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Event Name: Bezhoek MTB Retreat When: 19 February 2021 - 21 February 2021 Where: Bezhoek Nature Reserve (Tented Adventures), Mpumulanga Category: MTB Bezhoek MTB Retreat offers a luxury Mountain Biking weekend breakaway for mountain bike enthusiasts and non riders a like. Bezhoek Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga Join us for a fully catered weekend, with beautiful scenery, fantastic accommodation, delicious meals and guided rides. Distances to suite all levels over 1 night and two days of riding. 100-130km Enjoy a game drive with sundowners to end off a beautiful day on the bike. Limited to 16 spots only R3800 p/p sharing Go to Event Page

Event Name: Trans Xhariep 2021 When: 6 March 2021 - 7 March 2021 Where: Forever Resort Gariep Dam, Freestate Category: MTB The Free State’s very own Ultra Marathon MTB event. Are you brave enough to take on the Ultra (315km) or is the Lite (178km) more your style? You can even try the Mini (102km) http://www.transxhariep.co.za #RideTheStates Go to Event Page

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Event Name: Maloti 100 Miler When: 28 September 2019 Where: Barkly East, Eastern Cape Category: MTB The Southern Drakensburg Highlands Maloti 100 mile off-road cycling challenge... Riders will take on the 162km journey from the town of Barkly East to the town of Maclear in the Eastern Cape province. With 2966m of elevation gain, this event will be known as South Africa's toughest 100 mile event. Passing through the quiet but beautiful village of Rhodes, tackling the Naude’s Nek Pass (Third highest in South Africa 2590m) to get to the top of this iconic mountain range. This will be a high altitude adventure, and definitely one to tick off the bucket list. Its a one way trip from Barkly East to Maclear, with very little opportunity to view & support riders on the route. Check point tracking will be available for all riders during the event. Support drivers will however have a spectacular tar road drive from Barkly East to Maclear via Elliot & Ugie. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Ride 2 Phoenix MTB/Gravel When: 1 June 2019 Where: @ The Park, Shopping Center, Langenhoven Park, Freestate Category: MTB 147km non stop MTB ride from Bloemfontein to Fauresmith. Its not a race, its an adventure. Best burgers & beers waiting on riders as they arrive in town. Come and enjoy the rider with us, Non technical route using farm & gravel roads. Fun route suited for MTB & Gravel Bikes. 3 Big Waterpoints. CP1 - Coffee & Muffins, Water, Energy Drink CP2 - Snacks,Droe Wors, Potatoes, Bar ones, Water & Energy Drink CP3 - Snacks,Droe Wors, Potatoes, Bar ones, Water & Energy Drink Finish - Burger, Beer/Cold drink, Shower, Finishers Plaque Go to Event Page

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Event Name: Trans Xhariep 2020 When: 29 February 2020 - 1 March 2020 Where: Gariep Forever Resort, Freestate Category: MTB The Free State’s very own Ultra Marathon MTB event. Are you brave enough to take on the Ultra (315km) or is the Lite (147km) more your style? Learning form previous events, we have made a few changes to the 2020 event. Changes include: 7 Big Check points for Ultra Riders, with loads to eat and drink. Ice and fresh fruit. Start Time Change for both Ultra and Lite distances Less Crates on route More and better indicated unmanned water points on route Reduced event entry price New route for the Lite distance, with start/finish at Gariep Dam We are extremely excited about the fantastic growth of this event over the last few years and look forward to growing the event to into one of the Bucket List events on the South African Calendar. If you think your tough, Think again before entering the Ultra in 2020. The Free State is not as easy as you might think. The Free State is wild, unexplored and mostly used as a stop over for families traveling to their chosen destination. The Free State is also Beautiful, friendly and generous. Take it on with your bike and it becomes an even better adventure. Its not always about the destination, its always about the journey of getting there and the Trans Xhariep is no different. With the perfect combination of jeep track, farm roads, gravel and tar sections the journey between the Gariep dam and Vanderkloof Dam becomes all the more worth it. Experience the Free State like never before. Have a look at the beautiful scenery the Xhariep region has on offer and enjoy the fabulous check points with local flavor everywhere you look. Stop and have a swim, wave to a friendly farmer passing by and remember to take a selfie for good measure. #RideTheStates #ItsAllAboutTheJourney #RideTheStates Go to Event Page

Trans Xhariep 2019 has more than double the amount of entries from 2018 and entries have not even closed yet: http://www.transxhariep.co.za Its going to be a rocking event. With some more awesome additions to the event coming.

Perfect event to use as prep for the 36one!

Event Name: De States MTB Series - Round 1 When: 27 August 2019 Where: Onze Rust guest farm, Freestate Category: MTB The Free State's very own MTB series . A 3 part MTB series taking you all over the Free State province. 27 April - Bloemfontein 4 May - Fauresmith 22 June - Van Stadensrus Expect a fun challenge for each fitness level. Some new, awesome routes. Great Free State hospitality and loads of prizes. More info soon.... Go to Event Page

Looking forward to having you back in 2019!

Event Name: 3Mountains challenge 2019 When: 21 March 2019 - 24 March 2019 Where: Clocolan Show Grounds, Freestate Category: Multisport The 3 Mountains Challenge is a multi-stage MTB Cycling event, that will be presented to the cycling community by AfriAdventures in conjunction with the Clocolan cycling community. This exciting event will take place from 21 to 24 March 2019 in and around the beautiful town of Clocolan in the Free State. The event will cater for all levels of expertise by providing different routes and distances to select from. Come and enjoy the Free State like never before. Experience the hospitality of the community, taste the great food, take in the fantastic views and drink the cold beer with a local on the stoep while looking out over the beautiful area. Come and Feel the freedom Go to Event Page

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Event Name: Trans Xhariep 2019 When: 2 March 2019 Where: Gariep Forever Resort, Freestate Category: MTB The Free State’s very own Ultra Marathon MTB event. Are you brave enough to take on the Ultra (315km) or is the Lite (147km) more your style? The Free State is wild, unexplored and mostly used as a stop over for families traveling to their chosen destination. The Free State is also Beautiful, friendly and generous. Take it on with your bike and it becomes an even better adventure. Its not always about the destination, its always about the journey of getting there and the Trans Xhariep is no different. With the perfect combination of jeep track, farm roads, gravel and tar sections the journey between the Gariep dam and Vanderkloof Dam becomes all the more worth it. Experience the Free State like never before. Have a look at the beautiful scenery the Xhariep region has on offer and enjoy the fabulous check points with local flavor everywhere you look. Stop and have a swim, wave to a friendly farmer passing by and remember to take a selfie for good measure. #RideTheStates #ItsAllAboutTheJourney #RideTheStates Go to Event Page