[Event] Rijk Tulbagh MTB Funride

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Rijk Tulbagh MTB Funride

 

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Organiser: John Brokaar

Contact No: 0839525448

Email: info@rtps.co.za

Region: Western Cape

Start Venue: Disapark, Tulbagh

IMPORTANT NOTE

 

Please note, for this event, you have to be a paid up member of the Pedal Power Association (PPA) and use a RaceTec timing chip registered to you, to be able to view your results on the Pedal Power Association and RaceTec websites.

Remember to wear your PPA MTB funride number. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time - PPA pays for its members to be electronically timed by Racetec.

Refer to www.pedalpower.org.za for more information about Pedal Power memberships.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

 

NEW EVENT!

Traverse the scenic Tulbagh valley from its town centre across the slopes of its Western Obiqua Mountains, Northern Winterhoek mountains, eastern and southern Witzenberg mountains; on farmroads through orchards, forests, nature and game reserves, across mountain tracks and single tracks. Some of the routes will go over parts of the ABSA Cape Epic and MTN National MTB routes but on this race, the routes will traverse all of Tulbagh’s surrounding mountains in a clockwise direction.

 

The 75 km will test the fit and technically experienced rider with over 1700 m in climbs on a variety of farm roads, 4 x 4 (jeep) track & single-track with spectacular views. The route is designed to provide variety and cover as much of the valley as possible by avoiding too much of a zig-zag route across similar terrain.

 

The 40 km is by no means a cakewalk! Following the same farm, mountain and single track routes as the 75 km but cutting out some of the heaviest climbs and detours but with over 700 m in climbs it still offers a varitable challenge from a perspective of endurance, strength and technical skills for the average rider.

 

The 20 km ride is untimed and one that focusses on those who like to ride but don’t have as much time to build up their stamina and strength. Aimed at the novice and young riders it will still provide a safe but good challenge. Please note that riders under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE

 

From Cape Town, take the N1. Take the Klapmuts turn-off (exit 47) to Wellington. Turn left onto the R44 just before Wellington. Pass through the Nuwe Kloof Pass. 2 km after the pass, turn left towards Tulbagh. At the T-junction, turn left again and after about 100 metres, Disapark will be on your left. There will be parking marshalls to indicate available parking areas. Expect approximately 90 minutes driving time from Cape Town.

GPS Coordinates: S: 33°17.16 ; E: 19°08.15

 

 

NOTES

 

The Rijk Tulbagh MTB Funride’s schedule co-incides with Tulbagh’s Christmas in Winter celebration and besides the traditional Christmas Fare and decorations, there will be numerous attractions all along the historic Church street for both young and old and an ideal opportunity to entertain the whole family for the day or weekend! See www.tulbaghtourism.co.za

Remember to wear your PPA MTB funride number. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time - PPA pays for its members to be electronically timed by Racetec.

 

 

Distance Start Time

75 KM 8:30 AM

40 KM 9:00 AM

20 KM 9:30 AM