The 36ONE MTB Challenge

The 36ONE MTB Challenge The ultimate single-stage MTB race in South Africa. 361 kilometers around the Klein Karoo

Choose between The Half (180.5 km's), The Relay and The Challenge (361 km's).

Today would have been a day of reflection. Instead, we say thank you.No finish line stories or tired legs — just a diffe...
25/05/2026

Today would have been a day of reflection.
Instead, we say thank you.
No finish line stories or tired legs — just a different kind of emotion.
But one thing hasn’t changed: our incredible community.

Thank you to every rider, volunteer, landowner, crew member, sponsor and supporter who makes this event what it is.
The 36ONE has always been about more than the ride — it has heart.

The roads will recover.
And when they do, we’ll meet again.
See you in 2027.

23/05/2026

The 36ONE has never only been about 361km.
It’s about the reason behind the ride.

Today, we want to hear and share YOUR story.

Why did you enter The 36ONE?
What did your training journey mean to you?
Who were you riding for?

Comment below or DM us your story – or share your story on social and tag us.
Let’s honour the commitment this community made long before race day.

22/05/2026

Today should have been race day.

For months, riders trained before sunrise, after work, through injuries, setbacks and sacrifices — all with one goal in mind: The 36ONE.

And while the event may not take place this year, the commitment, discipline and purpose behind every entry still matters.

Some riders trained for loved ones lost to cancer.
Some rode to raise funds for charities and ministries.
Some entered to prove something to themselves after life’s hardest seasons.
Some changed their health, their mindset and their future through this journey.

The finish line may be gone this year — but the story behind every rider remains.

This weekend, we honour that.

Today should have marked the final countdown to the 2026 Edition of The 36ONE MTB Challenge. Bikes would be getting thei...
20/05/2026

Today should have marked the final countdown to the 2026 Edition of The 36ONE MTB Challenge. Bikes would be getting their final checks. Support crew preparing. Riders carrying equal parts nerves and excitement.

Instead, after devastating floods across the Klein Karoo and Garden Route, the roads that host remain damaged and unsafe.

While the event will not take place this year, we want every rider to know this: your preparation was not wasted.

Over the next few days, we want to honour the stories behind the riders who made this event what it is.

The messages we’ve received over the past few days have meant more than we can put into words. The support, understandin...
18/05/2026

The messages we’ve received over the past few days have meant more than we can put into words. The support, understanding, and encouragement from this community has been overwhelming. It’s in moments like these that we’re reminded what really is. Hearing what this event means to each of you — the commitment, the build-up, the personal reasons behind why you show up — stays with us.

Every early morning.
Every late ride.
Every hour and every kilometre of training over months on end. It doesn’t go unnoticed. We see the work. We understand what it takes. Thank you for your dedication — to the sport, to , and to Dryland.
It means more than you know.

With 10 days to go until the 2026 36ONE MTB Challenge, and after an incredibly difficult week of route inspections, cons...
12/05/2026

With 10 days to go until the 2026 36ONE MTB Challenge, and after an incredibly difficult week of route inspections, consultations and continuous engagement with authorities and stakeholders, we regret to confirm that the event, scheduled for 22 May 2026, has officially been cancelled.

Despite exploring every possible rerouting option, we could not present a route that met the safety standards and integrity that define The 36ONE. Rather than deliver a shortened and compromised version of the race, we have chosen to protect the spirit of the event — and most importantly, the safety of our riders, crews, volunteers and emergency teams.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this difficult time.
All entered riders will be offered a transfer to 2027 or a refund.
Further administrative communication regarding these processes will follow directly to participants.

Read more: https://www.the36one.co.za/official-statement-the-36one-mtb-challenge-2026-cancelled/

IMPORTANT 36ONE MTB CHALLENGE EVENT UPDATEAfter a long and dry summer across the Klein Karoo, we are deeply grateful for...
08/05/2026

IMPORTANT 36ONE MTB CHALLENGE EVENT UPDATE

After a long and dry summer across the Klein Karoo, we are deeply grateful for the widespread rain that fell across the region this week. While the rainfall brought much-needed relief to farmers, dams and landscapes throughout the area, it also resulted in severe flooding and infrastructure damage in certain areas.

Significant damage was caused to a number of public gravel roads across the 36ONE route network between Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp, Louvain, Rooiberg, Calitzdorp and the Swartberg area.

At this stage, water levels in certain areas have still not fully subsided and we are continuing to assess the extent of the damage together with local authorities and landowners. It is already clear that route changes will likely be necessary, but no final decisions can yet be made until full access and inspections are possible over the weekend and early next week.

For now, the event is still going ahead, although adjustments to the route should be expected.

We understand the uncertainty and appreciate everyone’s patience and support while we work through a situation completely beyond our control. Rider safety and the overall event experience remain our top priorities.

A further update will be communicated early next week once assessments have been completed and we have a clearer picture of the way forward.

The Dryland Team

The clock is ticking! 2026 is around the corner, and entries close on 15 May.Whether you’re chasing the record or takin...
05/05/2026

The clock is ticking!
2026 is around the corner, and entries close on 15 May.

Whether you’re chasing the record or taking on the beast to simply finish, that first step to enter puts you one step closer to the ultimate achievement.
Enter here: www.the36one.co.za

23/04/2026

ONE MONTH to go until 2026 kicks off!
Join us on the start line on 22 May!
This is one experience you do not want to miss.
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Can you believe there is just over ONE MONTH left before you get to line up at South Africa’s ultimate mountain bike rac...
20/04/2026

Can you believe there is just over ONE MONTH left before you get to line up at South Africa’s ultimate mountain bike race!

Entries will be closing soon for the 2026 .
Have you entered yet?
Secure your spot before it is too late.
www.the36one.co.za

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