HJV1999 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Event Name: Pennypinchers/Timbercity Rooiberg MTB RaceWhen: 14 April 2012Where: Jakkalsdans Hotel in Rooiberg, North WestCategory: MTBOnline Entryhttp://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3385 Province North West North Venue Jakkalsdans Hotel in Rooiberg Contact Gerda Botha Contact Number 014 734 1630 Entries: www.entrytime.com Entries Close: Tuesday 10 April 2012 Maximum entries: 1000 Distance & Entry Fee 70km Open Marathon Licensed - R150 70km Open Marathon Unlicenced - R185 45km Half Marathon Licensed - R125 45km Half Marathon Unlicenced - R160 20km Fun Ride (No Licence required) - R100 Start Times 70km Open Marathon Group A - 08H00 45km Half Marathon Group B- 08H10 70km Open Marathon Group C - 08H20 45km Half Marathon Group D- 08H30 20km Fun Ride - 9H00 Venue Jakkalsdans Hotel in Rooiberg GPS Coordinates: 24° 46" 36.05 S 27° 44" 32.32 E Registration Registration: On Saturday from 06h00 to 8h00 at Jakkalsdans, Rooiberg Late Entries: On Saturday from 06h00 to 08h00 at Jakkalsdans, Rooiberg Route Description The 20km route is 100% ride-able, mainly jeep-tracks with rolling hills and beautiful grasslands. Difficulty rating: 3/10 (Easy) The 45km route is tougher than the 20km route with difficult terrain, jeep-tracks, some great single-tracks, river crossings, difficult climbs, fast downhills and lovely bushveld views and surroundings. The route is mainly using the Elandsberg Nature Reserve area with most of the riding in the grassland area, with some of the route venturing into the more mountainous parts. Difficulty rating: 6/10 (Challenging) The 70km route is tough but rewarding. The route includes lots of interesting jeep-tracks, single-track, river crossings, wooden bridges, but beware, the climbs are steep and the terrain is tough. Riders will however be rewarded for their pain and suffering with the exhilarating scenery, awesome down-hills, fast single-track and the general ambience of the area. A must-do for any serious mountain biker!!! Difficulty rating: 9/10 (Very tough)) Directions to Rooiberg Take the Bela Bela(Warmbaths) turn-off from the N1 approx 100 km north of Pretoria Once in Bela Bela, follow the main road (Chris Hani Road) in a westerly direction towards Rustenburg/Thabazimbi Go past the first turnoff to Mabula/Rooiberg approx 35km out of Bela Bela. (this road goes to Rooiberg and is 16kms shorter but becomes dirt after 4kms and could be in bad condition). Rather take the 2nd turnoff to Rooiberg (right) approx 60km out of Bela Bela Follow the road for approximately 17km to Rooiberg, passing the golf course entrance on your right hand side (which is where the event started from in 2008 and 2009) and shortly thereafter turn left, and Jakkalsdans (2010 and 2011 event village) will be on your righthand side GPS Coordinates: S24° 46" 36.05 E 27° 44" 32.32 Rooiberg is approximately 30km from Mabilingwe Nature Reserve, Mabula Resort and Zebula Golf Resort. A number of other closer options are also available.Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJV1999 Posted March 5, 2012 Share AccommodationThere are a number of accommodation options available in the area, from luxury lodges to camping sites.Click here to download a list of accommodation in Rooiberg area (or here: http://www.pennypinchersmtb.co.za/wdocs.php )Alternatively call Gerda Botha at 014 734 1630 who will assist you in booking the right accommodation for you and your family.Rooiberg is approximately 30km from Mabilingwe Nature Reserve, Mabula Resort and Zebula Golf Resort. A number of other closer options are also available http://www.kwikwap.co.za/pennypinchers/docs/Rooiberg%20MTB%20Race%20Accommodation%20List.xls Edited March 5, 2012 by HJV1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJV1999 Posted March 10, 2012 Share they r having a Pre-ride on Sunday 1 April 2012 8.30am from the Jakkalsdans Hotel in Rooiberg. Everyone is welcome. There will be no charge. Please phone Bennie on 082 783-0086 if you are interested. Distance 70km. http://www.facebook.com/events/373598432661502 Edited March 10, 2012 by HJV1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJV1999 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Looks like they doing a pre-ride on the 40km as well: SMS: Join for the Rooiberg MTB Pre-ride this Sun at 8.30 from Jakkalsdans in Rooiberg. 40 & 70km. Race is on 14 Apr, details entrytime.com. All welcome, no cost Edited March 29, 2012 by HJV1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJV1999 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Online End Date : 11 Apr 2012 Contact : Gerda Botha Contact Number : 014 734 1630 http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3385 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJV1999 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Last day to enter online http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3385 Edited April 11, 2012 by HJV1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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