Dirtopia MTB Events Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Event Name: Die Burger Mountain Bike ChallengeWhen: 30 July 2011Where: Laerskool Eikestad, Stellenbosch, Western CapeCategory: MTBMOUNTAIN BIKING AT ITS BEST IN THE VINEYARDSDie Burger Mountain Bike Challenge pre-entries open on the 1st of June 2011 on www.dieburgermtbchallenge.co.za and entries are limited to 3 500 riders for this popular event. Now in its sixth year, Die Burger MTB Challenge takes place on Saturday, 30 July, and will be hosted at Laerskool Eikestad in Stellenbosch. The event, which is renowned for its challenging and picturesque routes, will also be held in association with the Simonsberg Conservancy and will boast four scenic routes to cater for all levels of riding. The RoutesMeurant Botha of Dirtopia, who has been designing and maintaining mountain bike trails for over ten years, says that the four routes will pass through more than 20 wine farms, giving riders the opportunity to tackle some of the best and most beautiful trails in the country. The 60km route will traverse several local mountains and is not for the faint hearted. Riders can look forward to some serious climbing, technical descents and lots of single track. While the winner is expected to finish in approximately three hours, the average participant will take between four and five hours to complete the demanding course. The 42km is a tough challenge and not for beginners, which will mirror the 60km route up until Delheim Wine Estate from where they will head back towards the R301 and Stellenbosch. The 30km route follows a relatively flat course towards Spier Wine Estate and is perfect for those who think the 15km will be too short, but don't feel like tackling the climbs of the 42km. This is usually one of the most popular routes of the event. The 15km has proven itself as perfect for novices and follows a shortened version of the 30km route with identical start and finish sections. “For the second year there will be a 75km Ultra route, which is open by invitation only and to a limited field of about 200 riders, thereby attracting the best of the best in the mountain biking fraternity,” adds Botha. Die Burger MTB Challenge is also seeding event for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge 2012. Entries Entries will close on 18 July, or as soon as the 3500 entry limit is reached. For updated event information, visit www.dirtopia.co.za or email theteam@dirtopia.co.za Call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021-8844752 for further event enquiries.Go to Event Page
Christopher Brunsdon Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Gave last year a skip but so looking forward to this year but sadly I will not defend my title as last man standing in the 42km ... I will do it in under 5hrs this time.
Meezo Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Hopefully its not going to be as cold as the Knysna MTB was!
Zac.A Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Cold and rain always adds to the dimensions of mtb, makes it a lot more technical and challenging.
hayleyearth Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Started my 'new'-addiction in Stellenbosch and now looking forward to my 1st race there! Driving in from PE for the two things that excite me = MTBing and wine The last few week I have only done races in mud, my poor bike is taking a beating, but bring it on!
SWM1 Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Started my 'new'-addiction in Stellenbosch and now looking forward to my 1st race there! MTBing and wine But not at the same time......
MTB_Roadie Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Hopefully its not going to be as cold as the Knysna MTB was! Agree there, my legs was purple when I finished....only warmed up after like 25km...
covie Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Last year we were lucky it was dry, normally this is a mud fest though
Ratty Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 I'm undecided on which distance to do. The 60km I know has some really nice singletrack, but I'm just not convinced I'm fit enough. Want to find out what the total climbing is compared to Knysna 75km.
brussel Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) the 75 invite last year had over 2200m and the 60 had about 1800m I heard that knysna had 1900m of climbing and it sure felt like it as for mudfest, last years burger was really dry...knysna this year though was EPICALLY muddy thankfully I left my old cassette and chain on and I might see if it will hold together till the burger too! Edited July 6, 2011 by brussel
Ratty Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 the 75 invite last year had over 2200m and the 60 had about 1800m I heard that knysna had 1900m of climbing and it sure felt like it as for mudfest, last years burger was really dry...knysna this year though was EPICALLY muddy thankfully I left my old cassette and chain on and I might see if it will hold together till the burger too! Thanks. I'm still in two minds. I was doing ok at Knysna up until the 50km mark and then my speed drop drastically. I just ran out of energy and ended up missing the N2 cut off by +-10 min. I'm hoping this was due to bad prep (I had been sick the whole week) and lack of food on the ride.
DMC007 Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Before I move over to the 60km, I first need to do the 42km in under 2hrs:50mins. Hopefully that will happen this year.
JasonW Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 The 75km is probably a bit tougher overall than Knysna. The extra bit (over the 60km) is basically some rollers out towards Delvera and then the Delvera Red route. After that its flat and easy riding to the junction with the 60km route.
CatGirl Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 anybody have the profile for the 42km please?so i can compare to the recent gansbaai 42km....dit was 'n riller!
flymango Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 Springboks vs All Blacks at 09h35 ..... mmmmmm. Burger or rugby???
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