Two riders and their bikes on the grass in front of Hole in the Wall

Sea to Sea North

Dates to be confirmedOcean View Hotel · The Haven Hotel

JBFE Sea to Sea North shows 100 riders one of the finest coastlines in the world.

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Days riding

Nights in hotels

201

km in total

Teams max

We are heading north

We start at Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay, spend two evenings at The Haven Hotel in the Dwesa Nature Reserve, and ride back to Ocean View. This is dirt bike heaven: Mdumbi, Mpuzi, Mpami, Lapanzi and Hole in the Wall are all part of three days of riding.

With Gold and Silver options every day, and an Adventure route for the big bikes, this is a ride for all.

It’s not a race. The challenge is to get through the 3 days together with your team. No support driver needed: we move your luggage and fuel between hotels.

Dates to be confirmedThe next North dates aren’t set yet. Get on the list and we’ll tell you first.

Two riders stop on a grassy ridge above the Wild Coast

The Wild Coast from the air, with a track running along the cliffs

Dirt bike heaven

Mdumbi, Mpuzi, Mpami, Lapanzi and Hole in the Wall, all in three days of riding.

Day by day

201 km over 3 days: 75 km, 52 km, 74 km. Gold and Silver split and rejoin through each day, and the Adventure route runs alongside.

Day 1: Ocean View Hotel to The Haven Hotel

75 km
1 refuel point
1 lunch stop
Gold and Silver splits, 1 Adventure route

The stretch of coastline between Coffee Bay and The Haven Hotel at the Mbashee River mouth is, without a doubt, the finest piece of dirt bike heaven.

We head north first, up to the cliffs of Mpuzi, and navigate all the way to the Mthatha River mouth. The route then tracks through the state forest to Hole in the Wall and crosses the Mbolompo River to the fishing village of Mpami and Bulls Inn, where a snack lunch is on offer.

It just gets better as we drop down to the Xora River, then hug the beaches all the way past the magnificent Ntlotonyane and into the Dwesa Nature Reserve. The Haven Hotel, with a lively bar and great grub, is home for the next two nights.

A jeep track winding across green hills towards the sea

Day 2: The Haven to The Haven

52 km
No refuel needed
Lunch at The Haven Hotel
Gold and Silver splits, 1 Adventure route

Two nights at The Haven means no packing up, and that makes for an easier start.

The hotel sits on the banks of the Mbashee River, and the Mbashee valley is a playground second to none. Riding inland has its own challenges as we navigate the sled and single-track paths through each river on the way.

Most riders should be home by lunch and can spend the afternoon at the pool, on the beach or having a few cold ones at the bar. There are Silver and Gold options, so pick your poison and decide how much work you want to do.

Day 3: The Haven Hotel to Ocean View Hotel

74 km
1 refuel point
1 lunch stop
Gold and Silver splits, 1 Adventure route

The coastal ride to Coffee Bay leaves the best for last. It’s a day you don’t want to race. Take in the views from the grassy hills over the warm Indian Ocean.

The finish line on the cliffs above Coffee Bay, with the JBFE Sea to Sea arch and a cold beer, brings the journey to an end. Done and Dusted!

The final evening is rounded off with a medal handout and some fines. You sleep at Ocean View Hotel and head home after breakfast.

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Where you sleep

Hotels only. You get your room details for all four nights at registration, and your bags are in your room when you ride in.

Ocean View Hotel from the air, right on the beach at Coffee Bay

A hotel room at Ocean View with a double bed and sea-facing doors

Ocean View Hotel

Registration night and the night after Day 3

Coffee Bay. Register on the front lawn, park your vehicle and trailer securely inside for the trip, and finish Day 3 at a bar overlooking the beach.

The Haven Hotel from the air, set in green hills near the river mouth

Riders at dinner on the terrace at The Haven

The Haven Hotel

The nights after Day 1 and Day 2

On the banks of the Mbashee River, inside the Dwesa Nature Reserve. A lively bar, great grub, a pool and the beach. Two nights here means no packing up.

Pick your poison

Gold, Silver or Adventure, every day. More on the routes

A rider climbing a rocky track through coastal bush

Gold

Hard enduro, for riders who love a challenge.

For hard-enduro riders who love a little challenge and are ready for some teamwork to get home. The difficulty is about the level of a Bronze Roof rider. Jumping across to the easier Silver route is easy: 75% of Gold and Silver is shared, so you’re never far from an escape.

A rider at speed on a dirt road across green hills

Silver

For weekend warriors who just want to have fun.

For many riders this is their first event, and every year more women ride Silver. Riders on 65s with long-range tanks take it on too. If things get a little too tough, jump onto the Adventure route for a quick way home.

Gravel roads and rondavels on the hills above the sea

Adventure

Twisty gravel for the big adventure bikes.

Built for the T7, 790 and Africa Twin. Skilled riders could tackle it on a 1290 or 1250. Mostly twisty gravel roads, with friendly jeep track and single track thrown in. About 120 km a day.

The schedule

Registration: Arrival day, 14:00 – 19:00, at The front lawn at Ocean View Hotel. Riders within a team register together.

Arrival day

12:00 – 18:00: Arrive at Ocean View Hotel, register and get your goodie bag
19:00: Dinner. A delicious meal awaits.
20:00: Riders’ briefing: what lies ahead
20:30: Night caps. A few quiet ones in the pub. Take it easy, a long day awaits.

Day 1

06:30: Breakfast
07:30: Luggage and fuel drop at the truck
08:00: Riders depart
15:00: Chill time at The Haven Hotel
19:00: Dinner
20:30: Riders’ briefing

Day 2

06:30: Breakfast
08:00: Riders depart
15:00: Back at The Haven Hotel
16:00: Beer O’Clock
19:00: Dinner
20:30: Riders’ briefing

Day 3

06:30: Breakfast
07:30: Luggage and fuel drop at the truck
08:00: Riders depart
15:00: Arrive at Ocean View Hotel
19:00: Dinner
20:30: Prize-giving and finishers’ medals

Departure

06:30: Breakfast
08:30: Riders depart for home

All the ride info

What’s included

4 nights in hotels

No camping. Hotels only, every night.

Backup

Sweeps, medics and recovery vehicles on route, with full medical backup and chopper standby.

Fuel transport

The team moves your fuel from water point to water point each day.

Luggage moved

No support driver needed. Your bags are waiting in your room when you arrive.

12 meals over 4 days

Breakfast, lunch and supper, with the water points set up and manned by the Red Cherry team.

JBFE Sea to Sea apparel

A jacket and T-shirt for every entry in before the race-pack cut-off.

Goodie bag and medal

A goodie bag at registration and a finisher’s medal on the last night.

Free beers at the finish

On the finish line, every day.

Entries

Entries for the next North aren’t open yet. Limited to 60 teams, so get on the list and we’ll tell you first.

Rider entry

R12 650 per person

1 to 25 riders per team

4 nights’ accommodation in hotels
12 meals over 4 days
Transport of your luggage and fuel
Water points each day
Sea to Sea apparel
Full medical backup and chopper standby
3 days of great riding
Free beers on the finish line each day

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Supporter entry

R11 450 per supporter

No riding. Max 2 per team.

4 nights’ accommodation in hotels
12 meals over 4 days
Sea to Sea supporters’ apparel

A R5 000 per person non-refundable deposit secures your entry, with the balance due 2 months before the event. Swap a rider at any time for R50. Cancellation policy

Also on the calendar

JBFE Sea to Sea South: Trennerys Hotel (Seagulls) and Kob Inn. From the southernmost hotels in the Transkei, north along the Wild Coast to Kob Inn and back. 7–11 May 2027.

See South

Sunset over the southern Wild Coast, with the river mouth and beach below