South African National Criterium Championships

The 2026 South African National Criterium Championships are coming to George, Western Cape, on 31 October – 1 November 2026, bringing South Africa’s top road cyclists together for a weekend of fast, tactical and action-packed criterium racing.

Hosted by Eden Cycling, with Crank To Crown Events as the Local Organising Committee, the Championships will take place around Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre in Blanco, which will serve as the official Race Village and start/finish venue.

Riders will battle for the coveted South African National Criterium Championship titles on a fast 4.34 km circuit, taking racing through the heart of Blanco before returning to Cornerstone. With repeated laps, tight racing and spectators positioned close to the action, the format promises an exciting showcase of South African cycling.

The championship weekend will cater for Masters, Veterans, Juniors, U23 and Elite categories, while the programme will also place a strong emphasis on the next generation of cycling through the C2C Youth Criterium Championships.

The weekend starts on Friday, 30 October, with registration, technical preparations and a Community Outride, bringing cyclists, young riders and the wider community together ahead of the championship racing.

Saturday, 31 October will feature Masters and Veteran racing, followed by the Youth Criterium Championships and the official opening of the Championships.

Sunday, 1 November starts with something special: the official 2027 SA National Road Championships Route Recce, giving cyclists the opportunity to ride and experience the proposed 2027 National Road Race route ahead of the championships returning to George in February 2027.

Following the recce, the Junior, U23 and Elite Criterium fields will take centre stage, culminating in the crowning of South Africa’s 2026 National Criterium Champions.

With a vibrant Race Village, spectator areas, partner activations and some of the country's strongest riders racing for the national jersey, the 2026 SA National Criterium Championships will showcase George as a premier cycling destinationand set the stage for the 2027 South African National Road, Time Trial and Para-Cycling Championships, also coming to George.

Dates: 31 October – 1 November 2026
Venue: Cornerstone Lifestyle Centre, Blanco, George
Province: Western Cape
Discipline: Road – Criterium
Host: Eden Cycling
Local Organising Committee: Crank To Crown Events

Entries are open – secure your place on the start line and race for the national title in George.