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Event Name: Spur MTB League Western Cape #4 When: 16 September 2017 Where: Paul Roos Gymnasium, Western Cape Category: MTB The Spur Schools Mountain Bike League is about introducing more learners to bikes and encouraging South African schools to adopt mountain biking as an official sport. With these simple aims the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League has built a strong cross-country racing format, with four events taking place in each province between May and September. Schools are encouraged to enter as many riders as possible in order to rack up points which are awarded to riders’ finishing positions in each race. The primary and high schools finishing top of the points log at the end of each season are awarded the Region’s School Champion floating trophy. Individual scholars without a school team are also permitted to participate in regional events, with their points being allocated to their school. Gauteng currently leads by example with school team managers managing the whole entry process. A High School Inter-schools Final wraps up each season in October and each school strives to qualify for this prestigious event. Approximately 400 riders representing 60 schools from different regions are able to compete at the Final in Magaliesburg. Here schools go head-to-head, using team strategies to accumulate points, moving the racing away from the individual rider focus. Not only school pride is at stake: R10 000 in prize money goes to each school that wins their age category. The Inter-schools Final’s vision is to foster school-versus-school action yet it also extends invitations to scholars that perform over their season but don’t form part of an invited school team. Recently, the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League started including primary schools in the racing categories to introduce a healthy feeder system for the sport. Now riders in the 7 to 13-year-old age categories can experience these exciting events and get involved in a safe and structured environment. Encouraging healthy participation and development is key here, and no Primary School Inter-schools Final is offered to the younger riders. Participation is also limited to selected regions. The Spur Schools Mountain Bike League is currently the largest high school cycling programme in the world, and Spur Steak Ranches proudly supports this initiative to grow mountain biking in our communities. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur MTB League Western Cape #3 When: 26 August 2017 Where: Bloemendal Wine Estate, Western Cape Category: MTB The Spur Schools Mountain Bike League is about introducing more learners to bikes and encouraging South African schools to adopt mountain biking as an official sport. With these simple aims the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League has built a strong cross-country racing format, with four events taking place in each province between May and September. Schools are encouraged to enter as many riders as possible in order to rack up points which are awarded to riders’ finishing positions in each race. The primary and high schools finishing top of the points log at the end of each season are awarded the Region’s School Champion floating trophy. Individual scholars without a school team are also permitted to participate in regional events, with their points being allocated to their school. Gauteng currently leads by example with school team managers managing the whole entry process. A High School Inter-schools Final wraps up each season in October and each school strives to qualify for this prestigious event. Approximately 400 riders representing 60 schools from different regions are able to compete at the Final in Magaliesburg. Here schools go head-to-head, using team strategies to accumulate points, moving the racing away from the individual rider focus. Not only school pride is at stake: R10 000 in prize money goes to each school that wins their age category. The Inter-schools Final’s vision is to foster school-versus-school action yet it also extends invitations to scholars that perform over their season but don’t form part of an invited school team. Recently, the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League started including primary schools in the racing categories to introduce a healthy feeder system for the sport. Now riders in the 7 to 13-year-old age categories can experience these exciting events and get involved in a safe and structured environment. Encouraging healthy participation and development is key here, and no Primary School Inter-schools Final is offered to the younger riders. Participation is also limited to selected regions. The Spur Schools Mountain Bike League is currently the largest high school cycling programme in the world, and Spur Steak Ranches proudly supports this initiative to grow mountain biking in our communities. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Free State #4 When: 3 September 2016 Where: Stonepark, Welkom, Freestate Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. EVENT DETAILS: Organizer - Pieter Herbst: 082 824 0149 Entry fee: Primary School R60 High School R80 Late entries at registration: Primary School R70 High School R100 Entry Procedure: Manual - pherbst@mweb.co.za Registration: from 8:00 Race times: start at 9.30 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Free State #3 When: 27 August 2016 Where: Ficksburg HS, Ficksburg, Freestate Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. EVENT DETAILS: Organizer - Pieter Herbst: 082 824 0149 Entry fee: Primary School R60 High School R80 Late entries at registration: Primary School R70 High School R100 Entry Procedure: Manual - pherbst@mweb.co.za Registration: from 8:00 Race times: start at 9.30 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Free State #2 When: 30 July 2016 Where: Brandkop, Bloemfontein, Freestate Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. EVENT DETAILS: Organizer - Pieter Herbst: 082 824 0149 Entry fee: Primary School R60 High School R80 Late entries at registration: Primary School R70 High School R100 Entry Procedure: Manual - pherbst@mweb.co.za Registration: from 8:00 Race times: start at 9.30 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Free State #1 When: 4 June 2016 Where: Mooifontein, Freestate Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. EVENT DETAILS: Organizer - Pieter Herbst: 082 824 0149 Entry fee: Primary School R60 High School R80 Late entries at registration: Primary School R70 High School R100 Entry Procedure: Manual - pherbst@mweb.co.za Registration: from 8:00 Race times: start at 9.30 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Northern Cape #3 When: 3 September 2016 Where: Marrick Safari, Northern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Northern Cape #2 When: 27 August 2016 Where: Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate, Kimberley, Northern Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Western Cape #2 When: 23 July 2016 Where: Bloemendal Wine Estate, Durbanville Hills, Western Cape Category: MTB The Spur Schools League was developed as a national initiative to enhance the profile of mountain biking, and cycling in general, within the school sports structure. By creating a national platform, we are enhancing the credibility and relevance of the sport in a structure dominated by the mainstream sports like cricket, rugby, soccer and netball. Top schools are already recognising the sport and are awarding colours to learners who excel while many are activating school teams and programs. The League is open to all scholars between the ages of 7 – 18 who are interested in riding in a lap format competition. Although taken seriously by many, our main aim is to encourage more kids on bikes. School teams as well as individuals are welcome to enter. All rider points will automatically be allocated. PRE (ONLINE) ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R60 | High school age categories – R70 LATE ENTRY COST: Primary school age categories – R80 | High school age categories – R90 The MOB race is open to boys between the ages of 15 - 17 years that would only like to do the 3 lap race format. Riders choosing to participate will only be allowed to race in this race and won't be allowed to enter in their age group event. GENERAL PROGRAMME INFORMATION: 08h00 – 13h30 || Registration 08h10 – 08h50 || Course practice (register before riding) 09h00 – Sub Nippers 09h30 – Nipper Boys || 09h35 – Nipper Girls 10h00 – Sprog Boys || 10h05 - Sprog Girls 10h30 – Sub Junior Boys A || 10h35 – Sub Junior Girls A 11h10 – MOB RACE (15 – 17 boys) 11h40 – 12h10 | Course practice (when course is clear) 12h15 – Sub Junior Boys B 12h45 – Youth Men B 13h20 – Youth Men A 14h00 – Girls (sub junior B, youth A & B, junior) 15h00 – Junior Men PRIZEGIVING Primary school categories after sub junior girls A || High school categories after junior men Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Kwazulu Natal #4 When: 24 September 2016 Where: Fulton School for the Deaf, Gillitts, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Kwazulu Natal #3 When: 3 September 2016 Where: Northwood Boys High, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Kwazulu Natal #2 When: 13 August 2016 Where: Maritzburg College, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Kwazulu Natal #1 When: 24 July 2016 Where: Thomas More College, Kloof, Kwazulu-Natal Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Limpopo #4 When: 17 September 2016 Where: KLF Hanglip Forest, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Limpopo #3 When: 3 September 2016 Where: Zoological Gardens, Mokopane, Limpopo Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Limpopo #2 When: 13 August 2016 Where: Stanford Lake College, Limpopo Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Limpopo #1 When: 23 July 2016 Where: Rooi Skool, Phalaborwa, Limpopo Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Mpumalanga Final When: 24 September 2016 Where: Mankele, Nelspruit, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: MPU Highveld #3 When: 17 September 2016 Where: TBC, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: MPU Highveld #2 When: 10 September 2016 Where: Lake Umuzi Waterfront, Secunda, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: MPU Highveld #1 When: 20 August 2016 Where: Curro Bankenveld, Witbank, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: MPU Lowveld #3 When: 27 August 2016 Where: Penryn College, Nelspruit, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: MPU Lowveld #2 When: 6 August 2016 Where: Curro, Nelspruit, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: MPU Lowveld #1 When: 23 July 2016 Where: Uplands College, Nelspruit, Mpumulanga Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Costs R60/event Email : lowveldcgang@gmail.com Contact no: 013 764 3500 OFFICE HOURS 09:00 Sub Nipper Boys & Sub Nipper Girls (15-20 minutess) 9:20 Nipper Boys & Nipper Girls 8-10 (20-25 minutes) 9:45 Sprog Boys & Sprog Girls 11-12 (20-30 minutes) 0:30 Sub Junior Boys & Sub Junior Girls 13-14 (35-45 minutes) 11:30 Youth Women 15-16 & Junior Girls 17-18 (40-50 minutes) 12:30 Youth Boys 15-16 & Junior Boys 17-18 (50-70 minutes) NOTE Lapped riders will be taken off the course! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Spur Schools MTB League: Southern Cape #4 When: 10 September 2016 Where: Mount View, George, Western Cape Category: MTB 8 years into the Spur High School Mountain Bike League and we are seeing over 10 000 scholars from more than 480 schools participating in Leagues around South Africa. This cross-country race format increases in popularity annually as riders rack up points across four races in order for their school to qualify for the National Final which is held in Magaliesburg in October each year. Teams such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia join at the High School Final’s starting line where age-group champions are determined among boys and girls from 14 – 18 years old. Although primarily a High School League, primary schools have been included in the regional League events in order to form a healthy feeder system for the growing sport. Now known as the biggest high school cycling program in world Spur Steak Ranches proudly and continually support this truly impressive cycling initiative. Go to Event Page