Cycling

The Nedbank Desert Dash is a mountainbike event where cyclists are given 24 hours to complete  the race which goes from Windhoek to Swakpmund crossing the Namib Desert. To celebrate 20 years of the Nedbank Desert Dash, this year the race has increased to 401 km.

Nedbank Gravel Burn is a 7-day, 850km full-service gravel stage race through South Africa’s diverse landscapes. Starting in coastal forests, the route heads into the breathtaking Great Karoo – a famously vast, semi-desert region. Riders rest each night in remote camps under star-filled skies and, on the final day, greeted by Africa’s iconic Big 5 wildlife.

The Nedbank Cycle Challenge is a prestigious Namibian cycling event that takes place annually in Windhoek. It's known as the ‘Greatest Ride Under the Sun’ with several race distances, including 20 km, 30 km, 60 km, and 100 km, catering to both elite and beginner cyclists. 

The Nedbank Cycle Challenge debuted in 1986, and has since become one of the oldest competitive cycling races in Namibia. In its last edition, the event saw over 750 cyclists entering. The last race took place on Sunday, 13 April 2025 at Zoo Park opposite the Nedbank Campus in Windhoek, Namibia.