Welcome to South Africa's toughest one-day MTB race! Dare to conquer our 121km route with a 2900m vertical ascent. Too daunting?
Try the Attakwas Half, a 47km route with a 1100m elevation gain.
16 January 2027 We invite you to defy your limits and earn the bragging rights that come with 'surviving Attakwas'. Remember - if you dare take on the challenge, you will possess the courage to conquer it!
26/08/2026
At the , your start batch matters.
Want a better place on the start line? Get your entry in early.
Seeding is based on fully paid entries received by 30 November 2026 — so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Because nobody wants to be lining up in Batch Z. 😉
Enter now: www.atta.co.za
14/08/2026
Don’t wait until the last minute to start training… the waits for no one.
There are just 5 months to go until we line up for the 2027 .
Five months might sound like plenty of time, but when it comes to preparing for one of South Africa’s toughest mountain bike challenges, it will fly by.
Start putting in the kilometres. Build your strength. Get your climbs in. And give yourself the time to arrive at the start line ready to .
The countdown is on. Are you ready?
16 January 2027
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11/08/2026
At the beginning of every year, hundreds of mountain bikers gather on the start line of the with one goal in mind… to .
It’s tough. It’s relentless. And it will test you from start to finish.
But with the right preparation, training and determination, you can achieve it. 💪
Dare to take on the challenge and see what you’re made of.
16 January 2027
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30/07/2026
Think you can't conquer the ?
Think again.
The hasn't become any easier. Riders have simply become better prepared.
Yes, every edition has its own challenges. Weather, mechanicals and race-day luck will always play a part. But the one thing every rider can control is their preparation.
In 2026, 753 riders lined up. Only 20 withdrew, with an incredible 733 crossing the finish line – a 30% increase in finishers compared to the average from the previous three years.
If the Attakwas has always been on your "maybe one day" list, make 16 January 2027 the day you prove yourself wrong.
Start preparing today. We'll see you at the start line.
The clock is ticking.
Beat the price rise and secure your place on the start line of the 2027 before entries increase.
One day. 124km. 2 900m of climbing. The toughest MTB challenge in South Africa is waiting.
Enter now before it’s too late.
24/07/2026
Almost 30% of the current field are taking on the for the very first time.
They've decided to test themselves on one of South Africa's toughest one-day MTB races and carve their names into the history books.
To everyone who's conquered the before... what's the one piece of advice you wish you'd known before your first Attakwas?
Share your best tips, lessons and words of encouragement in the comments below.
22/07/2026
07/07/2026
With the right preparation and training, it’s within your reach.
The challenges you to dig deep, push limits, and prove what you’re capable of.
Make your move for 16 January 2027.
Enter before 31 July to beat the price increase.
23/06/2026
The has been testing mountain bikers for 20 years — it’s one of South Africa’s oldest and toughest one-day MTB events.
Join a legacy of grit, passion, and epic adventure!
Beat the price rise and secure your entry before 31 July 2026!
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04/06/2026
Unpredictable. That’s what the is.
We’ve seen the mud years.
The scorching years.
The comeback years.
Each one different.
Each one brutal in its own way.
All of it shaping the legend.
Are you coming to on 16 January 2027?