What You Actually Need for 4 Days on the Garden Route.

Four days. One bag. Endless trails.

From dusty district roads to forest singletrack and unpredictable Garden Route weather, here’s the gear that will keep you comfortable, prepared, and ready to enjoy every stage of M&G Investments PE Plett.

Riding Kit

Make sure you pack enough riding gear to stay fresh and comfortable across all four stages.

4 x Bib Shorts
4 x Riding Jerseys
A Helmet
MTB Shoes
4 x Riding Socks
Cycling Gloves (Short or Long Fingers
A Pair of Sunglasses
Lightweight Rain Jacket or Gilet
Arm Warmers
A Buff or Cap
Chamois Cream

Bike Essentials

Make sure your bike is properly serviced before race week.

Your Mountain Bike in good working condition
Spare Tubes
Tyre Plugs
Pump or CO2
Multi-Tool
Quick Link
Spare Derailleur Hanger
Chain Lube (We Will Have This Available at Water Points)
Spare Brake Pads
Tyre Sealant
Water Bottles or Hydration Pack
Chargers for GPS, Lights, Di2 or AXS

Nutrition & Recovery

Even with fully stocked waterpoints, always ride with your own fuel.

Energy Bars or Gels
Electrolytes
Recovery Drink
Favourite Race Snacks
Water Bottle for Recovery Mix

Race Village & Off The Bike

Comfort after each stage makes a big difference.

Casual Clothes
Hoodie or Warm Layer
Flip Flops or Comfy Shoes
Swimming Costume
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Lip Ice
A Towel
Chargers and Power Bank
Earplugs
Wet Wipes

Tents & Bag Drop

Whether you’re staying in the race village or alternative accommodation.

Pillow (If You Have a Preferred One)
Extra Blanket for Colder Nights
Headlamp or Small Torch
Laundry Bag for Dirty Kit
Portable Fan for Warmer Evenings

Good To Have

Not essential, but these can save your ride.

Spare Cleats
Extra Charging Cables
Ziplock Bags for Wet or Muddy Kit
Massage Gun
Cooler Box for Post-Stage Recovery Drinks
Small Cash or Bank Card for Travel Stops

Before You Leave

A few things worth checking before ride week:

Fresh Sealant in Tyres
Brake Pads Still Have Life
Suspension Serviced
Tubeless Tyres Sealing Properly
Drivetrain Running Smoothly
All Electronics Fully Charged

The less you stress about gear, the more you can enjoy the ride.

Pack smart, prep your bike properly, and get ready for an unforgettable few days on the Garden Route.

The Ride combines with The Tour

"We have decided to combine both "The Ride" and "The Tour". We felt we were missing something when it came to the hype around "The Tour". As there are fewer people on "The Tour" (by design) we are worried that when people get to the end, like they did this year, there won't be enough action at the end due to the smaller crowds.

This lack of hype, we thought, detracted from the overall achievement and thus combining the two events, while still keeping each events characteristics in place, was the right move."

- Shaun Glover, Red Cherry Events

Schedule

Wednesday, 17 February

15h00 – 18h00: Registration
18h30: Riders briefing

Registration will be at St Francis Links. All ticket holders have accommodation and meals after Stage 1 on the 18th of February, to secure pre-event accommodation please click here to book.