#KeepTheCadence

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4 Days

282 Kilometers

4,744m Elevation

Relive the 2025 M&G Investments PE PLETT #KeepTheCadence

Welcome to South Africa’s most diverse stage race.

As we look forward to the 2026 edition of the M&G Investments PE Plett, we have decided to stick to the same formula as in 2025 — following the same direction, starting from Mentorskraal in Jeffreys Bay, covering over 280 km along the famous Garden Route, and finishing four days later at Nature’s Valley Rest Camp. We believe this approach worked exceptionally well, beginning with the toughest day and gradually easing as the event progressed.

Whether you’re chasing personal bests and racing flat-out or simply riding for the love of mountain biking, soaking in the beauty of the Garden Route with no pressure — this is a spectacular journey you won’t want to miss! Entries are limited to 250 riders across both The Ride and The Tour.

 

2 Ways to Ride in 2026

The Ride

The “Original” event with timekeeping, results, and a fixed start time. Designed for those who are chasing personal bests and keen on racing flat-out.

The Tour

The exact same route and villages as “The Ride”, with no start time or results. Designed for those simply riding for the love of mountain biking with no pressure.

3 PACKAGES FOR 2026

Full

Ride Only

Day Ripper

Included in the

experience

The race pack you get when entering

Each rider receives a race pack valued at R3 000 who enter before the closing date.

Fresh Meals Daily

From lunch on the 1st day to lunch on the last day, all meals including dinners, lunches and breakfasts are catered for at the various venues.

Free beer from SAB

It’s a no-wallet race village with plenty of SAB beer available at lunch and after stages 1, 2 and 3.

Full medical backup

With ambulances on scene and choppers on standby.

A mix of accommodation options available

Options include accommodation in a hotel, guesthouse or luxury tents.

Doolhof Wine Tasting

Wine tasting on selected evenings courtesy of Doolhof Wine Estate.

9 water points over the 4 days

Powered by Buco, First Choice Dairies, Tsitsikamma Water and Smhart Security.

4 M&G Investments Boost Bars

Giving you that final boost to finish strong.

Stretch sessions and massages by qualified instructors and therapists

Stretch and relax after a rewarding day on the bike.

WiFi enabled race village

Share your experience with the world!

Transport of your luggage between villages

Drop your bag at the truck each morning. We then drop your bags at the finish line for when you arrive. View your bag tag on your bag to find your tent.

Live music throughout each afternoon

There’s never a boring moment with live entertainment in each race village.

Optional

extras available

Pre-event Accommodation

Tented accommodation the night before with supper and breakfast before the start of Stage 1.

Accommodation Upgrade

Hotel Accommodation along the route.

Vehicle Transfer

The team from Red Cherry Events will move your vehicle from the start to the finish.

Bicycle Service

Have our team of qualified mechanics take care of your machine at the end of each stage.

Bike Wash

Have the Red Cherry Events team clean your bike for 3 days.

No Hassles Package

Let us take the hassle out – we organise your accommodation for the night before the event & transport to and from the PE airport.

Find out more about the optional extras available.

Previous riders

testimonials

Thank you for an awesome PE Plett mtb event! it was absolutely brilliant!!!!

Derek Schulze

Amazing 4 days of memories made… great structure, aswesome food and drinks and beautiful race villages! Thanx Red Cheery Events!

Riaan Cronje

PE PLETT is a must Bucket list race. Well done to the team!

Steven Lambrechts

Fantastic four days on the MTB. Made extra special by the Red Cherry Team. Thank you once again Mike and Shaun and the rest of the guys and gals for a spectacular few days.

Leon Kötting

Thoroughly enjoyed our participation. Everyone was friendly, helpfull and entertaining.

Hanlie Pienaar

Amazing event ! Great hospitality, organisation and brilliant routes.
Top notch Red Cherry Events !!
Well done and thank you.

Neil Bradford

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