Corbie Posted November 16, 2012 Posted November 16, 2012 Event Name: The Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Experience 2013When: 15 February 2013 - 17 February 2013Where: Cradle of Humankind, GautengCategory: MTBBack for the third time by popular demand, here’s something that will definitely excite you - The Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Experience. The Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Experience is a challenging three-day MTB event starting on Friday 15th of February and finishing on Sunday the 17th of February 2013. Previously known as The Bridgestone Route 69 MTB Experience, we have decided that our event is up there with some of the top names and definitely one of the top routes in SA. Hence the name change to The Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Experience.Starting in the heart of The Cradle of Humankind and finishing at Kloofzicht Lodge also in The Cradle, some three days later, this is the ride to do if you’ve committed to doing one or more of the big mountain biking events in 2013 - Epic, Joburg2C or Sani2C. This must be part of your 2013 training programme. In true Leverage Corporation fashion, this will be a ride where you will be challenged; it will be a ride which you will enjoy; and it will be a fantastic event which is well organized and run. Following last year’s success, there will again be three races on offer, namely: The Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Experience – 3 day eventThe Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Weekend Experience – 2 day eventThe Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Mini Experience – 1 day event Here’s what the route entails: Day 1: An 80km “warm up” starting in the heart of The Cradle of Humankind and taking you through to Hartebeespoort to the Van Gaalen’s Cheese Farm - home of The Magalies Adventure. Day 2: Ok, so now you’re warmed up, get ready for a tough and challenging 70km route kicking off from Van Gaalen’s. You’ll need to negotiate more than a couple “men from the boys” climbs before reaching Maropeng in the Cradle of Humankind. Day 3: Then get ready for the home strip with a final 60km burst from Maropeng to the luxurious 5 Star Kloofzicht Lodge in Muldersdrift. 200 km later - you’re now ready for that 5 star spoil. Kick back and enjoy a leisurely lunch, compliments of us, while you relax at the pool and soak up the views in the relaxing company of family and friends. Got your interest? Good! So what’s included and what’s not. What’s in:Absolutely unbelievable riding – great single track, good technical challenges and stunning sceneryA professionally planned and managed routeGoodie Bag including race shirt (Race Cap for the full Bridgestone Route 66)Free Tog Bag transport from Start to FinishFree Shuttle service from finish of each stage back to the start, compliments of EuropcarShowers at the finishGood TLC all along the wayAt each finish venue (Van Gaalen’s and Maropeng) a complimentary lunch consisting of a beef and/ or chicken burger and salads, plus a chill zone offering you a few of your favourite “cold one’s” and a nice place to relax and unwind after a hard day in the saddle.Free bike washSecure overnight storage for your bike at Van Gaalen’s and MaropengSunday lunch at Kloofzicht - a 5 star affair supported by the obligatory beer tent and complimentary massages compliments of Honda and Mangwanani Spa.One of the best and most enjoyable warm ups you’re going to get – tick 200km off that training schedule A Special What’s IncludedAs with 2012, we will be offering a shuttle service, compliments of Europcar, where you will be shuttled back to the starting point on each day to collect your car. We will offer you a safe and secure facility to store your bike overnight at Van Gaalen’s or at Maropeng. What’s out:Just accommodation–you need to look after the logistics here and make your own accommodation arrangements. We will unfortunately not be able to release details of the route to you now, as the landowners have requested that we respect their privacy until race day. If you did the event in 2012, the route remains largely unchanged, but expect a few surprises. Entries are limited to 500 riders, so best you enter soonest. Costs and Entry links are as follows:The Bridgestone Route 66 MTB Experience - to enterSolo Rider: R 1 500Teams of Two: R 3 000 The Bridgestone Route 66 Weekend MTB Experience - [/url] to enterSolo Rider: R 1 000 The Bridgestone Route 66 Mini MTB Experience - to enterSolo Rider: R 350 For more information on this, please do visit www.route66mtb.co.za. For information on these contact The Leverage Corporation.Tel: 011 463 7730Email: info@leveragecorporation.co.zaGo to Event Page
RockSpider85 Posted December 7, 2012 Posted December 7, 2012 Doing the weekend option.... some motivation for training over the silly season....
kosmonooit Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Weather is looking good for 2014 edition .. if anything like the past few days, perfect! Are they serious about the 6h30 start time on Day 1 from Lanseria?
VicanZA Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Weather is looking good for 2014 edition .. if anything like the past few days, perfect! Are they serious about the 6h30 start time on Day 1 from Lanseria? I'm sure they did start 6:30 in 2013...it's 2014 mate!
kosmonooit Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I'm sure they did start 6:30 in 2013...it's 2014 mate! Copy that, there was no event filed under this year calender but its certainly happening. Looking very forward to get out there in the rolling hills of the Cradle - peak time!
Craig Slow Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Doing the weekend race. Looking at the route profile, 1300m over 65km for Saturday's ride should be nice and tough......
bobby Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Hi All Can i please get some feedback on this event, is it worth R1900 for solo weekend package?i note that you do get a goody bag and a meal Sunday after the race? But i will still have to get accommodation for Saturday night. Thank youKind Regards
Mojoman Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 My boss wanted to pay for me to join him on the day event....till he saw the price tag just for a day race. R1300 for the two of us....so now he will rather pay for a ride at VG and lunch and beers!
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