Zambezi Cycle Challenge

Are you ready for the stunning views along the Batoka Gorge that go hand in hand with Zambezi Cycle Challenge?

Not too long to go. And it is shaping up to be an incredible event. The field is looking fantastic. If you know of people still wanting to enter, please tell them to get their entries in now - we are nearing the cut off point.

Don't forget to factor in a bit of time to see our beautiful wonder of the world. There has been so much rain around this year and the Falls are currently pumping at a very high volume. They will be beautiful to see when you are here.

Registration is open and going well.
Please feel free to download this flyer and circulate it to anyone you think might be interested in joining this years event.

We know some of you have taken part in events lately - Cape Epic, Matopos Heritage ( the incredible rainfall making this event challenging in many more ways than normal) , etc. Huge congratulations to you all for completeing those. We would love to hear about them from you in the comments.

July will be here sooner than we realise - so get on those bikes and get training.

Training rides in Vic Falls look a little different.
How incredible is this sighting while out for a ride?

A pack of Wild dogs near Victoria Falls on our bike ride this morning! What a treat!

Registration is open and they are coming in fast and furiously.
Be sure to get yours in early to avoid disappointment. Places are limited.

We cannot wait to see your smiling ( and occasionally grimacing) faces again. July will be here in the blink of an eye so get back on your bikes and start training.

A reminder - July is high season here in Vic Falls so accommodation is not always easy to come by. We will keep adding some options onto the website and whatsapp groups for you to consider. Be sure to get those bookings in early ( we know some of you already booked as soon as dates were released last year)
Ilala is already fully booked, but can waitlist.
N1 still has space and is close to Ilala ( accom does not provide breakfast).
Miombo is a great self catering option.
Bhejane Lodge ( next to Batonka Guest Lodge) has been added as an option.
Details about The Shrub will be added later today so keep an eye on the accommodation page.

Are you ready to hit that registration button??
Registration officially opens on the 1st of February - so not long to go now.
Time to dust off those bikes, find the helmet, and start training.

Information, photo gallery, etc can all be found on the website.
www.zambezicyclechallenge.com

Welcome to Zambezi Cycle Challenge 2026.
We might have been quiet - but it doesn't mean we have been idle.
Plans are well underway.
And we are so looking forward to the 2026 challenge.

Registration will open at the end of the month.
And in no time at all you will all be lining up at the start.

Be sure to have a look at the photo gallery from last years event to remind you of the fun, laughter ( and perhaps a few tears) ...and to get you psyched for this years event.
https://zambezicyclechallenge.com/gallery/

Comment below to let us know what you are most looking forward to - even if it is just the finish line on day 3 😀

Save the date and start planning.......
Registration will open early next year. We will keep you updated but please add the dates to your diary now.

The 2025 event was incredible and we have no doubt the 2026 one will be even better.

Let us know in the comments.....will you be joining us?

The Vic Falls Wildlife Trust does such amazing work. If you believe in what they do as much as we do, please take a moment and vote for them.

We're in the Running – But We Need Your Help!
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust has been shortlisted for the Collette Cares US$10,000 Impact Beyond Award, and competition is heating up!

This incredible opportunity could provide essential funding for our community development projects — but we can’t do it without your vote.

Here’s how to vote:
1️⃣ Go to: https://shorturl.at/zCEqr
2️⃣ Select “Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust”
3️⃣ Click “Choose”

OR SCAN QR CODE IN THE IMAGE.

🗓️ Deadline: 13 August 2025

Some exciting news for our Bulawayo contingent from one of our sponsors of the 2025 event, fastjet .....

🚨NEW ROUTE ALERT

Fastjet is delighted to announce the introduction of flights between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls commencing on the 8th of August 2025.
Flights available on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun.
Read More 👉 https://bit.ly/3IGKYye

We are so thrilled with all the wonderful feedback we are getting abou the 2025 challenge.
A large part of that was due to these incredible people who gave up of their time to be out there to marshal, protect, guide and encourage you all as you made your way through the tracks.
All the Scouts, horses, marshals and motorbikes are there on a volantary basis - and we are so appreciative of them all, and of the fabulous work they do out there.
Alison and her team on horseback ( IMPI - the mounted anti poaching patrol) covered huge areas over the course of 3 days in hot conditons. And thanks to them we knew where the elephant and buffalo were at all times.
The team from Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit and Keith and team from Wild Horizons Anti Poaching were also brilliant at making sure our riders were safe - and helping direct the riders along the way.

The 5 Marshal points each day - making sure all riders were safe and accounted for, shouting encouragement, feeding and watering those who needed it and being our eyes on the ground.
Thanks to the members of Round Table 7 - Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe, Shelley Cox, Nick Milne, Calla, Tara, Adam and Oli Barnard, Lousie, Laura, Alex, Brent, Bongani, Garth Pritchard , Duncan Cu***ng, and Anthea ( who found herself picking up and dropping off people each and every day)......You were all amazing.

Thanks to Ryan ( our Botwana Import), Kevin and Nathan for being our sweepers on the bikes.

And to Courtney, Sandra, and Sue from Children in the Wilderness - for coordinating and helping each and every day ( and special mention to our chief cheerleader Sandra).

And to Roger and his team of volunteers who spent a few hours herding elephants off the cycle tracks on day one.

We love that the marshaling is made up of so many members of our wonderful community - including so many kids who love being out there and "helping")

It is hard to believe that a week ago we had just finished day one of what was an epic Zambezi Cycle Challenge. We couldn’t have asked for a better group of cyclists – so thank you to you all for making our 2025 event a memorable one….and for all the fabulous feedback and comments we have received.

Huge congratulations to all our prize winners.
Results for each category are as follows:

Men’s Racing Snakes
1. Ross and Scott –Trail Blazers - 7h50m
2. Gift and Ernest – Crank Warriors – 8h32m
3. Glen and Jason – Pegasus Agri Commodities 9h18m
Michael and Warren – Riff Raff – 9h18m

Silverbacks Men
1. Dale and Hayden – Vic Falls Nyathi – 9h40m
2. Roger and Des – Boulder Hoppers – 9h48m
3. KB and Joe – Diospyros - 10h03m

Mixed racing snakes
1. Robin and Tim – Spokes and Sparkles – 9h48m
2. Shane, Teresa and Winston – Roomerhasit – 11h03m
3. Craig and Katie – Torr-iffic Tandem 11h36m

Ladies Team
1. Christine and Nicole – Zim Zam Zoom – 9h29m
2. Leanne and Bernadine – Chisamba Gals – 13h00m
3. Rae and Teddy – Perky Peddlers – 14h09

Mixed Silverbacks
1. Anna-Maria and Gerhard – Roadtrippers – 10h19m
2. Sara and Simon - Kaya Keevil – 11h47m
3. Corrinne and Mike – Midrunners – 11h52m

And African Roots for always bringing the best spirit ( or is that spirits)….

And huge thanks to Simpli Simbi for the gorgeous trophies, to Ecodrop for the engraving, and to
Patrick Mavros, Ndau, The Victoria Falls Hotel , and Liquor Supplies Victoria Falls for the amazing prizes.
And to Pure Africa for the gorgeous setting for the gala dinner.

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