Lions Karoo to Coast MTB Challenge: Third-Party Event

Please note this event is not organised by the Pedal Power Association. The Lions Karoo to Coast MTB Challenge is a Third Party Event advertised by the PPA.

The Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge is a 100km off road race from UNIONDALE to KNYSNA via the Prince Alfred’s Pass. The route is scenic, challenging and riders are encouraged to train sufficiently for this event in order to maximise the enjoyment of the experience.

Entry Cost is R800 including dinner in Uniondale. All proceeds go to the Lions of Knysna and Uniondale. Only 4500 entries will be available for the 2025 event. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The Lions Karoo to Coast welcomes MTB, Gravel and E-Bikes! With E-Bike Entries tripling in 2023, the event now offers a FREE battery swop service. Gravel bikes will start in the usual seeded bunches – BUT there will be a separate generous prize money and podium places for the top 3 Gravel Bikes.

The Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Race has been selected as an Official Premier Seeding Event of the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

The event is owned by the Lions Clubs of Uniondale and Knysna and all proceeds from the event go to Sightfirst, the South African Guide Dog Association and other urgent needs in the community.

RACE DATE: 21 September 2025
START TIME: 07h30
DISTANCE: 95.95km
ESTIMATED TIME: 4.35.32
ASCENT: 1560m
DESCENT: 1815m