Freedom Challenge - Race Across South Africa

The Race Across South Africa is an unforgettable adventure by bike which takes riders to remote parts of South Africa where they will experience the true splendour of the country and the warm hospitality of its people. Race Across South Africa is a physically and mentally demanding undertaking to complete this challenge, riders need to be adequately trained, equipped and prepared. Apart from the fitness, riders also need to be proficient at navigation, hiking with a bicycle and bike maintenance. The route follows the Freedom Trail from Pietermaritzburg to Wellington along a wide variety of off-road terrain dirt roads, farm roads and tracks, footpaths and animal tracks. Many of the trails retrace old historic wagon routes which are no longer in regular use. Apart from the riding, there are numerous portage sections where riders will have to hike, push and even carry their bikes. The route traverses six terrestrial biomes and the geography ranges from coastal to mountainous to semi-desert. Anticipated temperatures during June/July can range from -15 - 35 Degrees Celcius. Since the route is not marked, riders need to navigate by means of maps, compass and narrative directions the use of GPS devices during the race is not allowed and will lead to disqualification.