DarkFest returns for another adrenaline-fueled edition with Sam Reynolds and the DarkFest team currently preparing the mammoth course for a big week of high-octane action where some of the best riders in the world will be pushing progression to the limits.
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Set to take place from 3 to 10 February 2024, DarkFest is an assemblage of invited riders from South Africa and countries worldwide, who send a series of enormous jumps and perform extremely high-risk tricks that are sensational to watch.
Dedication, skill, inventiveness and fearlessness are what make up the event.
Due to strong interest from MTB and action sports fans – a limited batch of tickets will be up for sale to watch the action live from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, 10 February, at The Hellsend Dirt Compound at Vuurberg farm near Stellenbosch.
General Admission Tickets are available from Quicket for R240 per person, with upgrades for an R800 DarkFest Athlete Zone ticket also available that’ll score you an opportunity to hang out with your favourite riders.
Speaking of the riders, this year’s rider list looks stacked, with returning DarkFest veterans, some heavy new additions and some of the leading women in MTB Freeride.
As was mentioned earlier, Sam Reynolds is back at the DarkFest farm in Stellenbosch as the build and preparation begin for the world’s biggest jump and craziest riders. In just under two weeks, the riders will unleash their bikes on the famous course, including the 110ft (33.528km) jump.
What will go down this year? Only time will tell.
Watch: Sam walks around with Theo Erlangsen to see the damage the winter rain has done and what work is needed
This year will be radder than ever with the trails crew, Justin and Duran, rebuilding and perfecting the world’s gnarliest big air course. After the craziness of the world record 120ft (36.576km) backflip last year, we’re sure that MTB and action sports fans can’t wait to see what happens on the biggest jump ever seen in a competition.
*Note that riding depends on factors like strong winds or rain. This is purely determined by the riders for their safety. Stay tuned for ‘Green Light’ announcements via Darkfest Socials on the day.
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Picture: Supplied / Koas Seagrave, DarkFest 2023 photo Eric Palmer
