Bonievale Road and MTB

[Berry]

Bonievale Road and MTB

 

Start:2 November 2013Category:MTB, RoadOrganizer:Erika de WetPhone:081 302 7338Email:fiets@bonnievalebonanza.co.zaVenue:Hoërskool BonnievaleAddress:South AfricaThe 60 km route follows the R317 until the Bonnievale Cellar, where it turns right towards Stormsvlei, crossing the Breede River before returning to town.The 35 km is a fun, scenic and non-technical route covering a section of the 60 km route along the R317 towards Robertson and turning left towards Swellendam and Stormsvlei.The 9.8 km route follows the R317 for a short distance and follows the tar road back. Ideal for your kids! (Please remember all children u/10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.)The 42 km MTB route is for the more experienced mountain biker.  Riders travel along scenic farmlands on gravel roads.  Single and jeep tracks lead up to steep hills and rocky terrain. The 30 km MTB route follows a portion of the 42 km route with some moderately steep hills and rocky terrain.DISTANCESRoad: 60 km; 35 km; 9.8 kmMTB: 48 km; 30 kmSTARTING TIMESRoad 60 km @ 07h00; 35 km @ 07h30; 9.8 km @ 08h15MTB 42km 30km @ 07h15PRIZE GIVING/CUT-OFF 12h30PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE  29 October 2013Click here to enter online nowDIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE From Cape Town, take the N1 towards Worcester and follow the R60 and continue past Robertson.  Turn right onto the R317 at the traffic circle and head straight towards Bonnievale.  In town, turn left (Karyn’s on Main Deli will be on the right hand side).  Registration and late entries will take place in the church hall.NOTES Please note starting order and times. Children u/10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All riders except those riding the 9.8 km, receive free entrance to the Bonnievale Bonanza festival grounds.  Medals to all finishers. PPA members: If you have not already done so, please collect your 2013-2014 road funride number/MTB board from the PPA Office before the event, or contact us to arrange picking it up at the event itself.Road RoutesMTB Route Pre-EntriesLate EntriesDistanceEntry FeePPA discounted entry feeEntry FeePPA discounted entry fee60 kmR140R120R160R14035 kmR140R120R160R1409.8 kmR50R50R50R5048 kmR140R120R160R14030 kmR140R120R160R140Temp NrR5 (unseeded)-R5 (unseeded)R30 (seeded)  Share and Enjoy:ICAL IMPORT+ GOOGLE CALENDARPrevious EventNext EventComments are closed.

Edited October 27, 2013 by berry

[Berry]

Anyone that know this race? I see there is 13-15 climbs

[Guest Frail4Life]

Anyone that know this race? I see there is 13-15 climbs

Same area as the Worcester ride.

[Berry]

who's going to do this race. Im thinking of going but its a long way for 60 km

[ccc2]

i'm sure it used to be a longer distance in the past but they might have taken out the flat section from Bonnievale to Robertson circle. if so , its going to be a hard fast 60 km with a lot of rollers of which 2 are short but steep.

[Spark]

Same area as the Worcester ride.

Nowhere near Worcester. 80% of route is part of DC. 3 short steepish hills

[Berry]

Nowhere near Worcester. 80% of route is part of DC. 3 short steepish hills

have you done the race before . Do you think its worth going. Maybe make a weekend.

[-cK-]

I've done the 42km MTB last year and going to do it again this year. Was my very first event I've entered and enjoyed it. I can't comment on the road race side but the MTB was good and for only being in the saddle for over a month and a half before the race it was challenging for me so I'm aiming to improve on my time over that of last year

 

Oh and the bonus is there is a Sunday race/fun ride for the MTB blokes as well and I'm doing both again.

[RaymondC]

Last time I raced this one "ROAD" it was a disaster due to pretty much zero effort from the local organizers, I hope this time round who ever responsible for the event runs it better.. The scenery and landscape are freaking amazing and with the DC route using the same roads this could be used as great recon training/racing.

[Berry]

so is there nobody doing this race?

[Johny Bravo]

so is there nobody doing this race?

Doesnt seem like it. I was also wondering. I have had too many road races where I make a effort ,and when get to the event there is 30 or 40 guys. I am injured from a fall last weekend, so I can not do the mtb, wrists are shot. So was hoping to do the road race, but looks like I will skip. No interest it seems.

[Guest Frail4Life]

so is there nobody doing this race?

Come join for a Ride around Durville.

[Brogue]

so is there nobody doing this race?

 

I wanted to carpool with a couple of mates, but nobody else was keen on the 430km return travel to Cape Town.

[Jaco-fiets]

Did the mtb. All I can say is SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!

[BrandonF_]

Did the mtb. All I can say is SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Hoekom? Vertel vertel!!

[McD23]

and ? that post needs an explanation ?