Event Name: Luxliner Route 66 3-Day MTB ExperienceWhen: 01/03/2024 - 03/03/2024Where: Valverde Eco Hotel, Northern Farm, GautengCategory: Mountain BikeBack for the fourteenth year in a row, we welcome you to the biggest and most popular stage race in Gauteng, The Luxliner Route 66 MTB Experience. Perfect training for Epic and perfect “Altitude Training”. And don’t forget about how good this event will be for your legs if you are training for the KAP Sani2C, or our very own Investec Great Kei Trek. A three-day, MTB Stage Race in Gauteng. It’s tough, it’s fun, and incredibly rewarding, and it’s back in 2024. Day 1 - 74km Day 2 - 88km Day 3 - 60km (See website for more detail on route maps) Start Venue Details Day 1 – Start: Valverde Eco Hotel, Muldersdrift – Finish Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, Magaliesburg Day 2 – Start & Finish: Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, Magaliesburg Day 3 – Start & Finish: Mount Grace Hotel & Spa Special Announcements Stage 1 starts at Valverde Eco Hotel on Friday and then one venue from Friday afternoon for the rest of the weekend. The Mount Grace Hotel & Spa. Book a room, find a B&B, but logistically, much easierNew routes and additions for all three days - time to visit the “Hurt Locker” every now and thenBreedt’s Nek still part of the route - both up and down - This applies to the 3-day MTB Experience only, and not the gravel ridersRoute 66 will take place 2 weeks before the ABSA Cape Epic - your last training race.The Ultimate in Altitude Training just before Epic Got your interest? Good! So what’s included and what’s not. What’s Included Absolutely unbelievable riding – great single track on Day 1, some technical challenges and stunning scenery. Be Warned! Stage 1 and 2 are not a walk in the park (especially with Breedt’s Nek (for 3-Day riders only) being part of the route on Stage 2Route 66 is a must if you love the joy of stage races and are looking to train for the ABSA Cape Epic, the KAP Sani2C or more importantly, The Investec Great Kei Trek, taking place in May 2024A professionally planned and managed routeFree tog bag transport, courtesy of Luxliner Coaches, from the Start to the Finish at Mount Grace on Day 1. (3-Day riders only)Complimentary Bus Shuttle service for all 3-Day riders by Luxliner Coaches from the finish at Mount Grace back to the start on Day-1The Cog & Sprocket at Mount Grace, will be selling food and refreshments and moreShower facilities at the finish venue, The Cog & SprocketGood TLC all along the wayGoodie Bag, including race shirt for all riders and a race cap for the 3-Day ridersComplimentary Bike WashSecure overnight storage for your bikeTechnical support on the wayLucky draw prizes and race medalIf you would like to have a friend, partner, significant other join you for the post-race lunch at Mount Grace Hotel & Spa on Sunday the 3rd of March, the cost will be R250 per adult, and R150 per child under the age of 12. You can purchase your lunch tickets when you enter onlineOne of the best and most enjoyable stage races in Gauteng ever…What’s Not Accommodation and personal tech support – you need to look after the logistics here and make your own arrangements. (See the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa specials - Go to Event Page.