Good times are certainly synonymous with the Glacier Storms River Traverse. Sunshine… not as much. In the 14-edition history of the event, the sun has rarely shone for three consecutive days. In 2026, the weather gods smiled upon the 250…
The Glacier Storms River Traverse is renowned for providing fun on and off the bike. In fact, it is probably better known for the festive atmosphere in the Tsitsikamma Village Inn race village than it is for the riding… though…
For 15 years, the Glacier Storms River Traverse has kick-started the second half of the South African mountain biking season. It heralds the coming of spring, often with a day of wet weather to remind that winter is not yet…
The Glacier Storms River Traverse featured the best run of weather in the race’s 14 year history for the 2024 edition. Stages 1 and 2, on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 August, boasted sunshine and clear skies – before a…
Naledi Fodo took on her first mountain biking event at the Glacier Waterberg Traverse, in May. To ensure she had company for the 17-hour drive from Durban to Summerplace Game Reserve Fodo roped in her friend, Precious Dimba. The pair…
Women’s Day provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate women’s mountain biking at the Glacier Storms River Traverse on Friday, 9 August. A third of the starters, on the opening day of the event, were women and fittingly the sun came…
AVIS Car Rental is arguably the most recognisable name in vehicle rental market, with its red and white logo easily identifiable at airports both in South Africa and around the world. From the world's first airport car rental location in…
South Africa has many incredible places to visit. From the arid beauty of the Great and Little Karoos to the vast vistas of the West Coast, and the charismatic mega fauna of the bushveld. There remains one section of the…
Known for fun in the mud, the Glacier Storms River Traverse has built a reputation as a fiercely social stage race. The routes are challenging enough to ensure a good workout but not so tough as to prevent post-ride shenanigans…
Stage 2 of the 2023 Glacier Storms River Traverse boasted even better weather than the previous day. Gone were the oppressive heat and the wind. In their place were mild, but warm temperatures, and wind still conditions. In fact, the…
For the first time in many-a-year clear skies greeted the Glacier Storms River Traverse riders as they lined up for the opening stage of the 2023 race, on Friday, 11 August. Late winter in the Tsitsikamma Forests, along South Africa’s…
The Glacier Storms River Traverse has long been one of the most social stage races on the South African mountain biking calendar. And the 2023 experience will be no different! Hosted at the Tsitsikamma Village Inn, over the weekend from…
Liqui Moly South Africa, the German motor oil and additives manufacturer, has partnered with Dryland Event Management in support of all their events to supply cleaning and chain lubricating products to the mountain- and gravel- bikes, as well as trail…
Dryland Event Management are proud to announce that Glacier by Sanlam, will extend their title sponsorship of the Traverse mountain biking events through to 2026. Glacier by Sanlam, a leading investment platform in South Africa, has been a long-term partner…
Entries to the 2023 Glacier Storms River Traverse are open, just in time for Christmas. Dryland Event Management’s most social stage race is always a highlight of the year and next year’s event could even be a present to yourself…
The 10th Glacier by Sanlam Storms River Traverse was reviewed as the best yet, since its inception in 2011. If you were there, you’d agree. It truly was a celebration of health, well-being and superb mountain biking,with friends and family!…
The Glacier Storms River Traverse is not a traditional stage race. In fact, the racing element is played down in favour of enjoying the time out on the trails with friends. There are nonetheless those who derive their pleasure from…
Following the recent communication to all Glacier Storms River Traverse 2021 participants, we have consulted with the relevant authorities and role players regarding the extended Level 4 restrictions and the impact it has on social gatherings and sporting events. We…
How do you make the best mountain bike and trail running events in the world even better? You acknowledge that they’re world class and shift your focus to giving your entrants something back in exchange for their loyalty. A South…
As you know, we are in the ninth week of national lockdown in South Africa due to COVID-19. Although lockdown has been downgraded to Level 3, based on the phased approach that government has implemented, it is unlikely that the event industry will resume operations in the near future. As we cannot predict when social gatherings of more than 100…
The Storms River Village is set in the heart of the forests and in the foothills of the majestic Tsitsikamma mountain range. With its fresh-mown grass verges, at first glance the quaint village is not easily recognisable for the adventure hub…
Over 450 adventure-seekers will spend their long weekend traversing the Tsitsikamma Forest and exploring the pristine coastline during the 2019 Glacier Storms River Traverse. The event has not only become a highlight for South African mountain bike fans, but for…
The spectacular mountain bike trails of the Garden Route will once again be the backdrop to one of the country’s most popular cycling events next month – the Glacier Storms River Traverse. From 9-11 August 2019 the trails around the…