BRINK Karkloof Road Race 2026
30 August
Burg Wheelers Cycling Club is proud to present the Karkloof Road Race with our new sponsor, Brink Towbars. The race takes place from La Petite France (better known as the Karkloof Farmer’s Market, 9 Karkloof Road) on Sunday 30th August. Hopefully the timing will be right to have warmed up a little coming out of winter and before the Spring rains start.
The event offers two race distances, both starting and finishing from La Petite France. The route makes use of the beautiful stretch of tar road between St Johns Village (just outside Howick) to the end of the tar road – one out and back loop comprising just under 40km. The 80km race does a double lap. The rolling terrain and beautiful scenery in the Karkloof Valley make it all the more worthwhile to enjoy seeing it twice.
La Petite France is a lovely venue being close to Howick and with plenty of parking on site. There is also good food and an enticing cheese selection for purchase at the venue, what Preston Farm is famous for. Clubs are encouraged to put up their gazebo’s and enjoy some social time after the event.
Start Times
Water Table
There will be a water table on the route – at the Karkloof Conservancy. The 40km riders will pass this point once (at about the 25km mark) and the 80km riders will pass it twice (at 25km & about 60km).The table will offer water and coke. There will also be a range of energy snacks for those who may be lacking some sustenance!
Services at La Petite France
Food and beverages will be available to purchase inside the shed. Each participants will receive a R20 voucher which may be used against a food / beverage purchase at La Petite France (on the event day only). You will need to hand the voucher in to obtain the discount! Toilets are available at the venue (on the left side of the shed). There are no shower facilities.
Course Profiles
80km route profile (x2 laps)
40km route profile (x1 lap)
Prize-Giving & Awards
Provisional results will be available to view as soon as possible once the winners have finished. The results will be posted near the registration area, inside the shed. It is the responsibility of the rider to check on his / her results before prize-giving and any discrepancies need to be lodged with the race officials immediately to avoid confusion at the prize-giving. Prize winners are requested to please wear the club / sponsor jersey to the podium, wear closed shoes and no caps please. This is a request from the KZN Cycling Road Commission.
Brink Karkloof Road Race 2026
Prize Giving List
80km Race
| Category | Prize | Category | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite / U23 / Junior Men – 1st | R1,500 | Women Overall – 1st | R1,500 |
| Elite / U23 / Junior Men – 2nd | R1,200 | Women Overall – 2nd | R1,200 |
| Elite / U23 / Junior Men – 3rd | R1,000 | Women Overall – 3rd | R100 |
| Elite / U23 / Junior Men – 4th | R800 | U17 Girls – 1st | R500 |
| Elite / U23 / Junior Men – 5th | R500 | U17 Girls – 2nd | Product |
| U17 Boys – 1st | R500 | U17 Girls – 3rd | Product |
| U17 Boys – 2nd | Product | Veteran Women 30-39 – 1st | R500 |
| U17 Boys – 3rd | Product | Veteran Women 30-39 – 2nd | Product |
| Veteran Men 30-39 – 1st | R500 | Veteran Women 30-39 – 3rd | Product |
| Veteran Men 30-39 – 2nd | Product | Veteran Women 40-49 – 1st | R500 |
| Veteran Men 30-39 – 3rd | Product | Veteran Women 40-49 – 2nd | Product |
| Veteran Men 40-49 – 1st | R500 | Veteran Women 40-49 – 3rd | Product |
| Veteran Men 40-49 – 2nd | Product | Veteran Women 50+ – 1st | R500 |
| Veteran Men 40-49 – 3rd | Product | Veteran Women 50+ – 2nd | Product |
| Veteran Men 50-59 – 1st | R500 | Veteran Women 50+ – 3rd | Product |
| Veteran Men 50-59 – 2nd | Product | ||
| Veteran Men 50-59 – 3rd | Product | ||
| Veteran Men 60+ – 1st | R500 | ||
| Veteran Men 60+ – 2nd | Product | ||
| Veteran Men 60+ – 3rd | Product | ||
| Total Prize Money | R13,100 |
40km Race
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Open Men – 1st | R400 |
| Open Men – 2nd | Product |
| Open Men – 3rd | Product |
| Open Women – 1st | R400 |
| Open Women – 2nd | Product |
| Open Women – 3rd | Product |
