The Attakwas Extreme is South Africa’s most legendary one-day mountain bike race — a brutal yet beautiful journey from the Klein Karoo to the Garden Route. Known as the “Hell of the …
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The Riders I’ll Be Watching at the First Garden Route Giro
by Ypie5 minutes readA stacked field, brutal mountain passes, and unpredictable racing — the inaugural Garden Route Giro promises a thrilling battle as top gravel, road, and rising stars fight for victory.
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Discover the Knysna Oyster Festival, one of the Garden Route’s top events! Every July, Knysna comes alive with 10 days of oysters, live music, sports races, and family fun. Whether you’re a …
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2026: Four Decades of Oysters, Sport and Community Spirit
by Ypie6 minutes readThe Knysna Oyster Festival 2026 returns from 3–12 July with ten days of oysters, sport, food, wine and family fun. Discover the festival’s rich history, iconic events, community impact and why it …
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Why the “Hell of the South” defines mountain biking in the Garden Route
by Ypie3 minutes readThe Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, returns to the Garden Route on 17 January 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a legendary 120km mountain bike race from Oudtshoorn to …
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Simola Hillclimb is South Africa’s premier motorsport lifestyle event, held annually in Knysna, with a growing international footprint.
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Attakwas Extreme returns in 2027: South Africa’s toughest one-day MTB race, the legendary Hell of the South.
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Dive straight in to not miss the Plett Ocean Festival this winter
by Ypie3 minutes readDiscover the magic of Plettenberg Bay this winter at the 2025 Plett Ocean Festival. From marine science talks and kids’ ocean workshops to surfing contests and seal conservation, this one-of-a-kind coastal festival …
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Ride the Karoo to Coast from Uniondale to Knysna. 27 September 2026. Be the legend!
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