Dryland Event Management

The boss will have to ride it in 2019...

What do you guys think of the addition of a 4th stage to the Tankwa Trek for 2019? Here's the event details: Bike Hub calendar listing & the News: Bike Hub News post And of course the new Stage 1 route profile...

Event Name: 2019 Momentum Health Tankwa Trek, Presented By Biogen When: 7 February 2019 - 10 February 2019 Where: Kaleo Guest Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB Winding through the beautiful Bokkeveld and Witzenburg areas, this race features unique scenery, warm hospitality and tough yet exhilarating riding. This is the heart of deciduous fruit country. A region known for its unforgiving summers and harsh winters, trails through rocky outcrops, climbs steeper than the imagination can fathom and descents with a wicked technical twist combined with views to cherish forever. Trails – some hand built and smoothly sculpted, others rough and loose – always reward the adventurous. Join us this summer and experience the ride of a lifetime! Go to Event Page

We know it's only just past and that many bums are still sore but early bird entries for the 2019 36ONE open tomorrow at 12:00 midday. The 2019 event has moved to May, with the dates set for the 17th to 19th of May 2019. Click here for the event listing on Bike Hub. And visit www.the36one.co.za for more information.

Event Name: The 36ONE MTB Challenge 2019 When: 17 May 2019 - 19 May 2019 Where: Kleinplaas Holiday Resort, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape Category: MTB South Africa’s ultimate ultra-endurance mountain bike race. A 361km circumnavigation of the Klein Karoo, featuring 5 600m of climbing. You have 36.1 hours to complete the best. If you aren’t up to the full 36ONE challenge you can take on the half - a 180km ride from Volmoed via the Rooiberg Pass and Calitzdorp to Oudtshoorn, along the second half of the 36ONE route. Find out more at www.the36one.co.za. Follow the race on social media for regular updates: Facebook: The 36ONE MTB Challenge Twitter: @The36ONE Instagram: @drylandza Go to Event Page

For those of you needing GPS co-ordinates for your support crews, a time split calculator and some key info we've done a series of graphics which you can download in a zip folder here.

Event Name: Ladismith Cheese 7weekspoort MTB Challenge When: 30 September 2017 Where: Ladismith High School, Western Cape Category: MTB The Ladismith Cheese 7weekspoort MTB Challenge, in the spectacular landscape of the title town, and its neighbouring missionary villages in the Klein Karoo, is a real classic. In the beginning there were 190 entries but the word is out and now, every October, they flock in from all sides of the Western and Southern Cape. Catering for families and different levels of expertise, there are well over a thousand riders who enter for the generous spread of three perfectly balanced routes and, operating under the Dryland organisational banner, there is also the guarantee of flawless logistics and pampering comforts. Riders will experience the raw scenic majesty of the poort itself – a geological riot underscored by a botanical circus – on a ride paced to make you know you’ve had your physical moneys-worth in addition to the almost overwhelming scenic value. Convenient, accessible and comfortable… One of South Africa’s greatest one-dayers! Start Venue: Amalienstein Packing shed, Amalienstein, Western Cape Finish Venue: Ladismith High School, Ladismith, Western Cape 2017 ENTRY FEE OF RACES: 82km – R395 40km – R230 26km – R105 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Glacier Cradle Traverse When: 5 April 2018 - 8 April 2018 Where: Avianto Lifestyle Estate, Gauteng Category: MTB Entries for the Glacier Cradle Traverse open in August 2017, eight months ahead of the 2018 Glacier Cradle Traverse; which is set to take place from the 5th to the 8th of April. The second edition of the event – which is based at the beautiful Avianto, in rural Muldersdrift on the outskirts of Johannesburg – will take in a mix of the Cradle of Humankind’s best-loved singletracks and some unique trails usually inaccessible to the general public. The lure of the Glacier Cradle Traverse is not just in the fantastic riding, but rather in the relaxed social atmosphere which prevails throughout. Off the bike the luxurious Avianto Hotel sets the scene with a picture perfect wedding venue and delicious catering, while on the bike the riding pace is a little more laidback than usual and riders are encouraged to stop and truly enjoy every one of the famous Dryland water points. Entries to the 2018 Glacier Cradle Traverse open on the 8th of August for riders who took part in the inaugural event in 2017, while general entries open on the 15th of August. The event entry packages offer non-accommodation, standard camping, luxury camping and platinum upgrades, which includes three nights of indulgent luxury in Avianto’s four-star hotel for riders looking to stay in style. Fast Facts: Glacier Cradle Traverse Event Dates: 5 – 8 April 2018 Entries Open: 2017 Entrants: 8 August 2017 | General Entries 15 August 2017 Standard Entry: Solo R5 500 / Team R10 300 Standard Camping Solo R5 900 / Team R11 800 Luxury Camping: + R3 800 for two people sharing Platinum Upgrade: + R9 000 for two people sharing Website: www.cradletraverse.co.za Facebook: Glacier Cradle Traverse Twitter: @CradleTraverse Instagram: drylandeventmanagement | #CradleTraverse Go to Event Page

Event Name: Glacier Storms River Traverse When: 3 August 2017 - 6 August 2017 Where: Tsitsikamma Village Inn, Eastern Cape Category: MTB The original Traverse MTB event, the Glacier Storms River Traverse, combines the relaxed atmosphere of the Tsitsikamma Forests with non-technical riding and a bit of mud to produce the mountain biking calendar’s most enjoyable ride. Bring the whole family along and remember to pack your fancy dress costume for Saturday night’s party. www.glaciertraverse.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Glacier Cradle Traverse When: 4 May 2017 - 7 May 2017 Where: Avianto Hotel, Gauteng Category: MTB The Glacier Cradle Traverse is taking the famous Glacier Storms River Traverse spirit from the lush forests of the Eastern Cape to the birthplace of mankind the Cradle of Humankind. The trails of the Cradle, Avianto and Muldersdrift set the scene for Gauteng’s introduction to the mountain biking party of the year. www.glaciertraverse.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: The 36ONE MTB Challenge When: 21 April 2017 - 23 April 2017 Where: Kleinplaas Resort, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape Category: MTB Dubbed the ultimate race The 36ONE MTB challenges riders to a 361km loop of the Klein Karoo. Race it solo, in a relay team or build up to the main event next year by undertaking the half, 180 Challenge, in 2017. Experiencing a Klein Karoo sunset, moonrise and sunrise during one ride needs to be lived to be understood. www.the36one.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Momentum Health Attakwas MTB, Presented By Biogen When: 20 January 2018 Where: Chandelier Game Farm, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape Category: MTB The Hell of the South, South Africa’s toughest single day ultra-marathon. Race from the harsh Karoo, through the historic Attakwaskloof and across the rolling hills of the Outeniqua Mountain’s foothills to Great Brakrivier near the Indian Ocean. www.atta.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Momentum Health Tankwa Trek, Presented By Biogen When: 8 February 2018 - 11 February 2018 Where: Kaleo Manor, Western Cape Category: MTB The Momentum Health Tankwa Trek, presented by Biogen is South Africa’s premier 3 day MTB stage race. Traversing the rocky Witzenberg Valley, scaling the heights of the Merino Monster and zig-zagging through the bolder fields of the Koue Bokkeveld this UCI accredited race attracts some of the world’s best mountain bikers. www.tankwatrek.co.za Go to Event Page