Maluti Double 90EVENT INFORMATION
The 2027 Maluti Double 90 returns to the picturesque town of Clarens on Saturday, 1 May 2027, bringing teams together for an unforgettable cycling challenge.
This iconic 180 km team time trial is limited to 120 teams, each consisting of 6 to 12 riders. Set against the spectacular scenery of the Free State, the event promises a demanding test of endurance, strategy and teamwork.
Entries open soon!
Entry Fees & Closing Dates
| Entry Category | Team Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| PPA Members | R11 500 |
| Non-Members | R14 500 |
Important Dates:
- Entries Close: Monday, 19 April 2027
- Team Details Submission Deadline: Monday, 19 April 2027
- Support Vehicle Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 28 April 2027
To qualify for the PPA member discount, the team administrator must be a paid-up PPA member.
Team Registration & Administration
Once payment has been completed, team administrators can log in to their Team Admin profile to add, update or remove riders.
All team details must be finalised by Monday, 19 April 2027. Incomplete submissions will incur an administration fee of R200 per rider at registration.
Team captains are responsible for ensuring all rider information is accurate and that the Events Office is notified of any changes.
Substitutions and amendments may only be processed through the official procedure at Number Collection, subject to a R200 administration fee per change. No substitutions will be permitted on race day.
Failure to comply with team registration requirements may result in disqualification.
Team Categories & Results
Teams may enter between 6 and 12 riders, with an official team result awarded once at least six riders have finished.
Team classifications are determined by the first six riders to cross the finish line, regardless of the team’s original entry composition.
Female Teams
Teams must consist exclusively of female riders, with between 6 and 12 participants. A first-place prize will be awarded provided at least five teams compete in this category.
Mixed Teams
At least three female riders must finish among the team’s first six riders. Teams failing to meet this requirement will automatically be classified in the Open category.
A first-place prize will be awarded provided at least five mixed teams compete.
Open Teams
Open to any gender combination, including all-male teams and teams with fewer than three female riders among their first six finishers.
Teams consisting of a combination of single bicycles and tandems, or tandems only, will receive an official Open Team time but will not be eligible for team prizes.
Route & Race Information
The event starts and finishes at President Square, Clarens, taking riders on a spectacular 180 km journey through Bethlehem, Warden, Eenzaamheid, Kestell and the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
The predominantly undulating route features challenging climbs, particularly over the final 40 km, making preparation and effective teamwork essential.
Key Race Information:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Time | 06h30 |
| Starting Intervals | 30 seconds between teams |
| Distance | 180 km |
| Team Size | 6–12 riders |
| Maximum Event Duration | 10 hours |
| Finish Line Cut-Off | 16h45 |
Teams will be seeded before the event, with individual team start times published on the official website.
Number Collection
Team captains or designated representatives must collect their team’s race packs and rider information before race day.
Friday, 30 April 2027
- Time: 13h00–18h30
- Venue: Protea Hotel, Clarens
- Location: Downstairs conference room, accessible via Van der Merwe Street (dirt road)
Team captains are responsible for collecting and distributing race packs to their riders.
No race pack collections or rider substitutions will be permitted on the morning of the event.
Mechanical Support
Cycle World from Bethlehem will provide mechanical assistance at Number Collection, with selected spare parts available for purchase.
Mechanics will also be available at Clarens Square on race morning from 05h30–08h00, before relocating to the Kestell Team Support Zone.
Friday Evening Pre-Race Dinner
The Protea Hotel Clarens will host a pre-race carbohydrate-loading buffet at The Jewel Restaurant on Friday, 30 April 2027, from 18h00–23h00.
Bookings must be made directly with the hotel. The menu will be announced closer to the event.
Official Team Photos
Capture your team’s Maluti Double 90 experience with a complimentary official team photograph at the finish venue.
- Location: Team photo stage, under the tent at Clarens Square
- Time: 12h30–17h00
- Availability: First come, first served
- Prize-Giving: Photography will pause at 15h00 and resume afterwards
Team photographs will be available to download during the week following the event.
Timing & Results
Official event timing will be managed by Finish Time.
All riders must display their official timing tail board throughout the event.
