Victor van Gaalen

Event Name: Van Gaalen 24Hour MTBWhen: 16/09/2023 - 17/09/2023Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, Hartbeespoort, North WestCategory: Mountain BikeWelcome to the 11th edition of one of the best family fun and team building mountain bike events in South-Africa! Participants camp on Van Gaalen Cheese Farm and for 24 hours ride either as individuals or in teams of 2, 4 or 6 - 8 riders. The individual or team that completes the greatest number of laps in their category will be the winner. Those who are more into running than cycling can again enter the 6 Hour Trail RUN – walkers are also welcome!   Race Information: Come join one of the most interactive and social MTB events of the year! The 24 Hour @ Van Gaalen MTB race consists of a 12km lap. Riders compete around the clock to ride as many laps as possible within 24 hours (or alternatively within 12 hours). Whether you are an experienced rider or a novice, this event is designed to accommodate all with its social, flowing route!   Start Times: 24Hour MTB  Start: Sat 12h00 – Finish: Sun 12h00 12Hour MTB  Start: Sat 12h00 – Finish: Sun 00h00  6Hour Trail Run Start: Sat 15h00 – Finish: Sat 21h00 (Day/Night) Prize giving will start at 12:30pm on Sunday the 17th of September 2023. Categories: 24 Hour solo rider R 400 24 Hour 2 rider team R 700 24 Hour 4 rider team R 1300 24 Hour 6-8 rider team R 1800- R 2400 (Social/Fun Category) 12 Hour MTB Solo R 250 6 Hour Trail Run R 180 How to Enter: Visit www.entryninja.com to enter. Online Entries Close 10 September 2023 Registration and Late Entries Open @ 10:00am Sat 16 September 2023 Facilities: Free Camping facilities for all riders/runners (First come first serve) Water @ Transition Zone. Bathrooms and hot showers available for all participants. Charging Station for Lights and Phones etc. @ Transition Zone Food & Drinks available for purchase. Requirements: Be self-sufficient (no electricity points in the Campsite) Responsible for your own lighting for both your Bike and Campsite. No open Fires please. Gas Braais are allowed. Go to Event Page.

Event Name: SAC 24HOUR @ Van GaalenWhen: 24/09/2022 - 25/09/2022Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, , Hartbeespoort, North WestCategory: Mountain BikeWelcome to the 10th edition of one of the best family fun and team building mountain bike events in South-Africa! Participants camp on Van Gaalen Cheese Farm and for 24 hours ride either as individuals or in teams of 2, 4 or 6 - 8 riders. The individual or team that completes the greatest number of laps in their category will be the winner.  Historically there has always been a 6 Hour solo event as well, but this year we are upping the ante and replacing it with a 12 Hour solo race in celebration of the 10th anniversary of this popular event on the racing calendar! Those who are more into running than cycling can again enter the 6 Hour Trail RUN – walkers are also welcome!  Race Information: Come join one of the most interactive and social MTB events of the year! The 24 Hour @ Van Gaalen MTB race consists of a 12km lap. Riders compete around the clock to ride as many laps as possible within 24 hours (or alternatively within 12 hours). Whether you are an experienced rider or a novice, this event is designed to accommodate all with its social, flowing route!  Start Times: 24Hour MTB Start: Sat 12h00 – Finish: Sun 12h00 12Hour MTB Start: Sat 12h00 – Finish: Sun 00h00   6Hour Trail Run Start: Sat 15h00 – Finish: Sat 21h00 (Day/Night)   Prize giving will start at 12:30pm on Sunday the 25th of September 2022. Categories: 24 Hour solo rider R 350 24 Hour 2 rider team R 650 24 Hour 4 rider team R 1200 24 Hour 6-8 rider team R 2200 (Social/Fun Category) 12 Hour MTB Solo R 200 6 Hour Trail Run R 170   How to Enter: Visit www.entryninja.com to enter. Online Entries Close 20 September 2022 Registration and Late Entries Open @ 7:00am Sat 24 September 2022 Facilities: Free Camping facilities for all riders/runners (First come first serve) Water @ Transition Zone. Bathrooms and hot showers available for all participants. Charging Station for Lights and Phones etc. @ Transition Zone Food & Drinks available for purchase.   Requirements: Be self-sufficient (no electricity points in the Campsite) Responsible for your own lighting for both your Bike and Campsite. No open Fires please. Gas Braais are allowed.   For More Information Please Visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanGaalenMTB Go to Event Page.

Event Name: SAC 24 Hour @ Van Gaalen When: 1 December 2018 - 2 February 2019 Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North West Category: MTB Whether you’re an experienced rider or a novice, this event is designed to accommodate all with a social flowing route. Come join one of the most interactive and social MTB event’s of the year! The 24 hour @ Van Gaalen’s is 13.2km lap route. Riders compete around the clock to ride as many laps as possible within 24-hours. 6 Hours Solo Men \ Ladies – R200.00 24 Hours Solo Men \ Ladies – R350.00 Teams of 2 – R650.00 Teams of 4 – R1200.00 Teams of 8 – R2200.00 More event info: https://www.facebook.com/VanGaalenMTB/ Email: victor@vangaalen.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Magalies Citrus Gravel Xpress 2018 When: 25 August 2018 Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North West Category: MTB Date: 25 Aug 2018 The 4th year of fast paced fun along the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Parking @ Van GaalenKaasmakerij. Starting Point: Remhoogte Gravel Road (short guided ride to start point from Van Gaalen) Distances: 105km The full distance over "The Nek" to the Spaza shop at the bottom and back again gives you 1330m of climbing. 95km Turning at the 3rd waterpoint on the top of Breedt's Nek back towards Van Gaalen's with an elevation of 960m. 45km A flat Gravel road route suitable for all riders with almost no technical skills needed. Starting Times: 105km- 07:45 am 95km- 08:00 am 45km- 08:15 am 5km Kiddies MTB and fun run Starts 08:00 Jumping Castles & Kids Entertainment. We Start on the Remhoogte Gravel Road with 30km of fast paced Gravel riding towards the notorious Breedt's nek . The last 6km of the race is on the River Trail single track back to Van Gaalen. One of the few races in the country where mountain bikers can put their skills, fitness and knowledge of peloton riding to the test. We encourage riders to bring their “special” bikes along. • Cyclo Cross • Fat Bikes • Single Speeds • Tandems • Electric Bikes (Own Category) Note* The Bikes mentioned above can only compete for podium positions in the 95km distance. All Welcome! Waterpoints 105km - 4 waterpoints 95km – 3 waterpoints 45km- 1 waterpoint A meal is included with every entry. Entry Fees 45km – R 210 95km – R 280 105km – R 320 Late Entry Fees 45km – R 240 95km – R 310 105km – R 350 Any Queries? victor@vangaalen.co.za Go to Event Page

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Event Name: Magalies Citrus Gravel X-Press When: 5 August 2017 Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North West Category: MTB The 3rd year of fast paced fun along the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Parking @ Van GaalenKaasmakerij. Starting Point: Remhoogte Gravel Road (short guided ride to start point from Van Gaalen) Distances: 105km, 95km, 45km Starting Times: 105km- 07:45 am 95km- 08:00 am 45km- 08:15 am We Start on the Gravel Road with 30km of fast paced Gravel riding towards the Notorious Breedt's nek . The last 6km of the race is on the River Trail single track back to Van Gaalen. One of the few races in the country where mountain bikers can put their skills, fitness and knowledge of peloton riding to the test. We encourage riders to bring their “special” bikes along. • Cyclo Cross • Fat Bikes • Single Speeds • Tandems • Electric Bikes (excluded from podium) All Welcome! Waterpoints 105km - 4 waterpoints 95km – 3 waterpoints 45km- 1 waterpoint A meal is included with every entry. Entry Fees 45km – R 190 95km – R 260 105km – R 300 Late Entry Fees 45km – R 220 95km – R 290 105km – R 330 Any Questions? victor@vangaalen.co.za Go to Event Page

Hi Jaco Oom piets and Nguni Trail Have changed. The new Owner is making a part of the route a Game farm, after some negotiations with other landowners we have managed to get a new route to "Oom Piets" and 'Nguni" decent. At the moment with all the rain we cannot spray a line and have only managed to cut the new route. It needs a bit of riding to get settled in, but we assure you all of our routes started out like this. I have a feeling the new route will be better than the old one, also an option is to do it in reverse if you know the route well, it now has added a few new lines to the network, going down to Nyoaka Ridge. By winter is should be a proper smooth climb up to the top. Van Gaalen Trails Team

Event Name: Racing Against Poaching When: 24 September 2016 Where: Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, North West Category: MTB On the 24th of September Mutual Safes, Durbanville Hills Wines and Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij invite you to come enjoy National Rhino Day with us. Racing Against Poaching is a social event in support of our Rhino, part of the proceeds will go towards the Pilansberg Wildlife Trust to aid in the fight against poaching. Come taste our range of cheeses paired perfectly with the Durbanville Hills wines whilst relaxing at the foothills of the Magaliesberg Mountain. The Route and distances have been designed to accommodate the whole family. RACE DETAILS DISTANCES: Online Entries 50 km -R250 35 km -R180 8 km -R100 On the Day Entries 50 km -R280 35 km –R210 8 km -R130 CATEGORIES: 55 km: Open Men / Open Ladies / Vet / Master 35 km: Open Men / Open Ladies / Junior 8km: Junior Boy / Junior Girl TIMING: TBC Bring the family along, lunch included in the entry, prize giving, wine tasting from Durbanville Hills and cheese paring from van Gaalen Cheese Farm. www.vangaalen.co.za https://www.facebook.com/VanGaalenMountainBikingTrails How to get there? Van Gaalen Cheese Farm on R512, Skeerpoort, gps coordinates: S 25º 47.271? E 27º 46.327? Go to Event Page

Event Name: Gravel Xpress 2016 When: 20 August 2016 Where: Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, North West Category: MTB If you are looking for a fast paced, countryside gravel road race where you can train your bunch/slip riding on a mountain bike with a big testing climb at the turning point, then on 20th of August 2016 Van Gaalen's is the place to be. Parking @ Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij. Starting Point: Remhoogte Gravel Road (short guided ride to start point) Distances: 105km, 95km, 45km Starting Times: 105km- 07:45 am 95km- 08:00 am 45km- 08:15 am We Start on the Gravel Road with 30km of fast paced Gravel Fun maybe forgetting briefly of the looming challenge ahead, laying dormant the Notorious Breedt's nek Dragon awaits you and that’s where the true climbing battle begins! The difference between the 95km and 105km is simple... The reasonably sane will do the 95km to the top of the mountain and turn to go back... The few less sane will continue on to the bottom and turn at the Spaza shop.The Last 6km of the route will be single track back to Van Gaalen's. We invite all Cycle Cross, single speed, rigid fork, tandems, uni cycles and electric bikes to join us!( electric bikes can't compete for podium) Waterpoints 105km - 4 waterpoints 95km – 3 waterpoints 45km- 1 waterpoint Meals included for all participants! Any Questions? victor@vangaalen.co.za Entry Fees 45km – R 190 95km – R 250 105km – R 290 Late Entry Fees 45km – R 220 95km – R 280 105km – R 330 Entries Close 16 Aug 2016. There will be entries on the day at the Venue. Go to Event Page

Lets move on? Bikes are polished, dew will lay fresh on the trails tommorow... lets get out there and get some air boys

Fellow hubbers What i witnessed happen over the last few days on social media has completely astonished me. Ive seen both horrible and beautiful happen, and all the beautiful came from here! I have learnt a lot. how destructive jumping to conclusions and a good headline can be. How social media has been empowered to be the judge without the need for proof and facts to lay judgement. To the guys that had their doubts about the trails, my old man was out there today, hacking away at the poor defenseless plants. We will work our way back into the light, creating a space where people can be healthy, safe and amongst nature all at the same time! There is much i have to say, but some on here took it upon themselves to go ahead and do it for me. shoutout to felix le kat! great appreciation for marc and everybody on here. DI Lemmar.... welcome. Meet the cycle community you represent. I vote for impeachment

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Event Name: Van Gaalen's 24 Hour When: 21 November 2015 - 22 November 2015 Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North West Category: MTB Whether you’re an experienced rider or a novice, the event is designed to accommodate all with a social flowing route. Come join one of the most interactive MTB events of the year! The 24 hour @ Van Gaalen’s is 12km lap route. Riders compete around the clock to ride as many laps as possible within 24-hours. Start Times 24Hour – Sat 12h00-Sun 12h00 6 Hour – Sun 06h00- Sun 12h00 Categories: 24 Hour Solo R 350 2 rider team R 650 4 rider team R 1200 6-8 rider team R 2200 6 Hour Solo R 250 2 rider team R 450 4 rider team R 800 Free Camping facilities for all riders( First come first serve).restricted space. Free Coffee station till 22h00 at Night, Opens @ 6h00 on the 22nd Food Available till 22h00 at Night. Cycle2U Shop open until 17h00 on 21st- Open 07h00 22nd Nov 2015 for any mechanical needs. Supplement table at the cross-over point. Bathrooms and Showers available for all riders. Requirements Be Self sufficient( no electricity points in Campsite) Responsible for your own lighting for both your bike and Campsite. No open Fires please. Gas Braai’s allowed Online Entries Close 16 November 2015 On the day entries 10:00 @ Van Gaalen's Online Entries http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/van-gaalens-24-hour-2015/ Updates www.facebook.com/VanGaalenMountainBikingTrails Go to Event Page

Event Name: Racing Against Poaching When: 19 September 2015 Where: Van Gaalen, North West Category: MTB On the 19th of September Mutual Safes, Durbanville hills Wines and Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij invite you to come enjoy National Rhino Day with us. Racing Against Poaching is a social event in support of our rhino’s, part of the proceeds will go towards the Pilansberg wildlife trust to aid in the fight against poaching. 756+ Rhino have been poached this year alone!!! Come and indulge in the fine wines Durbanville hills has to offer paired perfectly with Van Gaalens wide assortment of cheeses, all in support of the Rhino. The First 200 Entries get Free Mamba Socks courtesy of Mutual Safes!!! Distances 50km- R240 35km- R180 8km - R100 Start Times 50km- 08:00 35km- 08:15 8km - 08:30 Entries: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/racing-against-poaching-2015/ Registration open 06h20. Late entries on the day. Info: victor@vangaalen.co.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanGaalenMountainBikingTrails Contact 0835603318 Presented by http://cdn.entelectonline.co.za/wm-113765-cmsimages/DHills.JPG Entries:http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/racing-against-poaching-2015/ Go to Event Page

Event Name: Gravel Xpress When: 22 August 2015 Where: Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, North West Category: MTB If you are looking for a fast paced, countryside gravel road race where you can strech out your legs with a testing climb at the turning point, then on 22 August 2015 Van gaalen's is the place to be. Parking @ Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij. Starting Point: Remhoogte Gravel Road (short guided ride to start point) Starting Times:08:00 Distances: 105km, 95km, 45km We Start on the Gravel Road with 30km of fast paced Gravel Fun, reaching the foot of Breedt's nek where the climbing begins! The difference between the 95km and 105km is simple... The reasonably sane will do the 95km to the top of the mountain and turn to go back... The few less sane will continue on to the bottom and turn at the Spaza shop.The Last 6km of the route will be single track back to Van Gaalen's. Because its an out and back route, there are 2 water points giving the 105Km four water stops and the 95km only three. For the 45km there will only be one water point. Meals included for all participants. Any Questions? victor@vangaalen.co.za See you there! Go to Event Page