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It looks like brilliant weather for Mountain Biking on Saturday! Get ready for peach and plum orchards in full bloom and spectacular fynbos everywhere. Definitely worth mounting the GoPro. The Mountain Ridge Winery's Ramkiekie market will ensure something cold is waiting for you at the finish line!

Yes! I remember you from previous races! Welcome back!

Event Name: Wolseley MTB When: 7 September 2019 Where: Mountain Ridge Winery, Western Cape Category: MTB PRE-ENTRIES (Valid until 4 September 2019) 60 km - R350.00 PPA members' discounted entry fee - R250.00 40 km - R250.00 PPA members' discounted entry fee - R200.00 25 km - R200.00 PPA members' discounted entry fee - R150.00 LATE-ENTRIES (On the day of the event at the venue) 60 km - R400.00 PPA members' discounted entry fee - R300.00 40 km - R300.00 PPA members' discounted entry fee - R250.00 25 km - R250.00 PPA members' discounted entry fee - R200.00 Go to Event Page

We had some of the best rain in the past three years making for a very scenic ride :-) . Our event organizers have repaired any parts of the trail which may have been damaged by the last rains and the waterfall is looking stunning! We are expecting brilliant weather with a cool high of 16 no rain and mercifully a very light breeze. It's going to be an awesome race!

Sure it won't be your last!

We'll see you there!

Event Name: Wolseley MTB When: 11 August 2018 Where: Mountain Ridge Winery Wolseley, Western Cape Category: MTB Event Date 2018-08-11 Distances 60 km, 40 km, 25 km, 8 km Event starting times 60 km @ 08h30; 40 km @ 08h45; 25 km @ 09h00; 8 km @ 09h15 Prize giving/cut off 13h00 Venue Mountain Ridge Wine Cellar Organizers Karin Brand Email bestuurder@huismostertshoek.org Enquiries Phone Number: 079 306 1042 Entries close 2018-08-10 Enter http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js/StaticMapService.GetMapImage?1m2&1i2320952&2i2510805&2e1&3u14&4m2&1u400&2u300&5m5&1e0&5sen-US&6sus&10b1&12b1&token=46808 http://maps.google.com/maps/vt?pb=!1m5!1m4!1i14!2i9066!3i9808!4i256!2m3!1e0!2sm!3i422121568!3m9!2sen-US!3sUS!5e18!12m1!1e68!12m3!1e37!2m1!1ssmartmaps!4e0&token=70624 http://maps.google.com/maps/vt?pb=!1m5!1m4!1i14!2i9066!3i9807!4i256!2m3!1e0!2sm!3i422121568!3m9!2sen-US!3sUS!5e18!12m1!1e68!12m3!1e37!2m1!1ssmartmaps!4e0&token=34603 http://maps.google.com/maps/vt?pb=!1m5!1m4!1i14!2i9067!3i9808!4i256!2m3!1e0!2sm!3i422119793!3m9!2sen-US!3sUS!5e18!12m1!1e68!12m3!1e37!2m1!1ssmartmaps!4e0&token=46456 http://maps.google.com/maps/vt?pb=!1m5!1m4!1i14!2i9066!3i9809!4i256!2m3!1e0!2sm!3i422119516!3m9!2sen-US!3sUS!5e18!12m1!1e68!12m3!1e37!2m1!1ssmartmaps!4e0&token=122158 http://maps.google.com/maps/vt?pb=!1m5!1m4!1i14!2i9067!3i9807!4i256!2m3!1e0!2sm!3i422119793!3m9!2sen-US!3sUS!5e18!12m1!1e68!12m3!1e37!2m1!1ssmartmaps!4e0&token=10435 http://maps.google.com/maps/vt?pb=!1m5!1m4!1i14!2i9067!3i9809!4i256!2m3!1e0!2sm!3i422119516!3m9!2sen-US!3sUS!5e18!12m1!1e68!12m3!1e37!2m1!1ssmartmaps!4e0&token=68615 Mountain Ridge Wine Cellar R43 - Wolseley Details http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/mapcnt6.png http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/google4.png Map data ©2018 AfriGIS (Pty) Ltd, Google Terms of Use http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/sv9.png Report a map error http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/tmapctrl.png http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/tmapctrl.png http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/cb_scout5.png http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/cb_scout5.png http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/cb_scout5.png ROUTE DESCRIPTION The Wolseley MTB Funride consists of 4 main routes .There is a 60km, 40km and 28km route, as well as an 8km kiddies’ ride and Trail Run. The routes are designed by our local Epic cyclist, Neels Zeeman. They start with a gentle climb before descending to the Breede River, with a necessary tar road crossing over the river. The routes then follow farm tracks through the local orchards, meeting the famous Waterval Mountains at Verrekyker Farm with an epic climb of Kluitjieskraal Pass lying in wait for the 60km riders. After the split from the shorter routes, the 40 km follows a climbing jeep track and various loops along the side of the mountain in the Kluitjieskraal Forest before returning to Mountain Ridge through more local farm land. The flattish 25 km route is aimed at the more inexperienced rider and returns from the bottom of Kluitjieskraal via farm roads and orchards. After climbing the Pass, the 60 km route skirts the hidden Suurvlakte plateau before ascending out the valley and then descending the sometimes treacherous jeep track to the waterfall crossing, where bike and rider will get a bit wet, depending on the depth of the river. The route then returns via the lower forestry ground, but along energy sapping undulations such as Ben Hur (Rooibult), where the gradients can cause a pride-denting dismount before joining the shorter routes for the home stretch. THE FINISH Mountain Ridge Cellar will be the host of the start and finish of the event. They will also be open for wine tasting and sales. The monthly Ramkiekie Farmers Market will also be at the venue, which is a market consisting of local produce and crafts. There will also be food to eat, a pudding table with real traditional puddings, and hot coffee for sale. Once you have finished your ride there are hot showers available, and then please join us at the Market for some replenishment, live music and the enjoyable warm and local hospitality. Pre-Entries Late Entries Distance Entry Fee PPA Discounted Entry Fee Entry Fee PPA Discounted Entry Fee 60 km R300 R250 R400 R350 40 km R250 R200 R250 R300 25 km R200 R150 R250 R200 8 km R70 R70 DIRECTIONS TO VENUE Take the N1 from Cape Town towards Worcester. Turn left towards Ceres some 30 km after the Tunnel. Proceed for approx another 35 km towards Wolseley/Ceres. Mountain Ridge turn-off will be on your right shorty after the railway bridge. Carry on for 1 km and the cellar will be on your left. GPS Coordinates: 33°28’426 S E019°12.150 E NOTES Children u/12 will be allowed on the 20 km and 5 km routes and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This family event offers a “mini-fair” atmosphere and Ramkiekie Farmer’s Market with local wine estate stalls for the adults; interesting home industry stalls and food stalls. Remember to display your Racetec MTB frame number. No helmet, no ride. No Racetec MTB frame number , no time. Non members can purchase a Racetec MTB board for R25 once off. The board includes the timing chips and can be used at all MTB events timed by Racetec. Go to Event Page

The cut off for all races is 13:00. Courses available tomorrow is the 18km, 30km and 60km. Hope to see you there!

You're right, we won't cancel :-) YR is predicting a 2 m/s Southernly - just a breeze, picking up towards the evening - let's hope it stays that way.

It's going to be an awesome race. Check out a video clip of the route on the Breede MTB Facebook page.

Great news! We'll see you there!

yes you can, you have to bear in mind the 1250m climb, will help on the sandy stretches

Lol Brandon, if we did that who would race the 60km?

Hi Jaco, the route is somewhat different to last year's. Have a look at the Breede MTB facebook page / website for some inspiration!

Event Name: FINE Breede MTB When: 17 March 2017 - 18 March 2017 Where: Breerivier Primary School, Breerivier (between Worcester and, Western Cape Category: MTB Meandering through some of South Africa’s award-winning vineyards and boarded by unique fynbos is the FINE Breede MTB. The home of this famous MTB challenge is the Breërivier Primary School, just 26km from Worcester on the R43 on your way to Ceres. It is time for this annual event, which will take place on 17 and 18 March 2017, features as one of the main attractions for cyclists on the MTB calendar and is probably the only race where you have the unique opportunity to walk away with your weight in wine! 18km For the less experienced rider or those who want to take things slightly easier the 18km route is just the right thing. The route will take the rider along the De Liefde road riding side-by-side with a fragrant citrus orchard. The route then winds its way along the Breederiver riverbed and along the railway line. While trains in general are few and far between it may interrupt your ride. Please adhere to the marshal’s discretion. You are now on "the Queen's Walk Way". In 1947 Queen Elizabeth walked on this road from the station to have tea with the Van der Merwe family. Starting time is 8:30 on the 18th March for this 18km, 175m climb route. 30km If you are up for more of a challenge why not give the 30km-route a go? A technically challenging and known as the toughest middle route on the Pedal Power Association’s calendar this 872m climb will be demanding. This race starts at 08:00 on the day, offers 4 trajectories and comes with a serious warning from race officials and accustomed riders totaling a 846m-climb! Do not consider if you are inexperienced or unfit. 60km But, it is the legendary 60km 1350m climb that really excites the toughest riders. The first climb will take the riders on a 3.2km 190m climb named De Liefde – nothing loving about that! Boesmanskop follows with a steep 1,5km 128m climb. The third trajectory will separate riders with an endurance testing 3,8km 190 climb up Mispel Monster. An escape route at 42km gives riders a chance to back out before it is too late… The last trajectory up Blueberry Hill could be the straw that breaks the donkey’s back at 114m climb over 1.6km. Definitely only for the fit, technically advanced and experienced. The night ride This night ride is a fun event with no timing or rewards for the first finishers. This ride takes place on the night before the big race event. Wear your best “glow in the dark” outfit and stand a chance to win the “Glow-worm / Fire-fly “ award. On entry you will receive a reflective band which you will wear during the ride and which you have to hand in at the finish to receive a light meal in return. For your own safety have a phone available – emergency number will be provided and try to ride in groups. Late entries for the night ride starts at 17H30 on 17 March 2017. It’s about the fun too! The FINE Breede MTB is an event for the whole family and is certainly not something that should be missed! Of course the best Food Stalls will fill tummies and the traditional Potjiekos-competition causes quite a stir every year. A cash bar is on hand for a nice cold-one. Child Care Moms and dads can rest assured that while they are battling the elements, and the route, their kids are in safe hands. Every year the event organizers transform their local pre-primary school into a pretty amazing fun and safe play zone for kids. Visit the www.breedemtb.co.za for more info on starting times and race fees. Special rates apply for PPA members. Online entries through Racetec open on 15 February 2017. The cut-off time for all races is 13h00 and the prize giving and lucky draw will take place at 12:30. Go to Event Page