Experience a traffic-free cycling adventure on Durban's M4 highway on Cycle Sunday
Durban’s scenic M4 highway will be closed to traffic and opened to cyclists on October 26 for Cycle Sunday.
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Cycling enthusiasts are in for a treat as they will get to enjoy a traffic-free ride on the M4 highway on Cycle Sunday.
The event will see the highway closed to traffic to allow cyclists to use the route from 5am to 9am on October 26. The event is being presented by Cycle Lab and Peschl Sports in partnership with the Ethekwini Transport Authority and Go!Durban, with participation from the Go!Durban Academy.
The organisers said the first-of-its-kind event invites cyclists of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a safe, traffic-free ride along one of Durban’s most iconic coastal routes, from Moses Mabhida Stadium to Portland Drive, uMhlanga Rocks.
With an entrance fee of R50, participants can ride as much as they like during the four-hour window, choosing between a 36 km full lap or shorter turnaround options at 11 km, 16 km, and 22 km. Waterpoints, support vehicles, and fun activations will be available throughout the route to keep riders hydrated and motivated.
“This cycle event is not meant to be a race, but rather an activation and a celebration of cycling,” said Shaun Peschl, founder of Peschl Sports.
“We’re pioneering something truly special in South Africa, closing off a major freeway purely for recreational cycling. The goal is to make cycling accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for everyone. It’s about getting families, friends, and communities on their bikes and experiencing Durban together in a completely new way.”
Cycle Lab Cornubia’s General Manager Cobus Pretorius, shared this community-driven vision.
“Our ecosystem connects retail, safe riding, and grassroots development and partnering with Cycle Sunday is a perfect fit. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of cycling and get more people riding, safely and confidently,” added Pretorius.
Cyclists will need a 24-inch bike or larger, a helmet, and a valid entry pass, they can join Cycle Sunday from any on-ramp along the M4, as there’s no fixed start or finish line. This will also help ease congestion, said the organisers.
For children, a Kids Festival will take place at Moses Mabhida Lawn, featuring fun courses, music, food, and a Marvel Bike Race for children aged 12 and under with bikes 20 inches or smaller.
There will also be entertainment from 9am to 1pm on the Moses Mabhida lawns as well as safety talks, and other post-ride festivities.
Pedal Power Association CEO Neil Robinson said creating a safe space for cycling is crucial to the association.
Registration will take place:
• 24 October: Cycle Lab Cornubia (9am -6pm)
• 25 October: Cycle Lab Cornubia (9am–2pm)
• Late Registration (R70): 26 October, Moses Mabhida Lawn (4:30am –7am)