The sun came out to ensure a spectacular finish to the Potberg & De Hoop MTB on Sunday as riders completed the second and final day of the event. With droplets of rain still glinting off every leaf the magnificent De Hoop Nature Reserve was showcased in all her glory by the day’s compact but challenging route. The day started ...

Day One of the 2016 Potberg & De Hoop MTB stage ride started under dark skies, as a steady drizzle fell on the riders assembled for the start at the Potberg Environmental Education Centre. It had been raining for nearly 48 hours by then, and wouldn’t stop raining until well into the 75km stage, leaving the routes very wet – ...

Entries for the 2016 edition of the fantastic Potberg & De Hoop MTB are open. The two day stage race, which takes place on the 3rd and 4th of September, has become a firm favourite on the mountain biking calendar – as it offers manageable distances, varied riding, a social setting and takes place in one of the most scenic ...