The Eswatini Cycling Association (ECA) is the official governing body for cycling sport in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Headquartered in Mbabane, we oversee all forms of cycling nationwide, including road racing, mountain biking, and recreational cycling events.

As a proud member of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), we are responsible for selecting national teams, organizing competitions, and developing the sport from grassroots to elite level.

🏆 National & International Recognition

Top 10 Cycling Nation in Africa (2021)

The Eswatini Cycling Association achieved a significant milestone when the country was ranked 9th in Africa by the UCI, ahead of Morocco who completed the top 10.

Then-Interim Chairman Mbusi Motsa attributed this achievement to the Fast and the Furious national championship held in June 2021: "We are very proud of this achievement as an interim committee it shows that we are headed in the right direction towards improving the sport in the country."

🏅 Recent National Championships

2025 National Road Race Championships (Women's Elite)

Held on June 28, 2025:

• 🥇 Gold: Mandiswa Fakudze – 04:15:41
• 🥈 Silver: Nontsikelelo Mdlovu – +00:09:38

🌟 Major Events & Initiatives

Border2Border Cycle Tour

The premier road cycling event in Eswatini, taking cyclists on a challenging journey from Ngwenya Border Post to Lavumisa Border Post, passing through the King Mswati III International Airport.

• Distance: 240km full route (with 100km, 130km, and 180km options)
• Route: Cuts across all 4 regions of Eswatini
• Participants (2022): 200+ cyclists
• Partners: Eswatini Tourism Authority, Manzini City

The event promotes mass participation, showcases Eswatini's scenic landscapes for tourism, and builds the cycling community across all skill levels.

🌱 Development & Capacity Building

CAC Cycling Seminar (Egypt, December 2022)

Secretary General Mxolisi Shongwe attended a four-day seminar hosted by the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC), focusing on improving cycling event organization and management.

Key Outcomes:

• • Networking with other African cycling federations
• • Meeting with CAC President Dr. Wagih Azzam (UCI Vice President)
• • Joined sub-Saharan group for UCI resource-sharing
• • Focus on women's cycling and junior development
• • Collaboration opportunities with neighbouring countries

Upcoming Opportunities:

• 2025 Road Racing Championship (Rwanda) – Major opportunity for Eswatini cyclists
• Grassroots development strategy targeting young participants

🏅 Featured Cyclists

• • Mandiswa Fakudze – 2025 National Women's Elite Road Race Champion
• • Nontsikelelo Mdlovu – 2025 National Women's Elite Road Race Silver Medalist
• • Gcina Banda – Represented Eswatini at Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast, Australia, 2018)
• • Muzi Shabangu – Represented Eswatini at Commonwealth Games (2018); MTN Khemani
• • Mduduzi Zwane – Represented Eswatini at Commonwealth Games (2018)

🚴 Affiliated Clubs

• • Dig Deep
• • MTN Khemani
• • New Com Wheels
• • Kusekhaya Cycling Club

🤝 Affiliations

• • UCI (International Cycling Union) – World governing body
• • CAC (Confederation of African Cycling) – Continental governing body
• • Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council (ESRC)
• • Eswatini Tourism Authority
• • Manzini City

📞 For queries / more info: 📱 +268 76023422 | 📧 info@cyclingeswatini.com