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Nedbank Desert Dash

Also known as: 21st Nedbank Desert Dash · the Nedbank Desert Dash · the Dash · 2025 Nedbank Desert Dash · 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash

2023-06-062026-09-07

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  1. August 2026
  2. New Era

    Hesron Kapanga After three months away from competitive racing, Namibian international female cyclist, Vera Looser, has set her sights on tackling the gruelling 401km 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash race in the solo category.

    Looser sets sight on solo Nedbank Desert Dash return
  3. May 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Entries for one of Namibia’s most iconic endurance sporting events, the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash, officially open in June, inviting cyclists from Namibia and around the world to take on the legendary 401 km mountain bike challenge across the Namib Desert.

    Entries to open for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash
  5. February 2026
  6. New Era

    The challenge introduced new event organisers, LEMA Events, which is the same team responsible for organising the coveted Nedbank Desert Dash.

    All set for 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge
  7. The Namibian

    The Nedbank Cycle Challenge introduced new event organisers, Lema Events, which is the same team responsible for organising the coveted Nedbank Desert Dash.

    All set for 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge
  8. January 2026
  9. New Era

    Van Graan added that Nedbank Namibia’s continued support of cycling in Namibia through the sponsorship of key races like the Nedbank Desert Dash, the Nedbank Cycle Challenge, and the Nedbank WPP Series provides a consistent schedule for riders, which encourages more Namibians to

    Coetzee, Janse van Vuuren win WPP3
  10. The Namibian

    Van Graan added that Nedbank Namibia’s continued support of cycling in Namibia through the sponsorship of key races like the Nedbank Desert Dash, the Nedbank Cycle Challenge, and the The Nedbank WPP Series provides a consistent schedule for riders, which encourages more Namibians

    Coetzee, Janse van Vuuren win WPP3
  11. New Era

    Namibia has contributed to this momentum, attracting more than 1000 participants to the coveted Nedbank Desert Dash.

    Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series this weekend
  12. The Namibian

    Commercial Officer JG van Graan emphasised the bank’s dedication to supporting sports that unite communities and encourage active living: “As we step into 2026, Nedbank Namibia reflects on an incredible year for cycling, highlighted by the success of the 2025 Nedbank Desert Dash

    Cycling season in full swing
  13. December 2025
  14. The Namibian

    The 2025 edition of the popular Nedbank Desert Dash, which takes place in the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, has seen an influx of foreign cyclists in the event, says Nedbank Namibia spokesperson Gernot de Klerk.

    Foreign cyclists flock to Nedbank Desert Dash
  15. The Namibian

    Coetzee, Holtrup win Nedbank Desert Dash 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’
Sport

Namibian cyclist Looser targets solo Desert Dash 2026

The News

Vera Looser, returning after three months away for an operation, has set her sights on the 401km 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash in the solo category. Her recent second-place finish at the Khomas100 endurance race marked an important step in her comeback to competitive cycling.

28 August 2026 · New Era

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibian cyclist Looser targets solo Desert Dash 2026

    Vera Looser, returning after three months away for an operation, has set her sights on the 401km 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash in the solo category. Her recent second-place finish at the Khomas100 endurance race marked an important step in her comeback to competitive cycling.

    28 August 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Nedbank Desert Dash entries open in June for 2026

    Entries for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash, a 401 km mountain bike race across the Namib Desert, open in June with solo rider entries beginning 1 June, followed by 2-person and 4-person team entries on 8 June and 15 June respectively. The 22nd edition introduces e-bikes exclusively in the 2-person team category and caps that category at 100 teams.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 18 February

  1. 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge returns with fresh format and routes

    Namibia's longest-running corporate cycling event returns on Sunday, 23 February 2026, starting at the University of Namibia with three distance options (25km, 60km, 100km) and new organisers LEMA Events. The event also revives the Nedbank Kidz Challenge on Saturday, 21 February, for the first time in a decade.

    18 February 2026 · New Era

  2. 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge returns with fresh routes, new organisers

    Namibia's iconic corporate cycling event returns this Sunday from the University of Namibia campus with three race distances (100km, 60km, 25km) under new organisers Lema Events, featuring redesigned routes and enhanced safety measures. The event also marks the return of the Nedbank Kidz Challenge for the first time this decade.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Coetzee and Janse van Vuuren win Windhoek Power Pedal 3

    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

  2. Coetzee and Janse van Vuuren win WPP3 cycling race

    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

Thursday 15 January

  1. Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series second round this weekend

    The second round of the 2026 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series takes place this weekend, with an individual time trial on 17 January and road race on 18 January, expecting more than 200 cyclists to compete for points toward overall series standings. Namibia's cycling scene has grown significantly, attracting over 1000 participants to the Nedbank Desert Dash and hosting major continental championships.

    15 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Second leg of Windhoek Pedal Power cycling series this weekend

    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

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