What does life hold for professional athletes after retirement? For South Africa’s 1995 World Cup-winning flyhalf, Joel Stransky, it’s a life filled with epic adventure and serious tests of endurance. Joel worked hard to maintain an active lifestyle when he hung up his Springbok jersey and entered the corporate... Read more
![[NOV] 947 Ride Joburg MTB](https://livingfit.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NOV-947-Ride-Joburg-MTB-180x180.jpg)
Date: 14 November 2021 Steyn City will provide mountain bikers with the opportunity to explore an incredible network of trails constructed inside the estate walls normally reserved exclusively for residents. There is a 25km or 50km route option for the 2021 947 Ride Joburg mountain bike event. The trails... Read more
Organisers of Stellenbosch’s iconic Savanna Origin of Trails MTB and Trail Run Experience, Stillwater Sports, has announced that the events will move to 27 – 28 November 2021 due to the looming threat of a COVID-19 third wave. Both events were scheduled to take place in April. “We are... Read more
Dates: 3-6 February 2022 This iconic four-stage race is one of the first UCI events of the season. With breathtaking trails through the Bokkeveld and winding routes in the Witzenburg area, this race features some of the most unique scenery South Africa has to offer. Riders tackle routes through... Read more
![[JAN] Momentum Health Attakwas Extreme presented by Biogen](https://livingfit.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8f04e657-5d45-490e-9eb0-d0b832d52f66-180x180.jpg)
Date: 18 January 2020 The 14th edition of the Momentum Health Attakwas Extreme presented by Biogen – SA’s toughest one-day MTB race – takes place in the heart of the Klein Karoo. The iconic event offers an extreme 121km route with 2900m of vertical ascent, with the Attakwas Half... Read more
The 7th annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is set to take the City of Oaks by storm from 30 November to 1 December and will treat mountain bikers to a 2-day experience like no other. Stage One overview Stage One will start in Die Laan (Stellenbosch) and... Read more
![[NOV] Origin Of Trails MTB Experience](https://livingfit.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Origin-Trails-MTB-feature-image-180x180.jpg)
Date: 30 November 2019 The 7th annual Origin Of Trails MTB Experience takes place in Stellenbosch this November. The Origin Of Trails is an individual two-day MTB experience that reminds mountain bikers why they ride. Instead of racing, entrants are encouraged to savour the moment, take in the spectacular... Read more
![[APRIL] Glacier Cradle Traverse](https://livingfit.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a4fe6480-96ac-4f87-81c4-72725a1ed250-180x180.jpg)
Date: 5-7 April 2019 More than 200 mountain bikers will ride a three-day stage race in the heart of Gauteng. The third edition of the Glacier Cradle Traverse takes place from at Avianto Lifestyle Estate in Muldersdrift. With trails that are often described as Gauteng’s ‘best-kept secret’, riders will... Read more
![[APRIL] East Rand Classic](https://livingfit.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Photo-1-East-Rand-Classic-MTB-LR-180x180.jpg)
Date: 27 & 28 April 2019 The East Rand Classic, formerly known as the Emperors Palace Classic, offers two race distances – 98km and 48km. Two mountain-biking races, covering distances of 50km and 25km, and a kiddies’ event will also be hosted at the new race venue at an... Read more
Robert Hunter, the first South African to win a stage at the Tour de France, has finally taken up the challenge and is riding the Absa Cape Epic this year. “I’m happy to be back on the bike and enjoying cycling as it’s an amazing sport, and I have... Read more
