1. Don’t over train

Train smart but ensure you come into the event fresh

2. Check all travel docs

Including visas and double-check passport dates, etc. especially if traveling from abroad

3. Pack wisely

You should not need to bring spares. Our bike shops are well stocked unless you have a special bike. But you can check by calling or emailing one or two shops

4. Don’t forget to bring …

We have a full professional medical service but they are not pharmacists who carry general headache tablets and other tablets for riders. So please bring your own personal extra supply

5. Travel bag

We have a full professional medical service but they are not pharmacists who carry general headache tablets and other tablets for riders. So please bring your own personal extra supply

6. Laundry service

We have a 2 washing stops sponsored by Miele Appliances so you can probably work on 5 sets of riding kit to be safe

7. Isuzu Miele pick up point

Mornings at that time of year are very cold and middle of the day is very warm so bring arm warmers etc for early morning – we will have an pick up point at water point 1 each day to drop off your warm clothes

8. Tubeless tyres with sealant

You cannot ride joberg2c with tubes. You must have tubeless tyres. Make sure you check your sealant as it dries out after roughly 3 months. Top it up properly before joberg2c. If in doubt book you bike in for a pre-service

9. Don’t get left behind

Take note of our new finish and make sure you have booked all your shuttles if you need a shuttle to start on 24 April or to King Shaka airport on 2^nd or 3^rd May.

10. Recovery zone bookings

Massage booking, physio booking, bike service package reminder for those who want these services

11. Downloads to make your life easier

From mySos, to Zapper, to our ride guide!

12. Alternative accommodation

If you are not the tent kind of person, or you snore, or just want some extra peace and quiet!