TransCape

TransCape is an endurance mountain bike stage race taking place across the Western Cape, South Africa

26/03/2023

Highlights from the 2023 TransCape MTB. What a week it was from the beautiful Garden Route town of George, to the finish at Gabrielskloof Wine Estate in the Overberg.

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15/03/2023

The legendary hardcore luxury that TransCape MTB is well known for was on full display at the dinner functions in Swellendam and Greyton. With Nic and his team producing culinary magic in the kitchens and Brad pairing his creations with fine local wines, riders were treated to fine dining every evening while making friendships and memories we will savor for some time to come.

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13/03/2023

Stage Six finish and the beautiful Gabrielskloof Wine Estate. It's been almost a week of comaraderie among friends, both new and old. This while experiencing all that this picturesque Cape has on offer and the legendary hardcore luxury that makes this event so unique. We thank you for joining us on this incredible journey, and look forward to welcoming you all again next year!

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12/03/2023

Stage 5 of TransCape 2023. The penultimate day was a beautiful 105 Km journey from Gaikou Lodge in Swellendam to Greyton Lodge, with 1400m of climbing, including the Stonecutter climb.

Video by Jeff Ayliffe

11/03/2023

TransCape 2023 stage 2, from La Plume to Rooiberg Lodge, a 77km stage with 1300m of ascent, including the historic Rooiberg Pass.

Video by Jeff Ayliffe.

11/03/2023

The opening stage of TransCape 2023, from Redberry Farm in George to La Plume Volmoed in Oudtshoorn. An 81Km stage that saw the rider's encounter a huge thunderstorm soon after reaching the Klein Karoo! Video by Jeff Ayliffe.

11/03/2023

The final stage of TransCape 2023. An extraordinary week came to an end with the stage from Greyton Lodge to Gabriëlskloof Wine Estate, 59Km and 1100m of ascent. Congratulations to all the riders!

11/03/2023

Stage Six of TransCape MTB includes some of the best singletrack riding in the Cape with the crank up and over the legendary Bakenkop. Riders were rewarded with stunning views of the mountains around Greyton, kissed with morning light as they made their way to the finish line at Gabrielskloof Wine Estate.

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10/03/2023

The penultimate stage of TransCape MTB brought with it clear skies to start with and a challenging westerly headwind as the riders cranked out of Swellendam along the foot of the Langeberg towards Riviersonderend and the finish in Greyton.

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09/03/2023

TransCape Stage 5 start location

08/03/2023

Stage Four of the TransCape MTB and the land of milk and honey. The sun decided to grace us with her presence today which brought smiles all round, especially Regan, who hails from Canada where the average temperature is minus plenty!
With low level bridges in flood, there was plenty opportunity to crank through the water at speed, impressing both the dairy cows and of course, the photographers. A first for TransCape MTB was a new finish of today's stage at Grootvadersbosch, and the Moody farm owned by Keith and Michele who have always been great supporters of this event. Once again the Toyota SA fleet performed flawlessly.
A quick transfer to Swellendam where Aan De Eike Guest House are our hosts this evening.

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08/03/2023

Evening Functions at TransCape MTB are nothing short of exceptional! The last three evenings have exceeded the expectations of the riders with fine dining paired with quality local wines in exquisite settings.

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07/03/2023

A tough stage 3 into Kweekkraal Guest Farm in Riversdale, and as is tradition, the riders are enjoying the finest in food and drink. Baleia Wines Toyota SA

07/03/2023

Stage Three of the TransCape MTB and a fantastic day in the saddle through game reserves in the Little Karoo. A lot of mud still around from the previous days of heavy rain made for a few spectacular wipeouts which provided plenty of laughs all round! The Toyota SA vehicles were well up to the task of negotiating the difficult terrain. A fast descent down the Garcias Pass brought the riders back to the Garden Route and on to Kweekraal Guest Farm and the finish.

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06/03/2023

Stage Two of the TransCape MTB from La Plume to Rooiberg Lodge had the riders negotiating plenty of mud and forging through knee high puddles on their way to the majestic Rooiberg Pass, the major climb of the day. A fast descent and 12km of undulating foothills brought the riders home to the finish line of Rooiberg Lodge where top hospitality, and a cold Devil's Peak Brewing Company beer awaited them after a long day in the saddle. Thanks to Toyota SA and their dependable vehicles that have handled the rugged terrain with ease.

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05/03/2023

Stage One of the TransCape MTB 2023 and what a day out in the saddle from a cool cloudy start up the beautiful climb of Montagu Pass and over the Outiniqua mountains to what lay in wait on the other side!
The Klein Karoo has it's extremes and today was just that with dark clouds gathering in the distance at waterpoint one, to all hell breaking loose on the riders as they turned east! A proper thundershower descended on the riders, bringing with it intense driving rain and lightning. Roads were turned into mud with waterpoint two a welcome reprieve from the deluge.
Mountain bike riders are tough and the spirits were still high with the final push to the La Plume finish line in the beautiful backcountry settlement of Volmoed and a welcome tot of port that went down a treat.
The bike wash was a sight with riders being sprayed down from head to toe along with their bikes of course. Well done to all of you! Time to enjoy that legendary hardcore luxury off the bike, and we will see you tomorrow morning on the start line of Stage Two and the Rooiberg Pass.

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RACE CONCEPT

TransCapeMTB is a unique multistage endurance MTB race across the Western Cape in South Africa. It offers the discerning mountain biker an endurance event with a perfect balance between a very tough on-the-bike challenge and a very comfortable and premium off-the-bike experience.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Whilst our route philosophy is based on scenery, ride ability and enjoyment rather than pushing your bike over ancient unused trails, stages still range from 70-130km. And they are not flat. There will be calf-crunching climbs, white-knuckle descents and long days of facing off against the harshest of elements as you navigate some of the most scenic, but notoriously rugged and challenging mountain biking terrain South Africa has to offer. Now add the fact that it will be late summer with mid day temperatures topping 40°C. Therefore have no doubts, although this will be an incredible journey, it will certainly test your limitsand flush out some inner demons.

But there are rewards at the end of the day…

After very tough days in the saddle you will arrive at a ‘race village’ quite unlike the normal. Think ‘premium package’, only at the TransCape it comes standard. Given that this is a small field event we are able to base ourselves at a variety of lodges, guest houses and premium tented camps. Most nights we will have group dinner functions, but there will also be nights in guest houses where you will be able to kick back and find some quiet time to recoup for the next days challenge.

We also place a high premium on good food. Each night you will be able to refuel the tanks with the best local produce lovingly prepared by our hosts.

And what is good food without good wine in this part of the country? The antioxidant of choice to many an experienced mountain biker of these parts will also be one of the luxuries to help get those pistons firing at full strength again.

Not forgetting about your bike, we will have bike wash facilities available at all overnight venues as well as a dedicated bike mechanic team that will be offering special maintenance packages.

So we invite you to come saddle it up in the emerald heart of the scenic Garden Route. Crank your way into the verdant indigenous forests bristling beyond Knysna’s rugged shoreline. Cross the towering Outeniqua as you duel with gravity en route to the stunning, semi arid Klein Karoo.

Experience the best karoo lamb and warm hospitality of this special place, then saddle up and say goodbye to this unforgettable semi-desert. Pedal ever onwards as you navigate the remote gravel roads and secret single-tracks meandering via the hills and dales of the Overberg, a region resplendent with patchwork fields and lush grassland.

Ahead lies the Cape’s picturesque Winelands, but first you must conquer the craggy ranges shaping a natural barrier between you and your destination. Champaign on the top of Franschhoek pass and the finish line await, as do memories which will last a lifetime.

“TRANSCAPE MTB – A SINGULARLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE THAT COMBINES HARD CORE ENDURANCE MOUNTAIN BIKE STAGE RACING WITH LUXURY, COMFORT AND 5 STAR FOOD”

RACE CONDITIONS

You had better be wearing your big girl panties, because the TransCape is not flat or easy. We do not believe in suffering, but a fair deal of blood, sweat and tears are an integral part of what makes any MTB event memorable. So yes, every one of our riders should be able to finish the event if they trained for it, but do not expect it to be a breeze.

Diverse terrain and the full brunt of the harsh African elements will be there to face off to every morning when you saddle up, with daily stages constituting anything from 70km to 130km, with distances depending on relevant technical and geographic challenges.

The Cape summer is not for sissies, and February just happens to coincide with red-hot temperatures and severe weather conditions. Extreme heat, thunderstorms, potentially freezing nights, gale force winds… all we can say is bring your A Game!

An adequate training programme – supplemented by a focused nutrition plan – will help to ensure that you are physically and mentally prepared for anything that Mother Nature and the TransCape MTB route throw at you.

So, although we will endeavour to make sure the route is well marked – with strategically placed water points and a few welcome surprises along the way – it is essential that all riders are self-sufficient en route, with ample hydration, food and bike spares to handle these extremes.

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