More than 200 mountain bikers have rallied up for a three-day stage race – right in the heart of Gauteng. The third edition of the Glacier Cradle Traverse takes place from 5-7 April at Avianto Lifestyle Estate, Muldersdrift. With trails that are often described as Gauteng’s ‘best kept secret’, riders […]
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Glacier Cradle Traverse a treat for riders
The inaugural Glacier Cradle Traverse mountain bike stage race concluded on Sunday, the 7th of May 2017, after three spectacular days of riding in the Muldersdrift and Cradle of Humankind area. At the sharp end of the field the Continental Tyres team of Andrew Stockwell and Dan Fowler took three […]
Muddy but Memorable Wrap-Up to the Glacier Storms River Traverse
The three day Glacier Storms River Traverse wrapped up with a final beautifully scenic stage through the Tsitsikamma Forest on Monday the 8th of August. The race victory was secured by Etnard Louw and Hanco Kachelhoffer of Team NFB Altech Autopage but their elation was shared by every rider in […]
Not Even a 22% Gradient Could Dampen the Glacier Storms River Traverse Vibe
The second stage of the Glacier Storms River Traverse took place on the forestry roads around the Eastern Cape village of Storms River on Sunday the 7th of August. The 43.2km stage featured a notoriously tough climb and lots of scenic riding. At the sharp end of the race, Etnard […]
Social Riders Victorious on Stage 1 of the Glacier Storms River Traverse
Riders were treated to a perfect winter’s day, ideal for taking in the vistas and trails of the first stage of the 2016 Glacier Storms River Traverse. The 62.2km route looped from the Tsitsikamma Village Inn; dropping down into the Storms River Gorge, climbed the eastern slopes of the valley, […]
Glacier Storms River Traverse Boasts Dryland’s Water Neutral Policy
In 2013 when the Southern Cape was in the grip of the worst drought in living memory, Dryland Event Management began implementing steps to ensure their events became ‘water neutral’. As one of South Africa’s largest event organisers Dryland prides itself on the company’s sustainable approach to both business and […]
Last chance to join the Glacier Storms River Traverse, sponsored by Glacier by Sanlam
Taking place in the beautiful, untouched gem that is Tsitsikamma, the Glacier Storms River Traverse is set to be a top-class mountain biking race complete with phenomenal views, world-class trails and great hospitality. Whether you are an experienced rider or just starting out, this three stage event should be on […]