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The wait is finally over, as DarkFEST returns for another adrenaline-fueled edition from 17 to 22 April 2023. The event, which has become synonymous with massive jumps and high-octane action, promises to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever before.
Adolf Silva
DarkFEST brings together some of the world’s best freeride mountain bikers to push the limits of their sport on the biggest jumps, drops and gaps ever seen. The gnarly and technical terrain at the Hellsend Dirt Compound in Stellenbosch, Cape Town provides the perfect backdrop for the riders to showcase their incredible skills.
Sam Reynolds
Szymon Godziek
The 2023 edition of DarkFEST promises to build upon its legacy, bringing together an even bigger and more impressive line-up of riders, and bigger jumps, than ever seen before.
DarkFEST Men’s Rider Line-Up:
Sam Reynolds (GB)
Clemens Kaudela (AUT)
Sam Hodgson (GB)
Kade Edwards (GB)
Kaos Seagrave (GB)
Ike Klaassen (ZAF)
Theo Erlangsen (ZAF)
Bienvenido Aguado (ESP)
Nicholi Rogatkin (USA)
Szymon Godziek (POL)
Daniel Ruso (AUT)
Elias Ruso (AUT)
Tom Isted (GB)
Adolf Silva (ESP)
Reed Boggs (USA)
Matt MacDuff (CAN)
Graham Agassiz (CAN)
Daryl Brown (GB)
Thomas Lemoine (FRA)
Paul Couderc (FRA)
Vincent Tupin (FRA)
Matt Jones (GB)
Johny Salido (MX)
DarkFEST Women’s Rider Line-Up:
Vero Sandler (GB)
Casey Brown (CAN)
Chelsea Kimball (USA)
Robin Goomes (NZ)
Vinnie Armstrong (NZ)
Harriet Burbidge Smith (AUS)
Vea Verbeeck (CAN)
Tickets are available through Quicket, so be sure to book your spot early to secure a seat at one of the most exciting events in the Action Sports calendar. The public will be able to access the grounds to watch their heroes in action on Friday, 21 April and Saturday, 22 April only, there will be merchandise stalls, music, access to the riders, and food and beverage on offer.
Venue: Hellsend Dirt Compound, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Photos by Eric Palmer and Ryan Franklin.
