Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen

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Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen 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!

To is no small achievement. It’s a badge of honour, a bucket-list moment and a story worth telling!But what does it fe...
19/10/2026

To is no small achievement. It’s a badge of honour, a bucket-list moment and a story worth telling!

But what does it feel like to conquer the ?

The countdown is on. Just three months until we find out!

09/10/2026

US$18,400 on the line.

21 years of the .
One legendary course.
One brutal day in the saddle.

🏆 US$6,000 for the UCI Men’s winner.
🏆 US$6,000 for the UCI Women’s winner.

The biggest winner’s payday on the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon calendar.

The challenge remains.
The stakes are higher.

16 JANUARY 2027.

Are you ready for the ?

THE BIGGEST WINNER’S PAYDAY ON THE UCI MARATHON MTB CALENDAR IS COMING TO THE HELL OF THE SOUTH.21 years. One legendary ...
09/10/2026

THE BIGGEST WINNER’S PAYDAY ON THE UCI MARATHON MTB CALENDAR IS COMING TO THE HELL OF THE SOUTH.

21 years. One legendary race. One of the toughest days on a bike.
And now, US$18,400 on the line.

The 2027 Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, is raising the stakes.
🏆 UCI Men’s Winner — US$6,000
🏆 UCI Women’s Winner — US$6,000
💰 Total Prize Purse — US$18,400

Equal prize money for men and women, with the top five in both UCI categories taking home a share of the purse.

The has always been about earning your place in Attakwas history. Now, there’s even more to race for.
Read more: https://www.atta.co.za/dryland-boost-hell-of-the-south-to-richest-single-day-uci-xcm-status/

06/10/2026

Coming into the , you need to be prepared.

There’s a reason it’s known as the toughest one-day MTB race in South Africa. 120 km. 2 650 m of climbing. And nowhere to hide.

Make sure your bike is race-ready before you hit the start line.

rossouwbekker breaks down what you need to check before taking on the

At the , your start batch matters. Want a better place on the start line? Get your entry in early.Seeding is based on f...
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

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 ...
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
www.atta.co.za

At the beginning of every year, hundreds of mountain bikers gather on the start line of the with one goal in mind… to ...
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
www.atta.co.za

Think you can't conquer the ?Think again.The hasn't become any easier. Riders have simply become better prepared.Yes,...
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.

29/07/2026

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.

Almost 30% of the current field are taking on the for the very first time. They've decided to test themselves on one...
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.

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