It is that time of the year again; South Africa's favourite extreme mountain bike race is getting ready to host riders in this, the 6th edition. The unbelievable growth and success of this event is due to the loyal support from you, the rider, our committed and generous sponsors, and finally a crew that has passion and drive one can only wish for.

Due to popular demand and taking all the riders feedback in consideration, the route for the Attakwas Extreme will stay as it was in 2011. The Attakwas mini, over 52 km that will start and finish in Great Brak river, will share the last 13 km of the Attakwas extreme route. This shorter ride will consist of plenty of jeep track that takes riders onto the southern slopes of the Outeniqua Mountains.

To enable the supporters and family of the riders from the extreme race to be able to compete in the Attakwas mini, we have decided to start this shorter version only at 09:30, which gives you ample time to still watch the start of the extreme race, and then travel to Great Brak river. Don't underestimate the shorter version of the Atta; the name still says "Attakwas".