As the Race Across South Africa draws to a close, what lingers is not only the achievements of the riders, but the spirit that carries them. A quiet, unwavering camaraderie and a reminder of just how gorgeous this country truly is. Our beautiful South Africa. Again and again it is the landscapes that take your breath away. Our riders, our hosts, and most strikingly, the kind people along the way. There is a thread of kindness and openness that runs through even the most remot

The inaugural Race Across South Africa (‘RASA”) starts in 2 days at the Oaks Hotel in the small village of Byrne near Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The 2000km race takes place on the legendary Freedom Trail and is an interesting new alternative to the long standing Freedom Challenge (‘FC”) event that has been held (and will continue to be held) on the same trail since 2004. The differences between the two events, RASA and the FC are as follows: - For RASA t