If you are a cyclist or simply looking for some action this weekend, then the Spirit of Bonnievale MTB Festival is for you. From 1–3 May 2026, Bonnievale will host its annual mountain bike race, attracting riders from across the region.
The weekend kicks off with an 8 km sprint on 1 May, followed by a Western Cape Cycling event on Saturday, and concludes with the 33 km and 57 km marathon races on Sunday. The event will be hosted at Pofadder Trails on the R317.
The programme for the event is as follows:
1.Friday
- 12:00-14:00 – Official XCO practice and registration
- 15:00 – Race starts
- 17:30 – Prize giving
2. Saturday
- 06:00-07:30 – Registration opens
- 08:30 – Race starts
- 14:06 – Last race starts
- Prize giving per category on completion.
3. Sunday
- 06:00-07:00 – Registration
- 07:45 – 33km marathon starts
- 08:30 – 57 km marathon starts
- 11:00 – 33km marathon prize giving
- 13:00 – 57 km marathon prize giving
