SOUTH AFRICA
LOCATION
7 DAYS
DURATION
600 KM
DISTANCE
± 12 000 M
DESCENT
± 11 000 M
CLIMBING
WHEELS ROLLING
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THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
Thank you!!! The support for our new adventure to the sea has been incredible. If you want to ride in 2026, join the waitlist (above) to stay in touch and we will let you know if space becomes available.
The Old Mutual go2sea is a new chapter with new adventures, and new stories. It is a stage ride through the heart of South Africa, where the journey is more important than the destination.
It is not a ride in the park. It is an uplifting challenge that is not out to break you. You will need to prepare and train to enjoy the experience. For most it is a ride and some it is a race.
FROM CLARENS TO BALLITO
- 7 incredible days of riding through the heart of South Africa.
- 2 nights in Berg and Bush country with single-track for Africa.
- A single-track feast through Karkloof Nature Reserve.
- The most breath-taking rural riding through Zululand Valleys seldom travelled and never ridden until now.
- Finish on the awesome single track of Holla Trails and then onto the beach at Salt Rock Ballito north of Durban.
QUICK DECISION-MAKING INFO
GETTING TO CLARENS - 10 SEPTEMBER
- Drive your own vehicle – this will then be shuttled to a safe venue at finish at Salt Rock by Villiers School’s parents to raise funds.
- Use our bike and rider shuttle service on Thursday 10am from Johannesburg International (OR Tambo) Airport.
- Use a recommended private shuttle to take you to Clarens (great if you want to get to Clarens a day or two earlier.)
- Get dropped off by family and friends.
Nearest airport to start in Clarens
- O.R Tambo International Airport
go2sea Bike and Rider shuttle: There will be a bike (in boxes only) and rider shuttle leaving from Johannesburg International to Clarens on Thursday 10 September 10am – approximate travel time 4 hours. See Book Extras.
CLARENS INFO
- Rider Registration will open from 1pm at Clarens Primary School Thursday 10 September 2026
- Rider Briefing will be at the school at 5pm
- Get to Clarens early, even a day or two before, to experience this eclectic Eastern Free State tourist town. You can even do your own warm-up ride or awesome hike to get the mind body and soul calibrated. Check out the many websites about Clarens.
- There are loads of hotels and guest houses in Clarens. Aim for one close to the start which will be at the Clarens Primary School.
- Protea Hotel has a go2sea special per room of R1600 sharing (2) and single R1800 including breakfast.
BALLITO / SALT ROCK FINISH - 17 SEPTEMBER
- Your journey will end at the Salt Rock Hotel, where the dinner and after party will be.
- Salt Rock do have a “go2sea special” rate for riders including great dinner, bed and breakfast.
- Salt Rock Hotel won’t be able to accommodate everyone. Rooms are limited so make sure you get in quick – please contact cr***@*******co.za
- There is a variety of accommodation in the Ballito /Salt Rock area, and you will be able to buy tickets for the evening if you are not staying at the hotel. Booking.com or similar will be able to guide you.
GETTING HOME
- Drive your own vehicle.
- Use our bike and rider shuttle service on Friday 18th am from Salt Rock to Durban International Airport.
- Use a recommended private shuttle.
- Get family and friends to meet you in Ballito.
Nearest airport to finish
- King Shaka International Airport
There will be a bike (in boxes only) and ride shuttle from Salt Rock Hotel on Friday 18th September at 9am to Durban Airport. See Book Extras
* We have great contacts for private shuttles if you want to get Clarens a few days before or stay in Ballito a few days after.
PRE AND POST SOUTH AFRICAN TOURS
- We can assist in pointing you in the right direction if you want to see more of South Africa before or after the event. Just let us know.
SOUTH AFRICAN RIDERS - BIKE TRANSPORT
Dean from All In Events will offer a bike transport service from these regions at specific bike shops. Contact Dean in**@****co.za for more information. He can take E bikes too.
Johannesburg Riders wanting to use Dean to get bike to start can do so too.
