Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort MTB & Trail Run Challenge

04/10/2026

And some ran into trouble along the way.

04/10/2026

Yvonne van Staden from Stellenbosch, talks about her race. Yvonne won the 85km (women).

04/10/2026

We spoke to the winner of the 85km (men), Louw Moolman from George, after his win.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Done and dusted! 🚵‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

The Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Challenge 2026 served up wet, cold and testing conditions, but our athletes brought the grit!

The conditions were tough, but the athletes were tougher. 👏🔥

Thank you to every rider and trail runner who took on the challenge, the supporters who cheered them on and the sponsors, organisers and crew who made it all happen.

Here’s a glimpse of the action from an unforgettable day! 🎥

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Ladismith Cheese
Chain Gang Events
Karoo 62
First Choice
BKH Products
Ladismith Tourism Bureau
Pharmacy at Spar Ladismith
Sq**rt Cycling Products
Cederberg Brewery
Cycleworx Sedgefield
NUTRITECH
Ladismith SPAR
Guy McDonald

03/10/2026

Many athletes are still out on the route, but here’s a glimpse of the action in the spectacular poort at the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Challenge! 🚵‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Keep going, everyone – we’re cheering you on! 🙌

03/10/2026

The 85km MTB athletes are off at the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Challenge 2026. Safe riding everyone!

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First Choice Ladismith Tourism Bureau Ladismith Cheese Pharmacy at Spar Ladismith Ladismith SPAR NUTRITECH

03/10/2026

The 85km MTB and E-bike riders are off! 🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️

They’re heading out to tackle a wet and cool Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Challenge today. 🌧️⛰️

Good luck to every rider taking on the route – ride safely, enjoy the challenge and give it everything you’ve got! 💪

We’ll see you at the finish line! 🏁

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Thank you our sponsors for making this possible.

First Choice Ladismith Cheese Ladismith SPAR Pharmacy at Spar Ladismith Cederberg Brewery Sq**rt Cycling Products NUTRITECH Ladismith Tourism Bureau Cycleworx Sedgefield

03/10/2026

Good morning from a cool and cloudy Karoo62! 🚵‍♀️🏃‍♂️☕️

Conditions are looking just about perfect for our MTB and trail running athletes as they prepare to take on the Ladismith Cheese 7Weekspoort Challenge 2026.

⚡ E-bikes get underway at 08:00
🚵 The 85km MTB race starts at 08:15

MC Guy McDonald is already keeping the energy high at the start line, while the coffee queue is growing as athletes patiently wait for that all-important pre-race caffeine fix. ☕️😄

It’s set to be a cool, cloudy Karoo day with a little rain possible – ideal racing weather!

Good luck to every athlete taking on the challenge today. Race hard, stay safe and enjoy every kilometre! 💪
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03/10/2026

Good morning athletes!

PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIMES FOR MTB

E-bikes - 08:00
85km - 08:15
43km - 08:20
29km 08:25

08:30 5km/10km/21km Trail Run Starts

Enjoy the race, be safe and we'll see you at the finish line! 👌

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