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Absa My Coffee Rides 2025
Ride together, connect over coffee and win great prizes!
Whether you're just starting out or already conquering trails, Absa My Coffee Rides is for every mountain biking enthusiast — no matter your fitness level or experience. This exciting new initiative by Absa is more than just a ride — it’s a platform to bring people together, grow the MTB community, and create positive impact.
A Ride with Purpose
Absa is committed to growing mountain biking in South Africa by creating inclusive experiences that connect current and new riders, while also contributing meaningfully to society and our communities. With My Coffee Rides, we’re building a space where riders can come together, share their journeys, and feel part of something bigger.
What to Expect
- Community Rides: Casual, no-pressure group rides that welcome all skill levels.
- Coffee Catch-Ups: Meet fellow riders, share stories, and enjoy a great cup of coffee post-ride.
- Exciting Prizes: Take part in challenges, attend rides, and stand a chance to win great giveaways.
- Local Impact: Participate in rides that not only connect people but also support local communities.
Because Your Story Matters
Every ride is different, and so is every rider. Whether you're chasing your first trail or training for your next big race, your journey counts — and My Coffee Rides is here to celebrate that.
Absa My Coffee Rides Competition
Get ready to ride, connect, and win with Absa My Coffee Rides – a cycling challenge designed for every kind of rider, from beginner and recreational riders, to Marathon riders. Join the Team Absa Cycling Strava Club, track your outdoor rides, and stand a chance to win exciting biweekly prizes and grand experiences, including entries to the Absa Cape Epic.
How to enter:
- Follow the Team Absa Cycling Strava Club
- Use the hashtag #AbsaMyCoffeeRides
- Track your outdoor rides and meet the tier goals
Prizes include:
- Absa Rewards, Cycle Lab, Ciovita & USN vouchers
- Coaching & nutrition courses
- Absa Cape Epic Series event entries
- And more!
The Absa Cape Epic 2026
The Absa Cape Epic’s 2026 route promises a journey of equal parts pure joy and traditional endurance pain – just the way the riders like it.
“We’ve been planning and plotting this route since before the 2025 edition of the Absa Cape Epic,” says Hendrico Burger, Route Director. “What we really want to show riders this year is that just a few kilometres from a gorgeous small town, you can find incredible trails that will throw everything at you. I like to think our 2026 route blends the classic Absa Cape Epic elements of endurance mountain biking into something that will challenge and thrill every day.”
Participants will thread their way through four diverse Western Cape towns, each offering their own unique twist on Beauty and the Beast: Durbanville, Montagu, Greyton and Stellenbosch will play happy and hospitable hosts for the 1300-strong 2026 field from over 50 countries. Each stage is a pilgrimage in itself, with terrain that’s as unforgiving as it is unforgettable.
Absa x Qhubeka
Absa And Qhubeka Empower Axios School of Skills Students With 100 Bicycles
In a collaborative effort to enhance mobility and access to education, Absa, in partnership with Qhubeka, has donated 100 bicycles to students at Axios School of Skills in the Western Cape. The first handover took place at the school on 21 March, followed by the official ceremony at Lourensford Wine Estate on 22 March during the 2025 Absa Cape Epic finale weekend.
Many of the learners at Axios School of Skills travel over 7 kilometres to and from school daily. These bicycles will significantly reduce their commuting time, ensuring they arrive at school ready to learn and return home safely. Over the years, the impact of such donations has been evident, as bicycles provide a practical solution for individuals previously forced to walk long distances to school and healthcare facilities.
Absa #SheUntamed
“Absa is committed to leading the charge in empowering women in cycling,” says Tina Venter, Absa Executive for Marketing Operations. “Our #SheUntamed initiative goes beyond inclusivity – it’s about driving transformation and creating meaningful, lasting impact in the communities we serve. This year marks the beginning of our three-year renewal with the Ironman Group, which includes access to the Epic Global mountain-bike (MTB) series, which comprises the SPAR Swiss Epic, Andorra Epic Pyrenees and 4Islands Epic. Selected #SheUntamed riders will travel to unforgettable, inspiring destinations where exceptional trails wind through stunning landscapes, scattered with ruts, mud and dust. True grit, cheers and the sound of chains in motion will unite riders as they pursue each challenge.”
Since its inception, the Absa #SheUntamed programme has led to a significant increase in women participation, growing from 36 riders in 2019 to 176 in 2024, reflecting the transformative impact of Absa’s efforts.
In addition to fostering and nurturing women’s participation in cycling, Absa’s commitment extends to the broader community. The Absa Karkloof Country Club where the training camp will be hosted, has become a vital hub for community upliftment. Absa took on its naming rights in 2024. Through infrastructure upgrades, trail refurbishments and new facilities, the club now stands as a testament to Absa’s commitment to empowering local communities and supporting the sport of mountain biking. In addition to fostering camaraderie among riders, the training camp benefits local businesses, schools and farmers, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on the Karkloof region.