000 Days
00 Hours
00 Minutes

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

HARDEGAT 2026

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

8 February 2026

RIDE YOUR BUTT OFF

Sponsored by

TAR, GRAVEL OR BOTH?

Gear up, fire up the engine, and let the adventure begin.

This isn’t your laid-back Sunday cruise, it’s Hardegat, a challenge built for riders who love the open road. Riders face a three thrilling choices: conquer the smooth speed of the tar route or brave the rugged, unrelenting terrain of gravel. With just 12 hours to reach the finish, it’s you against the clock.
The open road is calling your name.
Are you ready to go the distance?

Tar Route

TAR ONLY

1000km Route – Son of a Beach!

Tar Route

Enjoy the smooth ride and scenic beauty of our 2026 tar route. This journey will take you along the spectacular Southernmost coast of Africa.

Checkpoints:

  • Gourits
  • Stilbaai
  • Witsand
  • Kaap Augulhas Lighthouse
  • Hermanus
  • Botrivier
Tar & Gravel Route

TAR & GRAVEL

900km Route – Son of a Beach!

Tar & Gravel Route

Enjoy the smooth ride and scenic beauty of our tar route with some gravel roads in the mix. This journey will take you along the spectacular Southernmost coast of Africa.

Checkpoints:

  • Gourits
  • Stilbaai
  • Witsand
  • Kaap Augulhas Lighthouse
  • Hermanus
  • Botrivier
Gravel Route

MOSTLY GRAVEL

ENTRY FEE & RULES

Entry fee for the event is R 150.

Every bike has to finish the predetermined route in 12 hours | Only legally licensed bikes and riders can enter | Pre-entries essential to secure your spot | Riders must be registered BEFORE 8 February 2026 to receive all merchandise and before the morning of the ride to be able to take part | Each rider will be issued with a ride sticker that must be attached to the bike in a prominent place | All photos must be posted on the day with location, bike and number visible and be available after the ride in order to qualify as a finisher.

No time will be kept and there is no prize for the bike that finishes first. The ride just needs to be finished between 6AM and 6PM on Sunday 8 February 2026 starting from GRM and finishing at GRM.

EPIC LUCKY DRAW

GET READY TO WIN BIG!

PRIZES COMING SOON

We're preparing something EPIC for you! Amazing prizes are on their way. Check back soon for the big reveal!

STAY TUNED FOR THE ULTIMATE PRIZE REVEAL

REGISTER FOR HARDEGAT 2026


Body Dimensions

Garment Size Chest Girth (cm)
S 82-90 cm
M 90-98 cm
L 98-106 cm
XL 106-114 cm
2XL 114-122 cm
3XL 122-130 cm

📋 Important Note

These sizes relate to the BODY SIZE of the wearer and are not actual garment dimensions.

The garment will have additional ease for comfortable fit.

Arms down when measuring.

Special Consideration: Should your waist measure more than your chest (let's hope not) then use your waist dimensions to order.