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Event Name: Berg And Bush 2 Day When: 14 October 2017 - 15 October 2017 Where: Windmill Farm, Northern Drakensberg, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB The Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush takes mountain bikers from the top of the Drakensberg escarpment near Harrismith and drops down into Kwazulu-Natal negotiating world-famous single track into the bushveld below into Winterton. Riders camp along the shady banks of the Tugela river at the famous Em'Seni Camp ready to tackle the next two days of spectacular bushveld riding. With farm-style hospitality and an area rich in history, not to mention incredible riding, you're sure to have a proper adventure on your bike! Ideal for family and friends. This one is sociable and relaxed. Great for the 1st time multi-stage riders, but just as "PROPER" as the other 2 events. R8600 per team Go to Event Page

Event Name: Berg And Bush Great Trek When: 10 October 2017 - 12 October 2017 Where: Windmill Farm, Northern Drakensberg, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB The Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush takes mountain bikers from the top of the Drakensberg escarpment near Harrismith and drops down into Kwazulu-Natal negotiating world-famous single track into the bushveld below into Winterton. Riders camp along the shady banks of the Tugela river at the famous Em'Seni Camp ready to tackle the next two days of spectacular bushveld riding. With farm-style hospitality and an area rich in history, not to mention incredible riding, you're sure to have a proper adventure on your bike! Free Riding with a less crowded environment for the connoisseur mountain biker. For the adventurous soul who is not in a hurry. Experience the greatness that "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" has to offer: less riders, more chilled. Solo Entries available. R11 500 per team and R5750 per solo rider. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Berg And Bush Descent When: 6 October 2017 - 8 October 2017 Where: Windmill Farm, Northern Drakensberg, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB The Grindrod Bank Berg & Bush takes mountain bikers from the top of the Drakensberg escarpment near Harrismith and drops down into Kwazulu-Natal negotiating world-famous single track into the bushveld below into Winterton. Riders camp along the shady banks of the Tugela river at the famous Em'Seni Camp ready to tackle the next two days of spectacular bushveld riding. With farm-style hospitality and an area rich in history, not to mention incredible riding, you're sure to have a proper adventure on your bike! The 3 Day Descent is our Main flagship event. The best "PROPER MOUNTAIN BIKING" by far with awesome single track showcasing the best routes we have to offer. "Lekker" Prize Money for the pro's wanting to compete. R11500 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Deathgrip - Official SA Premiere When: 5 May 2017 Where: Labia Theatre, Cape Town, Western Cape Category: Industry / General DEATHGRIP puts the defining style of Brendan Fairclough with the progressive filmmaking of Clay Porter, slamming them together into an in-your-face, nonstop onslaught of race-pace action set against Planet Earth scenery. It pushes mountain biking to a new level of intensity and documents the sport a pulse higher than ever before. WATCH THE TRAILER NOW: https://vimeo.com/211430500 Brendan Fairclough - “My goal for DEATHGRIP is for people to watch the movie and only be able to watch the first 10 minutes before they have to turn it off, jump on their bike and go rip a turn.” More Details: The Labia, this Friday , 7:30 for 8pm Free entry and 1st come 1st serve – No reserved seating Talk about the movie by Andrew Neethling. Complimentary welcome drinks and cash bar available Prizes from Monster Energy and Brendan Fairclough's sponsors to be won on the night. Go to Event Page

Event Name: The Weskus Fat Bike Adventure When: 13 October 2017 - 15 October 2017 Where: Ganzekraal, Western Cape Category: MTB It’s an adventure, not a race. The concept for the West Coast Fat Bike stems from a desire to reintroduce a sense of fun and adventure into the mountain bike community. 3 day adventure, overnight camp The Route is challenging, but not demanding No racing/timing Refuse bags will be supplied by Tuffy, we would love you to collect some rubbish while on the ride. Entry fee of R2650 pp and limited to 50 RIDERS ONLY Entries incl: Friday Dinner – Braai by Montys Spit Braai Saturday – Breakfast – Bacon/Egg rolls and Alpen Muesli – Lunch Carlucci’s Sandwiches – Dinner Spit Braai by Montys. Sunday Breakfast – Bacon/Egg rolls and Alpen Muesli – Lunch – Boerie Rolls Daily rest stop with drinks & snacks sponsored by andUnion Craft Beer All event transfers to and from Campsite Goodie Bag (we got some special surprises this year, if you have been to the previous events you know how good the goodie bags are). Complimentary beers from andUnion Bike wash by Namgear Comfortable tent with mattress A VERY GOOD TIME. Optional Extras: Weekend Fat Bike Rental: R 1500.00 (Weekend) from Titan Bikes – ONLY 10 BIKES AVAILABLE and must be booked through Entry Ninja Family Camping and meals: R 650pp Adults, R350 kids, all booking details available on Entry Ninja (PLEASE NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE TENTS OR BEDDING) Entries will be live by middle April via Entry Ninja. You need to bring. This is a self-supporting ride with no water points, there are 2 facilities with water available at taps and streams along the route but water will be supplied if weather gets to hot. If family Camping booked please remember to bring your own tents and bedding, Tens and mattresses are only supplied to riders. Camping chairs Insect repellent and Tick Spray Brandy… There will be a beer stop to take in the view supplied by andUnion Craft Beer EVENT PROGRAM Registration will take place at Ganzekraal from 4pm till 6.30pm on the 13th Oct. Shuttles will take riders to the start at Silverstroom for a 10am start depending on tides. Cars can be parked at Ganzekraal for the 2 days where the race village is set up. After day 2 finish, shuttles will be available to get you back to your car at Ganzekraal. We recommend you ride with: Hydration pack with at least 3 liters of fluid including bottles 4 x 25g CO2 cartridges Small pump Enough food Lube – Dry Repair kit Space blanket Warm Jacket Sun Block And a smile. For any other queries about the event please drop us a mail: info@weskusfatbike.co.za or call 082 672 9351 / 072 408 6351. Twitter: @WeskusFatBike FaceBook: Weskus Fat Bike Go to Event Page

Event Name: Robertson Winery Wacky Wine Weekend MTB When: 3 June 2017 Where: Robertson Winery, Voortrekker Road, Robertson, Western Cape Category: MTB Robertson Winery is happy to bring you the 11th edition of our Wacky Wine Weekend MTB! Due to the success of last year’s routes we have decided to keep them as is. The event will start and finish on the same premises as where Robertson Winery will host all their Wacky Wine activities. So expect great food, live entertainment and, of course, awesome wines waiting just across the finish line! ROUTE DESCRIPTION: All the riders can look forward to a scenic ride through the vineyards over undulating hills in the Robertson Valley, giving you access to areas only available for this event. There is more than enough to challenge the riders on the two longest routes so be prepared! The 70 km route is for the serious riders that like a challenge. We’ve stuck with the 2017 route the included more climbs and more single tracks and we look forward to seeing the endurance riders tackle this one. It will be tough and technical with a total climb of about 1600m. Please do not attempt if you don’t do these distances on a regular basis. The 50 km route is a rewarding route for fit riders, as this route includes challenging and technical climbs and descents. This is also a brand new route and will have amazing scenery to enjoy! Only experienced riders should attempt this route. The 30 km route, on the other hand, is a pleasant ride through vineyards and over gentle hills and is not as technical as the longer routes but will provide a nice challenge for everyone. Expect a combination of jeep and single track sections on all three the longer routes. The 10 km route consists only of jeep tracks and is suitable for children and novices. NOTES: All four routes are opened exclusively for this event! This funride forms part of the Wacky Wine Weekend Festival in Robertson. Each participant older than 18, will receive a bottle of Robertson Winery wine or grape juice and a medal upon completion. Participants younger than 18, will receive a bottle of Robertson Winery grape juice. All children u/12 must be accompanied by an adult. Many lucky draw prizes to be won! DIRECTIONS TO VENUE: As you enter Robertson from the Worcester side, cross the small bridge with the Police Station on the left. Just after the small bridge you’ll find Robertson Winery on the right hand side. One hour and forty minutes from Cape Town. PPA MEMBERS MUST REMEMBER THEIR PERMANENT FRAME NUMBERS. LOADS OF LUCKY DRAW PRIZES. Go to Event Page

Event Name: PPA Memorial Ride When: 6 May 2017 Where: Greenpoint Urban Park parking area, Western Cape Category: Road “The law has to protect cyclists,” says PPA CEO, Robert Vogel. Hit-and-run incidents have become a common phenomenon in South Africa with few, if any, of the drivers being prosecuted, fined or jailed. In January 2017, the Pedal Power Association was shocked to hear about the tragic deaths of Daleen Boonzaaier and Greg Basson who both died in hit and run crashes in the Western Cape. “We are organising a memorial ride in Cape Town on Saturday 06 May in honour of cyclists killed and injured in crashes. We would also like to express our dissatisfaction with the current situation,” Vogel says. All cyclists in and around Cape Town are invited to join the protest ride. In 2013, a law was promulgated in the Western Cape which makes it compulsory for drivers to pass cyclists with a berth of at least 1m. “Families and friends of those who have been affected by hit and run crashes agree that there is a lack of interest on the side of the authorities to prosecute and proceed with these cases in court. Since the inception of the ‘one metre law’ in 2013, not a single driver has been prosecuted, which means that the law is not being policed,” explains Vogel. “This memorial ride is our way of expressing our immense frustration with the current situation,” says Vogel. “The safety of cyclists on our roads is of utmost importance. Since 2011, we have invested Millions in various safe cycling campaigns to secure safer roads and awareness for cyclists, and to advocate mutual tolerance and respect amongst road users,” says Vogel. The memorial ride will start at 08h00 from the Greenpoint Urban Park parking area. The ride will follow the various cycle paths along Somerset Road to Adderley Street and Government Avenue, where a letter stating PPA’s grievances will be delivered to representatives of the MEC of Transport, City of Cape Town and the SAPS. “We would, however, like to urge everyone attending the ride to write your own letter of grievance and bring it along to hand over,” Vogel says. “If you cannot attend the ride, ask a friend to bring your letter along. It’s time that the authorities hear from all of us.” There will be marshals to assist during the ride but no road closures and all cyclists participating in the memorial ride are expected to obey all traffic rules and wear helmets. Please wear your ‘Stay Wider of the Rider’ cycling jersey, should you have one. DETAILS AT A GLANCE Date: Saturday 06 May 2017 Start Venue: Greenpoint Urban Park parking area Start: Meet from 07h40 to depart at 08h00 Distance: Roughly 6 km one-way For more information, please visit www.pedalpower.org.za. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival When: 27 May 2016 - 28 May 2016 Where: Karkloof Country Club, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Date: Saturday, 27 & Sunday 28 May 2017 Venue: Karkloof Country Club Contact: Stu Berry (Impi Concept Events) - stu@impiconceptevents.com Schedule: Saturday, 27 May 07h00 - 18km Karkloof Trail Run (Normal Entries - R140, Late Entries - R160) 07h30 - 9km Karkloof Trail Run (Normal Entries - R100, Late Entries R110) 12h00 - STIHL Karkloof Enduro (Normal Entries - R150, Late Entries - R190) Sunday, 28 May 07h30 - 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon (Normal Entries - R220, Late Entries - R260) 08h30 - 40km aQuellé Half Marathon (Normal Entries - R180, Late Entries - R220) 09h20 - 9km Karkloof Trail Run (Normal Entries - R100, Late Entries R110) 09h30 - 20km aQuellé Family Ride (Normal Entries - R130, Late Entries - R170) 10h00 - 10km aQuellé Kids Ride (Normal Entries - R60, Late Entries - R80) Normal entries open on 1 April and close at 24h00 on 21 May while late entries will be taken until 24h00 on 24 May. Registration will be at the Karkloof Country Club on Saturday 27 May (05h30-11h45) and Sunday 28 May (05h30-09h45). More info can be found at www.karkloofmtb.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge When: 4 March 2017 - 5 March 2017 Where: Le Bonheur Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Category: MTB Dates 14km, 20km & 30km: Saturday, 4 March 2017 40km and 55km: Sunday, 5 March 2017 Venue Le Bonheur Wine Estate, Greater Simonsberg Conservancy, Stellenbosch Age Limits 55km = 16 years 40km = 15 years 30km = 14 years 20km = 12 years 14km = 8 years Go to Event Page

Event Name: The Night Harvest When: 24 February 2017 Where: Potato Trails, Hout Bay, Western Cape Category: Trials & Dirtjump THE NIGHT HARVEST Africa's biggest MTB & BMX dirt jump competition returns to Cape Town!!! The Night Harvest is back for it's 5th year and every year the news spreads overseas and more of the world's top riders flock to the Cape, making this the most fun and spectacular event of the year! The Night Harvest started as a locals only jam at one of the most beautiful set of jumps, Potato Trails in Hout Bay. Word of this unique event held at night with the trails lit up quickly spread and a few international riders made it out to see what the fuss was about. They enjoyed themselves so much that they brought more friends the next year. Since then every year the list of international riders grows and it has now become a full scale international event. Perfectly manicured dirt jumps surrounded by mountains with the best riders the world has to offer throwing down for your pleasure, with more of a jam and party vibe than a serious competition. This format makes it more relaxed for the riders, but that doesn't slow down the amplitude of spectacular stunts! The evening starts off with a warm up jam for everyone to get used to the trails, then moves on to the BMX & MTB runs. The top riders make it through to finals and that's where the boys reach into their bags to pull out their biggest tricks! That is followed by a best trick comp on the massive trick jump where riders get more air and can go even more crazy to try impress the judges with their wildest tricks. This year also sees the start of a new addition to the evening, the Spank SA Whip Champs, where riders can see who can throw their bike the most sideways and still manage to bring it back. This is one not to miss, so make sure to head to Potato Trails in Hout Bay for the madness on the 24th February! Thanks to Monster Energy, Fox, Sram, Von Zipper, The Pole Yard, Spank and The Trails Crew for making this event possible! Go to Event Page

Event Name: The Royal Drakensberg Challenge When: 8 April 2017 Where: All Out Adventures, Northern Drakensberg, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB Treat yourself to an awesome day of some of the best trails in SA and VIP treatment at the 2017 Royal Drak MTB Challenge. This year we are moving away from a race format, and arranging a festive day of family fun and fund raising for Royal Drakensberg Primary School : 3 marked marshalled routes to cater for all abilities, fabulous refreshment stops, VIP hospitality at All Out Adventures, a limited edition race garment and an awesome goodie bag. Each rider must raise a minimum of R1000 to enter. Your entry includes: Riding the route of your choice (50km, 30km or 10km) Breakfast Roll and Coffee on arrival Tea and scones and Refreshments en route Braai lunch and a free drink on completion Limited edition Race Garment Goodie Bag Chill zone access 1 Adventure Ride voucher Full Stay MTB pass so you can ride again on Sunday Supervised Kids Zone Go to Event Page

Event Name: Mauritius Tour Beachcomber When: 17 May 2017 - 21 May 2017 Where: Mauritius, International Category: MTB The ultimate mountain bike experience, a unique stage race for nature and adventure lovers across rarely accessed areas offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the mountains, forests, sugar cane and tea plantations plus the clifftops of Mauritius from your saddle. Four-stage mountain bike race zig-zagging the picturesque island of Mauritius Cost: €120 per person for all races or €50 per race (Registration open from 02 January - 03 May 2017) Go to Event Page

Event Name: Trails In Motion MTB Film Festival (Cape Town) When: 29 March 2017 Where: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Western Cape Category: Industry / General Ever wondered what it would be like to just ride off into the sunset, to discover an unknown part of who you are and what makes you tick as a rider? The inaugural Trails In Motion Mountain Bike Film Festival features a selection of films that encapsulate our connection to the bicycle and more importantly, what it means to us to get out and explore the world's endless network of trails in search of exciting new frontiers. Locate an event in a city near you, get your tickets and join like-minder riders and adventure enthusiasts for 2 hours of inspirational film content and MTB-related activities. Doors open at 6pm. Movie starts at 7:45pm. For more information about the Trails In Motion Mountain Bike Film Festival, head to www.trailsinmotionmtb.com. Go to Event Page

Event Name: DarkFest Open Day When: 11 February 2017 Where: Garden Route Trail Park, Western Cape Category: Downhill & Freeride For one day only you can see the World's best free riders: Sam Reynolds, Matt MacDuff, Adolf Silva, Graham Agassiz, Andreu Lacondeguy, Cam Zink, Clemens Kaudela, Ethan Nell, Kurt Sorge, Kyle Jameson, Nico Vink and Dylan Stone hitting the world's biggest jumps. The boys will be pulling off their best tricks and competing in the Spank WhippOff. This is an extreme event and is entirely weather dependant. There will be a bring and braai with the riders afterwards- so come prepared. Cost: R50 pp, Under 16s R25, VIP parking R100 per car Go to Event Page

Event Name: Midnight Express When: 8 April 2017 Where: Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Category: MTB If the thought of riding a mountain bike through the beautiful and star studded Karoo at night appeals to you … If the thought of seeing something new for the 1st time and experiencing the Poort as the sun rises is appealing … Read on: If you are looking for a challenge and something that is achievable for the average Mountain biker ... If you believe you can do 135km in 12 hours with total elevation being less than 2000m … Read on If you are looking for an event which is affordable at R595 and we have a No Hassle Car Transport package ... Midnight Express is for you. Here’s how it works … Plan your trip to arrive in Steytlerville before 11pm on Friday 7th of April. It’s only a 2 hour drive from PE. Once you arrive you do a quick registration, grab some Red Bulls and strong coffee and wait on your bike for the midnight start. Enjoy the pedal on fast gravel roads and you should get to the Poort waterhole at daybreak. You now only have 30km to go so enjoy the climb out the Poort. The last 20km are mostly a descent but there are a few sharp climbs, so just be aware. It also tends to be a bit rough, so you could let your tyre pressures down a bit to make a smoother ride. The town of Patensie and the orange orchards await. Breakfast is served and prize giving and lucky draws will follow. Head for home and have a Saturday afternoon nap ... Go to www.midnightexpress.co.za for all the info and how to enter. Entries are limited so ENTER NOW!!! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Dawn Of The Dirt II When: 9 December 2016 - 11 December 2016 Where: Garden Route Trail Park, Barrington, Western Cape, Western Cape Category: Trials & Dirtjump Dawn of the Dirt is an MTB & BMX Dirt event held at the Garden Route Trail Park, this years dates have been set for the 9 - 11 December! MTB & BMX Dirt Jump comp (Am & Expert), Raduro, Whip off, Pump Track Challege and more! Save the Date!! Details will be added as they are finalised. Follow us on Instagram for Updates on the build! @thetrailscrew Video & Photos from last years event: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/articles/ride-reports/dawn-of-the-dirt-takes-to-the-air-at-garden-route-trail-park-r3811 https://vimeo.com/147066047 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Hollard JUMA When: 28 May 2017 Where: Marks Parks, Judith Road, Randburg, Gauteng Category: MTB The Hollard JOZI URBAN MTB ADVENTURE has two separate routes in 2017; a 54km & 22km urban ride through the heart of the biggest urban forest in the World, our city Johannesburg! Partnering with City Parks and Johannesburg Zoo we have created a route that will take you on an adventure and give you the chance to pocket your share of R180 000 in cash!!! With a custom-built course to the value of R1.5 million featuring storm water drains, underground tunnels, and floating bridges there will be something for everyone! Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2016 Steeltek MTB Classic When: 6 November 2016 Where: Hopewell Conservation Estate, Eastern Cape Category: MTB The annual Steeltek MTB classic, in association with Fat Tracks Mountain bike club is taking place on 6 November at Hopewell Conservation Estate Online entries close at midnight on Wednesday 2 November EVENT DATE: 6 November 2016 VENUE: Hopewell Conservation Estate, Port Elizabeth (click here for a map) DISTANCES: 60km & 20km REGISTRATION & NUMBER COLLECTION: Sunday 6 November at Hopewell Estate from 07:00 to 08:00 RACE START: 08:00 ENTRY FEES 60km (Fat Tracks Members) - R140 60km (Non Fat Tracks Members) - R180 20km (Fat Tracks Members) - R70 20km (Non Fat Tracks Members) - R100 Late Entry Fee of R50 applies to all entries not paid before 2 November Enter online now & book your spot in the longest running mountain bike race in South Africa! For more info visit www.mountainevents.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Pre FNB W2W MTB Food Lovers Market/ Wildekrans Wines Ride When: 8 October 2016 Where: Stellenbosch Food Lovers Market, Western Cape Category: MTB Food Lovers Market in conjunction with Wildekrans Wine Estate are organising a social PRE FNB Wines2Whales MTB ride THIS Saturday from the Stellenbosch Food Lovers Market. START AT 9am SHARP DISTANCE is +/-20km Hendrico Burger will lead the ride, but the slower bunch can hang out at the back with myself and a few more social personalities IT WILL rain - so dress warmly COFFEE afterward compliments of Food Lovers Market and Wildekrans Please bring R50 gate fee or permits for Jonkershoek access. There will be another one on the 22nd October at 9am, once again at Food Lovers Market Stellenbosch. We hope to see you there and feel free to bring along friends and share the attached poster amongst family and friends. Go to Event Page

Event Name: TransCape MTB When: 5 February 2017 - 11 February 2017 Where: Knysna, Western Cape Category: MTB 7 Days – 675km – 12 000m vertical ascent TransCape MTB is an iconic seven-day South African mountain biking journey over 675km taking 130 intrepid adventurers over seven incredible stages and 12 000m of vertical ascent from the picturesque Garden Route town of Knysna to Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands. It’s an all-inclusive, unforgettable luxury off-the-bike experience and an incredibly rewarding on-the-bike journey over some of the finest mountain-biking terrain in the country. TransCape is a full service tour. All on and off-the-bike needs are met, including on-road nutritional, technical and medical support, three meals a day, delightful hotel and guest house accommodation and all transfers between overnight spots and stage starts and finishes. The field is limited to 130 riders. Riders can either enter as 2-rider teams or solo entrants. 2017 Route Preview The route for TransCape2017, which takes place from 5-13 February, has been unveiled and our route crew have done a marvellous job in again securing some of the finest mountain-biking terrain on their journey from Kynsna to Franschhoek. STAGE 1 “Forests and Fairies” 5 February 2017 Knysna – Wilderness Distance: 102km Ascent: 2 600m Notable climbs: Simola | Gouna | Hydro | Homtini | Bergplaas STAGE 2 “Outeniqua” 6 February 2017 George – Van Wyksdorp (Rooiberg Lodge) Distance: 133km Ascent: 2 450m Notable Climbs: Montagu Pass | Tobi’s Tester | Gouritz Exit STAGE 3 “Kanga” 7 February 2017 Rooiberg Lodge – Riversdal Distance: 80km Ascent: 1 400m Major Climbs: KangaKrusher | Garcia Pass STAGE 4 “Milk & Honey” 8 February 2017 Riversdal – Swellendam Distance: 103km Ascent: 1 800m Notable Climbs: Milk & Honey | Grootvadersbosch Ascent STAGE 5 “Never-ending River” 9 February 2017 Swellendam – Greyton Distance: 112.5km Ascent: 1 542m Notable Climbs: None really… STAGE 6 “Heaven” 10 February 2017 Greyton - Villiersdorp Distance: 68km Ascent: 1 700m Notable Climbs: Greyton single-track switchbacks | Middelplaas climbs | RUSTY GATE STAGE 7 “Hero” 11 February 2017 Villiersdorp – Franschhoek Distance: 78.5km Ascent: 1 635m Notable Climbs: GROENLANDBERG | Franschhoek Pass Go to Event Page

Event Name: The Bestmed Satellite Classic When: 22 October 2016 Where: Saloon Route 66, Hartbeeshoek Road, Gauteng Category: Road The ever popular Bestmed Satellite Classic takes place in the vicinity of Hartbeespoort Dam in Gauteng on October 22. The line-up of road races comprises of the 106km feature race and 80km option, both of which are premier seeding events for the Cape Town Cycle Tour – as well as a 60km route. Participants will also be riding for a good cause as R10 for every entry received will be donated to the Cancer Association of South Africa. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 100Miles4Smiles When: 24 September 2016 - 25 September 2016 Where: Cadence Cycling Performance Centre, Tyger Valley, Western Cape Category: Industry / General #100Miles4Smiles - Join us on the 24th September 2016 at Cadence Cycling Performance Centre: Tyger Valley from 10am onwards. The Team Reeds Ride4Smiles - Wines2Whales 2016 will be hosting the #100Miles4Smiles where you can challenge other teams to 160kms on their 'State of the Art' Stationery Bikes. Enter a two or four member team for R1000.(Only 24 Team entries available) To secure your spot, simply follow our GivenGain link. Make payment and we will allocate you a bike for your team. Please Type in your Team Name, Contact name & number as a Reference. All the proceeds go directly to Operation Smile South Africa via the GivenGain account. https://www.givengain.com/activist/160923/projects/12446/ As the 24th is Heritage Day or Braai day as most of us know, we will have Boeries, Beers and Refreshments for all our entered teams and supporters. So no reason not to get down and show your support to this amazing cause. For further details, call Shaun Peters on 0827042394 or email shaun.peters@reeds.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: The Darling Ttu 24 Hr MTB Enduro When: 1 October 2016 - 2 October 2016 Where: !Khwa ttu, R27 West Coast Road, Yzerfontein, Western Cape Category: MTB A solo or team relay event riding multi laps over a 24 hour period on a fast purpose build single track. A race with a BIG difference! The idea is quite simple, you race as many laps as you can in 24 hours. The solo winner or team is the one with the most laps. The race starts at 10am on Saturday 1 October and finishes at 10 am on Sunday. You may start or stop whenever you want. Sleeping, eating, drinking and dancing are allowed. The venue has lots of space for camping with showers, toilets, water, food stands, beer garden, a bike shop, bike wash, entertainment, power points for light and cell phone charge, free wifi and a huge Bedouin tent in the centre of the race village. This event is meant to be endurable and enjoyable. 3 km - Fun Ride for Kiddies - Free of charge 10 km - 24 hours Mountain Bike Challenge Cost: R275 for single riders R550 for team of 2 R1100 for team of 4 Early bird prices apply Go to Event Page

Event Name: Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge When: 10 September 2016 Where: Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp, Gauteng Category: MTB The 9th edition of the Land Rover West Rand Silverstar MTB Challenge takes place on 10 September this year, offering its traditional 20km and 40km options on the Krugersdorp Ridge. The event starts and finishes at the revamped Silverstar Casino and a special treat is in store for riders with the finish moving inside the square which boasts a host of new restaurants. The race finished in The Globe last year, which was well received in wet conditions. This year, weather permitting, the finish line will be in front of all the restaurants in the square, which will create a delightful atmosphere. Race director Darren Herbst has been hard at work on the trails for the past four months in an effort to present a delightful world-class off-road experience, which this year includes vast sections of unchartered trails within the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. The route offers participants spectacular 360 degree views as well as varied terrain and challenges, including the incredible floating bridge we built last year AND a new floater measuring 130 metres! The 40km route features 700 metres of climbing and the 20km 400 metres. The majority of climbing is dealt with in the first 3km as riders summit the ridge on the R28 tarred road, escorted by our long-standing supporters – the Mogale City Metro Police under the expert guidance of Chief Superintendant Bryan Murray. After the climb riders duck into various stretches of jeep track and single track. There are ample technical challenges on route but also enough fast sections which will allow riders to take in the views and the abundance of fauna and flora on top of the Ridge. The 20km ride does a shorter loop on the mountain with some of the more challenging technical bits taken out. For the finish all riders drop down the mountain on a ride-able jeep track, which also features a 100 metre palliated section to ensure ride-ability in the gorge above Silverstar Casino. This year our route builders have spent considerable effort working on the gorge and it’s a super cool decent, which pops out just above the Casino. There’s a little technical section to get riders onto the Silverstar Casino square where they will finish to the cheers of family and friends who wait in a relaxed European Street Cafe vibe. Our experienced ASG marshals will be on duty to ensure safe passage for participants and water points will be stocked with Coke, High 5, water, bananas, choc chip cookies and koeksisters to keep riders going throughout the morning. Start times: 40km: 08h00 20km: 08h15 Entry fees: 40km: R240 20km: R190 REGISTRATION: Thursday 8 September: Cycle Lab Fourways 10h00 – 16h00 Friday 9 September: Silverstar Casino Main Reception 10h00 – 16h00 Saturday 10 September: Silverstar Casino Main Reception 06h00 – 07h45 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Pick N Pay Mathaithai Mountain Bike Race When: 23 October 2016 Where: Lebone II College, Phokeng, Rustenburg, North West Category: MTB A new addition to what is a festival weekend is the Pick n Pay Mathaithai Mountain Bike Race on Sunday 23 October in partnership with Rustenberg Cycling. Lebone College is a piece of the Bafokeng Nation, and maintains itself both as an institution which shines the light of education and shines with pride from the Bafokeng nation. MTB Distances: (Sunday 23 October 2016) 5km (R50) 10km (R100) 20km (R150) 45km (R170) Go to Event Page