3 Weeks to Go – WOA IQembu Cycle Challenge 2025

We’re counting down to Durban’s best team cycle event – the WOA IQembu Cycle Challenge, happening Sunday, 31 August 2025! Expect warm weather, flat roads, and a buzzing cycling atmosphere.

Start time: 7:00am

Distances & Team Sizes:

• 100km TTT – Up to 10 riders (minimum 5 to finish) • 60km Challenge – Up to 6 riders (minimum 4 to finish) • 40km Challenge – Up to 4 riders (minimum 3 to finish)

Prize Money: R50 000 for the winning 100km team

Bikes: Road, TT, MTB, and gravel bikes welcome

Course: Almost dead-flat with smooth road surfaces – perfect for fast racing or social riding

Race Rules & Safety:

To ensure a safe, fair event

No drafting behind other teams

Maintain a 20 bike length gap when overtaken Dropped riders must ride solo or withdraw – no rejoining teams Always keep left, pass right, then return left Marshals will be on course, and teams may report rule violations. The focus is on fairness, safety, and enjoyment for all.

Schedule:

Race briefing: 6:40am – all teams must attend Start order: 100km teams first (1-minute intervals), followed by 60km, then 40km Cut-off time: 11:00am

Prize-giving: 10:00am at the finish area

Logistics:

Start/Finish: Opposite Moses Mabhida Stadium

Parking: Suncoast Casino (safe & secure)

Refreshments: Available from 6:00am at start/finish

Registration: Saturday, 30 August at DVH Cycles, Durban North

(10:00am–2:00pm)

Enter Now!

Join SA’s best team cycling challenge! Whether you’re a weekend warrior, club rider, or family team, there’s a race for you.

Enter here: https://iqembucyclerace2025.myactive.co.za

More info: [email protected]

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