The 226ers South African Criterium Festival Comes to Steyn City
Featuring the Inaugural Gauteng Schools Cycling Criterium Championships and the 2025 South African Criterium Championships
Johannesburg, South Africa – [17 September 2025] – Steyn City will play host to a landmark weekend of cycling when the South African Criterium Cycling Festival rolls into the city on Saturday, 1 November and Sunday, 2 November 2025. This premier two-day festival of speed and endurance will showcase the very best of criterium road racing, while also breaking new ground in the development of youth cycling.
The festival will kick off on Saturday, 1 November with the inaugural Gauteng Schools Cycling Criterium Championships, an exciting addition to the South African cycling calendar. This pioneering event will see schools from across the province compete in fast-paced, tactical races designed to highlight skill, teamwork, and the rising talent of our young athletes.
On Sunday, 2 November, the stage is set for the pinnacle event – the 2025 South African Criterium Championships. Elite and amateur riders from across the country will contest for national honours on a world-class circuit within the secure and scenic environment of Steyn City. The championships promise high-octane racing, tactical battles, and thrilling finishes as South Africa’s best criterium riders vie for the national title.
Entries for both events will be managed online via My Sports Events:
https://mysportevents.co.za/. Entries open soon, and riders of all levels are encouraged to secure their place in this showcase of cycling excellence.
Jeremy Maartens, Race Director of the South African Criterium Championships, expressed his excitement:
“Criterium racing is cycling at its most dynamic – fast, technical, and thrilling for both riders and spectators. The SA Championships at Steyn City will set the stage for a truly world-class event that brings the best of South African cycling into one electrifying circuit.”
Tobias Lubbe, Race Director of the Gauteng Schools Cycling Criterium Championships, highlighted the importance of youth development:
“This is a groundbreaking moment for school cycling in Gauteng. Giving learners the opportunity to experience the intensity of criterium racing not only develops their skills but also inspires a culture of competition and teamwork that will strengthen the future of our sport.”
Louise Bentley, Marketing & Events at Steyn City, welcomed the partnership:
“Hosting the South African Criterium Cycling Festival at Steyn City reflects our vision of creating a lifestyle destination that celebrates health, sport, and community. We are proud to provide a world-class setting for both elite riders and future champions, and we look forward to welcoming families and cycling fans to experience this unique festival.”
Gerrit Pfahl, Road Commission Director of Cycling South Africa, emphasized the significance of the festival on the national calendar:
“The South African Criterium Cycling Festival marks a milestone in our efforts to grow and professionalize road cycling in the country. Criterium racing is not only exciting for spectators, but it also develops tactical sharpness and technical ability among riders. Hosting both the SA Championships and the inaugural Gauteng Schools Championships in one festival is a powerful step forward for the sport, creating opportunities for elite athletes and inspiring the next generation.”
Spectators can look forward to a weekend of family-friendly excitement, food, entertainment, and of course, the adrenaline rush of criterium racing at its finest.
Event Details
• Event: South African Criterium Cycling Festival
• Dates: Saturday, 1 November – Sunday, 2 November 2025
• Venue: Steyn City, Johannesburg
• Day 1: Gauteng Schools Cycling Criterium Championships
• Day 2: South African Criterium Championships 2025
• Entries:
https://mysportevents.co.za/ (opening soon)
For media enquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or further information, please contact:
Steve Saunders - Jeremy Maartens - Tobias Lubbe
083 233 7101 - 072 059 9490 - 071 410 4299
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