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ABOUT TOUR DE FARM

The heart and motivation behind this race all originated from the need and the will to give back to the children of Middelburg – our local town.

This race is a family event with different distance categories: Ultra Marathon, Marathon, Half Marathon and a Fun Race. With our attractive prize money, we draw competitive riders from all over the country and host between 1000 and 1500 cyclists every year – making it one of the biggest mountain bike races in Mpumalanga… and the fastest mountain bike race in South Africa!

Our main beneficiaries include, but are not limited to, Middelburg Primary School, Middelburg Hoërskool and Care Village, the local orphanage.

The purpose of the funds generated by this event is to assist youngsters from disadvantaged communities, who are left in dire need to be able to complete their schooling.

Since 2011, The Alzu Tour de Farm Mountain Bike Race is held at the Alzu N4 Petroport with a track that runs through the Alzu- and neighbouring farms where cyclists are promised a ‘wow’-experience as the route passes the rhino and buffalo game camp.

Highlights of
Tour de Farm

Venue

This event is held at the Alzu N4 Petroport with a track that runs through the Alzu- and neighbouring farms.

All routes start AND finish at the tent village area, where the prize giving will also be held.

Prize Money

Prize money will only be paid in the first week of December.

Please Note: 

  • Each cyclist that completes the race will receive a participants medal.
  • No category prizes.
  • Only 15 years and younger can podium op 15km.
  • Only 19 years and younger can podium on 35km.

If you did podium at the event and you did not contact the organizers (as per arrangement on the day) to claim your prize money or any prize that you won, by 1 December, you will forfeit your prize money and your trophy.

15km MTB

FUN RACE

15km Male & Female 1st
R1,500
15km Male & Female 2nd
R1,000
15km Male & Female 3rd
R750
15km Male & Female 4th
R500
15km Male & Female 5th
R400

35km MTB

HALF MARATHON

35km Male & Female 1st
R2,000
35km Male & Female 2nd
R1,500
35km Male & Female 3rd
R1,000
35km Male & Female 4th
R750
35km Male & Female 5th
R500

70km MTB

MARATHON

70km Male & Female 1st
R20,000
70km Male & Female 2nd
R7,000
70km Male & Female 3rd
R4,000
70km Male & Female 4th
R2,000
70km Male & Female 5th
R1,000

70km GRAVEL BIKES (Youth & Junior categories)

MARATHON

70km Male & Female 1st
R1,500
70km Male & Female 2nd
R1,000
70km Male & Female 3rd
R750

120km GRAVEL BIKES

ULTRA MARATHON

120km Male & Female 1st
R2,000
120km Male & Female 2nd
R1,500
120km Male & Female 3rd
R1,000
120km Male & Female 4th
R750
120km Male & Female 5th
R500

Starting Times & Program

06:00
120km Gravel Bikes
07:00
70km Gravel Bikes (Youth & Junior categories)
07:30
35km E-bike & 70km E-bike
08:00
70km MTB seeding A
08:05
70km MTB seeding B
08:10
70km MTB seeding C
08:15
35km MTB seeding A
08:20
35km MTB seeding B
08:25
35km MTB seeding C
08:30
15km MTB seeding A
08:35
15km MTB seeding B
08:40
15km MTB seeding C
09:00
KIDDIES LAPS
11:15
PROP
12:00
Brendan Peyper
13:00
Prize Giving
13:45
Bobby van Jaarsveld
14:00
Race cut off. Water points pack up.
14:30
Best water point announcement

Route Layout

15km - RED
15km - Elevation
35km - BLUE
35km - Elevation
70km - GREEN
70km - Elevation
120km - YELLOW
120km - Elevation

15km Water Points

Number of water points TBC

35km Water Points

Number of water points TBC

70km Water Points

Number of water points TBC

120km Water Points

Number of water points TBC

Erik Vermeulen

Event MC

PROP

Artist

Brendan Peyper

Artist

Bobby van Jaarsveld

Artist

FOOD COURT

KIDDIES PLAY AREA

RAFFLE DRAW

7 November 2026

Race Entries & Show Tickets

ONLINE ENTRIES

MANUAL ENTRIES

  • 4 Nov is a PUBLIC HOLIDAY
  • 5 and 6 Nov | GoCycles, Middelburg
  • 7 Nov | Alzu N4 Petroport from 5:30
  • 6 and 7 Nov | Extra R80 late entry fee

Entry Fees

  • R150 – Kiddies laps
  • R300 – 15km MTB
  • R350 – 35km MTB
  • R350 – 35km E-Bike
  • R400 – 70km MTB
  • R400 – 70km E-Bike
  • R400 – 70km GRAVEL (only youth and jnr categories)
  • R450 – 120km GRAVEL

All race entries include festival ticket.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

Show tickets:

  • Adults – R60 per person
  • Childern U12 yrs – FREE

Show Tickets

  • Adults – R60 per person
  • Children U12 yrs – Free
To register for a Nashua Care Rider VIP Package, please follow this link:  https://forms.gle/MpMQtVMNVwpbQfiA7

 

VIP Packages don’t include race entries. Race entries must be done separately.

CATEGORIES

Rules & Regulations

Rudi van Wyk

RACE COMMISAIRE

This race is a CSA sanctioned race and all CSA rules will apply.

Only Gravel bikes for Youth and Junior categories on 70km.

Only 19 years and younger can podium on 35km.

Only 15 years and younger can podium on 15km.

No U8 on 15km.

Race cut off is 14:00. Water points start to pack up by 14:00. All bicycles to get on sweeper vehicle and return to start/finish.

ALZU TOUR DE FARM 2025 – DISCLAIMER / INDEMNITY

I, hereby acknowledge and agree to participate in the Alzu Tour de Farm Mountain Bike Race & Festival (“the Race”) organized by your esteemed organization, as well as attend the associated festival, to be held on 7 November 2026 at Alzu N4 Petroport. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Race and attend the festival, I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this indemnity form.

Assumption of Risk: I understand that mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity that involves certain risks, including but not limited to falls, collisions, equipment failures, weather conditions, and interactions with other participants. I acknowledge that the Race and festival activities involve inherent risks, both known and unknown, which may result in injury, illness, or even death.

Personal Responsibility: I accept full responsibility for my own safety and well-being during the Race and festival. I will exercise caution and abide by all rules, instructions, and regulations provided by the event organizers, officials, and volunteers. I agree to use suitable protective equipment, such as a helmet, during the Race and any other recommended safety gear throughout the festival.

Release and Indemnity: To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the organizers, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, land owners and agents (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, illness, or death that may be sustained by me or any of my family members, friends or acquaintances during the Race or festival activities, regardless of whether such loss is caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.

Medical Treatment Consent: In the event of any injury, illness, or medical emergency that may occur during the Race or festival, I hereby authorize the event organizers or their authorized representatives to secure necessary medical treatment on my behalf. I understand that I will be responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a result of such treatment.

Media Release: I grant the organizers of this event and its authorized representatives the right to capture photographs, videos, or any other media recordings of me during the Race or festival. I consent to the use of such media for promotional and marketing purposes without any further compensation or notification.

Governing Law and Severability: This indemnity form shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa. If any provision of this form is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Personal Information: By entering this event, I would like to receive marketing news.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds. If you are for whatever reason not be able to attend the event anymore, your entry fee / race ticket will be a donation to charity. In the situation of Event Cancellation due to Force Majeure, participants will be entitled to defer their entry to a new date. Should the event need to be cancelled due to COVID regulations all participants will be deferred to a new date. Substitutions can be made online at no additional cost.

I have read and fully understand this indemnity form. I acknowledge that by signing below, I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks associated with the Race and festival attendance, and I release the Released Parties from any and all liabilities or claims that may arise.

For any person under 18, a parent or guardian signature is needed.