The race is called "Race 2 Rhodes" which is the first 6 stages of the Race Across South Africa (RASA) which is held concurrently.

Riders start in batches over a 2 week period from a town called Pietermaritzburg and must finish the RASA within 26 days in a town called Wellington, some 2300km away.

The R2R is 500km and riders are given a maximum of 8 days to complete.

Both races are self-supporting and no GPS's are allowed. One navigates with a 1:50 000 map, compass and narratives.