RONDE VAN SWARTBEG 100 MILER!

The Team that brings you Ronde Van Riebeek is proud to present: Ronde van Swartberg. 

Join us on 25 April 2026 in Prince Albert and conquer one of South Africa's most famous Gravel Routes and the Mighty Swartberg Pass.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Friday 24th April         4:00pm - 8:00pm       The Swartberg Hotel                                            (100 miler & 50 miler registration)

Saturday 25th April     6:00am - 6:45am       The Swartberg Hotel                                            (100 miler & 50 miler registration)

Saturday 25th April      8:45am - 9:45am      Herries Bistro and Bar; Main Road; De Rust       (50 miler registration only)

There are 2 Route options:

100 Miler: Prince Albert to Prince Albert 170 km's - 2900m Elevation 

- Start Time: 07h00 at The Swartberg Hotel; Main Road; Prince Albert

- there will be 5 fully stocked water points on route

- there is a cut off at the base of the Swartberg Pass at "Kobus se Gat" waterpoint at 15h30 (sweep vehicle will follow the race)

- final cut off at the finish (The Swartberg Hotel) is 18h30

If you think you’ll still be riding after 17h00 then you must use a back, flashing light on your bike.

50 Miler: De Rust to Prince Albert 80kms - 1850m Elevation 

- Start Time: 10h00 at Herries Bistro and Bar; Main Road; De Rust (-33.488290640487804, 22.537906513018672)

- there will be a shuttle (& bike trailer) service available. Leaving 07h00 from Prince Albert to De Rust - booking & payment details to be found under "Merchanise" on this site. SOLD OUT

- there will be 4 fully stocked water points on route

- there is a cut off at the base of the Swartberg Pass at "Kobus se Gat" waterpoint at 15h30  (sweep vehicle will follow the race)

- final cut off at the finish (The Swartberg Hotel) is 18h30

If you think you’ll still be riding after 17h00 then you must use a back, flashing light on your bike.

NEUTRAL ZONE

Due to ongoing roadworks on the Cango Caves Road (R328): 

• As a result of the stop/go that is in place, a neutral zone of approximately 5kms will be in effect in a section of the R328 road between WP3 and WP4. 
• Riders will be given timing armbands that they will need to "tag in and tag out" of the neutral zone 
• There will be well marked Timing Pods for tagging in and out of the Neutral Zone and there will be staff on hand to assist, but the Pod will show a green light if correctly tagged. 
• The TAG IN Pod will be just before WP3 - The Waterpoint will be inside the Neutral Zone. 
• There is no time limit for the neutral zone 

It is the Riders' responsibility to tag themselves in and out of the neutral zone in order to enjoy the time deduction

SAFTEY NOTICE:

ON THE SWARTBERG PASS DESCENT: YOU HAVE TO KEEP TO THE FAR LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. 

IF YOU TAKE THE OUTSIDE LINE AROUND A CORNER, YOU WILL CRASH INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE!

Early Bird Entries:

Open from 1 November 2025 - 6 November 2025

- 100 Miler - R1190

- 50 Miler - R790

General Entries:

Open from 7 November 2025:

- 100 Miler - R1820

- 50 Miler - R1220

Contact us on [email protected] 

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Route Maps:

100 miler:

50 Miler: