Event Name: Ashburton Investments National MTB Series Grabouw When: 28 January 2017 Where: Grabouw Country Club, Western Cape Category: MTB Venue: Grabouw Country Club, Grabouw, Western Cape GPS Location: S25 06′ 00.47″ E30 45′ 20.91″ Elevation: 319m Terrain: Single Track, Jeep Track, Gravel Road, Rocky Features: Hand Built single track, Bridges, River Crossings, Spectacular Views, Dams Found in the majestic Groenland, Grabouw lies in the Elgin valley surrounded by glorious Cape mountains and is a mountain biker’s paradise with its scenic and challenging trails. The area has a long history of mountain biking, traversing similar routes with that of the Cape Epic & Wines 2 Whales and features incredibly panoramic views that are set against a background consisting of mountains, vineyards, forests and dams. An idyllic ride, the terrain is mainly made up of farm roads, gravel and dirt roads with single and dual track routes that cross over rivers and bridges, incorporate hilly climbs and offers picturesque views of the Elgin valley and Hottentots Holland mountains to the north and the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the south. With routes that cut through farm land and plantations, riders need to aware of farming and forestry vehicles and follow the board markers that will act as a guide to the allocated trails. You can look forward to newly added routes on already great trails, well stocked water points, uncongested routes with little overlap, an expo area, local food stalls & craft beer, massages, bike washes and a VIP area. Go to Event Page
