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Event Name: Yzerfontein Cycle Experience 2019 When: 9 June 2019 Where: Main Beach, Yzerfontein, Western Cape Category: MTB It’s Back! The Yzerfontein Cycle Experience, voted as the best new event on Pedal Power Africa’s calendar for 2016 returns to our backyard for the 4th year in Yzerfontein on Sunday, 9 June 2019. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in this truly wonderful event. As with the past years, the cycle event will be complimented by an array of local stalls and entertainers, bringing a festival – like atmosphere to the town of Yzerfontein. Feedback from the race over the past years, was incredibly positive, with the competitors enjoying the flat, fast, non-technical route. The veteran cyclists enjoyed the fast 78km training ride, and the less experienced, and more relaxed bunch took advantage of the 52km route, both routes being unique in that they are not open to the public, and run through the beautiful West Coast National Park. Starting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein, the competitors will wind their way out of the town, onto the R315, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager Pierre Nel, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach, where competitors will receive a medal, a Coca Cola, and a Goodie Bag from Premier. Re-committing their support again is Premier FMCG’s brand Blue Ribbon. Gauteng Based Premier FMCG (Pty) Limited was founded over 195 years ago, and its operation and distribution facilities run throughout South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique. Premier FMCG also operate a home and personal care business in the United Kingdom. Today Premier markets iconic South African brands such as Snowflake, Blue Ribbon, BB Bakeries, Star, Mister Bread, Impala, Iwisa, Super Sun, Nyala, Invicta, Manhattan and Super C, Lil-Lets, Vulco and Dove Cotton Wool. Premier FMCG adds “We are honoured to support such a remarkable initiative. This is not just any race, we are uplifting the Yzerfontein community, and proceeds will benefit the International Police Forum, The Jenna Lowe Trust and The Reach for a Dream Foundation. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about the organisations and the work they do. Our value is growing our people, customers and brands therefore our partnership with the Yzerfontein Cycle Experience supports our ethos of Growing Together. Pierre Nel, the West Coast National Park Manager has opened his arms to all participants with the following statement “West Coast National Park extends a warm welcome to all participants in the Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience Race. We are honoured that the organizers of this event have selected the West Coast National Park as part of this race”. The park is popular among cyclists and currently the Lagoon Challenge Cycle Race, which will be hosted in November, is the only other cycle event in the park. This Blue Ribbon event thus adds a new dimension to cycling in the park as it offers riders an alternative route from that of the Lagoon Challenge. We are proud to be associated with Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience in the organizing and hosting of this event. I encourage entrants to enjoy the race and the splendour which West Coast National Park has to offer.” This year the event also offers a 5km and 10km fun run. Entrants will get the opportunity to run along the Yzerfontein coastline. There will be medals for all finishers. Entry will be on the PPA website. Come along, and walk or run the distances and join in the fun. The event is sanctioned by the Pedal Power Organisation. As such, cyclists can be assured that route markings and safety arrangements adhere to the Association’s requirements. Registration Cyclists will be able to enter the event on the Association’s website: www.pedalpower.org.za Online entries will close on Thursday, 6 June 2019. You may enter on Sat/Sun during registration times. Saturday, 8 June at the Yzerfontein Community Hall, 16:00 – 20:00 Sunday, 9 June at the Yzerfontein Community Hall from 05:30. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Yzerfontein Cycle Experience When: 3 November 2018 Where: Yzerfontein, Western Cape Category: MTB Its back!!! The Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience returns to our backyard, Yzerfontein on Saturday the 3rd of November. As with the previous two years, the cycle event will be complemented by an array of local stalls and entertainers, bringing a festival-like atmosphere to the town of Yzerfontein. Feedback from the race last year was incredibly positive, with the competitors enjoying the flat, fast, non-technical route. The veteran cyclists enjoyed the fast 78km training ride, and the less experienced , and more relaxed bunch took advantage of the 52km route, both routes being unique in that they are not open to the public, and run through the beautiful West Coast National Park. Starting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein, the competitors will wind their way out of the town, onto the R315, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager, Pierre Nel, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach, where competitors will receive a medal, a Coca Cola, and an exceptional Premier Goodie Bag. This is not just any race, we are uplifting the community, and proceeds will benefit the international Police Forum, the Jenna Lowe Trust and Reach for a Dream Foundation. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about their organisations and the work they do. ROUTE DESCRIPTION 78 KM yy 38km will be tar (50%) and the rest will be jeep track. yy Very little sand. yy Great spot to turn around at the beach lookout place. yy Lots of ostriches, tortoises, flamingos and eland spotted. 52 KM yy 50% will be tar and 50 % will be jeep track. yy Very little sand. yy This will be a flat route for the fit non-technical riders. yy Lots of ostriches, tortoises, flamingos and eland spotted. The distances include a 5km neutral zone from the finish to the venue. YOUR ENTRY FEE INCLUDES yy Exceptional Goodie Bags by Premier for all entrants. yy Access to all race facilities. yy 2 water points sponsored by Premier along the route in the West Coast National Park. yy Finisher Medals for all participants. yy Gourmet Food Stalls, Local Craft Stalls, Kids Activities, Live Music at the Yzerfontein Recreational Club throughout the day. yy Rider Discount on accommodation bookings in Yzerfontein for the weekend (see www.yzerce.co.za for participating venues) yy To stand a chance to win fabulous prizes in our lucky draw stay until 14:30 REGISTRATION Online entries will close at 15:00 on Thursday, 1 Nov 2018. You may enter on the day. yy Friday, 2 Nov, Yzerfontein Community Hall, 16:00 – 20:00. yy Saturday, 3 Nov, Yzerfontein Community Hall, from 05:30. yy Be ready for race start around 07:00. PLEASE NOTE yy Remember to display your PPA MTB frame number. yy No helmet, no ride. yy No transponder, no time. The event is sanctioned by the Pedal Power Organisation. As such, cyclists can be assured that route markings and safety arrangements adhere to the Association’s requirements. Cyclists will be able to enter the event on the Association’s website: www.pedalpower.org.za or on the morning of the event. FOR MORE INFORMATION T 022 451 2202 E info@iloveyzerco.za W yzerce.co.za Social Media Yzerfontein Cycle Experience DATE Saturday, 3 Nov 2018 START/FINISH Main Beach, Yzerfontein ROUTES/ENTRY FEE 78km / R250 | 52km / R200 ENTER www.pedalpower.org.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Darling ttu 24Hour MTB Enduro When: 6 October 2018 - 7 October 2018 Where: !Khwattu, San Cultural Centre, Grootwater farm, R27, Wes, Western Cape Category: Enduro Darling ttu 2018 24 Hour MTB Enduro Dates 6 - 7 October 2018 Time 10 am - 10 am Venue !Khwa ttu, R27 West Coast Road Event Distances • Categories • Entry Fee Early Bird Entry Fee until 31 August 2018: MTB 10 km Solo: R350 MTB 10km Team of 2: R700 MTB 10km Team of 4: R1 400 Age Limit: 14 and up Event capped at 500 riders. Extras Race Shirt: R495 V-Neck T-Shirt: R275 Camp Site Self set-up: 4 x 4m camp site. Maximum 4 people per site. Cost: R100 per camp site. No Hassle Camping: Basic 2-Man tent. 2 Mattrasses. Includes breakfast for 2 people. Cost: R500 per tent. 10 Tents available. Luxury Camping 4-Man walk-in tent. 4 Beds, including bedding. Breakfast for 4 people Cost: R2 000 per tent 5 Tents available Darling ttu The 24-hour Darling ttu MTB Enduro is an annual event at !Khwa ttu on the R27 West Coast road. The challenge is to endure 24-hours of riding on a 10km fast purpose-built single track whilst withstanding the attractions of a 24-hour braai fire, 24-hour restaurant, social tent and entertainment. Ride as many laps as you can and enjoy the other attractions. The event is a collaboration between Darling Romery, !Khwa ttu and I Love Yzer. They are all passionate about the West Coast and creating new events and opportunities to experience the beauty of the region. Event Partners Darling Romery Darling Romery is a family-owned business established in November 1991 on Alexanderfontein, a farm near Darling in the Western Cape. They manufacture, pack and distribute a wide range of products, including fresh milk, amasi, yogurt, fresh cream, buttermilk, fruit juice and olive products. The range of quality products always conform to the highest standards, and more importantly, the customers’ expectations. Their raw milk is supplied by farmers from Darling, Malmesbury, Porterville and Vredenburg, with products distributed throughout the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Central Region and even as far as Gauteng. !Khwa ttu !Khwa ttu combines adventure, relaxation and education to leave a lasting impressing and a new understanding of the phrase “San Spirit Shared”. !Khwa ttu shares with visitors authentic interactions, inspiring San guided tours, good food, and professional friendly hospitality. Adventure, relaxation & education is what you will find here. Surrounded with sweeping views, tracks through nature, guided culture tours, stylish home cooked food, exciting projects and entrance to the fascinating world of the First People, the San - !Khwa ttu has it all. They offer their San students a safe learning environment and share with them appropriately designed training in sustainable tourism, culture, heritage, nature and general life skills, in order to support them in becoming San ambassadors and following their chosen career path. I Love Yzer I Love Yzer is an event, publishing, marketing company established in 2013 in Yzerfontein. Their passion is to promote Yzerfontein, Darling & the West Coast as a tourism destination to support our local businesses and events. For more information Social Media @Darlingttu #Darlingttu2018 Contact the I Love Yzer office: T 022 451 2202 E info@darlingttu.co.za W darlingttu.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Darling TTu Junior MTB Enduro When: 1 October 2017 Where: Khwattu San Centre, Western Cape Category: Enduro After the huge success of out first 24 Hour Enduro, we now offer something for the junior riders between the ages of 12 and 18yrs. The race takes place on Sunday 1st October from 11am to 3pm. Come and show the oldies how it is supposed to be done!!! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Darling TTu 24 Hour Enduro When: 30 September 2017 - 1 October 2017 Where: !Khwa ttu, San Cultural Centre, Western Cape Category: Enduro A fantastic single-track course that is fast and challenging with loads of ups and downs ideal for both teams and solo entries. Based on a 10 km course, riders choose how many laps they want to race. Encapsulating everything people love about mountain biking – the adventure, challenge, adrenaline fix, combined with fun social riding; and at the same time teasing out the little bit of competitiveness and thrill-seeker we all have inside of us. Race hard downhill, have some laughs and tell a few tales at the bottom, then share in some banter whilst cruising. Stop and enjoy live music, with the best water points loaded full of goodies to eat and drink. Heaps of prizes: Most solo laps, Most team laps, Hardest fall, Best dressed, and Best spirit. The event is held on the 10km track situated on !Khwa ttu with continuous stunning Atlantic views and single track thrills in the daylight hours, with the chance of spotting nocturnal visitors after dusk. The track has been designed to suit riders of all abilities. Go to Event Page

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Event Name: Yzerfontein Cycle Experience 2017 When: 11 May 2017 Where: Yzerfontein, Western Cape Category: MTB YZERFONTEIN CYCLE EXPERIENCE Its back!!! The Yzerfontein Cycle Experience, voted the best new event on Pedal Power Africa’s calendar for 2016, returns to our backyard, Yzerfontein on Sunday June the 11th. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in this truly wonderful event. As with last year, the cycle event will be complemented by an array of local stalls and entertainers, bringing a festival-like atmosphere to the town of Yzerfontein. Feedback from the race last year was incredibly positive, with the competitors enjoying the flat, fast, non-technical route. The veteran cyclists enjoyed the fast 73km training ride, and the less experienced , and more relaxed bunch took advantage of the 47km route, both routes being unique in that they are not open to the public, and run through the beautiful West Coast National Park. Starting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein, the competitors will wind their way out of the town, onto the R315, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager, Pierre Nel, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach, where competitors will receive a medal, a Coca Cola, and a Goodie Bag from Premier FMCG. This is not just any race, we are uplifting the community, and proceeds will benefit the international Police Forum, the Jenna Lowe Trust and the Darling Trust. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about their organisations and the work they do. The event is sanctioned by the Pedal Power Organisation. As such, cyclists can be assured that route markings and safety arrangements adhere to the Association’s requirements. Cyclists will be able to enter the event on the Association’s website: www.pedalpower.org.za or on the morning of the event. Yzerfontein Cycle Experience Sunday, 11 June 2017 Main Beach, Yzerfontein 73km - R250 47km - R200 Entries: http://www.pedalpower.org.za/events/pedal-power-association-152/ Website: http://yzerce.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yzercycle/ T: 022 451 2202 E: info@iloveyzer.co.za Go to Event Page

Event Name: Yzerfontein Cycle Experience When: 12 June 2016 Where: Yzerfontein, Western Cape Category: MTB Starting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein, the competitors will wind their way out of the town, onto the R315, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager, Pierre Nel, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach, where competitors will receive a medal, a Coca Cola, and a Goodie Bag from Premier FMCG. Coming on board as main sponsors are Premier FMCG’s brand Blue Ribbon. Premier FMCG (Pty) Limited was founded over 195 years ago, and its operation and distribution facilities run throughout South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique. Premier FMCG also operate a home and personal care business in the United Kingdom. Today Premier markets iconic South African brands such as Snowflake, Blue Ribbon, BB Bakeries, Star, Mister Bread, Impala, Iwisa, Super Sun, Nyala, Invicta, Manhattan and Super C, Lil-Lets, Vulco and Dove Cotton Wool. Nodumo Novuka, Corporate Communications Officer at Premier FMCG adds: “We are honoured to support such a remarkable initiative. This is not just any race, we are uplifting the Yzerfontein and Darling community, and proceeds will benefit the International Police Association (West Coast Region), The Reach for a Dream Foundation and the Darling Trust. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about the organisations and the work they do. Our vision is to grow our people, customers and brands therefore our partnership with the Yzerfontein Cycle Experience supports the ethos of Growing Together.” Pierre Nel, the West Coast National Park manager has opened his arms to all participants with the following statement: “West Coast National Park extends a warm welcome to all participants in the Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience Race. We are honoured that the organizers of this event have selected the West Coast National Park as part of this race”. The park is popular among cyclists and currently the Lagoon Challenge Cycle Race, which will be hosted in November, is the only other cycle event in the park. This Blue Ribbon event thus adds a new dimension to cycling in the park as it offers riders an alternative route from that of the Lagoon Challenge. We are proud to be associated with Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience hosts in the organizing and hosting of this event. I encourage entrants to enjoy the race and the splendour which West Coast National Park has to offer.” The event is sanctioned by the Pedal Power Organisation. As such, cyclists can be assured that route markings and safety arrangements adhere to the Association’s requirements. To enter, please visit www.pedalpower.org.za 73km: R250 47km: R200 Special rates apply for PPA members. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yzercycle/?fref=ts Twitter: @YzerCycle Remember to display your PPA MTB frame number. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time - PPA pays for its members to be electronically timed by Racetec. Go to Event Page