There is no charge for the substitution of one rider for another and this will be allowed up until midnight on 30^th April 2025 however, the onus is on the original entrant to advise Rotary before 30^th April 2025 of the substitute’s apparel size.

For substitutions made after midnight on 30^th April 2025 the substitute will be issued the clothing size ordered by the original entrant.

NOTE: ONLY ROTARY 2025 BRANDED CYCLE CLOTHING TO BE WORN BY ENTRANTS FOR THE DURATION OF THE 2025 CYCLE TOUR

Entries will be paid for via an EFT.

2025 will see a repeat of the popular circular route, with a few tweaks, which traverses Timbavati, Kapama and Thornybush.

The start and finish will be on Timbavati and the breakfast and lunch sites have been specially chosen – as have the water points along the route – to see as much game as possible.

Approximately 100 km (60 miles) 

There are strict rules on how and where entrants ride and we group riders into pelotons each escorted by armed rangers and a back-up vehicle.  All participants must wear K2C 2025 branded cycling apparel so that they are easily identified by the support staff.

Paramedics will be in attendance.

All participants will be required to attend a pre-tour compulsory briefing.

It starts and ends on the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.  Details of how to get there can be found here.

This is not a race so your lead guide will control the times you ride and rest.  The destination must be reached by sunset. (For safety reasons the ride should be completed by 16h00)

For most riders, general cycling fitness will be enough to finish within daylight hours.

E-bikes are permitted in accordance with event rules.

No children under 16 will be allowed to cycle on the tour due to the dangers that could be encountered on the reserves.

All participants will be encouraged to carry sufficient water/energy drinks with them where possible, by using water bottles and hydration packs. There will be adequate water tables along the route.

Mementos will be given to all participants completing the event.

• Each peloton will stop for breakfast and lunch which will be provided by Rotary
• Compulsory briefing and with a hot meal on Friday night
• Dinner is provided on Saturday night

Yes, you can view recommended accommodation here and download the list here. 

25 to 28 kms

It will take you about 30 minutes.

Yes – that is one of the main attractions of this event.

There is strict access control at the event and so is completely safe.

There will be swimming and other fun things to do.

Alternatively, Hoedspruit has a wide range of activities, shops, restaurants, game drives etc

Unfortunately, safety considerations preclude this. Family and friends are welcome to attend the briefing, start and finish and of course the post tour dinner event afterwards.

Average lows for June are 5 °C / Average highs are 22 °C

Chilly mornings for the start but riding jacket provided. It should soon warm up. You can store excess and discarded clothing on the dedicated support vehicle that will follow each peloton.

Yes. Amazing prizes to be won and tickets will be on sale at the briefing and the finish.

Yes! See the stunning Hornbill Collection designed by Lowveld artist Warren Cary.

Also a beautiful collectors’ hornbill poster will be for sale at the event to take home as a memento.