[Event] Dirtopia MTB Festival

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Event Name: Dirtopia MTB Festival
When: 14 December 2012 - 17 December 2012
Where: Tarentaalkraal campsite, near Greyton in the Overb, Western Cape
Category: MTB

DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO A FEAST FOR RIDERS OVER THELONG WEEKEND

 

Just as the school holidays start, families can pack theircamping gear with mountain bikes, and head to the Overberg to kick off thesummer at Dirtopia MTB Festival from 15-17 December.

 

This year the All Mountain Enduro have beenlaunched: an individually timed event with 12 stages, 3 up-lift/shuttlessections and a night stage over 3 days. You choose to ride some, rideall or choose shorter options. There are also marked trails from thecampsite all weekend to ride and Funrides on Monday, 17 December. This will certainly give everyone a taste of the new trails that has been builtrecently.

 

At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing andeven be timed on some of the sections. There will also be jeeptracks androads for ‘neutral’ sections. Riders will still be required to ridethese. There will be daily shuttle or uplift sections to assist with elevationgain. Therefore, the overall descent of the race will be more than theuphill.Riders participate as individuals and results are produced on a ‘perday’ and ‘overall basis. Waterpoints with fruit etc will be placed at strategicpoints to assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you canrelax a bit at the stations and catch your breath before tagging into the nextSpecial Stage. Two hour start window every morning, so start early or later,the riders choose as timing is done with the Amarider Trail Tag that will give‘real-time’ results.

 

Day Visitors and non-campers are also welcome at the event, which takes placeon Middelplaas near Greyton. The Dirtpass that includes 3 days ofcamping, riding, T-shirt & a goodybag only costs R525 per person. There are also the option of the Mudpass for two days/one night, discounts forjuniors, small kids camp free, non-campers R200 per day or do the All MountainEnduro for three days without camping for R375. A Christmas present!

 

 

Trail Runners can take part in the last of the TripleTrail Run series on Monday morning that gives a fun 5km & 10km option of routes. There are also Kiddies events every day and lots of space for them toplay.

 

Beginners can learn more about mountain biking at the dailyskills clinics by Sara Muhl. Then there are the Gravity eventsfor the more extreme and a lot of fun to watch for spectators: Downhillcompetition, Obstacle Challenge, Night Dual and Dirt jumping.

 

There will also be lots of stalls with food, drinkand various products to browse through, prizes and lucky draws, medals andother give-aways for participants.

 

The event certainly has everything for all abilities andages, so don’t miss this popular outdoor Festival that will also have riverrafting & abseiling.

 

Visitthe website for the full schedule of events, route information and to enter(pre-entries close on 10 Dec): www.dirtopia.co.zaor contact info@dirtopia.co.za or call0218844752.

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