Darling Brew Extreme MTB Posted September 3, 2012 Share Event Name: Race The Rhino At Van Gaalens On Rhino Day!When: 22 September 2012Where: Van Gaalen, Magaliesberg, Gauteng, GautengCategory: MTBDurbanville Hills Race the Rhino 22 September is World Rhino Day and now you too can make a difference Over 300 Rhinos have been poached in SA in 2012 (1/09/2012). Scary! On 22 September, like-minded people and organisations world-wide will host events and shows and a variety of other creative initiatives to raise Rhino awareness. So if you are not Sky Diving for Rhino’s, walking for Rhino’s or just wanting to save Private Rhinos – jump on your bike and come and Race for the Rhinos.A day that any mountain biker can help the Rhinos in South Africa and make people aware of the dire situation the rhino’s find themselves in. A portion of the proceeds of the Race the Rhino will go to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the Renosterveld Trust. Renosterveld Trust works towards protecting the endangered habitat, the Renosterveld, today a mere 4% of it left. Durbanville Hills is presenting its first annual Race the Rhino at van Gaalen MTB Track, Magaliesberg. Van Gaalen is situated at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains on the banks of the Skeerpoort river. Race the Rhino will offer you a short and long mtb route, entertainment, playground for the kids, lunch and a prize giving. Riders can book their lunch and Durbanville Hills wines online when they enter. The restaurant will also offer a variety of great meals and drinks! Rhinofields Durbanville Hill Wines will be on sale and there will be an “Auction” area where you can purchase art, wine, Rhino literature and much more – all in aid of our Rhinos! RACE INFODate: Saturday 22 September 2012Venue: Van Gaalen, Skeerpoort, GautengDistance 1: 50 km at 9:00 (R120)Distance 2: 15 km at 9:30 (R60) Register online on www.ridetherhino.co.za or http://www.cyclesport.co.za/content/2012-durbanville-hills-race-rhino Renosterveld Events also presents the annual Resolution Health Ride the Rhino, a 3-day stage race in the Western Cape from 5 – 7 October 2012. www.ridetherhino.co.zaGo to Event Page mooky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dodgius Bastardo Posted September 3, 2012 Share I'm in Darling Brew Extreme MTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted September 3, 2012 Share A Durbanville race in Magaliesberg, a bit far away isnt it? Edited September 3, 2012 by udxcob Darling Brew Extreme MTB and Skubarra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted September 3, 2012 Share yes yes bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted September 4, 2012 Share cmon this is now for all the people that complained about the Nissan .............this will be an epic race true MTB style and at Van Gaalens Darling Brew Extreme MTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted September 4, 2012 Share I'm in. Will finalise my entry today! Darling Brew Extreme MTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted September 4, 2012 Share I'm in x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted September 4, 2012 Share Nooit, 15km too short and 50km is too long - 30 or 40 would do nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted September 4, 2012 Share push the limits 50 is not so bad if you can do 40 you can do 50 easy DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted September 4, 2012 Share Has anyone heard any rumours from eric regarding the route? He usually pulls a cat from the hat with htese types of races. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted September 4, 2012 Share push the limits 50 is not so bad if you can do 40 you can do 50 easy You sure about that?Ive only done 43km and 46km, both nearly killed me (not literally of course), and I always say, riding at VG is tougher than most other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted September 4, 2012 Share Really pissed that I'm missing this event! Enjoy it guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilton. Posted September 4, 2012 Share Oooh, yummy, I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Cogs Posted September 4, 2012 Share Booked and paid Any chance of some pics Mnr / Mev Renoster? Edit: Of the course that is! Edited September 4, 2012 by Joe_Cogs mooky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted September 4, 2012 Share You sure about that?Ive only done 43km and 46km, both nearly killed me (not literally of course), and I always say, riding at VG is tougher than most other places. Yes man another 4 km . juts pace yourself and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heel Drop Posted September 4, 2012 Share done paid in for the 50km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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