Benguela Cove to Oak Valley Estate

We start at the iconic Benguela Cove for the first time, with an easy beginning on gravel roads offering stunning ocean views before hitting the first singletrack. The historic Katpass is the main challenge of the day, but from there, it's an action-packed run all the way to the finish at Oak Valley Wine Estate.

Oak Valley Estate

It’s a classic Playday on filled with all your favourite sections, Vissie's Magic, Sounds of Silence, Snake Snatcher and Harrier Hawk on Oak Valley combined with the exclusive Paul Cluver trails like Rietvlei Magic, Pofadder and Bergadder to name a few. Exciting new additions: An exciting development at the Paul Clüver Amphitheatre and the Hoola Hoop Playpark near the finish! Expect fast and fun with just the right mix of technical challenge.

Oak Valley Estate to Lourensford Estate

The final stage starts at Oak Valley and finishes at Lourensford Wine Estate. It includes a compulsory portage down the historic Wagon Trail (easier than going up!), weaving through Idiom, Wedderwil, and Vergelegen. We’ve switched up the last big climb at Lourensford—it won’t be part of the route this year. Instead, we’ll take you on the stunning Canal Trail for the perfect finish to the Race with GEES.