Gravel Travel Events

Event Name: 2024 Imbuko Big 5 MTB ChallengeWhen: 17/02/2024Where: Wellington, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe 2024 Imbuko Big 5 MTB Challenge in partnership with Canetsfontein will bring you a perfect recce ride for the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Stage 4! The Imbuko event will be the ONLY opportunity to ride the route in its entirety, so better get those entries in so you don't miss out. With approximately 80km and 3 000 meters of vertical ascent, the route consists of mostly singletrack riding and beautiful scenery. Join South Africa's and the world's best riders at this amazing event! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: 2023 Cederberg 2-Day MTB TrekWhen: 22/04/2023 - 23/04/2023Where: Clanwilliam, ClanwilliamClanwilliam, Western CapeCategory: 2023 Cederberg 2-Day MTB TrekThe 2023 Masgcor Cederberg 2-Day Trek takes you into the heart of the Cederberg for an evening of bon-fire chat, camping and fun. Bring your family and friends, even if they don't ride. Camping spots, tents, matresses, all meals included in entry fee and supporter fee. Go to Event Page.

Check out the stats, video and awesome downhill of Climb #1 (Hawequa) here: https://wildairsports.com/course-preview-imbuko-big-5-2023-hawequa/

Event Name: 2023 Imbuko Big Five MTB ChallengeWhen: 18/02/2023Where: , Wellington, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeImbuko Family Vintners will be hosting the “IMBUKO BIG FIVE MTB CHALLENGE” on 18 February 2023. In this unique challenge, riders will endure a total ascent of 3 000m over 77km, making it the ultimate one-day event to test your strength and fitness only four weeks before the 2023 ABSA Cape Epic. Race starts at 6h30! Go to Event Page.

Event Name: 2022 Masgcor Cederberg 2-Day TrekWhen: 21/05/2022 - 22/05/2022Where: , Clanwilliam, Clanwilliam, Western CapeCategory: Mountain BikeThe 2022 Mascgor Cederberg 2-Day Trek provides the perfect event for any level of rider: serious, fairly serious, wannabee, relaxed and social...Bring your mountain bike, e-bike or gravel bike, and join in a fun weekend in the Cederberg. The event offers the following: Friday 20 May 2022 (race registration): Spit Braai & free show by the Bottomless Coffee Band at the start/finish venue in Clanwilliam. The Spit Braai is R150pp extra (in addition to the entry fee) and will benefit the local school/community. Saturday 21 May 2022: Riders depart at 8h00 and will ride into the Cederberg to Nuwerust Camping & Hiking campsite (via Matjiesrivier). Here, all your meals are catered, camping spot, tent, mattress provided (all included in entry fee), just bring your own bedding. We will transport all luggage to Nuwerust and back. A legend bonfire provides the setting for happy times with friends and family. And your goody bag goodies will see you cool (and warm!) for the weekend. Phone and e-bike charging facilities available. Wi-fi tickets will be sold at Nuwerust. Sunday 22 May 2022: Riders depart at 8h00 and ride back to Clanwilliam via Kromrivier Cederberg Park and Driehoek Farm. Hot showers await you at the finish. For those peeps who'd like to camp at the start/finish on Friday 20 May 2022, the school premises are there for you at R100pp. Hot showers available, but no electricity. Bring gas cooking applicances with for the Friday eve and charge your phone using your power bank or in your car. The school will be selling coffee and muffins. Go to Event Page.

The 2022 Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge promises some of the best riding (again!) on Saturday 19 February 2022. Get your entry in for this bucket-list event, especially if you are coming out of #AttakwasExtreme, fit and ready to strut your stuff! Entries and more info: https://imbukobigfivemtbchallenge.co.za/ Contact: ellanevanwyk@gmail.com

Race start changed to 7h00????. Are you guys ready for this one? Superb single track riding and it should not be too hot this time of the year ????...

Hi All! With the uncertainty of the Covid regulations, we have decided to move the 2021 Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge to 18 September 2021. This is closer to the ABSA Cape Epic, and will present riders with a good training ride, or if you are not riding Epic, a proper bucket list event to tick off!

Sorry, there was an error on the Event Page - had to change the end-date manually and did not see this until now. Event date: 20 February 2020!!

Event Name: 2021 Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge When: 18 September 2021 Where: Imbuko Wines, Wellington, Western Cape Category: MTB The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge has moved to 18 September 2021 and will test riders over 75km and 3 000m of climbing. This will be the perfect preparation for the 2021 ABSA Cape Epic, prepping you for most of the Epic-type riding you could expect. Starting (at 6h30) and finishing at Imbuko Family Vintners outside Wellington, riders will be treated to some amazing mountain biking, and entertainment after the ride. ONE bunch start at 6h30! Number and goody bag collection: Thursday 16 September 2021: Cape Union Mart Shop, Entrance 2, Canal Walk - 13h00 until 19h00; Friday 17 September 2021: Imbuko Family Wines - 16h00 until 19h00; Saturday 18 September 2021: Imbuko Family Wines- from 5h30. Live tracking is available, which you can rent for R100 - this will enable your friends and family to follow your progress on the big day! Go to Event Page

We are sure you are all aware of the prohibition placed on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 virus. As such, we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Gravel Travel MTB, Trail Run & Gravel Ride, which was due to take place on 19 April 2020. If you have already paid for your entry, we will arrange with Entryninja for a refund of your entry fee. Please be patient while we process all the refunds. Please also note that there will be a very small % deducted for the Entryninja Admin Fees. If things are looking up later in the year, keep your eyes open for the G&T50Miler, G&T25Miler and Dirty Double, planned for 31 August 2020. Thanks so much for supporting our events.

Event Name: 2020 Masgcor Cederberg 2-Day MTB Trek When: 16 May 2020 - 17 May 2020 Where: Augsberg High School, Clanwilliam, Western Cape Category: MTB Join us on a magic 2-day MTB ride through the Cederberg. Day 1 takes you from Clanwilliam to Nuwerust, where you can relax (camping and all meals included in entry fee, plus a very cool goody bag and event T-shirt) with friends and family. Day 2 takes you back to Clanwilliam. Start/finish is at Augsberg High School in Clanwilliam. Your vehicle will be secure at the school grounds for the weekend. Supporters can also join in the fun - enter your supporters when you enter for the ride on Entryninja. Gravel bikes and E-bikes welcome, but E-bikes may not share in the spoils of the podium. E-bike batteries can be charged at Nuwerust after Day 1. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2020 Gravel Travel MTB, Trail Run & Gravel Ride When: 19 April 2020 Where: Linton Park Wines, Western Cape Category: Multisport Something for everyone. Join us at Linton Park Wines, Wellington for an awesome day out! 50km MTB - 7h45 20km, 40km, 60km Gravel Rides - 8h00 5km, 10km Trail Runs - 8h05 Go to Event Page

Seven Peaks this morning...

Not part of any marked routes, but links up with the Scouts Trail. We can send the GPX file via email.

yep!! Some schmoooothhh downhill single track sections will now follow the first big climb, taking riders all the way down to the Scout Farm and the famous Brooklyn Bridge ! Pics to follow....

Event Name: 2020 Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge When: 22 February 2020 Where: Imbuko Family Vintners, Wellington, Western Cape Category: MTB The Imbuko Big Five MTB Challenge will test riders over 75km and 3 000m of climbing. This will be the perfect preparation for the 2020 ABSA Cape Epic, prepping you for most of the Epic-type riding you could expect, and the route consists of mostly Stage 5 of the Epic! Starting (at 6h30) and finishing at Imbuko Family Vintners outside Wellington, riders will be treated to some amazing mountain biking, and entertainment after the ride. Number and goody bag collection: Thursday 20 February 2020: Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre, Canal Walk - 13h00 until 19h00; Friday 21 February 2020: Imbuko Family Wines - 16h00 until 19h00; Saturday 22 February 2020: Imbuko Family Wines- from 5h30. Go to Event Page

Thanks for the feedback! We are very glad you enjoyed it and will consider your constructive criticism. See you next year!!!

Late entry fee for the 50Miler is R400.

We will be sending event info to all entrants via email on Wed (28/8) evening. But here are they anyways: Registration: 1 Sept 2019 at Doolhof Wine Estate, Wellington from 7h00 until event start (map/directions https://doolhof.com/contact-us/) Rider or distance changes: Can be done when you register at Doolhof Online entries close: Wednesday 28 Aug at 17h00. Online entries here: https://www.entryninja.com/events/event/48902-gt50miler Late entries: At Doolhof on race day at an additional cost Start times: Men (50Miler): 8h45 Ladies (25Miler and 50Miler): 8h50 Men (25Miler): 8h55 Timing: Manual timing done by Great Time - no timing chips needed Prize-giving: 13h00 (adjustable according to riders finishing) Prizes: First 3 males and first 3 females overall - no age category prizes Food, drink & entertainment: Doolhof Malbec Gin, Berg River Brew Craft Beer, Doolhof Wines, Cooldrinks, Coffee, lots of food options & supervised kids area (yes, you can leave your child with us while you go ride) Results: Available on www.great-time.co.za Other: We are also hosting the Dirty Double Off-road Duathlon and Trail Runs at Doolhof on Sunday - so there is something to do for everyone. Entries for the Dirty Double here: https://www.entryninja.com/events/event/42002-dirty-double

Here is the route file for those interested in the 50Miler: strava.com/routes/21352540 Posting event and registration details shortly.

Online entries for the G&T50Miler, G&T25Miler close at 17h00 on Wednesday 28 August 2019. Late entries will be available on the morning at an additional charge. Here is the cool medal you will be earning!

All the trails should be fine tomorrow and Saturday (Saturday definitely fine). More rain predicted from Saturday night, so Sunday maybe not a good option. So, to answer your question: Scouts Trail will be good, as will the other trails. Have fun!