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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

2023-06-062026-06-08

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  1. December 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Namibian cyclists have expressed excitement for the 21st Nedbank Desert Dash, set to take place from 5 to 6 December.

    Local cyclists look forward to Desert Dash
  3. November 2025
  4. The Namibian

    The Nedbank Desert Dash reaches a special milestone this year when it celebrates its 21st edition on 5-6 December.

    The Nedbank Desert Dash comes of age
  5. December 2023
  6. The Namibian

    Nedbank Namibia officially launched the 19th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash.

    Looser dashes to seventh Desert Dash win
  7. November 2023
  8. The Namibian

    A team of determined individuals are gearing up for a challenge that stretches well beyond the typical test of endurance – the annual Nedbank Desert Dash.

    Blush Foundation’s fight against period poverty
  9. The Namibian

    Selma Kaulinge of Nedbank Namibia said: “We are gearing up for the Nedbank Namibia National XCM race this coming Saturday and, because it’s the final race before our coveted Nedbank Desert Dash, the event will be nothing short of thrilling.

    MTB Marathon Champs at IJG Trails
  10. The Namibian

    Nedbank Namibia leverages the annual Nedbank Desert Dash, an iconic 397km cycling adventure through the challenging yet beautiful Namib Desert, as a means for ‘doing good’.

    Cycling for Embo lye Haro Pre-Primary
  11. The Namibian

    This year, the All4TheBabies cycling team of four women sets to take part in the Nedbank Desert Dash to support a purpose that goes beyond the race.

    Raising funds for a safe haven through Nedbank Desert Dash
  12. The Namibian

    LEGACY OF LOVE NEDBANK DESERT DASH TEAM In 2018, Sybrand’s brother, Johan de Beer, entered the Nedbank Desert Dash and rode in the Legacy of Love colours in remembrance of Lumé.

    Racing for love at Nedbank Desert Dash
  13. October 2023
  14. The Namibian

    The Nedbank Desert Dash, which was launched in Windhoek yesterday will take place for the 19th consecutive year on 8 and 9 December.

    Desert Dash back for 19th edition
  15. June 2023
  16. The Namibian

    Entries for this year’s Nedbank Desert Dash opened with the solo category on Monday, followed by the the two-person team categories seven days later, and the four-person team categories on 19 June.

    Nedbank Desert Dash entries open
Sport

Nedbank Desert Dash entries open in June for 2026

The News

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 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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