Robertson Winery MTB Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Event Name: Robertson Winery Wacky Wine MTB 2013When: 8 June 2013Where: Paru Farm, between Roberton and McGregor, Western CapeCategory: MTBDATE: Saturday 8 June 2013ORGANISER: Robertson WineryVENUE: Paru Farm, Robertson (10km out onMcGregor Rd)DISTANCES AND STARTING TIMES:42km @ 08h0029km @ 08h3012km @ 08h50LUCKY DRAW/CUT OFF: 12h00PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE: 6 June 2013ONLINE ENTRIES: www.pedalpower.org.zaENQUIRIES: Niel van Velden 021 883 8043 or Email:niel@robertsonwine.co.za ROUTE DESCRIPTION: The 42km and 29km route riders can look forward to a scenic ride through the vineyards and over undulating hills in the Robertson Valley. The 42km route is a rewarding route for fit riders, as this route includes challenging and technical climbs and descents. Only experienced riders should attempt the long route. The 29km route, on the other hand, is a pleasant meander through vineyards and over mild hills and is not as technical as the 42km route. Expect a combination of jeep and single track sections on both. The 12km short route consists only of jeep tracks and is suitable for children and novices.NOTES: All three routes are opened exclusively for this event! This funride forms part of the Wacky Wine Weekend Festival in Robertson. Each participant older than 18 will receive a bottle of Robertson wine or grape juice. Participants younger than 18 will receive a bottle of Robertson grape juice. All children u/10 must be accompanied by an adult. DIRECTIONS TO VENUE: From Robertson, take the McGregorturn-off. Cross over the Breede River, and take the leftfork to McGregor. Continue for about 7km, and then turn left on the gravel road(PARU). Continue for a further 2km along the grave road and turn left to ParuFarm.One hour and forty minutesfrom Cape Town. REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR PPA FUNRIDE NUMBERLOADS OF LUCKY DRAW PRIZES Go to Event Page
Robertson Winery MTB Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Everyone, Please note that we have camping facilities available this year! COST: R50 per person per night WHERE: Paru farm (venue for MTB). On the shores of the Breërivier 10km outside of Robertson on the way to McGregor. FACILTIES: Plug point, warm showers, toilets CONTACT: Liz de Vries CONTACT NUMBER: 084 554 6307
Robertson Winery MTB Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Like last year, we have VERY cool LUCKY DRAW prizes to give away after the event so don't rush off! Prizes include: A GoPro Silver Oakley Cycling Glasses Various MTB Cycling kit Wine Robertson Winery Hampers and much more!
HDW Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Have you maybe got a route profile for the 42km? Edited May 28, 2013 by HDW muller 1
Robertson Winery MTB Posted May 29, 2013 Author Posted May 29, 2013 Hi HDW. The profile should be on our event page. Let me know if you have trouble getting it and I'll send it to you. HDW 1
Dubber Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) Like last year, we have VERY cool LUCKY DRAW prizes to give away after the event so don't rush off! Prizes include: A GoPro Silver Oakley Cycling Glasses Various MTB Cycling kit Wine Robertson Winery Hampers and much more! Sounds like a good ride. Do you know if non-PPA members will get an official time? I'm happy to pay the extra as a non-member but don't like the idea that I don't get a time. (Not because I plan on wining it rather for future seeding etc). Edited May 29, 2013 by Dubber
Robertson Winery MTB Posted May 29, 2013 Author Posted May 29, 2013 Hi Dubber. PPA will only time their members and mention the following when they are asked about it: "For events where PPA pays for the timing, only PPA members get timed, as a direct benefit of membership." They are our partners for this event and we have to respect their whishes and benefits they offer to their members. I hope you understand.
Robertson Winery MTB Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 The long term weather forecast is looking very good! Sunshine from Thursday to Sunday! I'll keep you posted if the forecast changes. Wannabe 1
HDW Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I have a suggestion - seeing as we are gonna freeze at the start, how about some of those drums/barrels to make a couple of fires at the start point. Just to keep warm? Think it might be a nice touch Wannabe and DVDW 2
Robertson Winery MTB Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 Hi HDW,We've them in place already! We've 2 large ones right outside the registration area which is very close to the chute which I will light up nice and early. I'll place another couple of smaller ones at the back for the slower guys. Wannabe and Mopkop 2
HDW Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Awesome news!! Thanks for the thought! Good luck with all the remaining arrangements for the weekend
Robertson Winery MTB Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 Hi Woodstocker. It's about 160km from Cape Town and should take about 1h30-1h45 to get there.
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