Biggest biking festival returns to South Coast

South Africa’s biggest biking festival, the South Coast Bike Fest, will return to the South Coast shores from 26 to 28 April. The event is hosted by Margate SAPS, home of the country’s best-performing police station.

Margate SAPS received this prestigious award – out of 1 164 stations nationally – at the SAPS National Service Awards held in November. The station was awarded for – among other things – its impeccable service delivery, corporate image and strong partnerships with community-based organisations.

“We always work closely with the security at every South Coast Bike Fest to ensure all visitors are kept safe for the duration of the event,” said station commander, Brigadier William Slabbert. “This is of great importance to us and our track record shows the partnership works well.”

Vicky Wentzel, event organiser for the South Coast Bike Fest, commended Brigadier Slabbert and his team from Margate SAPS on this incredible award. “It is no surprise that Margate SAPS was named best-performing station,” said Wentzel. “All our interaction with the police, which includes security risk analysis and on-site security measures, has been hugely productive and we look forward to another successful partnership at this year’s event. South Coast Bike Fest is all about family fun in a completely secure festival arena.”

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UGU South Coast Tourism CEO, Phelisa Mangcu said she looked forward to welcoming visitors to the country’s biggest biking festival: “Tourism is a vital contributor to this region’s economy, and for good reason. We offer visitors a truly diverse experience that includes incredible cultural and heritage sites, outdoor adventure and leisure activities, as well as quality retail offerings, all within one of the country’s most captivating and beautiful regions.

“Those coming to this year’s South Coast Bike Fest will not only get to enjoy high-end biking and musical entertainment, but also take advantage of the many tourist sightseeing and recreational activities on offer.”