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A mountain bike trek through the heart of the Cederberg

· By Press Office · 3 comments

The 2017 Masgcor Cederberg 100 Miler has launched a brand-new addition to an already great event. The Cederberg 100 Miler has been known as one of the must-do-events when it comes to marathon mountain biking. The 160km and 3000m elevation over the Cederberg mountain range, treks all the way from Clanwilliam to Koue Bokkeveld on one of South Africa’s most breathtaking gravel roads. Surrounded by the Cederberg’s unique fynbos veld-life, towering mountain peaks and ancient Bushmen history, it’s an event that will make you feel rather small.

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Doing 160km in one day is definitely not for everybody. The 2017 edition of the race will now offer riders a choice between The Race (160km in one day) and The Trek (80km per day over two days). The event was also moved earlier in the year to fit in better with the MTB season.

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The Trek will take place on 22 and 23 April 2017. Riders start at The Yellow Aloe in Clanwilliam on Day 1. The overnight stop is at Nuwerust in the heart of the Cederberg, and on Day 2 riders do the final 80km to Kaleo in the Koue Bokkeveld. Camping sites and delicious meals will be provided to riders at Nuwerust, while they can book additional camping and meals for supporters joining them at the halfway stop.

Cost: R1200

Includes:

  • Rider camping spot,
  • Supper and Breakfast at Nuwerust,
  • goodie bag and t-shirt.
  • Note: This excludes tent and mattress. Each rider has to bring his or her own camping gear.).​

The Race will depart from Clanwilliam on Sunday 23 April 2017 and go all the way to the finish at Kaleo. All riders can book additional pre-race suppers and finishers’ meals for themselves and/or supporters upon entering online.

Find out more and enter on their website: www.cederberg100miler.co.za.

Comments

milky4130

Nov 14, 2016, 5:13 PM

Schweet.

I loved it, 3000m climbing is not for the faint hearted. If you are racing it, it's going to be tough, if you are riding it for the experience & views you will love it but might be out there for a minimum of 8:30 hours.

GLuvsMtb

Nov 16, 2016, 8:39 AM

Just entered for the 2 day trek. Staying at Mount Ceder with the missus opposed to camping though. Pitching tents for 1 night only is a las, particularly after a 80 odd km bike ride.

Headshot

Nov 16, 2016, 9:13 AM

I misread and thought that someone had built a 100 mile TRACK through the Cedarberg. Now that would be awesome. 160km on gravel roads, not so much. IMO.

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