This is a two day stage race.
Day One Distance: 60 kilometres. Total ascent: 1,200 metres. The first day kicks off with a steady jeep track warm up, meandering along the famous Tugela River for about 20 kilometres. The following 20 kilometres feature a steady ascent with continuous views of the majestic Amphitheatre. The closing third rounds off the day’s ride with groomed fast single track incorporating the Montusi Gorge Trail.
Day Two Distance: 40 kilometres. Total ascent: 1,000 metres. The second day balances smooth and quick single track with short steep climbs and exhilarating descents. The first half of the ride takes the rideable but exposed edges of the Montusi Gorge, with its dramatic views around every corner. The second half includes a demanding climb up and out of the Cavern Valley on some upgraded hiking trails to the legendary Grotto Trail. On this stage you are treated to towering sandstone bluffs and mature indigenous protea forests.