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

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 3 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

NEUTRAL ZONE

Due to ongoing roadworks on the Cango Caves Road:

• In the event of there being a stop/go in place on race day, a 5km neutral zone will be in effect between the R328 Waterpoint and the "Kobus se Gat" Waterpoint.
• Riders will be given timing armbands that they will need to "tag in and tag out" of the neutral zone
• Timing pods for tagging in and out will be easily identifiable at the Waterpoints and Waterpoint Staff will be in attendance to assist
• It is the Riders' responsibility to tag themselves in and out of the neutral zone in order to enjoy the time deduction

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: