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Event Name: STBB4GOOD MTB CHALLENGE When: 12 October 2019 Where: Overgaauw Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB The STBB4GOOD MTB Challenge and Family Day will be taking place on Saturday 12 October 2019 at Overgaauw Wine Estate in Stellenbosch over the Bottelary Hills MTB Trails and Conservancy. The aim of this event is to raise funds for the Miles for Smiles Foundation. The MTB race has become known as one of the “must-do” events on the MTB calendar. Our routes are enjoyable, challenging and well marked, our marshals are on the ball, we have the top class water tables in the industry, and we are told that ours is one of the best organised MTB races in South Africa. Unbelievable prizes from our generous sponsors, and loads of prizes to be won. After the race, chill out in Bedouin tents, eat, relax and take in the view. Enjoy the food market, artisan beers and wine tasting, plus a jumping castle and arts and crafts for the kids. Distances: 60km | 45km | 30km | 12km | 5km ENTRIES OPENING 27 MAY 2019 Go to Event Page

Event Name: STBB4GOOD MTB CHALLENGE When: 13 October 2018 Where: Overgaauw Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB This year’s STBB4GOOD MTB Challenge and Family Day will be taking place on Saturday 13 October 2018 at Overgaauw Wine Estate in Stellenbosch over the Bottelary Hills MTB Trails and Conservancy. The aim of this event is to raise funds for the Miles for Smiles Foundation. The MTB race has become known as one of the “must-do” events on the MTB calendar. Our routes are enjoyable, challenging and well marked, our marshals are on the ball, we have the top class water tables in the industry, and we are told that ours is one of the best organised MTB races in South Africa. Unbelievable prizes from our generous sponsors, and loads of prizes to be won. After the race, chill out in Bedouin tents, eat, relax and take in the view. Enjoy the food market, artisan beers and wine tasting, plus a jumping castle and arts and crafts for the kids. Distances: 60km | 45km | 30km | 12km | 5km ENTRIES OPENING 13 APRIL 2018 Go to Event Page

Hi Rouxenator, Maybe this link to Googlemaps will help to show the 60km route? https://goo.gl/r4ARf9 Kind regards, Anna

LATE ENTRIES: Please note… online entries have closed. HOWEVER, we still have some entries available. Please note a late entry fee of R50.00 will be applicable. Entries can be bought from RaceTec’s station at the following registration venues as follows: Date: Wednesday, 18th October 2017 Venue: STBB, 8th Floor, 5 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town (FREE parking after 16h30 for those coming to register or enter) Time: 10h00 - 20h00 AND IF WE HAVE NOT SOLD OUT, THEN: Date: Thursday, 19th October 2017 Venue: Sportsman’s Warehouse, Somerset Value Mart, Remainder Street, Somerset West Time: 11h00 – 18h00

Dear Ferro, a R50 late entry fee will be applicable unfortunately. But at least think of it on the basis that the more money we receive from our entries... the more we can donate to Miles4Smiles and OperationSmile. You can definitely ask a friend to enter for you at any of the above two registration venues. Racetec is ready to assist with any late entries. We really look forward to seeing you on the startline on Saturday!! Kind regards, Anna.

LATE ENTRIES: Please note… online entries have closed. HOWEVER, we still have some entries available. Please note a late entry fee will be applicable. Entries can be bought from RaceTec’s station at the following registration venues as follows: Date: Wednesday, 18th October 2017 Venue: STBB, 8th Floor, 5 St. Georges Mall, Cape Town (FREE parking after 16h30 for those coming to register or enter) Time: 10h00 - 20h00 AND IF WE HAVE NOT SOLD OUT, THEN: Date: Thursday, 19th October 2017 Venue: Sportsman’s Warehouse, Somerset Value Mart, Remainder Street, Somerset West Time: 11h00 – 18h00

Hi MTB G Yes, this year we only have the two venues being: Date: Wednesday, 18th October 2017 Venue: STBB, 8th Floor, 5 St Georges Mall, Cape Town Time: 10h00 – 20h00 Date: Thursday, 19th October 2017 Venue: Sportsman’s Warehouse, Somerset Value Mart, Remainder Street, Somerset West Time: 11h00 – 18h00 There is no registration on Friday or the Saturday for the MTB Challenge. However, if you have a friend going to registration, you can ask him/her to collect for you? Kind regards,

Entries for the event closes on 15 October 2017. We look forward to seeing you at the race flybymoose!!

Total Ascent: 1096m The 45km is not to be taken lightly! This is an extended version of the 30km route and includes an extra 5kms of single track, bringing the total distance of single track on the route to 10kms. Riders will need to bring their climbing legs, as they can expect to climb 1096metres on the day to conquer the 3 big climbs waiting for them. The rewards however are stunning views and some of the best flowing single track in the Western Cape. As is the case with the 30km route, riders will start with a lung-bursting 6km long climb to the top of the Bottelary Hills before reaching single track nirvana. Last year’s leg-breaking climb out of Wolfkloof has been removed and has been replaced instead with a straight shot across the ridge to the waiting singletrack. Dropping down past Zewenwacht riders have to get themselves over the short but sharp Kappzicht killer before they get a break at the well stocked water point 2. Rolling on fast roads to the base of the final climb riders will have to muster some courage to conquer this 3km beast. After a quick water stop and an opportunity to take in the incredible views the 45km riders join the 60km route diving down on glorious trails towards Stellenbosch before stopping short and hauling tired bodies past water point 4 and out of the Bottelary Hills whooping into Overgaauw. Again, as is the case with the 30km route, riders must not underestimate the distance. Average riders can expect to ride at an average speed of 12km/h, meaning they will spend around 4 hours to complete the route. Do not attempt this route if you are not fit. Entries Available: https://online.entries.co.za/entries/findperson.aspx?pa=se&eid=3996 Check out the Facebook link to the event page: https://www.stbb.co.za/stbb-mtb-2017

The 60km grand-stand event, not to be taken lightly. With 1400m of ascent and around 15kms of delightful twisting singletrack this route is roughly the equivalent of your standard 80km mountain bike challenge. Sharing the same lung-busting leg-burning 6km ascent straight off the start line, this year 60km riders will again delight in the many switchbacks snaking in to Wolfkloof before corkscrewing their way back out again and onto a delightful section of fast and flowing forested singletrack Nirvana. After a brief stop at the first well stocked water point riders will again be thrown into a series of switchbacks as the route descends off the mast, past Zewenwacht (slow down for the view) and on towards Hazendal. Turning 180 degrees to climb back up to the mast and the Yokohama King and Queen of the mountain, riders may well wonder what they have gotten themselves into. Fear not, upon cresting the climb the route opens up descending rapidly (beware the drainage ditches!) to water point 2 at Goede Hoop and then rolling on fast jeep track to the base of the final major climb. Once conquered riders can look forward to an epic 7km stretch of singletrack passing through open fields across dam walls, over granite slabs and into natural bush before spitting riders out onto the final haul up to water point 5. Refueled riders will plummet back down out of the Bottelary Hills to Overgaauw and the finish on the very road they ascended hours earlier Entries Available: https://online.entries.co.za/entries/findperson.aspx?pa=se&eid=3996 Check out the Facebook link to the event page: https://www.stbb.co.za/stbb-mtb-2017/

It's always a pity when sporting event dates clash as we want to support and respect all other events. However, with mountain biking being such a popular sport, there are so many events and we can assure you that when we chose our event's date at the beginning of this calendar year, there were no other mountain biking events on that date. Of course we think you should come and do our event! But let us tell you why: · Our event is consistently described by participants as "the best organized event on the MTB calendar". Not our words, but we thought we'd mention it · Our routes are absolutely unique in that they are hosted on the Bottelary Renosterveld Conservancy and created by expert trail gurus, Bottelary MTB. These routes traverse 22 wine farms and offer you breathtaking views across the mountains of Stellenbosch and Cape Town and the sea at Table Bay and False Bay. There is also ample single track to enjoy while you make your way over these 22 wine farms. · After the event there is a market with delicious food stalls, craft beer, wine tasting, huge Bedoin tents to relax under, and even entertainment for the kids. · All proceeds go to Miles for Smiles who raises funds for Operation Smile to perform life-changing surgery on children born with cleft lips and palates, enabling them to breathe, eat, speak and SMILE normally for the first time! For more info and an entry link, go to https://www.stbb.co.za/stbb-mtb-2017 We REALLY hope to see you there!

Dear MBMtbGirl, you can view all the relevant information and the routes on the following website link: https://www.stbb.co.za/stbb-mtb-2017/

We look forward to seeing you at the race mrcg!!

That is unfortunate Dannygirl that we are loosing you to another race... BUT the Slangboek Triathlon is a great event as well. All the best for the race!!

I am happy to report that the bridge will be back thanx to Tiger Wheel & Tyre. We are looking at adding a few modifications to make it even better

Yes the weather certainly added to the challenge for all of us. We are holding thumbs for better weather this year! Rule #9 states that If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. We look forward to seeing you again at the race this year!!

The STBB4GOOD MTB Challenge is the only official race that is allowed on the BOTTELARY HILLS MTB TRAILS AND CONSERVANCY and is a great opportunity to enjoy the trails in a racing format or in a casual rider format with lots of fully stocked water points and medical assistance. More about the Bottelary Hills Conservancy and MTB Trails. The Bottelary Renosterveld Conservancy (“the Bottelary Conservancy”) was registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (“NPO”) on 25 February 2002. Its registered purpose is to conserve the Renosterveld in its area – as such and in line with its NPO status, its core business is to eradicate alien vegetation such as bluegums, pines, “hakia” and “rooikrans” and to enhance the re-establishment of Renosterveld. Renosterveld is not limited to Renosterbos from which its name is taken, but includes a vast number of other plants and bulbs, in total some 1700 unique plant species. As Renosterveld grows in fertile soils its natural habitat has been taken over by predominantly viticulture and only 4% of the original Renosterveld remains on small pieces of land, which are either too small or too inaccessible to farm commercially. The Bottelary Conservancy is included and forms part of the Cape Winelands Biosphere which was listed by UNESCO on 18 September 2007 – as such its conservation status is recognised internationally. The Bottelary Conservancy launched a series of Mountain Bike Trails (“the Bottelary MTB”) during April 2011. These are very successful and contain challenging single tracks and flowing jeep tracks, which have unsurpassed 360° views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountains and, on a clear day, False Bay as far as Hangklip! The Bottelary Conservancy is grateful for the success of its MTB-trails which allows annual and daily permit holders to experience extended areas of Renosterveld over farms such as Koopmanskloof, Wolfkloof and Mooiplaas. Annual permit sales (currently at 1000 plus per year) will be capped at 2000 to ensure that the nature experience is retained. The only race that is allowed on this route is the STBB MTB event, for the benefit of the Miles for Smiles Foundation As pointed out above all proceeds generated by the Bottelary MTB after meeting maintenance and other expenses are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Renosterveld – our irreplaceable heritage! For more information, visit the Bottelary Conservancy website: www.bottelaryconservancy.co.za

We will be holding all the thumbs we can find that you will recover in time and be at the event Mamil!!

Event Name: STBB4GOOD MTB CHALLENGE When: 21 October 2017 Where: Overgauuw Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB This year’s STBB4GOOD MTB Challenge and Family Day will be taking place on Saturday 21 October 2017 at Overgaauw Wine Estate in Stellenbosch over the Bottelary Hills MTB Trails and Conservancy. The aim of this event is to raise funds for the Miles for Smiles Foundation. The MTB race has become known as one of the “must-do” events on the MTB calendar. Our routes are enjoyable, challenging and well marked, our marshals are on the ball, we have the top class water tables in the industry, and we are told that ours is one of the best organised MTB races in South Africa. Unbelievable prizes from our generous sponsors, and loads of prizes to be won. After the race, chill out in Bedouin tents, eat, relax and take in the view. Enjoy the food market, artisan beers and wine tasting, plus a jumping castle and arts and crafts for the kids. Distances: 60km | 45km | 30km | 12km | 5km Entries available via Racetec: CLICK HERE TO ENTER Go to Event Page

Looking forward to seeing you at the challenge Rouxenator!!!

The trailrun is actually happening on the Friday evening of 20 October while the MTB challenge happens on Saturday 21 October. There will therefore be a division between the two but they will both be using the same great trails.

I am looking to join a few MTB groups in and around CT so I would love to join if I can make it in time. I’m kind of a newbie so I don’t know the terrain that well… is it a fairly tricky route? I’m fine with downhill, I’m just not yet strong enough for long steep uphills.