Northern Farm MTB Park

Your Garmin MTB Classic race images are LIVE!
The bikes are back in the garage, the legs are mostly working again, and the Garmin MTB Classic is officially wrapped up.

Now it’s time to relive the good stuff, your race images are ready to view, (link in the comments) download and, naturally, prove to everyone that you really beat yesterday.

A massive THANK YOU to every rider who came out to play, push the limits, get dusty and make the Garmin MTB Classic what it was.
See you on the trails again soon!

Time to get the best out of you and your machine. Time to Beat Yesterday.

Introducing the official route profile for the Garmin MTB Classic 50km Challenge at Northern Farm on 22 August 2026.

This is where mountain biking gets serious enough to put in the hard yards in training.

Over 50 kilometres, your bike becomes more than just something to ride. It becomes your tool, your teammate, and your ticket to conquering one of Gauteng's favourite trail networks.

Expect kilometres of beautifully groomed singletrack, punchy climbs that demand commitment, flowing descents that reward confidence, and just enough surprises along the way to keep you focused from start to finish.

It's a route that rewards skill, fitness and smart pacing. Every corner, every climb and every descent is another opportunity to ride smoother, faster and stronger than the last time.

So stop wondering if you're ready.

Get the bike prepped. Study the route. Trust your training.

Then roll onto the start line determined to Beat Yesterday.

📍 Northern Farm
📅 22 August 2026
🚵 50km | 620m Elevation

Enter now: link in the comments

No more excuses. It's time to beat yesterday!

Introducing the official route profile for the Garmin MTB Classic 20km Challenge at Northern Farm (22 August 2026)!

Think 20km is just a casual cruise? Think again. This route is the ultimate playground: a high-speed sandbox for sprint specialists, a battleground for school kids, and the perfect target for casual riders looking to test their grit on Jozi’s finest trails. If you've been looking for a reason to kickstart your training and shake off the winter slump, this is it.

The terrain delivers the perfect balance, featuring enough winding singletrack to keep you guessing, and just enough open district road to really open the taps and fly.

It’s time to stop thinking about it, dust off the kit, and step up to the starting line.

Accept the challenge, study the track, and let’s . Enter now: https://mtbclassic.co.za/northernfarm/

The sweet spot of speed has entered the chat.

Introducing the official route profile for the Garmin MTB Classic 35km Half-Marathon at Northern Farm (22 August 2026)!

The 35km distance is the ultimate chameleon: serious enough to test your lungs, but fun enough to put a massive smile on your face. It features a thrilling mix of manicured, fast-flowing singletrack and wide-open district roads. The verdict? It’s fast. Like, super fast.

The E-Bike Element: This exact route will also play host to our dedicated, uncapped 35km E-Bike Race. The battery-powered beasts will head out onto a completely clear, free-flowing course first, leaving the "acoustic" riders to chase them down exactly 20 minutes later. Game on.

Not your distance? Don't panic. Standby as we roll out the profiles for the 10km, 20km, and 50km routes over the next few days.

Lock in your entry, study the climbs, and get ready to fly.

Enter now: https://mtbclassic.co.za/northernfarm/

Join the Volcan Racing team at Northern Farm for a Demo Day and put these incredible machines through their paces on some of Gauteng's favourite trails.

Whether you're looking to upgrade, compare bikes, or simply enjoy a great morning on the trails, we'll have a range of bikes available for you to test ride and experience firsthand.

🔥 Ride it. 🔥 Feel it. 🔥 Push it.

Bring your helmet, your riding shoes, and your curiosity. The trails are waiting.

📍 Northern Farm 📅 Saturday ⏰ Demo rides available throughout the morning.

TrailLife MTBSouthAfrica TestRide

Entries for the Garmin MTB Classic at Northern Farm (22 August 2026) are OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Let’s be honest: your bike needs love this winter too. Give it what it wants pristine, traffic-free singletrack right on Jozi’s doorstep, an epic race village, a vibrant beer garden, and our new, uncapped 35km E-Bike race. Plus, with The Pursuit, you can load the course record holder's actual segment onto your Garmin and try to hunt down their time in real-time.

Do not sleep on this: The first 300 riders to enter score an exclusive, limited-edition Garmin trail t-shirt. Last year, these sold out in less than 12 hours. If you want to avoid massive FOMO in your cycling group text, you need to move fast.

Stop making excuses, claim your clear trails, and let's rock the dirt.

Enter now: https://mtbclassic.co.za/northernfarm/

On 22 August 2026, the Garmin MTB Classic is taking over Northern Farm. We are talking 110km of pristine singletrack, an epic race village with a vibrant beer garden, a dedicated uncapped E-Bike race, and The Pursuit where you can race real-time data against the actual course record holder on your Garmin.

Early bird entries blast open on 17 June 2026!

Don't sleep on this, the first 300 riders to lock in their spot unlock exclusive, limited-edition Garmin event merch that will make your weekend cycling group text very, very jealous.

Set your alarms, head to Northern Farm on the 17th, and claim yours before the crowd beats you to it.

Check it all out at https://mtbclassic.co.za/northernfarm/

Accept the challenge. Secure the merch. !

Hey Northern Farm family!

Just checking in on you beautiful people. How is everyone handling the new trails?

Are you crushing the single track, or are you becoming a branch manager? (Be honest, we won't judge).

Also, how is winter treating you so far? We know it’s freezing out there, but layers are temporary, and trail glory is forever. Nothing a post-ride coffee can't fix!

Speaking of the trails... who is keen for a sneaky new addition yet?

Drop a comment below and let us know how your winter riding is going...

How the "Weight-for-Watts" System Works:
To achieve a "Level Environment," every rider/bike combination must compete at a Standardized System Weight of 110kg.

Mandatory Weigh-In: Before attempting "The Comeback Trail," all riders must stop at the Integrity Station at the base of the climb.

Ballast Allocation: Our marshals will calculate your deficit. (e.g., If you and your bike weigh 85kg, you will be issued 25kg of Standardized Ballast official bricks/sandbags).

The Climb: Ballast must be carried to the summit in a backpack or strapped to the frame.

Verification: A marshal at the summit will collect your ballast and issue a Digital Validation Stamp.

⚡ E-Bike Policy
To compensate for motor assistance, all E-bikers are required to carry the "Heavy-Industry Ballast" (Total System Weight: 150kg) to ensure they do not unfairly dominate the leaderboards.

We thank you for your cooperation in keeping Northern Farm the most honest trail network in Gauteng.

See you on the climb!

We’ve been busy humans at Northern Farm and we’ve officially flipped the script on 25 years of trail history and trails. We’ve got new routes, new names, and enough options to make your head spin (in a good way, like a Goldfish with a short memory!).

​The "Scientific-ish" Breakdown
​We are not scientists. We know every GPS device out there is going to have its own opinion on distance and elevation. That’s just science, and we’re here for the vibes, not the laboratory!

​Scroll through the images for current distances and elevation.
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​Follow the Signs:
All splits are marked with trail names. You now have multiple offerings across various distances, we will drop reviews on each route early next week.

​Explore the Unknown:
These routes are taking you to parts of the farm you didn't even know existed. It’s like finding a R200 note in your old saddle bag.

​The Most Important One:
Have fun out there. If you aren't smiling, you're doing it wrong.
​We aren't quite finished with the masterpiece yet, the Red trails are expanding and the Black route is still "loading", but the fun starts right now.
​So, grab your helmet, leave your "muscle memory" at the gate, and come see what 25 years of flow feels like when you turn it upside down!
​See you on the trails!