Drikus Coetzee — Namibian ultra-endurance and road cyclist; won inaugural Race Across South Africa in April 2026.
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New Era
Drikus Coetzee won the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a 2 000km event
“Ultra-endurance cyclist Drikus Coetzee etched his name into the record books after winning the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a gruelling 2 000km event, in an impressive time of seven days, 12 hours and 3 minutes.”
Coetzee conquers historic ultra race across SANew Era
Drikus Coetzee described the race as both breathtaking and brutal
“Reflecting on the demanding journey, Coetzee described the race as both breathtaking and brutal.”
Coetzee conquers historic ultra race across SAThe Namibian
Drikus Coetzee won the inaugural Race Across South Africa in seven days, 12 hours 2 minutes and 47 seconds
“Drikus Coetzee once again made history by winning the inaugural Race Across South Africa in a total time of seven days, 12 hours 2 minutes and 47 seconds on Monday evening.”
Coetzee makes history in SANew Era
Drikus Coetzee says he is ready to test himself against some of the world's best ultra-distance cyclists at the Race Around Rwanda
“Endurance rider Drikus Coetzee says he is ready to test himself against some of the world's best ultra-distance cyclists at the upcoming Race Around Rwanda (RaR).”
Coetzee ready for Rwanda’s ultimate testNew Era
Drikus Coetzee is aiming to win his first international ultra-endurance victory
“The Namibian endurance rider added that he is hoping to secure his first international ultra-endurance victory.”
Coetzee ready for Rwanda’s ultimate testNew Era
Drikus Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race with a time of 02:38:13
“Hollard Insurance's Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race by coming home in a time of two hours, thirty-eight minutes, and 13 seconds (02:38:13) after eight combined laps of 120 kilometre (km), ahead of second-placed Marco Thiel of Cymot Racing Team A, who clocked 02:41:08 for second place.”
Coetzee, Janse van Vuuren win WPP3The Namibian
Drikus Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race with a time of 02:38:13 after eight combined laps of 120km
“Hollard Insurance's Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race by coming home in a time of two hours, 38 minutes, and 13 seconds (02:38:13) after eight combined laps of 120km, ahead of second-placed Marco Thiel of Cymot Racing Team A, who clocked 02:41:08 for second place.”
Coetzee, Janse van Vuuren win WPP3New Era
Drikus Coetzee delivered a commanding ride to secure victory in the elite men's category
“Coetzee delivered a commanding ride to secure victory in the elite men's category, stopping the clock at 02:50:10.”
Pedal Power series continuesThe Namibian
Drikus Coetzee won the Nedbank Desert Dash men's solo race in 14 hours, 13 minutes, and 32 seconds
“Drikus Coetzee and Nina Holtrup were crowned the Nedbank Desert Dash champions on Saturday after winning the men's and women's solo races.”
‘I ride with my heart’The Namibian
Drikus Coetzee won the solo men's race of the Nedbank Desert Dash
“Drikus Coetzee and Nina Holtrup won the solo men and women's races of the Nedbank Desert Dash on Saturday morning.”
Coetzee, Holtrup win Desert DashUltra-endurance cyclist Drikus Coetzee won the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a 2,000km event, in seven days, 12 hours and 3 minutes, setting a benchmark for the event. Despite the dominant victory in challenging conditions, Coetzee said he did not race at full capacity and plans to pursue the longer Rhino Run in October rather than defend his title.
22 April 2026 · New Era →
Ultra-endurance cyclist Drikus Coetzee won the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a 2,000km event, in seven days, 12 hours and 3 minutes, setting a benchmark for the event. Despite the dominant victory in challenging conditions, Coetzee said he did not race at full capacity and plans to pursue the longer Rhino Run in October rather than defend his title.
22 April 2026 · New Era →
Drikus Coetzee won the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a 1,969km mountain bike race covering gravel roads and farm tracks from Kwazulu Natal to the Western Cape, in seven days, 12 hours, 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Fellow Namibian Pierre Lambert finished third, about 280km behind Coetzee's winning time, after challenging weather conditions including rain, mud and strong headwinds throughout the event.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Hollard Namibia and partners Heineken 0.0 and Standard Bank have announced the Hollard Grand Prix Cycling Series, a five-race multi-discipline championship running from April to October 2026 with a total prize purse of N$620,000. The integrated series combines mountain bike, gravel and road cycling events, with the overall winners receiving N$250,000 each.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Endurance rider Drikus Coetzee is set to compete in the Race Around Rwanda, a 1,000-kilometre self-supported ultra-endurance bikepacking event featuring elite cyclists from across the globe. Coetzee says his preparation has been good and he is aiming for his first international ultra-endurance victory, with fellow Namibians Nabil Robiati and Pierre Lambert also competing.
30 January 2026 · New Era →
Drikus Coetzee of Hollard Insurance and Delsia Janse van Vuuren won the elite men's and women's categories respectively at the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal 3 cycling event held on Sunday, attracting over 170 participants in the third round of a six-part road cycling series.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Drikus Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race at the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal 3 event on Sunday, finishing in 02:38:13 after 120km, while Delsia Janse van Vuuren won the women's elite race in 02:35:21. Over 170 cyclists participated in the third round of the six-part road cycling series.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series held its second leg on 17–18 January at Teufelsschlucht, drawing 285 riders across multiple categories, with Drikus Coetzee and Vera Looser winning the elite categories. The series continues on 25 January at Dobra Loops, with further events scheduled through May.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian cycling season is underway with the second leg of the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power series scheduled for this weekend, featuring over 200 participants competing in time trials and road races. The six-event series precedes national championships next month and serves as selection for Namibian cyclists competing in international events including the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Youth Games.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →