African Icons - Riding for those Who've Lost

Join us for the 2026 African Icons charity cycling event at Summerplace Game Reserve, where purpose, adventure, and connection come together in the heart of the Waterberg.

With limited rider spots available (currently 90% sold out) this exclusive weekend promises exceptional trails, breathtaking scenery, and a memorable social mountain biking experience. Riders will have access to over 160 km of routes shaped by the natural terrain of the reserve, with options suited to different riding styles and ability levels.

For 2026, participants can choose between two rider groups, the steady Main Group or the more social 'Milkshake Brigade' ensuring an experience that caters for both stronger riders and those looking for a more relaxed, social pace.

Guests will also have the opportunity to ride alongside an inspiring line-up of African Icons, to be revealed closer to the event, adding another unforgettable dimension to the weekend.

From the opening welcome gathering to three days of riding, hospitality, and shared experience, African Icons 2026 promises a weekend unlike any other.

Please take a look at our event page for more information: https://www.africanicons.org.za/summerplace-2026/

The African Icons Invitational (NPC) is a charity that raises funds to benefit widows and orphans of South African police officers killed in the line of duty. We do that by hosting some of S.A.’s most epic cycling events and inviting some of S.A.’s (and the world’s) highest profile athletes to act as our ‘African Icons’, thereby attracting ordinary cyclists to open their wallets and their hearts and come and ride with our icons.

The African Icons Invitational is a registered non-profit company (NPC) founded by Rory Steyn in 2018, with the aim of making a difference in South Africa. The aim of this event is to raise funds for the families of South African police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. All funds raised go to support the education of and to provide financial support for these families.