Karoo to Coast

03/06/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🚴 🌍

At the Lions Karoo to Coast, we ride with purpose.

Every entry helps support sight-related initiatives through the Lions Clubs of Uniondale and Knysna. And this year, if we reach 2 100 riders, we'll donate R100 000 to help train a guide dog puppy through the South African Guide Dogs Association. 🐾

That's why we ride.

Let us know why YOU ride?

02/06/2026

🤝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐊𝟐𝐂 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫

We're proud to officially welcome Robbie Powell of Robbie's Bicycle Concepts (RBC) as a Lions Karoo to Coast Ambassador for 2026.

Robbie has been a passionate supporter of the event since the very first Karoo to Coast in 1999 and has shared his knowledge, advice and enthusiasm for cycling with the K2C team for many years.

As part of the growing partnership, RBC - Robbie's Bicycle Concept will:
🚴 Exhibit at the 2026 Wine & Wheels Expo
💧 Sponsor the Learning Tree Educare Centre Water Point at Buffelsnek
🔧 Host an RBC Tech Zone on route to assist riders on race day

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 📚🚴

Former South African cycling champion and World Masters gold medallist Cathy Carstens will be joining us at this year’s Lions Karoo to Coast Wine & Wheels Expo with her inspiring new book, Getting Back on the Bike.

A story of resilience, perseverance and finding the strength to rise again, Cathy’s journey extends far beyond cycling — making this a powerful read for riders, athletes and anyone navigating life’s challenges.

Be sure to stop by, meet Cathy, and grab a copy!

📍 Wine & Wheels Expo | Lions Karoo to Coast Registration at the Uniondale Showgrounds
📅 25–26 September 2026

27/05/2026

4️⃣ 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 🚴

Thank you to the nearly 1 000 riders who have already secured their spot for the 25th edition of the Lions Karoo to Coast.

Now we need your help to reach our goal of 2 100 riders. 🐾

Why 2 100?
Because if we reach 2 100 entries, we’ll donate R100 000 to help train a guide dog puppy through the South African Guide Dogs Association.

Challenge your chommies. Rally your riding club. Be part of something bigger through Ride for Sight.

👉 Enter now: www.karootocoast.com

26/05/2026

Karoo to Coast is calling. 🚵‍♂️📲
Cycle Lab is proud to be the Official Retail Partner of the 2026 Karoo to Coast, one of SA’s most iconic MTB events with over 3 000 riders taking on the journey from Uniondale to Knysna.
To celebrate the partnership, we’re bringing exclusive value to the Cycle Lab family:
✔️ 5% OFF your 2026 K2C entry for Cycle Lab, Cycle Lab Active & MyCycleLife members
✔️ Enter K2C 2026 and receive a R100 Cycle Lab voucher
✔️ FREE service package upgrade & tyre sealant top up at any Cycle Lab store nationwide
✔️ Stand a chance to WIN a Knysna getaway for two + K2C cycling kit valued at over R7 000 when you enter before the end of June
And this is just the beginning 👀
Expect training rides, workshop evenings, rider support and more leading up to race day in September.
Enter now and be part of the adventure.
🔗 https://mrcp.io/KAROO2COASTENTRIES

24/05/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐖𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 🚴

21 rides. More than two decades of memories.

For William Alcock, the Lions Karoo to Coast has become far more than just another event on the calendar.
Having completed the ride 21 times since the second edition, William says the event has become both a personal fitness benchmark and a tradition he keeps coming back to year after year.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝’𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬.

“Every year brings something different. The conditions change, the scenery changes, the experience changes — and that’s what keeps it special.”

Thank you, William, for being part of the Lions Karoo to Coast story for more than 20 years 💛

What keeps YOU coming back to K2C?

21/05/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 💧🚴

The Lions Karoo to Coast is calling on local businesses to get involved in the spirit of race day by co-branding a Water Point along the route.

It’s a great way to support local NPOs, engage with riders, and be part of an event that rides for sight-related initiatives in our region.

A big thank you to eXp South Africa for sponsoring the Knysna Rotary Water Point and Robbie's Bicycle Concept for sponsoring and offering tech support at the Buffelsnek Water Point 👏

Limited Water Point sponsorship opportunities are still available.

👉 Contact [email protected] for more information.

19/05/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 🏕️

The Lions Karoo to Coast is more than just race day — 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Self-camp or enjoy our upgraded glamping village at the Uniondale Showgrounds. Prefer to stay in Knysna? We’ve also listed shuttle and transport options for both riders and bikes to help make race morning easy.

Join us at the Wine & Wheels Expo, catch up with fellow riders over a drink and soak up the build-up before taking on the ride from the Karoo to the Coast.

Then celebrate your finish in Knysna with great vibes, cold beers and plenty of stories from the road 🚴

👉 Learn more: www.karootocoast.com

12/05/2026

𝐊𝟐𝐂 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 & 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🚐 ⁣
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Getting to and from the Lions Karoo to Coast doesn’t have to be complicated.⁣
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We’ve listed a range of rider and bicycle transport options on our website — including transfers between Uniondale, Knysna, George and Oudtshoorn, as well as long-distance bicycle transport options from Gauteng and Bloemfontein.⁣

We even have the option to hire someone to drive your vehicle from the start to the finish venue for you! 👌
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Plan the logistics now, so you can focus on the ride.⁣
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👉 Find all transport options here:⁣
https://www.karootocoast.com/race-info/transport
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