21/10/2026
𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 🚴♀️🚴♂️
Mossel Bay will host the 2026 South African National Criterium Championships from 30 October to 1 November 2026, bringing exciting, fast-paced cycling to the streets of Mossel Bay.
𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒
George Road, between Louis Fourie Road and Church Street, will be closed to public traffic during the following periods:
* Saturday, 31 October 2026: 08:00–15:00
* Sunday, 1 November 2026: 07:00–14:00
Residents, motorists and visitors should expect temporary changes to traffic flow and access in the George Road, Santos and De Bakke areas. Please plan ahead, use alternative routes, allow additional travelling time and follow the directions of Traffic officials and event marshals.
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐊𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
Access to and from De Bakke Terrace will be affected for a longer period:
* Saturday, 31 October 2026: 05:00–15:00
* Sunday, 1 November 2026: 05:00–14:00
Traffic officers will be stationed at the access points and will manage vehicle movement on a stop-and-go basis between races, when it is safe to do so.
⚠️ No vehicles will be permitted to enter or exit during active racing. Access will only be allowed when authorised by the Traffic officers.
Residents who require unrestricted vehicle access during the day are encouraged to consider parking along Long Street, outside the affected road-closure area.
Access to affected homes, businesses, accommodation establishments and beaches may be temporarily restricted or redirected while racing is under way.
Please plan your movements accordingly and cooperate with Traffic officials to ensure the safety of residents, cyclists, spectators and event personnel.
The Municipality appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents, businesses and road users as Mossel Bay welcomes cyclists, officials and visitors for this prestigious national sporting event.