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Event Name: 2019 PPA Sportive #6 When: 29 September 2019 Where: Simonsvlei Winery, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Enjoy a morning out on your bike with your friends and family. We are testing out new routes, so we can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback. Registration will take place at Simonsvlei Winery from 05h30 on Sunday, 29 September 2019. ROUTE DESCRIPTION Cyclists start at the Simonsvlei Winery, turn left along the Suid Agter Paarl road and right at the R44 intersection. Riders will continue along the R44 until they reach Windmeul Winery where they will turn left on the Voor Perdeberg/Vryguns Road and continue all the way to the R302. You will then turn left on the R302 and continue along the R304, continuuing straight past the N1 turnoff and heading towards Stellenbosch. The group will take a left along Kromme Rhee road and turn left back on to the R44 towards Wellington. At the Klapmuts 4-way stop, the cyclists will turn right onto the R101 and continue past Simsonvlei Winery, finishing a little further along on the R101. The 86km route will have 3 water points (29,2km/56,47km/78,9km) and the 51 km route will have 2 water point (16km/44.1km). MORE ABOUT THE SPORTIVE SERIES This series of fun rides is aimed at all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders, and offers the perfect platform if you want to keep fit riding road events throughout the year, improving your times and setting a new personal bests. If you’re brave enough to take on the challenge of the longer routes, the series is a great test for endurance and stamina … and needless to say, completing all the events will be a great source of personal achievement. No pressure though! Each one is also a standalone event, so you don’t have to enter all in the Sportive Series. Following this event, there will be three events remaining, spread throughout the year: PPA Sportive #7: 13 Oct, Perdeberg Winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #8: 1 Dec, Simonsvlei Winery (86km/51km) THE SPECIAL FINISHER’S TROPHY This year, we have decided to do away with medals and do something more innovative and challenging – you will get a beautiful 3D bicycle puzzle that you can assemble once you have have completed all the events. The way it will work is that after each event, you will receive a few pieces of the trophy … complete all eight events and you can assemble the little road bike on a stand. However, even you haven't done all the Sportive Series events, or won’t manage to do all the events, you’ll still be able to buy the missing pieces at a very reasonable cost at the Sportive #8. We still want everyone to have that trophy to display at their home or office. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow the N1 to the R44. Take exit 47 from the N1. Turn left onto the R101. The venue will be on your right hand side in 6.2 km. GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.894066 Longitude: 18.5368146,11 NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number and Racetec timing chip. No children u/13 on the 109 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 39 km route. ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 86km Entry fee - R375 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R275 Distance - 51km Entry fee - R175 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R125 Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2019 PPA Sportive #5 When: 1 September 2019 Where: Perdeberg Winery, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Come and join us for a morning out on your bike with your friends and family. If you've done it before, why not challenge yourself to improve your previous results and aim for a personal best. If it's your first time, you're in for a treat with stunning views of the Paarl and Swartland winelands! This is the first event of the PPA Sportive Series to take place at Perdeberg Winery. This road event will offer a challenging 109km for the brave and a 39km route for those wanting to take it a bit easier on the Sunday morning. ROUTE DESCRIPTION Cyclists start at the Perdeberg Winery, turn right onto Vryguns Road and right again where the route will take you towards Wellington on the Voor Paardeberg/Sonop Road, later turning left onto the R45. Riders will then turn right onto the R46 passing Riebeeck-Kasteel and Hermon. They will then turn right onto the R44 towards Wellington passing Soetendal, Oakdene and Wellington Main Roads. At the Distillery/R44 Wellington robot riders will turn right towards Paarl and continue past Wellington Industria to the Wellington 4-way stop where they will turn right on the R45 towards Malmesbury. After riders pass water point 4, they will later turn left on to Voor Paardeberg Road where they will pass Schooneoord Road. The route will take a left onto Vryguns Road where it will finish just before Perdeberg Cellars. The 109km route will have 4 water points (27,4km/51,5km/74,7km/90,8km) and the 39 km route will have 1 water point (20,6km). ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 109 km Entry fee - R375 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R275 Distance - 39 km Entry fee - R175 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R125 MORE ABOUT THE SPORTIVE SERIES This series of fun rides is aimed at all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders, and offers the perfect platform if you want to keep fit riding road events throughout the year, improving your times and setting a new personal bests. If you’re brave enough to take on the challenge of the longer routes, the series is a great test for endurance and stamina … and needless to say, completing all the events will be a great source of personal achievement. No pressure though! Each one is also a standalone event, so you don’t have to enter all in the Sportive Series. Following this event, there will be three events remaining, spread throughout the year: PPA Sportive #6: 29 Sept, Simonsvlei wine estate (Distances TBC) PPA Sportive #7: 13 Oct, Perdeberg winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #8: 1 Dec, Simonsvlei wine (Distances TBC) Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2019 PPA Sportive # 4 When: 28 April 2019 Where: Windmeul Winery, R44, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Enjoy a morning out on your bike with your friends and family. If you've done it before, why not challenge yourself to improve your previous results and aim for a personal best. If it's your first time, you're in for a treat with stunning views of the Paarl and Swartland winelands! Registration will take place on Sunday, 28 April 2019 from 06h00 at Windmeul Winery. ROUTE DESCRIPTION From the start at the Windmeul Winery, the route will take you towards Wellington on the R44, turning left onto Distillery Road in the direction of Hermon, left on to the R46 where you will pedal past the Riebeeck-Kasteel turnoff and over the Bothmaskloof Pass towards Malmesbury/Wellington. Turn left on the R45 towards Wellington/Paarl until the R44 4-way stop where you will turn right and finish about 5km further down on the R44. The 91km route will have 3 water points and the 38 km route will have 1 water point. MORE ABOUT THE SPORTIVE SERIES This series of fun rides is aimed at all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders, and offers the perfect platform if you want to keep fit riding road events throughout the year, improving your times and setting a new personal bests. If you’re brave enough to take on the challenge of the longer routes, the series is a great test for endurance and stamina … and needless to say, completing all the events will be a great source of personal achievement. No pressure though! Each one is also a standalone event, so you don’t have to enter all in the Sportive Series. Following this event, there will be four events remaining, spread throughout the year: PPA Sportive #5: 9 June, Perdeberg winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #6: 29 Sept, Simonsvlei wine estate (Distances TBC) PPA Sportive #7: 13 Oct, Perdeberg winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #8: 1 Dec, Simonsvlei wine (Distances TBC) THE SPECIAL FINISHER’S TROPHY This year, we have decided to do away with medals and do something more innovative and challenging – you’ll will get a beautiful 3D bicycle puzzle that you can assemble once you have have completed all the events. The way it will work is that after each event, you will receive a few pieces of the trophy … complete all eight events and you can assemble the little road bike on a stand. However, even you haven't done all the Sportive Series events, or won’t manage to do all the events, you’ll still be able to buy the missing pieces at a very reasonable cost at the Sportive #8. We still want everyone to have that trophy to display at their home or office. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow the N1 in the direction of Paarl to the R44. Take exit 47 from the N1. Turn left onto the R44. The venue will be on your left hand side in approximately 15 km. GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.894066 Longitude: 18.5368146,11 NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number and Racetec timing chip. No children u/13 on the 97 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 38 km route. ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 91km Entry fee - R375 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R275 Distance - 38km Entry fee - R175 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R125 Go to Event Page

Sticker collection can be done at the PPA Office in Kenilworth on Friday, 25 January 2019 between 08h00 and 16h00 if it is more convenient.

Event Name: 2019 PPA Sportive # 3 When: 31 March 2019 Where: Simonsvlei Winery, Western Cape Category: Road This is a wonderful opportunity to get up, get out and get active with your friends and family. If you've done it before, why not challenge yourself to a PB. If it's your first time, you're in for a treat! Registration will take place on Sunday, 31 March 2019 from 05h45 at Simonsvlei Winery. 97 km start at 076h00 38 km start at 07h30 ROUTE DESCRIPTION From the start at the Simonsvlei Winery, the route will take you towards Stellenbosch and over Helshoogte. You will pedal past the Wemmershoek dam and through the back of Paarl towards Wellington before returning via the R44 to finish shortly after the Suid-Agterpaarl road on the R101. (Can we make this more appealing?) The 97 km route will have 3 water points and the 38 km route will have 1 water point. MORE ABOUT THE SPORTIVE SERIES This series of fun rides is aimed at all cyclists, from beginners to experienced riders, and offers the perfect platform if you want to keep fit riding road events throughout the year, improving your times and setting a new personal bests. If you’re brave enough to take on the challenge of the longer routes, the series is a great test for endurance and stamina … and needless to say, completing all the events will be a great source of personal achievement. No pressure though! Each one is also a standalone event, so you don’t have to enter all in the Sportive Series. Following this event, there will be four events remaining, spread throughout the year: PPA Sportive #4: 28 April, Windmeul winery (91km/38km) PPA Sportive #5: 9 June, Perdeberg winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #6: 29 Sept, Simonsvlei wine estate (Distances TBC) PPA Sportive #7: 13 Oct, Perdeberg winery (109km/39km) PPA Sportive #8: 1 Dec, Simonsvlei wine (Distances TBC) DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow the N1 to the R44. Take exit 47 from the N1. Turn left onto the R101. The venue will be on your right hand side in 6.2 km. GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.894066 Longitude: 18.5368146,11 NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road fun ride number. No children u/16 on the 97 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 38 km route. ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 97km Entry fee - R375 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R275 Distance - 38km Entry fee - R175 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R125 Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2019 PPA Sportive # 2 - Windmeul When: 17 February 2019 Where: Windmeul Winery, Western Cape Category: Road The perfect way to kick start your 2019 cycling season, challenge your seeding for the Cape Town Cycle Tour and get your New Year's resolution wheel turning. Registration will take place on Sunday, 17 February 2019 from 05h00 at Windmeul Winery. 91 km start at 06h30 38 km start at 07h00 The PPA Sportive series for 2019 consist of 8 events that will start at three different venues - Simonsvlei, Windmeul and Paardeberg. While the events form a series, they are all stand-alone road fun rides aimed at everyone, from beginners to experienced riders who want to keep doing road events throughout the year. These events offer the perfect platform for improving your time and setting a new personal best. ROUTE DESCRIPTION The lovely venue for the first event is the Windmeul Wine Cellar. The 91 km route will take you through Wellington out towards Hermon, with only one big climb as you pass Riebeeck Kasteel, returning to the venue via the R45. There will be 3 waterpoints along the route. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow N1 to R44. Take exit 47 from N1. Turn left onto R44. Destination will be on the left. Windmeul Kelder GPS Co-ordinates: S 33°40’18.1” E018°54’30.6 NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road funride number and bring your Racetec transponder. No children u/16 on the 91 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 38 km route. Registration will take place on the morning of the event at Windmeul Winery from 05h00. ONLINE ENTRIES Distance - 91km Entry fee - R375 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R275 Distance - 38km Entry fee - R175 PPA members’ discounted entry fee - R125 Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2019 Tour De PPA When: 24 February 2019 Where: Durbanville Race Course, Western Cape Category: Road Event Tour de PPA Event date Sunday 24 February 2019 Distances 110 km; 72 km Starting time 110 km @ 06h30; 72 km @ 08h00 Venue Durbanville Racecourse Enquiries (021) 671-6340 / info@pedalpower.org.za Cut-off / lucky draw 13h00 / 12h00 ROUTE DESCRIPTION From Durbanville, both routes climb up Tiekiedraai before turning right onto the undulating Contermanskloof Road. Cyclists then head right at the Vissershok stop street to tackle the tough climb up Vissershok. After winding their way through Durbanville, cyclists turn left onto Wellington Road and onto the flatter open roads. The two routes split at the R312/Fisantekraal intersection, with the shorter route turning left while the 110 km route will continue straight to the R44 where they will turn left. From there long route riders will turn left at Voor-Paardeberg, and left again onto the R304 before joining up with the 72 km route at the silos. All riders will head back towards Durbanville via Adderley Road. DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From the N1, take the Durban Rd/Willie van Schoor Rd off-ramp and pass Tygervalley Centre towards Durbanville. Turn left into Tindale road. At the T-junction, turn left into Racecourse road. Pass the Durbanville Nature Reserve on your right; then follow the parking signs to the Durbanville Race Course. GPS: S: 33°50.27; E 18°38.24. NOTES Remember to wear your 2019 PPA road funride number. If you have not yet collected your 2018-2019 road funride number, please contact the PPA Office in this regard. No children u/12. Go to Event Page

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Event Name: 2018 BH 12 Hours of Killarney presented by EPIEQ When: 8 April 2018 Where: Killarney Raceway, Western Cape Category: Road Event 2018 PPA 12 Hours of Killarney Date Sunday 08 April 2018 Distance 3.27 km laps Start 06h00 (-08h00) Cut-off 18h00 Prize giving / lucky draw 18h30, or as soon as the results have been finalised Venue Killarney Motor Racing track, Milnerton Enquiries Rozanne Dreyer (021) 671-6340 / rozanne@pedalpower.org.za Online entries close Thursday 05 April 2018 On-the-day late entries? Yes (for solo entries only) PPA 12 Hours of Killarney is back! How many laps can you complete in 12 hours? Can you beat the 2017 record of 129 laps / 417 km (Solo)? There is a R5 000 cash prize on offer for the record. In addition, the top 3 male solo riders and top female solo rider will win prize money, with gold medals to the top 10 solo finishers on the day. Join us on Sunday 8 April at the Killarney Motor Racing Track in Milnerton and come and test your endurance legs. You can participate as an individual (solo) rider, in a pair of 2 riders, or in a team of 4 riders. Pairs and teams will ride in relays, with one rider being on the track at a time. While a minimum number of laps must be completed to get a bronze medal, there is no set number of laps that each team member must complete and pairs/teams can decide for themselves when to change over and/or when to take a rest. Similarly, as a solo rider you can decide for yourself when you want to ride and how many laps you want to do before taking a break. While the event officially starts at 06h00, you are welcome to start your onslaught any time between 06h00 and 08h00 if you are not gunning for the lap record challenge. Your last lap (for medal and prize winning purposes) must be started before 18h00, and must be completed before 18h10. Entries close at 23h59 on Thursday 05 April. Since the names of riders participating in pairs and teams must be linked and pre-loaded onto the results database, late entries on the day of the event can be taken only for solo (individual) riders. Medals will be performance-based: · Gold medals to the top 10 solo riders and top female solo rider; · Silver medals to all riders completing 60 laps and more; · Bronze medals to all riders completing between 35-59 laps. Prize money for the top 3 riders in the solo category and the top solo female rider. Prize giving will take place at 18h30 or as soon as the results have been finalized by Racetec. Please bring along your PPA funride number, Racetec timing chip (no chip, no time) and helmet. Also bring along some food and snacks (no open fires will be allowed), although there will be vendors offering food and coffee for sale during the event. Gazebo’s /club gazebo’s are welcome. Water and Powerade will be offered at the change-over point. Important: Please bring your bicycle lights along to use between 06h00-07h00 as there will be areas along the track where it will be dark (there are no lights around the track, other than around the pits/start area). We recommend some spare batteries and even a head lamp too, as well as all the bicycle spares that you think you may need during the day, including enough inner tubes. As conditions will change during the day, do bring something warm to wear, including arm warmers and a jacket, as well as something warm to wear after the event. RULES · Complete as many laps possible in 12 hours. · Riders can enter solo (individual), in pairs, or in teams of 4. · It's a relay for pairs and teams: Only one rider per team/pair will be allowed on the track at a time. · The event starts at 06h00 and the last lap must be started before 18h00 and completed by 18h10. Riders are, however, welcome to start riding any time between 06h00 and 08h00. · 16 years and older only DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From the N1, take the N7 North and exit at the Table View / Refinery off-ramp onto Plattekloof Road (M14). Turn right on Koeberg Road and continue straight across Blaauwberg Road). Please use the southern entrance to Killarney (follow the signs). Signs will direct you to one of the designated parking areas. GPS co-ordinates: Latitude: 33,8253 Longitude: 18,5296 NOTES Pre-entries close at 23h59 on Thursday 05 April 2018. Teams and pairs must pre-enter – late entries will be taken at the event only for individual/solo riders. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time. Medals will be given to riders who complete the event within the criteria as set out above. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cyclo Sportif #5 When: 19 November 2017 Where: Simonsvlei Wine Estate, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Event 2017 Cyclo Sportif #5 League and funride Date Sunday 19 November Distance 97 km; 38.5 km Starting times 06h30 Lucky draw / cut-off 11h00 / 11h30 Venue Simonsvlei, Paarl Enquiries Rozanne Dreyer (021) 671-6340 / rozanne@pedalpower.org.za Pre-entries close Thursday 16 November @ 23h00 On-the-day late entries? Yes Our fifth Cyclosportif will start and finish at Simonsvlei Winery in Paarl. There are two route options: 97 km or 38.5 km. While this is a road event, you are most welcome to do it on a road bike, mountain bike, cyclo cross bike, recumbent or a tandem The 97 km will count towards your seeding for the 2018 Cape Town Cycle Tour. ROUTE DESCRIPTION The venue for the fifth Cyclosportif is Simonsvlei Winery. The route will take you out towards Stellenbosch over Helshoogte, past Wemmershoek, through the back of Paarl towards Wellington and then you finish after Suid Agterpaarl on the R101. The 97 km route will have 3 water points and the 38.5 km route will have 1 water point. Cape Town water crisis: There will be a limited supply of water at the water points and riders are encouraged to bring along sufficient hydration for the event so that we don’t waste unused water afterwards. To keep costs down on the 38.5 km route, there will be no medal. 97 km route: https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4612827 DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow N1 to R44. Take exit 47 from the N1. Turn left onto the R101. The venue will be on your right hand side in 6.2 km. GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.894066 Longitude: 18.5368146,11 NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road funride number. No children u/16 on the 97 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 40 km route. Registration will take place on the morning of the event at the venue, from 05h00. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cyclo Sportif #5 When: 19 November 2017 Where: Simonsvlei Wine Estate, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Event 2017 Cyclo Sportif #5 League and funride Date Sunday 19 November Distance 97 km; 40 km Starting times 07h00 Lucky draw / cut-off 11h30 / 12h00 Venue Simonsvlei, Paarl Enquiries Rozanne Dreyer (021) 671-6340 / rozanne@pedalpower.org.za Pre-entries close Thursday 16 November @ 23h00 On-the-day late entries? Yes Our fifth Cyclosportif will start and finish at Simonsvlei Winery in Paarl. There are two route options: 97 km or +-40 km. While this is a road event, you are most welcome to do it on a road bike, mountain bike, cyclo cross bike, recumbent or a tandem The 97 km will count towards your seeding for the 2018 Cape Town Cycle Tour. ROUTE DESCRIPTION The venue for the fifth Cyclosportif is Simonsvlei Winery. The route will take you out towards Stellenbosch over Helshoogte, past Wemmershoek, through the back of Paarl towards Wellington and then you finish after Suid Agterpaarl on the R101. The 97 km route will have 3 water points and the 40 km route will have 1 water point. Cape Town water crisis: There will be a limited supply of water at the water points and riders are encouraged to bring along sufficient hydration for the event so that we don’t waste unused water afterwards. 97 km map: https://gb.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4612827 To keep costs down on the 38 km route, there will be no medal. DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow N1 to R44. Take exit 47 from the N1. Turn left onto the R101. The venue will be on your right hand side in 6.2 km. GPS Co-ordinates: Latitude: -33.894066 Longitude: 18.5368146,11 NOTES Remember to wear your PPA road funride number. No children u/16 on the 97 km route. Kids between 8 and 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the 40 km route. Registration will take place on the morning of the event at the venue, from 05h30. PRE-ENTRIES LATE ENTRIES Distance Entry fee PPA members’ discounted entry fee Entry fee PPA members’ discounted entry fee 97 km R350 R250 R400 R300 40 km R150 R100 R200 R150 Go to Event Page

‘EARLY BIRD’ ENTRIES FOR TRANS-KAROO MTB CLOSE THIS WEEKEND "Early Bird" entries for the TRANS-KAROO MTB on Saturday 2 September close on 15 July, which means you still have a few days to get a discounted event entry. The normal entry fee then applies until 15 August, where after entries close and you'll have to wait until 2018 to get a shot at riding this iconic event. What is the TRANS-KAROO MTB? It's not an easy event. It's not an event for unfit riders. It's not an event for novices. It's an event that will test your mental strength as much as your legs. It's an event that will have you love and hate your bicycle - often at the same time. It's an event that gives you serious cycling bragging rights if you become one of the handful of riders to have completed it. Let's face it, riding 247 km in 17 hours is not everyone's cup of tea. Are you up for it? Come and find out! Over the last 4 years the Trans-Karoo MTB has built a solid reputation for a ‘bucket list’ event, and the popularity of the race is increased by the fact that entries are limited due to the sensitive eco-systems that the race traverses. The event annually alternates between an “up” ride (Ceres to Sutherland) and a “down” ride. 2017 is a “down” ride and participants can therefore once again expect to tackle the daunting drop down the escarpment via the 10 km descent down Ouberg Pass, finishing many hours later on the Ceres side with the 14 km rocky climb up the Skittery Pass. The quaint Karoo town of Sutherland is home to the South African Astronomical Observatory, the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and the best stargazing in the country. It is also one of the coldest places in South Africa. Wikipedia tells us to expect average daytime temperatures in September of 16 degrees, while the temperature can still drop to zero at night. Head lamps, an emergency blanket (“space blanket’), enough water, basic tools and puncture repair kit and medical supplies are therefore compulsory items to carry along, with support being allowed only at two designated points along the route. In 2013 Timothy Hammond finished the first ‘down’ ride in 9:27, with Hannele Steyn winning the women’s solo section in 10:41 to finish 7th overall, the highest a female rider has finished to date. In 2015 Charles McFall set a new ‘down’ record to finish in 8:35, while Amanda Brookes was the first female rider in 10:58. What will 2017 bring? “Early Bird” entries cost R1500 per person for PPA members and R1800 per person for non-PPA members, with all entries from 16 July-15 August costing R2 000. Various packages are available around accommodation and meals, or using the event bus to transport you and your bicycle from Cape Town to Sutherland, and back from Ceres to Cape Town. · Read more: http://www.transkaroomtb.co.za/ · Enquiries: gary@pedalpower.org.za / (021) 671-6340

Confirmation emails have now been sent to all entrants. if you have not received your entry confirmation please contact gary@pedalpower.org.za. Early bird entries have been extended until 15 July 2017.

Event Name: TransKaroo MTB When: 2 September 2017 Where: The Jupiter Lounge Sutherland, Northern Cape Category: MTB Mountain bikers: It’s time to fill your bucket list. The 2017 Trans-Karoo MTB one-day 247 km endurance MTB ride will take place on 2 September 2017. This year is the “down ride”, starting in Sutherland and finishing at Koleo outside Ceres. As one of the previous rider commented, “be in the moment”. Most riders will take from sunrise to sunset (and even beyond) to complete the ride - but the next day you’ll find yourself thinking about what you did 24 hours before, you won't stop thinking back. It’s the stuff memories are made of. For more information and to enter now, go to www.transkaroomtb.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: PPA Cyclo Sportif #1 When: 28 May 2017 Where: Windmeul Cellar, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Entries close on 25 May @ 14h00 Join us for a brand new road event! The Cyclosportif series will follow similar routes and distances, but you are welcome to do only one, or more of the events. While this is a road event, you are most welcome to do it on a road bike, mountain bike, cyclo cross bike, recumbent or a tandem. This series will count towards your seeding for the 2018 Cape Town Cycle Tour. ROUTE DESCRIPTION The lovely venue for the first event is the Windmeul Wine Cellar. The 95.8 km route will take you through Wellington out towards Hermon, with only one big climb as you pass Riebeeck Kasteel, returning to the venue via the R45. There will be 3 waterpoints along the route. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cyclo-Sportif-1.jpg DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE Follow N1 to R44. Take exit 47 from N1. Turn left onto R44. Destination will be on the left. Windmeul Kelder GPS Co-ordinates: S 33°40’18.1” E018°54’30.6 NOTES Remember to wear your seeded PPA road funride number. If you have not yet collected your 2016-2017 road funride number, please contact the PPA Office in this regard. No children u/12. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 12 Hours At Killarney 2017 When: 30 April 2017 Where: Killarney Race Track, Western Cape Category: Road How many laps can you do in 12 hours? The Killarney track is just over 3,2 km long, so do come and find out! This new event will start at 08h00, which means the last few laps will be done in the dark. Your medal will be linked to the number of laps completed, with a minimum number of laps needed for a bronze medal. The Killarney restaurant will be open so that you can 'refuel' during the day. RULES Riders must complete as many laps possible in 12 hours. Riders can enter solo (individual) or in teams of 4. Only one rider per team will be allowed on the track at a time. The event starts at 08h00 and the last lap must end after cut-off at 20h00. DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From the N1, take the N7 North and exit at the Table View / Refinery off-ramp onto Plattekloof Road (M14). Turn right on Koeberg Road and continue straight across Blaauwberg Road). Please use the southern entrance to Killarney (follow the signs). Signs will direct you to one of the designated parking areas. GPS co-ordinates: Latitude: 33,8253 Longitude: 18,5296 NOTES Pre-entries only, closing on Monday 24 April 2017 at 23h59 or when 1 000 entries have been received. There will be a water station at the rotation/team change-over point offering coke and water. There is a Restaurant and Bar available at the venue. Medals will be performance-based (bronze, silver, gold), linked to the number of laps that you have completed. While the lights around the track will be switched on between 18h00 and 20h00, participants must please bring their own bicycle lights for this part of the ride. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time. Medals will be given to riders that complete the event within the set-out criteria. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2017 PPA Tread Lightly Women’s MTB When: 8 April 2017 Where: Backsberg Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB ROUTE DESCRIPTION Come and join us for a great day of off-road fun. Now in its fourth year, the popular PPA ‘Tread Lightly’ Women’s MTB has grown to our biggest all-female off-road event. For novices, the event offers a friendly, non-technical introduction to off-road cycling, while the more experienced cyclist will get a good workout on the long route. 32 km: The long route is aimed at fit, fairly experienced cyclists and includes some technical climbs and fast downhills. Be ready for a long uphill slog within the first 12 km. This is NOT a route for a novice or unfit cyclist. No u/12’s, sorry. 15 km: The medium route is aimed at fit beginner riders. It cuts out the steepest climbs of the 32 km route. u/12’s can enter this route if accompanied at all times by Mom. 4 km: The short route is fairly flat and mainly meanders around the lower part of the farm. It is aimed specifically at novice riders and kids. NOTES Pre-entries only, closing on Wednesday 5 April at 23h00 or when 600 entries have been received. At the finish, several food stalls will be offering tasty treats while wine tasting will be available. Men will be allowed to take part in the shorter distances at a additional fee and will not be timed. Remember to keep an eye on our website for route changes and skills clinics building up to the event. Remember to collect your PPA MTB bike board from the PPA Office prior to the event, or allow extra time to do so at the event. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time. PPA members will start in the seeded batches ahead of non-members. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cyclo Sportif #1 When: 19 March 2017 Where: Malmesbury Showgrounds, Western Cape Category: Road The "Cyclo Sportif" series is a new road funride series of 4 events, starting and finishing at the same venue in Malmesbury. While the routes are the same for all 4 events, two of the events will follow a clockwise direction and two an anti-clockwise direction. You are welcome to do only one of the events, or as many as you can. Which direction will be faster? Will you time improve as you get used to the route? Come and find out! A light lunch will be included as part of the entry fee. While this is a road event, you are most welcome to do it on a road bike, mountain bike, cyclo cross bike, recumbent or a tandem https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.2.1/svg/1f642.svg GREAT NEWS: Results from the series of four Cyclosportif events will count for your 2018 Cape Town Cycle Tour seeding. The last two events in the series will also form part of the 2017 Spring league series. ROUTE DESCRIPTION From the start at the Malmesbury Showgrounds, participants will pedal out onto the R45 and turn left onto the R46 for the only real climb of the day. Then it's a swift descent past Riebeeck Kasteel before heading for the rollers on the R44 towards Wellington. From Wellington riders will pedal through the Voorpaardeberg area before heading back to Malmesbury via the R45. DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From Cape Town take the N7 towards Malmesbury. Take the exit onto the R45, merge onto the R45 and the venue will be on the left. GPS Co-ordinates: -33.444874°, 018.722468° NOTES All riders will receive a light lunch at the finish. Remember to wear your seeded PPA road funride number. If you have not yet collected your 2016-2017 road funride number, please contact the PPA Office in this regard. No children u/12. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2016 BlueBoost Twilight Family MTB At Backsberg When: 2 December 2016 Where: Backsberg Wine Estate, Simondium, Western Cape Category: MTB JOIN US FOR A LATE-AFTERNOON PEDAL IN PAARL Bring your family and friends and join us at the Backsberg Wine Estate near Paarl on Friday 2 December for a family-friendly, social off-road ride to celebrate the end of the week and the start of the ‘silly season’. All cyclists older than 18 who enter the PPA TWILIGHT FAMILY MTB @ BACKSBERG by 14h00 on 28 November will receive a free bottle of Backsberg’s Tread Lightly wine! The two routes are easy and non-technical. The new 4 km route will be open to everyone, from cyclists to walkers and joggers. This is a great route for novice riders and beginners, and offers a total elevation gain/loss of less than 100m. You’ll pedal around some of the scenic areas of Backsberg, with the popular section around the farm dam still part of the new route. Kids older than 5 are most welcome to enter this route, provided they are accompanied by an adult (cyclist, runner or walker) at all times. The new 15 km route offers a flatter, more family-friendly ride than in 2015, incorporating sections of the neighbouring farms, for a total elevation gain/loss of just over 300m. The 15 km route will again incorporate the hugely popular water point on the neighbouring Niel Joubert Estate where ‘bubbly’, cooldrink and sweets are on offer. Kids older than 10 are welcome to enter the 15 km route, provided they are accompanied by an adult at all times. The course will be closed at 20h00 and participants will be re-routed before that should they not be able to complete their route before dark. There will be no seeding or timing and we encourage you to ride with your friends. Instead of lucky draw prizes, the best fancy-dress outfits (yes you have to pedal with your outfit!) will win prizes. The theme for 2016 is “Something red, something gold”. In order to keep entry fees and event costs low, participants will not receive medals for this informal event, but all entrants will receive an event-specific bike board at registration and something special at the finish. Backsberg Restaurant will offer tasty food for sale, and we invite you to relax with us after your ride. Pre-ordered picnic baskets will also be available (please contact Rozanne@pedalpower.org.za for more information). Wine as well as craft beer will for sale (please Drink & Drive responsibly and organise a designated driver). There will be a jumping castle for the kids, as well as music at the finish. Entries close on Monday 28 November at 14h00 or as soon as 600 entries have been received. Late entries will be taken at the event if the event cut-off was not reached by 28 November. ‘BRING A BOOK’ CHRISTMAS INITIATIVE We are supporting Rotary Paarl’s “Christmas Book Drive” with this event and kindly ask you to support the initiative by bringing your old books (or magazines) to the event. It does not matter if the books are aimed at adults or kids – Rotary will be able to distribute them in the area, including at the local farm schools. Look out for the collection boxes next to the registration tables. Alternatively, please chat to one of the Rotarians at the venue about sponsoring an “Edu-box” for a local school kid. PEDDLER’S MARKET Clear out your garage before the festive season: Do you have unused cycling ‘stuff’ just lying around at home? Bring it, together with a small table and your own chair and sell it at our “Peddler’s Market” at the Twilight Family MTB. We’ll set aside a section on the lawn near the finish area where you can sell or trade your unwanted cycling kit, spares and the like. Donations to our various development cycling initiatives will also be most welcome. EVENT INFO AT A GLANCE EVENT 2016 Twilight Family MTB at Backsberg Date Friday 2 December 2016 Distances 15 km (new); 4 km (new) Starting times 15 km @ 18h30, followed by the 4 km Venue Backsberg Wine Estate near Paarl Enquiries PPA on (021) 671-6340 or email rozanne@pedalpower.org.za Cut-off 20h00 Fancy dress competition 20h15 Online entries www.pedalpower.org.za Pre-entries close Monday 28 November at 14h00 or when 600 entries have been received On-the-day late entries? Yes, provided the cut-off has not been reached ENTRY FEES TWILIGHT FAMILY MTB @ BACKSBERG Distance Entry fee PPA members’ discounted entry fee Late entries at the event (* only if the cut-off has not been reached) 15 km R100 R 60 R120 4 km R50 R 30 R60 Go to Event Page

Event Name: PPA HEELS ON WHEELS WOMEN’S FUNRIDE When: 9 October 2016 Where: Simonsvlei Winery, Paarl, Western Cape Category: Road Join the PPA team at Simonsvlei Wine Estate near Paarl for the only all-female road funride on the PPA calendar, and one of the biggest all-female events in the country! This event is specially designed as an introduction to the wonderful world of cycling… we also encourage our more experienced riders to bring a newcomer to cycling to this event and ride the event with her J Distances 74km @ 06h30; 52 km @ 07h00; 38 km @ 07h30; 22 km from 08h00 Venue Simonsvlei Wine Estate, R101, near Paarl Enquiries (021) 671-6340 / jannis@pedalpower.org.za Lucky draw 11h30 Cut-off 12h00 Entries close Friday 30 September 2016 at 12h00 ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS 22 km (untimed) New to cycling? Try the 22 km route! This route is the flattest of the three with only a few gentle drags, following an anti-clockwise loop from Simonsvlei to the Klapmuts 4-way, Franschhoek/Backsberg road, and Simondium/R45 to finish on the double lane just outside Simonsvlei. 38 km & 52 km Like the 22 km, the medium route follows an anti-clockwise route from Simonsvlei. While the short route turns left at the Klapmuts 4-way, both 38 km and 52 km routes continue straight across the intersection before turning left onto the Elsenburg road. 38 km: At the end of the Elsenburg road, the 38 km route turns left onto the R44 to climb past Delvera before the descent past Wiesenhof, turning right at the new traffic lights onto the Franschhoek road past Backsberg to follow the 22 km route from there to the finish. 52 km: At the end of the Elsenburg road, the 52 km turns right onto the R44 towards Stellenbosch, with a few tough climbs on this section to warm up the legs before the long climb over Helshoogte. After recovering on the descent past Boschendal, riders will turn left onto the R45 to join up with the other two routes at the Vrede-en-Lust/Backsberg intersection from where all three distances follow the same route to the finish. 74 km: New long route to challenge the ladies! This route will incorporate both the 52 km and 22 km routes, with the hills being included in the first part of the ride. DIRECTIONS TO VENUE From the N1, take Exit 47 (Klapmuts / Stellenbosch). Turn right onto the R44 (go underneath the N1 bridge), direction Stellenbosch. Continue for 650 metres and turn left onto Sandringham Road (R101) at the Klapmuts 4-way intersection. Simonsvlei Wine Estate will be 5.5km along on your right hand side. Please use the secure parking inside the venue only - we strongly recommend that you do not park on the grass verge alongside the R101. From Paarl, follow the main road/R45 south towards Cape Town. Simonsvlei Wine Estate will be on your left hand side shortly after leaving Paarl. Follow the signs to the secure parking inside the venue. GPS Co-ordinates: -33.7894200°, 018.9298940° NOTES A friendly event where the focus is purely on the fairer sex. Awesome lucky draw prizes, and lovely medals for all finishers. Coffee and light snacks will be available before the start. After the event, great food stalls will offer tasty treats (cash only) while Simonsvlei wines will be available at discounted prices to participants. Invite your other half to wait for you at the venue while looking after the kids at the Canal Walk Kids’ Zone. Remember to bring your PPA funride number. No transponder, no time. Go to Event Page

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Event Name: 2016 Tiletoria Elgin Valley MTB When: 28 August 2016 Where: Paul Cluver Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB Exciting new routes in 2016! Come and pedal the fantastic single track and farm roads on the Paul Cluver Wine Estate, including some sections on the popular Oak Valley MTB trails. Equal prize money for men and women in the 70 km (R3 500, R2 000, R1 000) and 45 km (R1 500, R1 000, R500) routes. Great lucky draw prizes, including a R5000 Tiletoria voucher. Food stalls, music, Deon Bing as the MC on the mike, and more! Pre-entries only, closing on 15 August or as soon as 1000 entries have been received, whichever comes first. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0696-300x200.jpg ROUTE DESCRIPTION The 70 km route is aimed at fit, experienced cyclists and will take you over the tough and technical climb over Groenlandberg. Seeding requirements will apply to the 70 km route, with riders needing a PPA seeding of MA-MC. If you have a lower PPA seeding and wish to enter the 70 km route, please send us an email (info@pedalpower.org.za) with your motivation and some event results we can look at, and we’ll gladly look at your seeding. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4202-300x200.jpg The 45 km and 70 km routes will both be seeding events for the 2016 Wines2Whales. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4537-300x200.jpg The 15 km will be untimed. This route is roughly a “figure of 8” which passes the start/finish and participants can decide to do one loop only (roughly 8km), or both sections. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_4938-300x200.jpg DIRECTIONS TO VENUE Travel on the N2 from Cape Town, continue over Sir Lowry’s Pass towards Botriver, pass Peregrine Restaurant (on the right) and turn left immediately after Kromco at the sign to Paul Cluver. GPS: 34°05′27.0″S 018°51′20.5″E http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_5230-300x200.jpg http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0511-300x200.jpg PRIZE MONEY for the podium winners (men as well as women) in the 70 km is as follows: 1st: R3 500 2nd: R2 000 3rd: R1000 PRIZE MONEY for the podium winners (men as well as women) in the 45 km is as follows: 1st: R1 500 2nd: R1 000 3rd: R500 http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0108-300x200.jpg http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_0594-300x200.jpg Remember to bring your 2016-2017 PPA MTB frame number, or collect one at registration if you do not yet have one. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time. Unique medals to all finishers. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Maluti Double90 When: 7 May 2016 Where: President Square, Clarens, Freestate Category: Road Date Saturday 7 May 2016 Distance 180 km Venue Clarens, Eastern Free State Event format Team time-trial How many teams? 120 How many riders per team? 12 Minimum 6 riders per team – the time of the 6th rider across the finish line will count as the team’s official finish time Minimum age 18 Riders who are 17 on the day of the event, but who will turn 18 during 2016, can send a motivation to the organisers to be included in a team Individual entries? No, teams only Team categories Open Female (all-female) Mixed (minimum 3 females in the team in the final six) No tandem category in Year 1, although tandems will be allowed in Open teams. See the "Rules and regulations" on the event website for more information Prizes Yes, there will be cash prizes for the winning team in the Open, Female and Mixed team categories. More info to follow. Start time 07h00 - first team Cut-off 17h00 at the finish line in Clarens Route cut-off 12h00 at the Supporter Zone in Kestell (107 km). See the event website for information about other route cut-offs Route description Read more on the event website. It’s not an easy route. The altitude may play a role if you are not used to riding in thin air. You need to be fit, and able to average 20 km/h over the entire distance to make the cut-off at the finish line. With most (and the highest) hills being concentrated in the last 40 km, this could be a team ‘suffer-fest’ indeed! See below for a quick route overview. Is the event aimed at only PPA members? Not at all - any cyclist can put together a team, although this is not a ride for beginners Entry fee R6 500 per team When will entries open? 13h00 on 9 March 2016. Online entries only When will entries close? As soon as the 120 team slots have been filled or 20 April, whichever comes first Where can I enter and get more info? www.malutidouble90.co.za A tough endurance event, the Maluti Double90 is about team spirit and camaraderie, the aim being for the team to finish as a whole. It is not an easy ride and teams are encouraged to put in the training, taking into consideration the altitude of roughly 1900m. In line with all events organised and overseen by the PPA, the PPA Maluti Double90 will fully comply with all relevant local and national legislation. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ride-recce-7-300x242.jpgA few riders on a route recce during January 2016 A bit of history On 30 November 1993, the Pedal Power Association (PPA) organised the Double Century (DC) for the first time. That year, 229 finishers were listed in total. Over the years, the route has changed within the Western Cape with the start/finish moving to towns like Ceres, Franschhoek and Montagu, before moving to Swellendam in 2007. In 2008, the Pedal Power Association sub-contracted the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust (CTCTT) to organise the event on their behalf. In 2015, team entries for the Coronation Double Century (CDC) in Swellendam sold out within 13 minutes, with 256 teams listed on the results page. In these 23 years, this event has remained the top team challenge in the country and has only ever been held in the Western Cape. With the PPA opening an office in the Free State in July 2015, the opportunity has now come to take the event concept into a new territory. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ride-recce1-300x225.jpgThe Golden Gate. The last 40 km takes in some spectacular scenery, as well as most of the hills Team info Team categories will be determined by the first 6 riders from each team that crosses the finish line, and not according to the way the team members have been entered. The time of the 6th rider across the finish line will count as the team’s official finish time. Categories for the 2016 Maluti Double90 will be Open, Mixed, and Ladies. The categories are determined as follows: Ladies – all Ladies Teams must have only ladies starting in their team. This team may have any number between 6 and 12 riders. Mixed – a minimum of 3 ladies need to finish within the first 6 riders of this team. Failing to do so will result in this team being classified as an Open Team. There will only be a first place prize awarded in this category, provided there are at least 5 mixed teams competing. Open Team – An Open Team may consist of male riders only, or teams with less than 3 female riders. Tandems may be entered into Open teams, but teams with tandems will in 2016 not be eligible for prize money. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ride-recce-lg-300x225.jpgParticipants in our 'ride recce' in front of the Golden Gate Registration The team captain or a team representative must collect the team’s race numbers and rider information as follows: Friday 6 May 2016 (14h00-19h30) Protea Hotel Clarens Team captains are responsible for the collection and distribution of their team members’ race packs. No registrations will be done on the morning of the event. http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ride-recce-14-300x169.jpgClarens 30 km to go... We think you'll start cheering when you see this sign! Feeding points, water points and Team Support Zone Team Support Zones: Riders may only receive food and assistance from their team vehicle at the Team Support Zone in Kestell. Support vehicles may not meet or support riders on any part of the route other than at this point. Refreshment stations (water and Coke): 70 km 125 km Feeding Stations (water, Coke and some food): 40 km 158 km (incl toilets) Team Support Zone 107 km (Kestell) (incl toilets) http://www.pedalpower.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Route-profile-1-300x160.jpgThe route profile. Need we say more? Route overview The Maluti Double90 is not for the unfit, or the faint-hearted. The route starts off deceptively gently, incorporating some mild undulating hills between Clarens and Bethlehem. Please take care at the left turn onto the N5, as the N5 often carries heavy traffic, including trucks. Teams are specifically requested to ride in SINGLE FILE until Bethlehem. There’s a water point just after exiting Bethlehem on the R26, where you can also restock the energy levels with some banana loaf, potatoes and sandwiches as well as liquids. From there the route follows the undulating R716 towards Warden and Kestell. This section of the route has a decent road shoulder and teams should be able to post some good speeds here. There’s a water point at roughly 70 km, just before turning right at the four-way stop onto the R57 towards Kestell. The R57 again offers a good road shoulder and with undulating hills, teams should be able to maintain some good speeds. Teams will meet up with their support vehicles in Kestell at the official Supporter Zone. Please note that support vehicles are not allowed to follow teams along the route and teams will be disqualified in this regard. The Supporter Zone is in front of the local Kestell Hotel, where light meals and cold beer will be for sale to supporters and spectators in the morning. Please note that there is a cut-off of 12h00 at the Supporter Zone and teams that do not leave Kestell by noon, will not be able to continue as the event cut-off (17h00 in Clarens) will not be reached before dark. There is no 'time-out' zone for the Maluti Double90 a About Clarens Clarens is situated in the Eastern Free State Highlands, on the northern-most point of Lesotho. It is known for the spectacular sandstone mountains and wonderful climate and is regarded as one of the most picturesque areas in the country. 20 km from the Golden Gate National Park – a tough, yet very scenic part of the route; 35 km from Bethlehem; 3 hours normal travelling time from Johannesburg (302.9 km) via R26 and N3; 2h54 normal travelling time from Bloemfontein (285.5 km) via N5 and N1; 4h16 normal travelling time from Durban (410 km) via the N3; Enough restaurants: Tripadvisor lists some 26 restaurants, coffee shops and farms stalls within a 20 km radius; and Enough beds: Roughly 1000 beds in Clarens and 4000 in the immediate district. Accommodation Our accommodation sponsor for the Maluti Double90, the Protea Hotel Clarens, is offering the following special offerto event participants: Single room: R1 400 B&B Double room: R1 675 B&B Please book directly with the Protea Hotel. ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS: Let Clarens Destinations help you book your accommodation in Clarens: Contact them on (058) 256-1542. For more information, please click here. Go to Event Page

Event Name: 2016 PPA Tread Lightly Women's MTB When: 14 May 2016 Where: Backsberg Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB Distances 35 km; 15 km; 5 km Starting times 35 km @ 08h30; 15 km @ 09h00; thereafter the 5 km Cut-off / lucky draw 12h30 Entries close Wednesday 6 May 2016 @ 16h00 received Online entries www.pedalpower.org.za On-the-day late entries? No. Pre-entries only ROUTE DESCRIPTION Come and join us for a great day of off-road fun. Now in its fourth year, the popular PPA ‘Tread Lightly’ Women’s MTB has grown to our biggest all-female off-road event. For novices, the event offers a friendly, non-technical introduction to off-road cycling, while the more experienced cyclist will get a good workout on the long route. 35 km: The long route is aimed at fit, fairly experienced cyclists and includes some technical climbs and fast downhills. Be ready for a long uphill slog within the first 12 km. This is NOT a route for a novice or unfit cyclist. No u/12’s, sorry. 15 km: The medium route is aimed at fit novice riders. It cuts out the steepest climbs of the 35 route but still shares the first major climb with the long route. u/12’s can enter this route if accompanied at all times by Mom. All men will pay R220 to take part in this distance; men must dress up and be prepared to assist all ladies on the route. 5 km: The short route is fairly flat and mainly meanders around the lower part of the farm. It is aimed specifically at novice riders and does not include any single track. Men are allowed to enter the 5 km if they are accompanied at all times by a child u/12 who will ride with Dad to make sure he is okay. All men will pay R80 to ride in this distance; men must dress up and be prepared to assist all ladies on the route. NOTES Pre-entries only, closing on Monday 6 May at 16h00 or when 800 entries have been received. At the finish, several food stalls will be offering tasty treats while wine tasting will be available. Men will be allowed to take part in the 15 km event. Remember to keep an eye on our website for route changes and skills clinics building up to the event. Remember to collect your PPA MTB bike board from the PPA Office prior to the event, or allow extra time to do so at the event. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time. PPA members will start in the seeded batches ahead of non-members. Go to Event Page