Dirtopia MTB Events

Event Name: Delheim All Mountain Enduro When: 12 November 2017 Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO - SIMONSBERG TRAILS Sunday 12 November 2017 Venue: Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd off the R44 near Stellenbosch Start time: 08h30 & registration opens at 06h30 Enduro Riding (5 Stages): The concept is a lot of fun – riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included Trail Tags will be used at all Dirtopia events (MTB & Trail Runs) like Die Burger MTB Challenge, Amarider 100Miler, Spur MTB Classic etc. and more Enduro events. Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Pre-entry cost: (Pre-entries closing the 8 November): R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members. R10 per rider goes to the Simonsberg Conservancy. Red Bull and Llama bars @registration included for all, plus refreshment station with fruit, Powerade, nuts etc. Product prizes from CSIXX, Leatt, SRAM, Giant, Moto X, Falke and great Delheim wines. Medal to finishers (if you want one!) RECOVERY MASSAGES available. Directions to the venue: Visit www.delheim.com The Simonsberg Trail system that is managed by Dirtopia have had some more trail work since last year, so don’t miss a weekend of events with a Trail Run, a MTB funride and an All-Mountain-Enduro! Event photos will be taken by Chris Hitchcock:www.photosport.co.za Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info For further information call 021 884 4752 or email info@dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Delheim MTB Day When: 12 November 2017 Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd off the R44 near Stellenbosch Routes: Riders can choose a 7km option, the 12km ride or the 25km route. The 25km offers a bit of a challenge with 1000m of climbing and the 12km has 600m. The 7km is an easier route but also has some fun singletrack sections. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the fantastic trails in the Simonsberg Conservancy. Some have been used for Stellenbosch MTB Challenge & the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge long distances and new sections have been built as well. This is real mountain biking and the scenery, views and routes will not disappoint. Do this is you want a smile on your face! There will be waterpoints on the routes, medals for all and timing both the runners & the mountain bikers by the Amarider Trail Tag system. There are great prizes to be won afterwards including Delheim wines. There will be coffee & muffins for sale in the morning and remember to book your lunch at the restaurant and enjoy a beautiful Spring day in the Stellenbosch winelands. Entry Fee: In Aid of the Simonsberg Conservancy www.simonsbergconservancy.co.za Depends on distance, time of entry. Ama members discount with pre-entries. Goodies for pre-entries only. Cost: Amarider & Tag Holder 7km - R100.00 12km - R120.00 30km - R140.00 Other Pre-entries 7km - R120.00 12km - R140.00 30km - R160.00 Pre-entries close on Wednesday, 8 November and all entries are limited. Please see the Enduro page for info on this event. Please see the schedule for all the registration & start times. General info: The following items will be available on the day (nearby the start venue) Muffins, Hotdogs, Bananas, soft drinks, fruit juice, Bottled Water, Cappuccino, Coffee for sale Delheim restaurant will have breakfast options available. Served from 8h30 - 11h30 RECOVERY MASSAGES available from LiVwell therapy. For further information call 021 884 4752 or email info@dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB When: 3 February 2018 - 4 February 2018 Where: Delvera Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB Fairtree Capital has supported the Simonsberg Trail system for more than two years; and one week before the trail run stage race, the MTB two-day event will take place on 3 & 4 February 2018.The event will start and finish at Delvera farm where riders will be treated to breakfast and lunch, kiddies entertainment and a wonderful area to relax after their ride, with showers, bike park, lube and wash station and massage service.Two routes will be on offer for the two-day stage race, the long route being around 60km and the other a 40km route for both Saturday and Sunday. Do both days, mix it up or do only one day. The Fairtree Contour events have been created to continue the development of routes and expose the incredible network of single-track trails on the Simonsberg Mountain. With over 25km of mountain single-track, connecting more than 10 wine estates, the region is set to become a hotspot for mountain bike trail riders. Dirtopia has spent the last 4 years developing new routes on Delheim and Muratie wine estates. These trails are now operated in partnership with the landowners and the Greater Simonsberg Conservancy being the primary beneficiary. The conservancy represents more than 20 farms around the mountain and is currently focused on a multi-million rand alien clearing project to return large tracts of the mountain to fynbos and renosterveld. There is no better time to be out in the winelands as harvest season will be in full swing in surrounding vineyards. Each participant will receive a goody bag and coffee, breakfast snack and daily lunch buffet. Good refreshment stations will be fully stocked with cold drinks and a wide range of savoury snacks and fruit. Early bird entries will open 2 October 2017! Enter before 31 Dec for discounted entry fees. These fees will be the exact same fees as 2017. 1 Jan 2018 the entry fees will be increased. Enter here: https://www.dirtpass.co.za/events More info: http://www.fairtreecontour.co.za/ Each participant of the two-day stage race will receive the following: Goody bag Morning coffee, breakfast snack and daily lunch buffet Medal & BOS drink Refreshment station on route from BOS Go to www.fairtreecontour.co.za for more info or contact Dirtopia at info@fairtreecontour.co.za or 021 884 4752. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Nine To Five Mountain Bike Team Relay Challenge When: 25 September 2017 Where: Delvera Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB EIGHT HOURS OF SPRING MOUNTAIN BIKING NEAR STELLENBOSCH Back by popular demand! The Nine-to-Five Mountain Bike Team Relay event will take place from Dirtopia’s home base at Delvera farm on the public holiday -Monday, 25 September 2017. The event started in 2008 and creates a social atmosphere at the start/finish and a 7km lap that riders can ride for the full 8 hours (or not) to see how many laps they can do in the day. Solo riders, teams of two and teams of 4 riders can bring support crew to help them win the several categories. Normal ENTRY COSTS starts from R200 per rider to R300 per rider, depending on the category with discount to Amarider members. Entries close on Thursday, 21 September 2017. It is not necessary for team members to ride in sequence and one team member can do as many consecutive laps as they like. There should however not be more than a four lap difference between the rider with the most laps and the rider with the least number of laps at the end of the event. The route is easy enough for riders across all levels and fast laps will ensure lots of activity in the transition area. This is a very social event with friends and family supporting the riders and enjoying the facilities at this beautiful winelands venue. Only pre-entries are taken so get your teams together – categories include: Open, Mixed and Junior. A percentage of the entry fee will go towards the Simonsberg Conservancy for permits. Spectators are welcome to relax on the lawn or enjoy a wine or olive tasting or a leisurely hike on one of Delvera’s superb hiking trails. There is a lot of entertainment on the farm for kids like go-karts, games & soft play toys to name a few. At the start/finish, there will be Powerade for the riders. There are prizes to be won from sponsors like Giant, Cape Storm, Falke and wine of the Simonsberg farms. Timing will be done by Amarider Trail Tag that gives live results. Dirtopia Café will have braai specials and serve breakfast & lunch all day. For Dirtopia entries and updated event information, email admin@dirtopia.co.za or call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752 for further event enquires. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Dirtopia All Mountain Enduro - Delvera When: 3 September 2017 Where: Delvera Farm, Western Cape Category: Enduro ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO Sunday 3 September 2017 To celebrate the coming of Spring, we’ll have a fun day on Klapmutskop – join us for four, perhaps 5 stages. Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44, Stellenbosch Start time: 09h00 & registration opens at 08h00 Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack.Pre-entry cost: R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes from Leatt, SRAM, Csixx, Giant & Falke for top three male & female and other categories, should there be enough entries per age group. Medals to all finishers. Trail Centre open all day for snacks & drinks, Dirtopia Café will be open for breakfast & lunch. No private picnics please. Coffee will be available from early morning too. Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info. MORE ABOUT ENDUROS: The concept Based on the successful Mavic Trans Provence concept the idea is to bring riding and the results linked to it back to mountain biking and away from the current endurance-only formats. That said, it is not the idea to make the race highly technical as per downhill racing, but simply to focus the competition on the trails component of the sport. And yes, perhaps your skinny tire 29’er carbon hardtail is perhaps not the best choice of bike, although the course will certainly be rideable on it! At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections with singletrack downhills the timed stages. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill. Support Waterpoint with fruit, Red Bull, nuts & jellies etc will be placed at a strategic point (Pepper Tree) to assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you can relax a bit at this station and catch your breath before tagging into the next Special Stage. For further information contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or email: info@dirtopia.co.za and visit our website: www.dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: All Mountain Enduro - Helderberg When: 13 August 2017 Where: Helderberg Farm, Western Cape Category: Enduro ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO Sunday 13 August 2017 Venue: Helderberg Farm, Klein Helderberg Road, Somerset West Start time: 09h30 & registration opens at 08h30 8]Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! 8] Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. 8]Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. 8]Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack. Pre-entry cost: R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes from Leatt, SRAM, Csixx, Giant & Falke for top three male & female and also Vet category. Medals to all finishers. Coffee will be for sale from early morning with something to eat afterwards. Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info. MORE ABOUT ENDUROS: The first event was held at Dirtopia MTB Festival, Greyton in December’12 The concept Based on the successful Mavic Trans Provence concept the idea is to bring riding and the results linked to it back to mountain biking and away from the current endurance-only formats. That said, it is not the idea to make the race highly technical as per downhill racing, but simply to focus the competition on the trails component of the sport. And yes, perhaps your skinny tire 29’er carbon hardtail is perhaps not the best choice of bike, although the course will certainly be rideable on it! At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections with singletrack downhills the timed stages. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill. Support Waterpoint with fruit, Red Bull, nuts & jellies etc will be placed at a strategic point assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you can relax a bit at this station and catch your breath before tagging into the next Special Stage. For further information contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or email: info@dirtopia.co.za and visit our website: www.dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Mountain Bike Classic When: 1 October 2017 Where: Nooitgedacht Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB The Spur Mountain Bike Classic is one of the longest running mountain bike events in the country and has always been a great family outdoor event. Enjoy the festive family atmosphere at this stunning Stellenbosch farm, that is the perfect venue to spend a Sunday in the outdoors. Riders can look forward to beautiful riding and views in this Stellenbosch valley as routes will cross many famous wine estates in the area and the finish has a beautiful setting amongst trees and a picnic area. With three routes on offer: 13km, 30km & 45km, plus kiddies rides of 500m, 1km & 3km, there is something for all ages & abilities! DATE: Sunday,1 October 2017 VENUE: Nooitgedacht Estate, R304 Stellenbosch COST: From R100 to R250 depending on distance and time of entry DISTANCES: • 0.5km, 1.5km & 3km for small children (10 & under) • 13km funride for children & novices • 30km funride for beginner/intermediate riders • 45km challenge for intermediate but fit riders The 30km and 45km routes will incorporate some of the wonderful trail network either side of the R44, incorporating the majestic slopes of the Simonsberg mountain. The 15km and kiddies routes will remain in the valley comprising Nooitgedacht, L’Avenir and neighbouring farms. Title sponsor, Spur Steak Ranches, will also have their jumping castles, entertainment and great food at the finish. There will be refreshment stations on the routes, medals to all finishers as well asCoke at the finish. Pre-entries save on entry fees and also receivegoodies at registration, so enter early! Spur burgers, pancakes, coffee, and snacks will also be for sale. Remember to stay for the lucky draw after the event, as all riders will stand a chance to win great prizes, including a Giant bike and bottles of fine wine from the area. Massages will also be available for entrants after completing the race. The first 150 kids (10 & under events) will receive a medal, while friends and family are encouraged tosocialize on the lawns of this fantastic estate.Lastly, Dirtopia Fietswinkel will have a basic mechanical service available at the finish! For updated event information contact Dirtopia Trail Centre: Website www.dirtopia.co.za Email info@dirtopia.co.za Phone 021 884 4752 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Ride And Run When: 2 September 2017 Where: Delvera Farm, Western Cape Category: Multisport RIDE AND RUN AT DIRTOPIA ON THE SAME DAY! Dirtopia is known for organising mountain bike events for nearly 20 years and started adding Trail Run events to their calendar five years ago. In September 2017, the first combo-event will take place with an off-road ride and run from their headquarters on Delvera farm. Celebrate the coming of Spring time and get out on Klapmutskop trails. DATE: Saturday 2 September 2017 WHERE: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, on R44 about 10 km from Stellenbosch REGISTRATION: from 07h15 at Dirtopia Trail Centre START TIMES: Start at 08h30 with ride first. DISTANCES: 20km ride 7.5km run This is a fun event! Everyone welcome to join, but all results will be for individuals. ROUTE DESCRIPTION: From the start, participants will follow the routes through vineyards to neighbouring farms and hit singletrack for lots of mountain bike fun. There will be a refreshment station at the transition point before you start your run, but no waterpoint on the route. The run will bring you some trails to with wineland views to remember! COST: R250 Pre-entries (close on the 29th of August): Late entries: Will be taken if the event is not sold-out, but lates will be R100 more at registration. Timing: Will be done with Amarider Trail Tags. No tag, no time: available for rent or to buy. GENERAL INFO: Note that there are limited entries available, so enter soon. Coke for all finishers, as well as a medal. Make sure you stay for prize-giving & luck ydraw around 11h30. Dirtopia Cafe will be open from early morning with coffee & breakfast all day with a lunch menu. The Trail Centre sells snacks & cold drinks and merchandise. The bike shop will be open too. Prizes include vouchers from Sportsmans Warehouse and products from Falke, Cape Storm and local wines! Get your bike and running gear ready, and get dirty with Dirtopia. Go to www.dirtopia.co.za for all the info or follow DIRTOPIA on social media. For further information please contact Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752 or email info@dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Two-Day Staalwater MTB Event When: 19 August 2017 - 20 August 2017 Where: The Caledon Casino, Hotel and Spa, Western Cape Category: MTB TWO-DAY STAALWATER MTB EVENT OFFERS WINTER OPTIONS FOR TWO DAYS - PRESENTED BY BIKEHUB The eighth edition of the Staalwater MTB Challenge will take place from The Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa and Entertainment on the weekend of the 19th and 20th of August. For the 2nd time the event will include a 2-day mountain bike option, with additional 40km & 60km mountain bike distances on the Saturday morning. Riders can choose to ride any of the days or make a weekend of it and participate in both days. The usual Saturday morning trail run offering of 7km &15km remains. At only R440 for the Staalwater MTB Challenge long routes, it is the most affordable 2-day mtb outing on the calendar, with riders free to choose their accommodation and meal options to fit their budgets. The popular Sunday mountain bike routes return with 15km, 40km and 60km offerings. The two-day format offers overall category prizes for riders that complete both long routes, or both of the shorter 40km options over the weekend. Each day is treated as an independent fun ride with prize giving daily. The late August date coincides with vast fields of yellow canola blossoms and lush green wheat fields, making for a visual feast not to be missed. The host, The Caledon Casino, Hotel and Spa offers panoramic views of the Klein Swartberg Mountains, conveniently located only an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Both mountain bike and trail running events offer routes for amateurs to advanced mountain bikers/trail runners so bring the whole family for a fun filled weekend! The Overberg region with its stunning scenery, diverse landscape and quiet dirt roads is fast-becoming a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Those looking for a getaway can spend the weekend at the Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa with an array of activities from great dining to gaming and after a day of running or cycling enjoy the restorative powers of the hot springs at the hotel spa. Meurant Botha from Dirtopia, the organizers of the Staalwater Mountain Bike Challenge and Trail Run, says: “The Staalwater Challenge while giving professional riders a challenging race is also a fun-filled opportunity for those who simply want to enjoy a refreshing ride in beautiful surroundings with their friends and families. You don’t have to be super fit or fast to be part of it. We have different routes to suit different fitness levels. “So, bring your family and friends and participate in this great outdoor adventure experience.” DATES: Saturday and Sunday, 19 & 20 August 2017 VENUE: The Caledon Casino, Hotel, Spa and Entertainment. Caledon, Overberg. Cost: Dependent on distance and days Amarider and tag holders: R110.00 - R365.00 Other pre-entries: R125.00 - R400.00 Late entries: R140.00 - R500.00 DISTANCES & ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS: The shorter routes are designed to encourage newcomers to the sport. The event will feature two trail run distances of 7km for the kids, family and friends whereas the 15km caters for those wanting more of a challenge - both routes take participants on a scenic tour of the countryside with some great singletrack sections. The trail run takes place on the Saturday and the mountain bike challenge is on Saturday and the Sunday. The Mountain Bike Challenge, which starts and ends at The Caledon Hotel entrance, takes racers on an adventurous journey through a mix of private farms and district dirt roads. There are three routes of varying distances and level of difficulty to choose from; 60km, 40km and a 15km fun ride for beginners and children. Well worth the drive to this beautiful area. The refreshment station will have Powerade, fruit & jellies and Coke at the finish for all! Saturday:60km (55km actual) - 1000m elevation Saturday: 40km ( 42km actual) - 820m elevation Sunday: 60km (59,7km) - 1048m elevation Sunday: 40km (37,2km actual) 633m elevation Sunday: 15km (13,5km actual) 200m elevation PRIZES TO BE WON: A Giant Simple Seven bike valued at R3500 to be in the lucky draw! Products from Giant, FALKE, Cape Storm and Sram We encourage participants to make a weekend of it and spend some time enjoying activities that The Caledon has to offer! Lots of entertainment at the Casino with surprise draws, kiddies play area & jumping castles, bar, meal stalls and more. WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday, 18 August 08H00 – 14H00 Registration @Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera farm 18H30 – 19H30 Registration @Caledon Hotel – conference room Saturday, 19 August 07h30-09h00 Registration @Caledon Hotel – conference room. Try to register at least 30min before you start! No substitutions for the Trail Run on the day! Trail Run: 09h30 15km start 09h45 7km start MTB Challenge: 09h00 60km start 09h15 40km start 11h30 Trail Run Prize giving & lucky draw (Provisional) 13h00 MTB Prize giving & lucky draw (Provisional) 16h00 - 17h00 MTB Registration @conference room Sunday, 20 August 07h00-09h00 Registration @Caledon Hotel – conference room. Try to register at least 30min before you start! No substitutions on the day! MTB Challenge: 09h00 60km start 09h15 40km start 09h30 15km start 13h30 Prize giving & lucky draw For more event information, email info@dirtopia.co.za. Call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752 for further event enquires. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Dirtopia All Mountain Enduro - Welvanpas Trails When: 11 June 2017 Where: Val du Charron, Wellington, Western Cape Category: MTB ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO - WELVANPAS TRAILS Sunday 11 June Start/finish Venue: Val du Charron, Wellington Start time: 09h00 & registration opens at 08h00 Pre-entry cost (closes 7 June. Pre-entries only!): R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members for one day. Four stages minimum. Up to six stages. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes from Leatt, SRAM, Csixx, Giant & Falke for top three male & female and also other age categories depending on amount of entries. Medals to all finishers. Coffee will be for sale from early morning with two types of pizza’s from the restaurant that you can order. Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info. 8]Directions to the venue: Visit ww.vdcwines.co.za 8]Support Waterpoint with fruit, Red Bull, nuts & jellies etc will be placed at a strategic point to assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you can relax a bit at this station and catch your breath before tagging into the next Special Stage. 8]Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! 8] Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. 8]Timing: Must own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack MORE ABOUT ENDUROS: The first event was held at Dirtopia MTB Festival, Greyton in December’12 and proved to be a lot of fun. Since then Dirtopia has organised more than 20 of these kind of mountain bike events. The concept Based on the successful Mavic Trans Provence concept the idea is to bring riding and the results linked to it back to mountain biking and away from the current endurance-only formats. That said, it is not the idea to make the race highly technical as per downhill racing, but simply to focus the competition on the trails component of the sport At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing and even be timed on some of these sections. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections. You will still be required to ride these. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill. For further information visit our website: www.dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Stellenbosch Mountain Bike Challenge When: 30 July 2017 Where: Stellenbosch, Western Cape Category: MTB The Stellenbosch MTB Challenge formally known as Die Burger MTB Challenge brings more than 5000 outdoor enthusiasts to this beautiful town every year, and in 2017 it will take place on Sunday, 30 July. One of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events, it is renowned for its challenging and picturesque Wineland routes and will once again be held in association with the Simonsberg Conservancy with six scenic mountain bike routes to cater for all levels of riding. Meurant Botha of Dirtopia, who has been designing and maintaining mountain bike trails for nearly 20 years says that the routes will pass through more than 50 farms in the area, giving riders the opportunity to tackle some of the best and most beautiful trails in the country. At the finish line, there will be kid’s entertainment, food & drink, medals to all finishers and a lucky draw where a bike can be won! DATE:Sunday, 30 July 2017 VENUE: Stellenbosch: start @ Eikestad Primary school and finish at van der Stel Sportgrounds TIME:First start at 08h05, last at 10h20 (provisional) DISTANCES: • 15km funride for children & novices. • 30km funride for beginner riders • 50km funride for intermediate • 42km challenge for intermediate riders, but fitter riders • 60km challenge for advanced riders • 75km invitation race for top riders Entries are open and close 19th of July or as soon as the entry limit is reached.Entries and further information on the event website www.stellenboschmtbchallenge.co.za or email entries@dirtpass.co.zaor call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752. Make sure you LIKE Stellenbosch MTB Challenge page on Facebook to stay updated with all information. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Dirtopia All Mountain Enduro When: 14 May 2017 Where: Delvera Farm, Western Cape Category: Enduro Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. Four stages planned for this event. Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack. Pre-entry cost: R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes from Leatt, Csixx, SRAM Giant & Falke for top three male & female and also Vet category. Medals to to all finishers. Trail Centre open all day for snacks & drinks, Dirtopia Café sells sandwiches and have lunch menu. No private picnics please. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Dirtopia All Mountain Enduro When: 2 April 2017 Where: Uitkyk Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: Enduro Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack. Pre-entry cost: R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes from Leatt, SRAM, Csixx, Giant & Falke for top three male & female and also Vet category. Medals to all finishers. Coffee will be for sale from early morning with something to eat afterwards. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Amarider 100 & 50 Miler - Presented By Bike Hub When: 20 May 2017 Where: Malmesbury, Western Cape Category: MTB Ride the Swartland during the Amarider 100Miler and 50Miler in Autumn Is riding 100 miles off road on your bucket list? If so, the ninth edition of The Amarider 100Miler, presented by The Bike Hub is the perfect race to get it done. Held in Malmesbury on 20 May, this race is the ultimate Swartland meander offering dirt road riding around the Kasteelberg and surrounds. This individual one-day mountain bike ultra-marathon of 160km is affordable and a very special event. This event will start early morning just as the sun is rising, with astounding scenery that is spellbound to keep the legs going for many hours. Only pre-entries will be accepted for both distances. The 160km (100Miler) route is divided into three sections of approximately 55km with two compulsory timing checkpoints. The format of the race creates perfect vantage points for spectators and support. While the competition is based on solo riders completing the entire course these riders can form 4-man teams and enjoy a day out with mates on a saddle (of course)! With live Amarider Trail Tag timing and check points on the route, it is exciting to follow the racing online. The shorter route option of the 50Miler (80km), starts at the halfway mark at Riebeeck Kasteel and ends with the 100Miler riders at the Malmesbury Showgrounds. This event also provides an opportunity for keen riders to taste endurance riding along with twist and turns against the clock. The full route has 2400m of climbing! Finishing the Amarider 100 Miler within the 10hours 30minutes cut-off time is one of the most challenging endurance tests! DATE: Saturday, 20 May 2017 TIME: 07h30 (100Miler) & 09h00 (50Miler) DISTANCE: 160km with an 80km shorter option VENUE: Malmesbury COST: 100Miler: R 580 50Miler: R 350 Amarider members get R50 discount on entry fee For further information email info@amarider.co.za or info@dirtopia.co.za or contact 021 884 4547 or 021 884 4752 otherwise see the website: www.amarider.co.za or www.dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: 24 Hours Of Oak Valley When: 28 January 2017 - 29 January 2017 Where: Oak Valley Estate, Elgin Valley, Grabouw, Western Cape, Western Cape Category: MTB The mountain bike event all outdoor enthusiasts are looking forward to! We’ll kick the New Year into action again in the Elgin Valley with riding around the clock. And not only that – camp and socialize with friends and family. Only pre-entries taken, so get your teams together and enter this fun event. There will be food & drinks for sale and the ever-needed coffee stand. Plus, good facilities and great prizes. Dates: Saturday 28 January (12h00) – Sunday 29 January (12h00) Mountain Bike Team Relay Venue: Oak Valley Estate, Elgin Valley, Grabouw, Western Cape Format: Ride as many 10km laps as you want or can over 24hours. Trail will keep participants busy with singletrack and jeeptrack sections. The course conditions even change over night… CATEGORIES: Solo - Complete Section A: One person that rides as much as he/she wants during the 24 hour period. Open (single sex) Complete Section B: team of 4 riders. LIMITED ENTRIES Mixed – Complete Section B: team of 4 riders (A mix of male and female riders). There must be at least one person from the opposite sex to qualify as a mixed team. OneFourZero -Complete Section B: team of 4 riders. Collective age 140 years +. Fun category - Complete Section C: teams of 5-8 riders. Note: For Solo, Open, Mixed and One Four Zero categories riders must be 18 years of age and an experienced rider. Entry fees (Amarider members get R40 discount): Xmas special - Entry fees received before 31 December 2016: R1760 (VAT included) per team (Teams of 4 riders and 2 support crew) R2420 (VAT included) for fun category (teams of 5-8 riders and 2 support crew) R480 (VAT included) for a solo rider - including 2 support crew Entry includes: 1. Gate entry to the event (Saturday & Sunday) 2. Camping for two support team members per team or solo rider 3. Event entry fees 4. Campsite & facilities (Saturday night only) 5. Medical assistance 24Hours 6. Powerade and water at the start/finish area for 24Hours (for riders only!) 7. Commemorative Medal to finishers that complete 8 laps & more 8. The opportunity to 'Discover the Soul of Mountain Biking' How to enter: 1. Solo entrants can simply login and enter as per usual 2. Team entrants: Team captain must please log in and enter and PAY for the team entry. Once completed please return to your dashboard and invite your team members! NB team member must be invited to complete the process. 3. Once the team member receives their invite via email they must log in or create an account and then process their own order. Select their tags, merchandise etc and pay for their additionals. You will be able to see and manage your team by logging in and selecting your team from your dashboard 4. Should you need to make changes to your teams, the team captain is able to login and delete member and invite a new member. 5. Please contact admin@dirtopia or Alanda on 021 884 4752 should you require any help. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Fairtree Simonsberg Contour - 2 Day MTB Stage Race When: 4 February 2017 - 5 February 2017 Where: Delvera Farm, Western Cape Category: MTB Second annual Fairtree Simonsberg Contour promises even better riding. After the devastating fire of January 2016, the inaugural Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB stage race overcame serious challenges and presented riders with a premier winelands riding experience. In February 2017, Fairtree Capital in collaboration with the Simonsberg Conservancy, landowners and Stellenbosch event organisers Dirtopia, will present riders with the 2nd edition of ‘The Fire Ride’ where riders will get a chance to experience the recovering Simonsberg Conservancy. The 2017 event is set to take place on the 4th & 5th of February 2017. The Fairtree Contour has been created to continue the development of mountain biking routes and expose the incredible network of single-track trails on the SImonsberg Mountain. With over 25km of mountain single-track, connecting more than 10 wine estates, the region is set to become a hotspot for mountain bike trail riders. Dirtopia has spent the last 3 years developing new routes on Delheim and Muratie wine estates. These trails are now operated in partnership with the landowners and the Greater Simonsberg Conservancy being the primary beneficiary. The conservancy represents more than 20 farms around the mountain and is currently focused on a multi-million rand alien clearing project to return large tracts of the mountain to fynbos and renosterveld. In terms of routing; rout designer Meurant Botha says riders can look forwards to even more new trails for the 2017 race. Primarily, last year’s rerouted stage 1 will be redesigned to incorporate more of the Simonsberg with the emphasis on making it the faster, easier rout of the two. Sunday’s Queen Stage returns with new trails to eliminate one or two of the lung-busting vineyard climbs and replace them with flowing trails. The trial team is set to start construction in October, gearing up for a hot summer of building. While the final route will be launched later this year, riders can expect daily stages of 55-60km each with around 1500m of elevation. Botha emphasised that the focus will be on a fun, trail experience, a perfect opener for the stage race season. The daily 40km option allows less fit trail fanatics to enjoy the riding experience. There is no better time to be out in the winelands as harvest season will be in full swing in surrounding vineyards. Each participant will receive the following: Event t-shirt Goody bag Morning coffee, breakfast snack and daily lunch buffet Daily bike wash & lube service BOS Sport will continue as the events hydration partner. Riders can look forwards to enjoying the BOS range at the refreshment stations and finish area. The refreshment stations were a huge hit with the riders in 2016, fully stocked with a wide range of savoury snacks and fruit. Delvera Farm, well known for its family friendly atmosphere, will be the host venue where visitors can expect to kids entertainment, showers, a massage service, craft beer and of course tasting the regions award winning wines. Entries: Long option (60km/day): R925 in total for both days Short option (40km/day):R800 in total for both days Click here to enter www.dirtopia.co.za from 4th October. Entries will be limited to 600 riders. For more info, contact Dirtopia at info@dirtopia.co.za or 021 884 4752 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cape Agulhas MTB Classic When: 17 December 2016 Where: Struisbaai, Western Cape Category: MTB RIDE AND RUN DOWN SOUTH AT THE START OF THE HOLIDAYS After a scenic two hour drive from Cape Town over rolling hills, you will find the Southern-most region of Africa, part of the magical Overberg, where the majestic Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. This area stretches from Die Dam in the west, to the De Hoop Nature Reserve in the east. On December 17th, you can enjoy this region on your mountain bike during the CAPE AGULHAS MTB CLASSIC and there are four distances on offer during the 2016 event. A NEW addition this year will be the family holiday run just before sunset on the 16th of December. This run will have a 5km and 10km option with the routes crossing various terrain of tar, beach and off-road trails. What a weekend for the whole family to enjoy as the holiday season starts! The main mountain bike race on the Saturday morning is 72km, testing the skill and stamina of the rider. Then there is the scenic 46km route and the slightly downscaled 35km ride, as well as a 10km event to enjoy at your leisure. Visit the unique towns and villages - Napier, Elim, Bredasdorp, Arniston/Waenhuiskrans, Struisbaai, L'Agulhas and Suiderstrand as well as the De Mond Nature Reserve and the rugged plains of the Agulhas National Park. Feast your eyes on the beautiful fynbos, unique to this area. A visit you will always remember. The area also offers kilometers of sandy white beaches, lush vineyards and farm lands, the quaint harbour at Struisbaai and the oldest working lighthouse in South Africa overlooking the place where two oceans meet at L'Agulhas. Not only is this area steeped in rich cultural history, but offers unique fauna and flora and an abundance of birdlife. This is also home to the Blue Crane. Whether you want to explore or just relax and take in the scenery, this beautiful area has something for each and everyone. Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy safe swimming, fishing, hiking, surfing, taking strolls on the beach or cycle to your heart's content. Join us for this fun filled event which takes place in Struisbaai – a jewel of a town! Make sure you pre-enter on www.dirtopia.co.za and plan your trip early. There will be medals for all finishers, kiddies entertainment, food stalls, waterpoints on the routes and wonderful prizes in the lucky draw. Go to www.capeagulhasmtb.co.za for all the information. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Delheim Night Ride When: 12 November 2016 Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB ~ 12 November 2016 | Sun sets at 18h33 ~ Experience your off-road riding at a complete new level and enjoy the Simonsberg singletrack in the dark! Date: Saturday, 12 November 2016 Venue: Delheim Wine Estate, R44 near Stellenbosch Time: 19h23 @ sunset Registration: Saturday, 12 November at Delheim from 18h30, start at 19h30 Distances: A 12km, but don’t let the distance fool you – there are some real climbs on the slopes of Simonsberg, but very rewarding singletrack. The trail will get a different feel when the sun has set! Cost: Pre-entries (closing the 8 November) 12km – R80 Payments must have been received Wednesday, 8 November 2016 (when pre-entries closed), otherwise your entry will be subsequently cancelled. Late entries 12km – R100 General info: Drinks at the finish & and riders will be timed with numberboards issued at registration. Results issued, but this is a fun event! Lights: Better with one on your handlebar and one on your helmet! Extreme lights available for sale at Dirtopia Trail Centre For further information contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 / e-mail info@dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Delheim Enduro When: 13 November 2016 Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: Enduro ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO - SIMONSBERG TRAILS Sunday 13 November 2016 Venue: Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd off the R44 near Stellenbosch Start time: 08h30 & registration opens at 06h30 Enduro Riding (5 Stages): The concept is a lot of fun – riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included Trail Tags will be used at all Dirtopia events (MTB & Trail Runs) like Die Burger MTB Challenge, Amarider 100Miler, Spur MTB Classic etc. and more Enduro events. Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Pre-entry cost (Pre-entries closing the 8 November): R350 for non-members and R330 for Amarider members Red Bull @registration included for all, plus refreshment station with fruit, Powerade, nuts etc. Product prizes from CSIXX, Leatt, Giant, Falke and great Delheim wines. Medal to finishers (if you want one!) NOTE: less admin for you - if you have done our Enduro’s before, we can add your details to the list if you send us an email with your proof of payment. Unless any of your important details like medical info has changed... please let us know. RECOVERY MASSAGES available. Directions to the venue: Visit www.delheim.com The Simonsberg Trail system that is managed by Dirtopia have had some more trail work since last year, so don’t miss a weekend of events with a Trail Run, a MTB funride, a nightride and an All-Mountain-Enduro! Event photos will be taken by Chris Hitchcock:www.photosport.co.za Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info Go to Event Page

Event Name: Delheim MTB Day When: 13 November 2016 Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB ~ 13 November 2016 ~ Where: Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd off the R44 near Stellenbosch Routes: Riders can choose a 7km option, the 12km ride or the 25km route. The 25km offers a bit of a challenge with 1000m of climbing and the 12km has 600m. The 7km is an easier route but also has some fun singletrack sections. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the fantastic trails in the Simonsberg Conservancy. Some have been used for Die Burger MTB Challenge & the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge long distances and new sections have been built as well. This is real mountain biking and the scenery, views and routes will not disappoint. Do this is you want a smile on your face! There will be waterpoints on the routes, medals for all and timing both the runners & the mountain bikers by the Amarider Trail Tag system. There are great prizes to be won afterwards including Delheim wines. There will be coffee & muffins for sale in the morning and remember to book your lunch at the restaurant and enjoy a beautiful Spring day in the Stellenbosch winelands. Entry Fee: In Aid of the Simonsberg Conservancy www.simonsbergconservancy.co.za Depends on distance, time of entry. Ranges from R90 to R200. Ama members discount with pre-entries. Goodys for pre-entries only. Pre-entries close on Tuesday, 8 November and all entries are limited. Please see the Enduro page for info on this event. Please see the schedule for all the registration & start times. General info: The following items will be available on the day (nearby the start venue) Muffins, Bottled Water, Cappuccino, Coffee for sale Delheim restaurant will have breakfast options available. Served from 8h30 - 11h30 RECOVERY MASSAGES available For further information call 021 884 4752 or email info@dirtopia.co.za SDF Go to Event Page

Event Name: All Mountain Enduro - Helderberg [Postponed] When: 21 August 2016 Where: Helderberg Trails, Western Cape Category: Enduro All Mountain Enduro – HELDERBERG FARM Sunday 21 August 2016 Venue: Helderberg Farm, Klein Helderberg Road, Somerset West Start time: 09h30 (after briefing) & registration opens at 08h30 Enduro Riding: The concept is a lot of fun – riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! More information about the stages to follow a week before the event. Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Pre-entry cost (closes 16 August): R330 for non-members and R300 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted - enter now! General: Product prizes & medals to be won. There will be coffee & food for sale plus energy bars/drinks. Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info MORE ABOUT ENDUROS: Dirtopia has organised fifteen Enduro events since 2012 and the focus is on the riding and having fun on the trails. The concept Based on the successful Mavic Trans Provence concept the idea is to bring riding and the results linked to it back to mountain biking and away from the current endurance-only formats. That said, it is not the idea to make the race highly technical as per downhill racing, but simply to focus the competition on the trails component of the sport. And yes, perhaps your skinny tire 29’er carbon hardtail is perhaps not the best choice of bike, although the course will certainly be rideable on it! At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing and even be timed on some of these sections. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections. You will still be required to ride these. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill. Support Waterpoint with fruit, nuts etc will be placed at a strategic point to assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you can relax a bit at this station and catch your breath before tagging into the next Special Stage. For further information contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or email: info@dirtopia.co.za and visit our website: www.dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Mountain Bike Classic When: 25 September 2016 Where: Nooitgedacht Estate, R304 Stellenbosch, Western Cape Category: MTB ​The Spur Mountain Bike Classicis one of the longest running mountain bike events in the country and has always been a great family outdoor event. With three routes on offer: 13km, 30km & 45km, plus kiddies rides of 500m, 1km & 3km, there is something for all ages & abilities! Riders can always look forward to beautiful riding and views in this Stellenbosch valley,withentry fees contributing to the Simonsberg Conservancy. Routes will cross many famous wine estates in the area and the finish has a beautiful setting amongst trees and a picnic area. DATE: Sunday, 25 September 2016 VENUE:Nooitgedacht Estate, R304 Stellenbosch COST: From R100 to R250 depending on distance and time of entry DISTANCES: • 0.5km, 1.5km & 3km for small children (10 & under) • 13km funride for children & novices • 30km funride for beginner/intermediate riders • 45km challenge for intermediate but fit riders The 30km and 45km routes will incorporate some of the wonderful trail network either side of the R44, incorporating the majestic slopes of the Simonsberg mountain. The 15km and kiddies routes will remain in the valley comprising Nooitgedacht, L’Avenir and neighbouring farms. Title sponsor, Spur Steak Ranches, will also have their jumping castles, entertainment and great food at the finish. There will be refreshment stations on the routes, medals to all finishers as well asCoke at the finish. Pre-entries save on entry fees and also receivegoodies at registration, so enter early! Spur burgers, pancakes, Cafe Pronto coffee, biltong and snacks will also be for sale. Remember to stay for the lucky draw after the event, as all riders will stand a chance to win great prizes, including a Giant Simple Seven bike and bottles of fine wine from the area. Massages will also be available for entrants after completing the race.The first 150 kids (10 & under events) will receive a medal andgoody bags from Spur, while friends and family are encouraged tosocialize on the lawns of this fantastic estate.. Lastly,Dirtopia Fietswinkel will have a basic mechanical service available at the finish! For updated event information contact Dirtopia Trail Centre: Website www.dirtopia.co.za Email info@dirtopia.co.za Phone 021 884 4752 ​ Go to Event Page

Event Name: Die Burger MTB Challenge When: 31 July 2016 Where: Stellenbosch, Western Cape Category: MTB Stellenbosch delivers largest mountain bike event for all level riders. Die Burger MTB Challenge brings more than 5000 outdoor enthusiasts to this beautiful town every year, and in 2016 it will take place on Sunday, 31 July. One of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events, it is renowned for its challenging and picturesque Wineland routes and will once again be held in association with the Simonsberg Conservancy with six scenic mountain bike routes to cater for all levels of riding. For the third year riders will have the option to participate in the 50km route which leads to the south-eastern part of this scenic Boland town, but this distance will have a different route in 2016. Although, 8km longer, it will still be an easier option than the 42km route. Riders should not be fooled by the distances. Meurant Botha of Dirtopia, who has been designing and maintaining mountain bike trails for nearly 20 years says that the routes will pass through more than 50 farms in the area, giving riders the opportunity to tackle some of the best and most beautiful trails in the country. At the finish line there will be kid’s entertainment, food & drink, medals to all finishers and a lucky draw where a bike can be won! DATE: Sunday, 31 July 2016 VENUE: Stellenbosch: start @ Eikestad Primary school and finish at van der Stel Sportgrounds TIME: First start at 08h05, last at 10h20 (provisional) DISTANCES: • 15km funride for children & novices. • 30km funride for beginner riders • 50km funride for intermediate • 42km challenge for intermediate riders, but fitter riders • 60km challenge for advanced riders • 75km invitation race for top riders Entries will open early April and close 18th of July or as soon as the entry limit is reached. Entries and further information on the event website http://www.dieburgermtbchallenge.co.za/ or email info@dirtopia.co.za or call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752 Make sure you LIKE Die Burger MTB Challenge page on Facebook to stay updated with all information. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Amarider 100Miler Presented By Bike Hub When: 21 May 2016 Where: Malmesbury Showgrounds, Western Cape Category: MTB The eighth edition of The Amarider 100Miler will be presented by Bike Hub and will take place in Malmesbury on the 21st of May. This individual one-day mountain bike ultra-marathon of 160km is affordable and a very special event. From the humbling beginnings that grew in 2009 to what is now one of the must-do-events on the mountain biking calendar. The scenery is beautiful in the Swartland during Autumn and the riding is not technical. The weather conditions play a major role in testing your endurance, as mud, wind or rain do on most outdoor events. This event will start early morning just as the sun is rising, with astounding scenery that is spellbound to keep the legs going for many hours. Only pre-entries will be accepted for both distances. Entries are limited and remember that this is a seeding event for Die Burger MTB Challenge 2016. The 160km (100Miler) route is divided into three sections of approximately 55km with two compulsory timing checkpoints. The format of the race creates perfect vantage points for spectators and support. While the competition is based on solo riders completing the entire course these riders can form 4-man teams and enjoy a day out with mates on a saddle (of course)! The team results will be based on the 4th rider crossing the line thereby encouraging teamwork and camaraderie. The shorter route option of the 50Miler (80km), starts at the halfway mark at Riebeeck Kasteel and ends with the 100Miler riders at the Malmesbury Showgrounds. This event also provides an opportunity for keen riders to taste endurance riding along with twist and turns against the clock. DATE: Saturday, 21 May 2016 TIME: 07h30 (100Miler) & 09h00 (50Miler) DISTANCE: 160km with an 80km shorter option VENUE: Malmesbury COST: 100Miler: R530 50Miler: R320 Amarider members get R50 discount on entry fee Pre-entries open 1 March 2016 and will close on Monday, 16 May 2016. No late entries will be accepted. 100 MILER INFO: Four spectator points - go and support the riders! Total route elevation is 1950m 50 MILER INFO: For the not so brave there are a 50 Miler (80km) which starts at Riebeeck Kasteel (Delico Butchery) and finishes in Malmesbury (please note entries are limited and only pre-entries are taken). There will be a shuttle from the finish to the start at Delico at 07h30 and there will be NO shuttle available in the afternoon. You have to book & pay R80 for the shuttles and they were fully booked last year. So please try and arrange lifts with your friends or family. It is a 25km drive from the finish to the start. Timing: You will need an Amarider Trail Tag to be timed for this event, you will tag in and out at various check points along the route. The Trail Tags are available for purchase at R100 or for rent at R50. You’ll use the Tag at most Dirtopia and Amarider events, so you might as well purchase one. If you don’t have a Trail Tag you MUST purchase a temporary Trail Tag at R50 OR a permanent Trail Tag at R100 upon entering. Fundraiser for the organisation. Amarider is a recreational trails advocacy group focused on improving trail opportunities on the African continent and proceeds of the event are channelled directly to trail projects. Amarider is focused on improving trail construction standards around the country and assist various mountain bike clubs to ensure that their trails are safe and environmentally sustainable. Finishing the Amarider 100 Miler within the allotted 10hours 30minutes cut-off time is one of the most challenging endurance tests! Make sure you LIKE the Amarider 100 Miler page on Facebook to stay updated with all information. For further information email info@amarider.co.za or info@dirtopia.co.za or contact 021 884 4547 or 021 884 4752 otherwise see the website: www.amarider.co.za or www.dirtopia.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Dirtopia All Mountain Enduro @Delvera When: 3 April 2016 Where: Delvera Farm, R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Category: Enduro Venue: Delvera Farm, R44, Stellenbosch Start time: 09h00 - Dirtopia Trail Centre (Delvera) & registration opens at 08h00 Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points! Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. Four stages planned for this event. Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack. Pre-entry cost: R300 for non-members and R275 for Amarider members for one day. Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station. General: Product prizes from Leatt, Csixx, Giant & Falke for top three male & female and also Vet category. Medals to to all finishers. Trail Centre open all day for snacks & drinks, Simonsberg Café sells sandwiches and have lunch menu. No private picnics please. Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info. Go to Event Page