[Event] 8th Botrivier Van Der Stel Pass MTB Challenge

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Event Name: 8th Botrivier Van Der Stel Pass MTB Challenge
When: 27 October 2012
Where: Botrivier/Bot River (N2, at turnoff to Hermanus), Western Cape
Category: MTB

Races: MTB – 60 km, 40 km and 15 km

Running/walking - 21 km, 10 km and 5 km

Cultural historic race - 6 km

 

Host:Botrivier Education Foundation (BEF)

Info:Wilfred @ 021 851 2295 or 0833241846 or email wilfred.habelgaarn@gmail.com or

Anthony @ 0837732574 or email anthess02@gmail.com

 

Prize giving cut off:13h00

Entries and Registration:

Online entries @www.bef.org.za until Monday 22 Oct 2012. Also, at registration on Friday 26 October from 4 pm to 8 pm or on the morning of the race starting at 5 am.

 

MTB Challenge

 

Three MTB races:

1. 60 km starting @ 08h30

2. 40 km starting @ 08h40

3. 15 km starting @ 08h50

 

Fees:

R 100 – 60 km

R 80 – 40 km

R 35 – 15 km

T- shirts (fiber cotton) – R70

 

Race and route description

 

The 2012 route is the reverse route of 2011. Up hills now down hills and faster times expected. Interesting new sections

exploring the hills and valleys in and around the Van der Stel Pass await all the new and previous participants. Porcupine

Hills in particular is a section on the long route which cyclists will thoroughly enjoy. Don’t forget to look up to spot the

eagles nesting. Mainly gravel road and jeep tracks. Short non technical single tracks are scattered along the course. The

purpose of the route design is enjoyment, not technical, but still needs enough fitness and cycling in those legs especially

for the 60km. Enough water and soft drink will be served along the route with friendly marshalling. All three routes follow

the same direction and g the “Hill of friends” will be downhill, hence no descending to chat with your friends.

 

All three races approach the gradual ascend along the railway line after starting with a downhill towards the famous 300 yr

old oak tree. Beautiful views of valleys and creeks lie on your right. The 15km family ride breaks away to the left along

this climb and heading back to the station. The 40k and 60km cyclists continue and once on top, a long fast down run into

the Witkop peasant dust bath awaits. From here 2 short steep climbs will take you into Fisantekraal kloof. This is mostly

downhill with one short steep climb. Back in the Van der Stel Pass the 40km route turns left heading back to Botrivier station

with one more twist in the tail. The 60km cyclist turns right in the Van der Stel Pass and heads towards Porcupine Hills then

continue through open farm land. Perdevlei hill will be downhill this year and once back in Van der Stel Pass the route joins

the 40km cyclist back towards Botrivier Station.

 

An indemnity form must be signed by all cyclists.

 

Male and female winners of the 60km race receive R1100, 37km winner receives R300 and 15km R100. Category prize money is

available.

 

Medals for all and cash prizes for winners plus many lucky draws including R1000 draw, overnight stay at Arabella Hotel &

Spa & many more spot prizes.

 

Directions to Botrivier station

To get to Botrivier station from Cape Town – pass the Hermanus turn off on the N2 at the bottom of the Houwhoek Pass. The next

turnoff is towards Botrivier situated on your left. At the T-junction turn left. Continue with this road around a sharp bent

with the Bot River Hotel and filling station on your left. Sign posts will easily guide you to the start 200m from the bend.

 

Contact

Wilfred @ 021 851 2295 or 0833241846 or email wilfred.habelgaarn@gmail.com or

Anthony @ 0837732574 or email anthess02@gmail.com

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[jiggs]

Same day as the Durbanville leaque race, would love to do this race in my own backyard