Prince Kaybee to cycle over 600km from Joburg to Durban

The event, scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 June, will see the musician, whose real name is Kabelo Motsamai, cycle through Gauteng, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. The route will require him to average approximately 200 kilometres per day, exceeding his previous longest cycling distance of 158 kilometres.

The challenge follows a period of recovery after a serious motorcycle accident two years ago. Prince Kaybee sustained multiple fractures in the incident and underwent four surgical procedures. The injuries brought an end to his long-distance running activities and prompted him to take up cycling as part of his rehabilitation programme.

According to organisers, the challenge aims to highlight themes of resilience and recovery while promoting cycling and physical wellbeing.

“HiPace is bigger than cycling,” Prince Kaybee said. “It's about proving that setbacks don't have to define you. After my accident, I had every reason to stop. Instead, I chose to rebuild. This challenge represents every person who's had to start again after life changed their plans.”

The route will begin in Midrand and continue through the Free State to Bethlehem before crossing the Drakensberg and Oliviershoek Pass en route to Pietermaritzburg. The final stage will follow the Amashova cycling route into Durban, ending at Durban South Beach.

Organisers said the challenge will conclude with a charitable component, with a portion of proceeds earmarked for donation to a selected beneficiary.

Supporters will be able to follow the journey through live updates, activation events, behind-the-scenes content and daily reports shared on Prince Kaybee’s social media platforms.

The HiPace Cycle Challenge marks the first edition of the endurance event and is expected to draw attention to both cycling and recovery through sport.