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

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

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

had a nice little fall straight over the bars 2day up at the daggapad...luckily i got 2 stay on the cliff but my bike said he would meet me down at the gravelroad...but the day temprature is getting better and that means you can get on your bike a little later ...

hey guys We've opened a new extreme trail on route to tanie miems and 'dagga pad'a 100m after the poffadder sign...5m over the steel jump ontop of the mountain indicated with a red arrow...my dad recommends wide 2.4 offroad tyres and recently serviced brakes...trail has just been hand made so the surface might be a bit loose and need some riders and rain 2 settle the track...this trail is very technical and for strong expierienced riders... let me know what u think...

they should have the results up later today...

rouxtjie is this the split at the bottom once youve done all the technical stuff?where u should turn left...to the right there is a no cycling sign?

correct we will be open...

Just hit the trail for a sunset 20km beautiful... Had the old man look at some off your positive feedback....showing him how 2 find your locations(your all dead start running)... No i agree we have 2 work on our signage and we have been looking at some ideas for quite sometime...apparently groenkloof is one of the best marked trails in the country We are having a look at what would be best for us... On the upside we are upgrading our maps and ill be on the trail tommorow having a look at some questionable areas and replace race signs with trail signs you guys update me and ill get out there and have a look at what can be done C u on the trail bright and early

the corporate events are organized by the leverage corporation where business teams ride together, a very social event. there are a few of these races over the year in different places and average on about 40- 45km's...the Magalies adventure is a 3 day stage race starting on a 25km night race 75 km day 2 and a 45 day 3...day 3 is also open for outside riders...in my opinion the toughest race we have and i would recommend it to any experienced rider you stay on the farm in tents and the most testing part of the race is cold weather but really great atmosphere and good riding

hey guys the Event dates this year are: *magalies mayhem trailrun 4-6 May *nashua ladies 30th June *Corporate challenge van gaalen 1July *Crazy store trailrun 18th Aug *Magalies Adventure 31aug-2 sep *Nissan series van gaalen 20 oct there are 2 other events but their dates havent been finalised and there is a posibility that some of the dates i put up can change aswell... When we have events the trails arent completely closed off but only certain section will be open for casual riders

On the day rates are R40 p.p. and you only sign indemnity once for the year but for regulars you can get a year permit for R660...trails free for kids under 12...

We are open all public holidays exept for christmas and new year... We are only closed on teusdays and tje only times u guys might have problems with riding are on days we have events we close some parts of the route depending on the event im going to post race dates on the farm soon so u can be informed and as i said website will be up soon you'll be able 2 check there aswell i see LTG mentioned signs on the trail ,when u become a regular lile him arrows wont be an issue hahaha no we have an understanding with farmers not wanting signs everwhere and ogten signs are removed my suggestion would be 2 either ask the marshal on duty he should be there from six every morning on weekends only he can give you directions and another option is ofcourse 2 buddy up with cyclists who know our trails.for novice riders most of the trail is marked... Look out for the event dates i'll post them soon

Trails are open to cyclists and trail runners we are seeing more trail runners everyday. They run on the same route as the cyclists do We also have a few trail running events our website is being updated but it should be online soon so you can checkout all the dates

Hey guys I am victor van gaalen Erik's son thanx for all the positive feedback so far... Ill be following this page ass much as i can My dad isn't great with technology but he does make some great trails so any questions,comments or suggestions you have ill be happy to try and inform you As much as i can Enjoy the riding guys