Garden Route Giro
Race Info
Event Date
13 – 18 April 2026
Registration
Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Venue: Salt & Copper, Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Categories
Solo Men & Women
- Elite
- Amateurs
- Veterans
- Masters
- Grand Masters
Daily Prize Giving
Time: 15:00
Location: Stage Finish Line
Final Prize Giving Celebration
Date: 18 April 2026
Time: 18:00
Location: Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape
Prize Money
2026 Prize Money: To be confirmed
Race Rules
View & Download here
Race Start Venue
Date: Monday, 13 April 2026
Time: 09:00
Venue: Mossel Bay, Western Cape
daily race start
Time: 09:00
Race stages
Stage 1:
Mossel Bay – Riversdale
Stage 2:
Riversdal – Calitzdorp
Stage 3:
Calitzdorp – Prince Albert
Stage 4:
Prince Albert – De Rust
Stage 5:
De Rust – Knysna
Stage 6:
Knysna – Wilderness
Finish Venue
Venue: Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness, Western Cape
Daily
Routine
07:00 – Rise and Shine
07:00 – Bag Check-in Opens
07:00 – Bike Park Opens
08:30 – Start Chute Opens
09:00 – Race Start
12:00 – Bike Wash Opens
12:00 – Bag Check-out Opens
12:00 – Lunch Starts
12:00 – Bike Park Opens
15:00 – Prize Giving
18:00 – Bike Wash Closes
18:00 – Bike Park Closes
What To
Pack
OFF THE BIKE
Toiletries
Towel
Headlight
Earplugs
Casual Clothes
Flip Flops
Sunblock
Cash/Credit Card
Sleeping bag & Pillow (Standard Tents)
Warm Jacket
Cycling Rain Jacket
ON THE BIKE
Helmet, gloves, cycling shoes
6 sets of cycling kit
Sun glasses
Hydration pack
Chain Lube
All Spares
Cable ties, duct tape
Bomb and adaptor, plugs
Warm Jacket
Pump, brake pads, drop out, chain, links, pins
Cycling Rain Jacket
Explore Our Host
Towns
How To
Get There
The 2026 Garden Route Giro begins in the vibrant coastal town of Mossel Bay, located along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route. Whether you’re coming from within the country or arriving internationally, getting to the start line is straightforward — and we’re here to make it even easier.
Closest Airport:
George Airport (GRJ) – approximately 40 minutes from Mossel Bay.
Direct daily flights from Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.
Optional Airport Shuttle Service:
GRG offers an optional airport transfer from George Airport to the Mossel Bay start venue.
Arrival shuttles operate on Sunday 12 April 2026.
Departure shuttles operate on Sunday 19 April 2026.
Booking timeslots are available on Entry Ninja during the entry registration process.
From Cape Town via N2:
±4.5 hours (400 km) — fast and direct via the N2 highway through Caledon and Riversdale.
From Cape Town via Route 62:
±6 hours (470 km) — a scenic drive through wine country and charming towns like Montagu, Barrydale, Ladismith, and Oudtshoorn before descending into Mossel Bay. Ideal for riders who want to turn the journey into a mini adventure.
From Johannesburg:
±12 hours (1,200 km) — travel south via the N1 to Colesberg, then through Graaff-Reinet or Beaufort West to Oudtshoorn, and on to Mossel Bay.
Secure parking at or near the start venue will be available for riders arriving by car. Remember to secure a car drive service option for your vehicle.
If you’re traveling from abroad, we recommend booking your international flights into Cape Town International (CPT) or OR Tambo International (JNB), and connecting to George Airport for local access. Our team is happy to assist with guidance — feel free to contact us at info@dryland.co.za.
Bike transport from George Airport is included with the optional shuttle service.
Secure storage is available from registration until the final day at the finish line.
Enter #GardenRouteGiro through the App to qualify for your tier level discount. By completing this race you will earn 15 points towards your loyalty level.
Find us
6 Cowley Lane,
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
6625