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
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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
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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
Racing to the Sun: Marc Pritzen is the 2024 SA Gravel Champion!
On Saturday, 11 May, five Team Honeycomb riders took on the King Price Race to the Sun, the South African gravel bike national championship. The Elite riders - Marc Pritzen, Jaco van Dyk, Casper Kruger and Tristan Nortje - as well as veteran Herman Fouche, embarked on...
Success at the Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo: Jaco van Dyk takes the win
Nestled amidst the rugged peaks and dust-blown plains of South Africa's Karoo region lies the tranquil town of Prince Albert, serving as the starting point for the legendary Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo. On Saturday, 27 April, four intrepid riders from Team Honeycomb...
Team Honeycomb Tackle The 4Islands MTB Croatia in Style
Between 16 and 20 April, Team Honeycomb’s formidable duo of Kyle Mitchell and Tristan Nortje took part in the 2024 4Islands Race in Croatia. Over 5 days, cyclists embarked on a journey encompassing 272km and a staggering 6,210m of climbing, traversing through...
Team Honeycomb’s Memorable Debut at the 2024 Cape Epic
Between 17 and 24 March, Team Honeycomb took part in the 20th edition of the Absa Cape Epic. The Untamed African Mountain Bike Stage Race saw 1200 racers traverse 617 km over 8 days in the beautiful Western Cape in South Africa. Marc Pritzen (@marc_pritzen_114) and...
Team Honeycomb’s Marc Pritzen Secures 2nd Place and Overall KOM Jersey at Tour du Cap 2024
Honeycomb showcased their skills at the prestigious 5-Day Tour du Cap, held from 4-8 March 2024. With a total distance of 464km and 5245m vertical ascent, the event attracts elite cyclists from all over the world. Team Honeycomb member Marc Pritzen bagged the KOM...
Team Honeycomb shines at 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour: Pritzen secures 6th place
On 10 March 2024, team Honeycomb made a mark at the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour, with previous Cycle Tour winner Marc Pritzen, securing 6th place (2:31:37). The elite men's race kicked off with high intensity. Team Honeycomb’s Bradley Scott led the charge in an early...
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