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Team Honeycomb 226ers

Team Honeycomb 226ers are at the forefront of elite cycling in South Africa, boasting some of the country’s top talent in gravel, mountain and road racing.

Marc Pritzen

Marc Pritzen

Born 11 August 1999

Marc Pritzen began his career on the MTB, before turning to road and playing the domestique until his breakthrough in the 94.7 Ride Joburg in 2019.

Signing with Team Honeycomb in 2022, Marc came 2nd at SA champs, won the Cape Town Cycle Tour and Amashova, and came 2nd in that year’s 94.7. After a period racing overseas, Marc returned to SA in 2024 with a focus on his mountain biking roots, teaming up with SA‘s top Junior talent Tristan Nortje.

Marc Pritzen brings a serious pedigree to the team with recent achievements being:

  • 2024 SA Gravel Champion
  • 2025 Wines2Whales Shiraz – Overall Winner
    (alongside teammate Felix Stehli)
  • 2025 SA MTB Marathon National Champion

Felix Stehli

Felix Stehli

Born 18 October 2000

A Swiss professional cyclist known for his versatility in road, gravel, and mountain biking. He has competed for teams like Team Vorarlberg and joined Team Honeycomb 226ers in October 2025.

Felix is a phenomenal seasoned cyclist winning multiple elite stage wins and podium finishes.

Most recently his standout achievements include:

  • 2024 Amashova Durban Classic
  • 2025 Wines2Whales Shiraz – Overall Winner
    (alongside teammate Marc Pritzen)
  • 2025 UCI Gravel World Series Winner – The Ceder
  • 2025 Gravel Grit ‘n Grind – Sweden

Latest News

Wines2Whales Race Cape Town

Wines2Whales Race Cape Town

by | Nov 14, 2025 |

Honeycomb 226ers Own Wines2Whales The FNB Wines2Whales race is built on shared effort, switchbacks, and that grin you get when the trail finally tips your way. Recently, Honeycomb 226ers lived that spirit across three lively days from Oak Valley to Lourensford, where...

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Ford Trailseeker

Ford Trailseeker

by | Nov 1, 2024 |

Tristan Nortje Takes First Place at the Ford Trailseeker! On Saturday, 7 September, our Honeycomb Pro Cyclers set off on their mountain bikes yet again, this time in the picturesque town of Wellington. Wellington’s classic wineland beauty and Western Cape terrain...

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UCI Gravel World Championship

UCI Gravel World Championship

by | Oct 29, 2024 |

Team Honeycomb Tackles the UCI Gravel World Championship in Belgium On Sunday, 6 October, Team Honeycomb showcased their resilience at the prestigious UCI Gravel World Championship. The event kicked off in the picturesque city of Halle and took riders through the...

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Amashova

Amashova

by | Oct 22, 2024 |

Honeycomb Vets Take the Podium at Amashova! On Sunday, 20th of October, Team Honeycomb took on the oldest road classic cycle race in South Africa, joining scores of cyclists in the Amashova National Classic in KwaZulu Natal. Marc Pritzen, Tristan Nortje, Casper Kruger...

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Karoo to Coast

Karoo to Coast

by | Sep 26, 2024 |

Team Honeycomb’s Tristan Nortje Breaks 12-Year Record at Karoo to Coast! On Sunday, 22 September, Team Honeycomb’s Tristan Nortje made history by shattering a 12-year record at the prestigious Lions Karoo to Coast race. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and...

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