With multiple race categories on the day, we proudly celebrate our two overall champions:
π₯ FEMALE OVERALL β Parys Edwards β 06:11:24
π₯ MALE OVERALL β Nico Bell β 04:35:14
From relentless climbs to adrenaline-pumping descents, the Barberton trails pushed every rider to their limits. The grit, determination and finish-line celebrations made this a race to remember! π₯
A massive thank you to our main sponsors β Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa Irrigation Specialists β for keeping this race and the MTB community thriving. π
Thank you to the Barberton community and everyone behind the scenes who made this event possible.
π₯ Special thanks to Resolve Media for capturing the action with incredible photos and video.
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Barberton XCM MTB Challenge
The Barberton XCM MTB, proudly hosted by Round Table 67 Barberton, is one of South Africaβs most beloved single-day mountain biking events.
Riders of all levels are invited to explore pristine wilderness and experience an unforgettable race.
12/02/2026
Barberton XCM MTB Challenge 2026 β Race Photos Are Here! π΅ββοΈ
What an unforgettable day on the trails! π₯π₯
A massive thank you to all our sponsors for making the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge possible. A special shout-out to our main sponsors β Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa β your incredible support keeps this event and the MTB community thriving. π Mopani Pharmacy Inyoni Africa Irrigation Specialists
Thank you to the Barberton community and everyone who helped behind the scenes to make this an epic race. Your energy, dedication, and love for mountain biking made it truly special.
πΈ Relive the moments β the grit, the speed, the smiles, and the finish line victories in the full race album below.
π₯ Special thanks to Resolve Agency for the amazing photos and video coverage.
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Proudly hosted by Round Table 67 Barberton. π
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Barberton XCM MTB Challenge 2026 β Race Photos Are Here! π΅ββοΈ
What an unforgettable day on the trails! π₯π₯
A massive thank you to all our sponsors for making the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge possible. A special shout-out to our main sponsors β Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa β your incredible support keeps this event and the MTB community thriving. π
Thank you to the Barberton community and everyone who helped behind the scenes to make this an epic race. Your energy, dedication, and love for mountain biking made it truly special.
πΈ Relive the moments β the grit, the speed, the smiles, and the finish line victories in the full race album below.
π₯ Special thanks to Resolve Agency for the amazing photos and video coverage.
Proudly hosted by Round Table 67 Barberton. π
12/02/2026
03/02/2026
BARBERTON XCM MTB CHALLENGE β PODIUM RESULTS π΅ββοΈπ΅ββοΈ
From first-time riders to future champions, the Barberton trails delivered incredible racing across all distances. A massive well done to every participant β your effort, grit, and sportsmanship made this event something special! π
Here are the top 3 finishers in each category:
π₯ 75KM
Female
π₯ Sanet Coetzee β 04:02:11
π₯ Elsa de Beer β 04:38:37
π₯ Maruschka van Rooyen β 04:52:37
Male
π₯ Eben Binneman β 03:12:02
π₯ Christian Smit β 03:23:45
π₯ Eben Swart β 03:25:29
π₯ 50KM
Female
π₯ Lu-Mari du Plessis β 02:41:25
π₯ Maya de Vries β 02:45:40
π₯ Mia Putter β 03:10:06
Male
π₯ Scholtz Boshoff β 02:28:22
π₯ Seth Watts β 02:31:49
π₯ Zander Ferreira β 02:32:23
π₯ 30KM
Female
π₯ Leyla De Oliveira β 01:10:16
π₯ Lana de Vries β 01:13:55
π₯ Karien Nel β 01:27:45
Male
π₯ Dian Pretorius β 01:03:58
π₯ Ian Taylor β 01:06:30
π₯ Lauwrens Marais β 01:08:33
π₯ 20KM
Female
π₯ Emmah Prinsloo β 01:06:53
π₯ Anna Snaddon-Taylor β 01:08:02
π₯ VhenΓ© Oelofse β 01:08:24
Male
π₯ Carel Strydom β 01:00:24
π₯ David Snaddon-Taylor β 01:03:15
π₯ Christiaan Prinsloo β 01:04:26
π Congratulations to all riders β from podium finishers to those who simply crossed the line. Barberton XCM is about challenge, community, and passion for MTB!
03/02/2026
BARBERTON XCM MTB CHALLENGE β 110KM OVERALL WINNERS π΅ββοΈπ΅ββοΈ
What an epic day on the trails! π₯ Tough climbs, fast descents, and pure determination from start to finish. A massive congratulations to our 110km Overall Winners who conquered Saturdayβs race π
π A huge thank you to all our sponsors for making the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge possible, with a special shout-out to our main sponsors β Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa β for your incredible support of this event and the MTB community.
π₯ FEMALE OVERALL β 110KM
π₯ Parys Edwards β 06:11:24
π₯ Natasja Kask β 07:01:20
π₯ Lesanne van der Vyver β 07:29:42
4οΈβ£ Yvonne Cornes β 07:52:56
5οΈβ£ Zintie Gantsho β 08:04:55
π₯ MALE OVERALL β 110KM
π₯ Nico Bell β 04:35:14
π₯ Gawie Combrink β 04:41:23
π₯ Alan Gordon β 05:04:08
4οΈβ£ Willie van Eck β 05:15:08
5οΈβ£ Erik Kleinhans β 05:18:52
π Well done to every rider who took on the legendary Barberton terrain β youβre all champions!
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The race is off to a good start!
Thumbs up if you are racing today!
30/01/2026
Perfect riding weather at the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge! π΅ββοΈπ₯
While itβs hot out there, please stay safe.
π« No swimming, splashing your face, or wetting your feet in the Lomati Dam
π There are crocodiles in the water, including one over 3 metres long
β οΈ Stay well clear of the waterβs edge at all times
Ride smart. Ride safe. Enjoy the challenge! πͺπ΄ββοΈ
28/01/2026
Some riders come for the podium π
Others call it a win when they grab a cold beer πΊ with their mates and say, βWe made it.β
No matter what your win looks like β one thingβs guaranteedβ¦
Barberton XCM is going to be EPIC. π΅ββοΈπ₯
πΆ Live music you donβt want to miss
Featuring Toolany Rock SA β bringing the vibe while the stories get better with every beer.
Ride hard. Celebrate harder.
See you at the finish line this Saturday, 31 January 2026!.
27/01/2026
Remember when we were worried about rain? π
Plot twist: itβs going to be HOT βοΈ
Prime conditions.
Epic course.
An even better race. π₯
While most people wait until the last minute for a weather updateβ¦ you can safely enter now β this one is going to be EPIC.
The Barberton XCM MTB Challenge wouldnβt be possible without the support of our dedicated sponsors Inyoni Africa and Mopani Pharmacy, whose commitment helps bring this iconic event to life.
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