Event Info

Entries closing date : 20.06.2025 (all distances)

Online entries open : 01. 11. 2024 (all distances)

Race day check-ins and arranged number collection time starts 06h00

Registration: Friday 27 June 2025

10h00 – 18h00 (all distances)

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General Information

Dorperland MTB Challenge takes place in Kenhardt the “hart van Dorperland”. Many races claim to have the toughest terrains and highest elevations. The Dorperland MTB Challenge might not have the toughest terrains but the arid climate of the region makes this race really tough and really different from the rest.

Race timed by

Men/ Women open

 Entry fee R950
Entry Closing 20.06.2025
Distance 110km
Categories

Mountain bike

Online Entries Open 01. 11. 2024
Registration

Friday 27 June 2025

10h00 – 18h00

Start point Kenhardt hotel
Starting Time 07:30
Finish point Kenhardt Hotel
Cut off time 16:30
Podium Ceremony TBA
Entry includes

Finishers medals

Medical assistance

Goody bags

10 Fully stock water points

Professional photography

Recovery Meal

 

Race day check-ins and arranged number collection time

Starts 06h00

 

Men/ Women open

 Entry fee R950
Entry Closing 20.06.2025
Distance 145km
Categories

Gravel

Mountain bike

Online Entries Open 01. 11. 2024
Registration

Friday 27 June 2025

10h00 – 18h00

Start point Kenhardt hotel
Starting Time 07:00
Finish point Kenhardt Hotel
Cut off time 16:30
Podium Ceremony TBA
Entry includes

Finishers medals

Medical assistance

Goody bags

10 Fully stock water points

Professional photography

Recovery Meal

 

Race day check-ins and arranged number collection time

Starts 06h00

 

Kids Fun Ride (Under 10 Years)

  • Entry Fee: R30
  • Distance   +- 2kms
  • Categories : Kids Any Bike
  • Registration: Friday 27 June 2025 ( 10h00 – 18h00 )
  • Online Entries Open: 01. 11. 2024
  • Entries close : 20.06.2025
  •  from 10h00 to 18h00
  • Start point: Kenhardt hotel
  • Time: 07:45
  • Podium and medal ceremony: Straight after finish
  • Race day check-ins and arranged number collection time starts 06h00

    Teenage/Family ride

    • Entry Fee: R150
    • Distance  -+ 15km
    • Categories : MTB, Gravel
    • Registration: Friday 27 June 2025 ( 10h00 – 18h00 )
    • Online Entries Open: 01. 11. 2024
    • Entries close : 20.06.2025
    • from 10h00 to 18h00
    • Start point: Kenhardt hotel
    • Time: 08:00
    • Podium and medal ceremony: Straight after finish
    • Race day check-ins and arranged number collection time starts 06h00

    50 Kilometer Challenge

    • Entry Fee: R390
    • Distance  50km
    • Categories : MTB
    • Registration: Friday 27 June 2025 ( 10h00 – 18h00 )
    • Online Entries Open: 01. 11. 2024
    • Entries close : 20.06.2025
    • from 10h00 to 18h00
    • Start point: Kenhardt Hotel
    • Time: TBA
    • Podium and medal ceremony: Finishers Medals, Recovery Meal, Professional Photography
    • Race day check-ins and arranged number collection time starts 06h00

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    Services & Accommodations

    Accommodations

    Luxury tent camping under the Stars, under the Clearest of skies in Kenhardt like no Else.

    Add your cycle village stay to your entry profile. 

    For more info contact Richard @ 0672259290

    Accommodations

    Adventure camping available at Liefdood campsite just 10 minutes outside Kenhardt

    For more information and bookings please contact – Johan de Beer @ 082 200 4412

    Accommodations

    Guesthouse Accommodation

    De oude herberg

    Contact Lindah Miller @ 083 704 0218

    Accommodations

    Guesthouse Accommodation

    Elma’s akkomodasie

    Contact Elma le Roux @ 0826926350

    Saturday 29 July 2024 19h30

    Dorperland MTB Challenge is hosting an awards dinner evening and media prize-giving ceremony

     NB!!! It is compulsory to attend the awards evening if you wish to receive your prize and award.