a photo or two.
Mike, Sandy, Shaun & now Jacques are a class act. Definitely be back next year!
Our accommodation was excellent and the routes magnificent. Best marked routes ever. You just could not go wrong. Distances and elevation very accurate. Stunning system of where you fit in at start with coloured bands. The vegetation and views made it extra special as well. I will definitely do this event again.
A 4-day diverse mountain bike stage race/ride through the Garden Route of South Africa. Kicking off from St Francis Links in St Francis Bay, following over 280km and finishing at Nature’s Valley.
19 - 22 February 2026
St Francis Links to Nature's Valley
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!
5 - 7 March 2026
Arminel Hotel, Hogsback
Adventure Biking
After staging the Forest Boogie in Tsitsikamma for the last two years, we have decided to make it a two-day mountain bike stage race and move the venue to the Arminel Hotel in Hogsback. The Forest Boogie will have Gold and Silver, with a separate e-bike class that will tackle the Gold route.
13 - 15 March 2026
Mountain Biking
Arminel Hotel, Hogsback
Best of Darlington Dam
Experience the majestic landscape of Addo Elephant Park. Darlington Dam will be our home for all 3 days and nights, and is the gateway to great game viewing, awesome MTB tracks and most of all, a chilled and relaxed 3 days deep in the heart of the Big 5.
Trip 2 | 28 Mar - 1 April 2026
Mountain Biking
Darlington Dam, Addo
Otto1890 Weekend Warrior Grabouw is a two-day stage race that offers a unique opportunity for 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. 2 stages, and 1 Night of Camping!
18 - 19 April 2026
Grabouw, Western Cape
Mountain Bike Stage Race
JBFE Sea to Sea South 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. With 3 route options to either go Gold or Silver! Along with extra spicey pieces, known as ‘WILD” sections for those really up for a challenge!
6 - 10 May 2026.
Trennerys Hotel, Wild Coast.
Enduro Riding.
The thrill of gravel racing meets the relaxed atmosphere of Enduro Riding as GravDuro powered by Westvaal Somerset West Isuzu makes a return for the second year. Take on 4 or 6 timed stages and hammer it along some of the most iconic sections in the Western Cape while venturing into Oak Valley, Paul Cluver and up the infamous Hans se Kop Climb.
31 May 2026
Elgin Country Club, Grabouw
Gravel Race
Best of Nyathi
Experience the majestic landscape of Addo Elephant Park. Nyathi Rest Camp will be our home for 4 days and 3 nights, and is the gateway to great game viewing, awesome MTB tracks and most of all, a chilled and relaxed 3 days deep in the heart of the Big 5.
19 - 22 August 2026
Nyathi Rest Camp, Addo
Mountain Biking
Otto1890 Weekend Warrior Lourensford is a two-day stage race that offers a unique opportunity for families to come together and experience the thrill of a stage race atmosphere. Ride the idyllic trails through Stellenbosch. 2 stages, and 1 Night of Camping!
17 - 18 October 2026
Lourensford Wine Estate, Western Cape
Mountain Biking
We start our journey at Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay and spend 2 evenings at the Haven Hotel in the Dwesa Reserve before returning to Ocean View Hotel. Mdumbi, Mpuzi, Mpami, Lapanzi and Hole in the Wall are all part of an incredible 3 days of riding.
21 - 25 October 2026.
Ocean View Hotel, Coffee Bay.
Enduro Riding.
A 7-day motorcycle based extreme Charity Ride on the the trusty Honda CRF-230s exposing riders to Dirt Bike Heaven being staged in the Wild Coast of South Africa. The proceeds of the ride will assist us our charity, Touch Africa in making school a better place!
1 - 9 November 2026
Wild Coast, South Africa
Enduro Riding
Lined up to be one epic battle of man and machine in the Baakens Valley, PE. ICE will see our top professional Extreme Enduro Riders battle it out for R80k in prize money. We have secured the very best riders to take on another insane course. With new features and spectator viewing points, ICE will come alive in 2026.
21 - 22 November 2026
Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth
Enduro Racing
A 4-day diverse mountain bike stage race/ride through the Garden Route of South Africa. Kicking off from St Francis Links in St Francis Bay, following over 280km and finishing at Nature’s Valley.
17 - 21 February 2027
St Francis Links to Nature's Valley
Mountain Biking
Best of Darlington Dam
An all-inclusive Big 5 mountain biking experience combining adventure, boutique luxury glamping, incredible wildlife viewing, and unforgettable memories in the Darlington Dam region of Addo Elephant National Park.
Trip 1 | 22 - 25 April 2027
Trip 2 | 26 - 29 April 2027
Mountain Biking
Darlington Dam, Addo
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As cheap as you will ever get for a stage race experience.
Day 1- nice & hard with some 'trail fun' reward coming home.
Day 2 - to die for… fun fun fun - berms, jumps & fast flowing dense forest single track that don’t stop (keep them for next year please).
Big shout out to the Endurade water stations - friendliest crew around. Good quality energy & electrolyte drinks & bars. Drinks are ice cold every time every year. Love the solid ‘old style food for champions’ like the bread sandwiches & bananas.
Good food good trails.
Can’t wait for the next one.
You can treat this event as a serious race or, as I prefer, a fantastic ride with good friends with time to stop & take a photo or two.
Mike, Sandy, Shaun & now Jacques are a class act. Definitely be back next year!
Our accommodation was excellent and the routes magnificent. Best marked routes ever. You just could not go wrong. Distances and elevation very accurate. Stunning system of where you fit in at start with coloured bands. The vegetation and views made it extra special as well. I will definitely do this event again.
Red Cherry Events Technical Partners
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