Barberton XCM MTB Challenge

19/02/2026

With multiple race categories on the day, we proudly celebrate our two overall champions:

🥇 FEMALE OVERALL – Parys Edwards – 06:11:24
🥇 MALE OVERALL – Nico Bell – 04:35:14

From relentless climbs to adrenaline-pumping descents, the Barberton trails pushed every rider to their limits. The grit, determination and finish-line celebrations made this a race to remember! 🔥

A massive thank you to our main sponsors — Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa Irrigation Specialists — for keeping this race and the MTB community thriving. 🙌

Thank you to the Barberton community and everyone behind the scenes who made this event possible.

🎥 Special thanks to Resolve Media for capturing the action with incredible photos and video.

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12/02/2026

Barberton XCM MTB Challenge 2026 – Race Photos Are Here! 🚵‍♂️

What an unforgettable day on the trails! 💥🔥

A massive thank you to all our sponsors for making the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge possible. A special shout-out to our main sponsors — Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa — your incredible support keeps this event and the MTB community thriving. 🙌 Mopani Pharmacy Inyoni Africa Irrigation Specialists

Thank you to the Barberton community and everyone who helped behind the scenes to make this an epic race. Your energy, dedication, and love for mountain biking made it truly special.

📸 Relive the moments — the grit, the speed, the smiles, and the finish line victories in the full race album below.

🎥 Special thanks to Resolve Agency for the amazing photos and video coverage.
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Proudly hosted by Round Table 67 Barberton. 💚
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Barberton XCM MTB Challenge 2026 – Race Photos Are Here! 🚵‍♂️

What an unforgettable day on the trails! 💥🔥

A massive thank you to all our sponsors for making the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge possible. A special shout-out to our main sponsors — Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa — your incredible support keeps this event and the MTB community thriving. 🙌

Thank you to the Barberton community and everyone who helped behind the scenes to make this an epic race. Your energy, dedication, and love for mountain biking made it truly special.

📸 Relive the moments — the grit, the speed, the smiles, and the finish line victories in the full race album below.

🎥 Special thanks to Resolve Agency for the amazing photos and video coverage.

Proudly hosted by Round Table 67 Barberton. 💚

12/02/2026

03/02/2026

BARBERTON XCM MTB CHALLENGE – PODIUM RESULTS 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️

From first-time riders to future champions, the Barberton trails delivered incredible racing across all distances. A massive well done to every participant — your effort, grit, and sportsmanship made this event something special! 👏

Here are the top 3 finishers in each category:

🔥 75KM
Female
🥇 Sanet Coetzee – 04:02:11
🥈 Elsa de Beer – 04:38:37
🥉 Maruschka van Rooyen – 04:52:37
Male
🥇 Eben Binneman – 03:12:02
🥈 Christian Smit – 03:23:45
🥉 Eben Swart – 03:25:29

🔥 50KM
Female
🥇 Lu-Mari du Plessis – 02:41:25
🥈 Maya de Vries – 02:45:40
🥉 Mia Putter – 03:10:06

Male
🥇 Scholtz Boshoff – 02:28:22
🥈 Seth Watts – 02:31:49
🥉 Zander Ferreira – 02:32:23

🔥 30KM
Female
🥇 Leyla De Oliveira – 01:10:16
🥈 Lana de Vries – 01:13:55
🥉 Karien Nel – 01:27:45

Male
🥇 Dian Pretorius – 01:03:58
🥈 Ian Taylor – 01:06:30
🥉 Lauwrens Marais – 01:08:33

🔥 20KM
Female
🥇 Emmah Prinsloo – 01:06:53
🥈 Anna Snaddon-Taylor – 01:08:02
🥉 Vhené Oelofse – 01:08:24

Male
🥇 Carel Strydom – 01:00:24
🥈 David Snaddon-Taylor – 01:03:15
🥉 Christiaan Prinsloo – 01:04:26

👏 Congratulations to all riders — from podium finishers to those who simply crossed the line. Barberton XCM is about challenge, community, and passion for MTB!

03/02/2026

BARBERTON XCM MTB CHALLENGE – 110KM OVERALL WINNERS 🚵‍♀️🚵‍♂️

What an epic day on the trails! 💥 Tough climbs, fast descents, and pure determination from start to finish. A massive congratulations to our 110km Overall Winners who conquered Saturday’s race 👏

🙏 A huge thank you to all our sponsors for making the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge possible, with a special shout-out to our main sponsors — Mopani Pharmacy & Inyoni Africa — for your incredible support of this event and the MTB community.

🔥 FEMALE OVERALL – 110KM
🥇 Parys Edwards – 06:11:24
🥈 Natasja Kask – 07:01:20
🥉 Lesanne van der Vyver – 07:29:42
4️⃣ Yvonne Cornes – 07:52:56
5️⃣ Zintie Gantsho – 08:04:55

🔥 MALE OVERALL – 110KM
🥇 Nico Bell – 04:35:14
🥈 Gawie Combrink – 04:41:23
🥉 Alan Gordon – 05:04:08
4️⃣ Willie van Eck – 05:15:08
5️⃣ Erik Kleinhans – 05:18:52

👏 Well done to every rider who took on the legendary Barberton terrain — you’re all champions!

Parys Edwards Bell's Cycling

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31/01/2026

The race is off to a good start!

31/01/2026

Thumbs up if you are racing today!

30/01/2026

Perfect riding weather at the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge! 🚵‍♂️🔥
While it’s hot out there, please stay safe.

🚫 No swimming, splashing your face, or wetting your feet in the Lomati Dam

🐊 There are crocodiles in the water, including one over 3 metres long

⚠️ Stay well clear of the water’s edge at all times

Ride smart. Ride safe. Enjoy the challenge! 💪🚴‍♀️

28/01/2026

Some riders come for the podium 🏆
Others call it a win when they grab a cold beer 🍺 with their mates and say, “We made it.”

No matter what your win looks like — one thing’s guaranteed…
Barberton XCM is going to be EPIC. 🚵‍♂️🔥

🎶 Live music you don’t want to miss
Featuring Toolany Rock SA — bringing the vibe while the stories get better with every beer.

Ride hard. Celebrate harder.
See you at the finish line this Saturday, 31 January 2026!.

27/01/2026

Remember when we were worried about rain? 😅
Plot twist: it’s going to be HOT ☀️

Prime conditions.
Epic course.
An even better race. 💥

While most people wait until the last minute for a weather update… you can safely enter now — this one is going to be EPIC.

The Barberton XCM MTB Challenge wouldn’t be possible without the support of our dedicated sponsors Inyoni Africa and Mopani Pharmacy, whose commitment helps bring this iconic event to life.

Mopani Pharmacy Inyoni Africa Irrigation Specialists

👉 Enter now and secure your goody bag!