Karoo to Coast

16/06/2026

In this episode of Suspension Sessions, Robbie and Glen sit down with Lions Karoo to Coast Race Director Zandile Meneses to uncover what goes on behind one of South Africa's most iconic mountain bike events.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ER7qWpHdxySW0pCGqeBuO?si=jJmfRor0TGiwMi-bNutY1Q

15/06/2026

13/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝟐𝐂? 👀

Ask ten riders and you'll get ten different answers.

For some it's Prince Alfred's Pass.
For others it's crossing the finish line.

And for plenty, it's celebrating afterwards with friends, family and fellow riders.

What's your favourite part of the K2C experience?

👇 Tell us in the comments.

10/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦? 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

The Lions Karoo to Coast has always been better with friends.

Whether you're riding with a formal club, a workplace team, or just a bunch of riding mates, now is the time to start rallying the troops.

Tag your club in the comments and let us know how many riders you're bringing to the 25th edition👇

📅 27 September 2026
🔗 Enter now at www.karootocoast.com

05/06/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐊𝟐𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬

Our accommodation partners are offering exclusive discounts for Lions Karoo to Coast riders and supporters staying between 25–28 September 2026.

🏨 Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel
✓ 33% off a 3-night stay

🏨 Knysna Log Inn Hotel
✓ 25% off a 3-night stay
✓ Complimentary meal voucher and drink per guest

Simply use promo code K2CCYCLELAB when booking directly with the hotel.

If you choose to stay in Knysna, don't forget that rider and bike shuttle options are available to help make race morning easy.

More info available at www.karootocoast.com

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

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