Dirtopia MTB Events Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Event Name: Die Burger MTB ChallengeWhen: 3 August 2013Where: Stellenbosch, Western CapeCategory: MTBWINTER RIDING & RUNNING ON SCENIC STELLENBOSCH TRAILS Die Burger MTB Challenge will take place for the eight year in 2013 in Stellenbosch on Saturday 3 August. This year organisers have decided to bring a brand new Trail Run on the Sunday to outdoor enthusiasts, so that families can make it a real Stellenbosch weekend! The event, which is renowned for its challenging and picturesque routes, will be held in association with the Simonsberg Conservancy and will boast five scenic mountain bike routes to cater for all levels of riding. DATE: Saturday 3 August 2013 VENUE: Eikestad Primary School, Stellenbosch TIME: First start at 08h15, last at 10h00 Mountain Bike DISTANCES: 15km funride for children & novices.30km funride for beginner riders42km challenge for intermediate, but fit riders60km challenge for advanced riders75km invitation race for top ridersMeurant Botha of Dirtopia, who has been designing and maintaining mountain bike trails for over ten years, says that the routes will pass through more than 60 farms in the area, giving riders the opportunity to tackle some of the best and most beautiful trails in the country. Two distances for the runners on Sunday around the Stellenbosch area. At the finish line there will be kiddies entertainment, food & drink, medals to all finishers, and make sure you stay for prizegiving & the lucky draw. Entries will open on the 3rd of June and close on 19 July, or as soon as the 4000 entry limit is reached. For updated event information, visit www.dirtopia.co.za or email theteam@dirtopia.co.za Call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021-8844752 Go to Event Page Sanderis 1
DJR Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 I've done a whole bunch of these, over several distances - and always enjoyed it - like a pig enjoys mud (no pun intended)- I've never done an even remotely dry one - maybe this will be the year?
BrandonF_ Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Great race, but really really really hope they try and separate to some extend all the distances finishing together, seriously, especially having half of Cape Town's population squeezing underneath a little bridge... GLuvsMtb and Tiny K 2
CatGirl Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 o vader genade nounet die email gekry, sal ek try vir die 60km???ek het al die oude molen se 60 gery en die true cape se 52km.sal ek DIE een se 60 maak?? weet iemand wat die total ascent is?
lerouc Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Net oor n 1900m...kom ekt ook vir hom ingeskryf en eks nie naastenby fiks genoeg nie!
Swart Kat Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Hoe kry jy n uitnodiging vir die 75km? Jy moet maar by van hul ander events goed gedoen het, ek weet nie. Bel hulle, ek is seker dat hulle plan sal kan maak. Ek is gelukkig genooi vanaf hulle die eerste keer die 75km ingebring het. Ek stem saam met Perfect Storm, hopeloos te veel mense vir so klein bruggie aan die einde, veral as jy die 60/75km gery het.
Skubarra Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Hoe kry jy n uitnodiging vir die 75km? Van die website 4.2 How do I qualify to race in the 75km invitation race?If you did not receive an invitation via email, you can send your recent mountain bike results to arina@dirtopia.co.za and motivate why you think you can make the cut-off time and complete this technical marathon.You need to reach the split at waterpoint 4 (Delheim) by 10h50 or you will be send home with the 60km riders. ek lei af hulle wil net seker maak die ouens wat inskryf sal actually die cut-off kan maak.
rpedro Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Like with the Argus MTB I really wish they would split the routes across 2 days. That way I can do the 15 km ride with my daughter and do the long race the next day. Tiny K 1
CJVDM Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 One of the races i enjoy the most during the year. lotsa climbing but the single track is worth it. The mud last year ruined it a bit but its dry it will be awesome!
CatGirl Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Net oor n 1900m...kom ekt ook vir hom ingeskryf en eks nie naastenby fiks genoeg nie! herre! ok, ek sal my gang kry om my te help oefen vi die een.sal ek en jy hom saam ry??? toe man!!!dan suffer ons ma saam! lerouc 1
cadenceblur Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 How technical or '' intermediate '' is the 42km?
SeaBee Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Cadenceblur - no worries there. Even I could do it last year! And I am on the shortlist for becoming the dirtroadie club mascot! One section where you'll simply have to wait and walk. Rideable, I thought... A little bit of singletrack through a bos and the just single-file at the end next to the river. Rest is open. Then again, it is easier if you go as slow as I do!
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