17 OCTOBER 2026
Mountain Bike
Take on the trails and discover why Durbanville is one of the Western Cape’s favourite mountain biking destinations. The Durbie Dash MTB events offer an exciting mix of flowing singletrack, farm roads, technical features, and rewarding climbs, creating an unforgettable experience for riders of all abilities.
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What to Expect
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Our routes have been carefully designed to showcase the diverse terrain of the Durbanville region. From fast, open sections to twisty singletrack through vineyards and farmland, every kilometre offers something new. Expect:
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Flowing singletrack and purpose-built trails
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Scenic vineyard and farm routes
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Technical sections to test your skills
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Challenging climbs with rewarding descents
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Incredible views across the Durbanville hills
Ready to Hit the Trails?
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Pump up your tyres, gear up, and experience mountain biking at its best with the Durbie Dash. From flowing trails to unforgettable views, it's an adventure you won't want to miss.
The MTB event portfolio presents 3 exciting events to the MTB enthusiast, with all of them Cycling SA sanctioned events. E-bikes are allowed in the 27km and 50km events and will have their own separate starting groups.
The Fair Cape Chain Breaker - 60 km
If you're looking for one of the toughest mountain biking events in Durbanville, the Fair Cape Chain Breaker is the ultimate test of endurance, skill, and determination.
Covering 60 km with a demanding 1,800 metres of elevation gain, this premier MTB race in the Western Cape is built for experienced riders who thrive on technical terrain and challenging climbs.
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From flowing singletrack and rugged farm trails to steep ascents and exhilarating descents, every kilometre has been designed to push your limits while showcasing the spectacular landscapes that make Durbanville one of South Africa's premier mountain biking destinations. This is more than just a race—it's a true adventure that rewards perseverance with unforgettable views and an incredible sense of achievement.
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As an official seeding event for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour, the Fair Cape Chain Breaker is an excellent opportunity to test your fitness, sharpen your race skills, and compete against some of the region's strongest mountain bikers. Whether you're chasing a podium finish or taking on a personal endurance challenge, this event delivers an authentic mountain biking experience from start to finish.
The Diemersdal Muscle Jammer - 50 km
Looking for a mountain biking event in Durbanville that delivers the perfect balance of challenge and fun? The Diemersdal Muscle Jammer is a thrilling 50 km MTB race that takes riders across some of the region's best trails, featuring 1,250 metres of elevation gain through vineyards, farm roads, flowing singletrack, and rewarding climbs.
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Designed for intermediate to experienced mountain bikers, this route offers a true taste of Durbanville's renowned trail network. Expect a mix of fast, flowing sections, technical terrain, and climbs that will test your legs before rewarding you with exciting descents and spectacular views of the surrounding winelands. It's the ideal event for riders looking to challenge themselves without taking on the demands of the ultra-distance courses.
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Whether you're racing for a competitive finish, preparing for a bigger MTB event, or simply enjoying a day on some of the best mountain biking trails in the Western Cape, the Diemersdal Muscle Jammer promises an unforgettable riding experience from start to finish.
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An E-Bike category is available for riders aged 19 years and older, making the event accessible to an even wider community of mountain biking enthusiasts.
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Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply looking for one of the most scenic MTB races in Cape Town, the Diemersdal Muscle Jammer offers the perfect combination of endurance, adventure, and world-class trail riding in the heart of Durbanville.
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The Bloemendal Rock Buster - 27 km
Experience one of the most exciting mountain biking events in Durbanville with the Bloemendal Rock Buster. Covering 27 km with an impressive 820 metres of elevation gain, this action-packed MTB race is perfect for riders looking for a shorter distance without sacrificing the challenge, excitement, and spectacular scenery that the Durbie Dash is known for.
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The route takes riders across a diverse mix of vineyard trails, farm roads, flowing singletrack, and technical sections that showcase the best of Durbanville's renowned mountain biking terrain. With plenty of climbing to keep things interesting and exhilarating descents to reward your efforts, the Rock Buster delivers a memorable ride from start to finish.
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Ideal for developing riders, experienced mountain bikers looking for a fast-paced race, and families with older children, this event offers the perfect introduction to mountain biking in the Western Cape while still providing enough technical variety to keep seasoned riders engaged.
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An E-Bike category is available for riders aged 19 years and older, allowing even more cyclists to enjoy this fantastic route.
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​Whether you're taking on your first organised MTB race in Cape Town or looking for an exciting challenge on some of the best mountain bike trails in Durbanville, the Bloemendal Rock Buster delivers an unforgettable combination of adventure, scenery, and trail riding fun.
More Information
These events all start from the Durbanville High School grounds in Langenhoven Street, Durbanville. ​
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Please note that all mountain bike event entries are managed by Golazo. Any MTB event participant who are not a member of Cycling SA will be required to purchase a day license.
Timing is managed by Finish Time and the permanent Racetec MTB board will be used. Please note that the timing Chip is embedded in your permanent RaceTec MTB Board. If you already own a Permanent RaceTec MTB Board, please remember to bring your MTB board to the event. Lost or new boards are available at R140 each
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You will be issued a Durbie Dash event sticker at Registration which you will need to apply across the top of the MTB Board over the RaceTec Logo. You will also receive a Seeding sticker that will match the start group you have been seeded in. The seeding sticker needs to be applied in the bottom right corner in the provided square area that says “Seeding”. Please note that you will not be able to start the event without your RaceTec MTB Board.
