TznDotMtb Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Event Name: MAGOEBASKLOOF MTB CHALLENGEWhen: 3 May 2014Where: MERENSKY HIGH SCHOOL, TZANEEN, LimpopoCategory: MTBThis race is part of the Cycling Weekend in Magoebaskloof and is a Limpopo Qualifying event if you reside in Limpopo, The Magoebaskloof ROAD Challenge will take part the next day on 4 May 2014 and the traditional route of riding up Magoebaskloof pass will be included in the route for the first time after 4 years of roadworks... The distances will be 70km marathon, 35km half marathon and a 14km funride. Online entries open https://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-mtb-challenge Please feel welcome to comment so that we can BUMP this event as it is quite a special race!!! Go to Event Page
Pants Boy Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 GREAT pity that this clashes with the MTN National in Clarens ...
TznDotMtb Posted March 5, 2014 Author Posted March 5, 2014 I know. But our dates were finalized before the MTN calender was released... Hopefully there will be some hubbers not going to Clarens and coming to Limpopo!!!
BarHugger Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Clarens.......naaaah.......MAGOEBASKLOOF!!!! Sceneray, different terrains and track, very manageable field, great community driven waterpoints (and if the amount of water is a problem, use mountain streams), serious climbs, religion enhanced downhills and just an awesome fibe. MTN great competition......Magoebas great MTB'ing. We're in! TznDotMtb 1
TznDotMtb Posted March 5, 2014 Author Posted March 5, 2014 Awesome...Hope to see many of the Gauteng hubbers here! And our route is definitely a great challenge this year with the new 70km distance added. Our road race is on the Sunday, so if you don't do both disciplines, please tell your Roadie Friends...this year the challenge is BIG, with the road race finishing with the Magoebaskloof Pass! If you need accommodation, Magoebaskloof Hotel is our main sponsor for our road race and I'm waiting to hear about their cyclists tariffs.
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Great scenery. Lived there for 14 years - just maybe I should return for a 'quick' visit.
TznDotMtb Posted March 14, 2014 Author Posted March 14, 2014 Online Entries are open... Don't miss out!
TznDotMtb Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Route preparing almost done...Online entries open until 30 April! The 70km is definitely challenging will lost of small streams and rivers and new waterfalls on the route. The pine forests are really spectacular this time of year. New to this year's edition - A BEER TENT!!! WHO CAN SAY NO TO THIS???? Here is our race info: FOR MORE INFO CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:DOROTHY - 083 265 0844 / CARINE – 084 556 1090 MIAMI MAGOEBASKLOOF MTB CHALLENGE: 3 MAY 2014MAGOEBAKLOOF HOTEL ROAD CHALLENGE: 4 MAY 2014TZANEEN CYCLING CLUB presents a MTB race and ROAD race in ONE WEEKEND! With the date that falls over a school long weekend, it is the ideal opportunity for a breakaway for the whole family. There is so much to do in the Magoebaskloof area over that specific weekend with the KIWI FESTIVAL also happening. For more info go to: http://www.limpopobookings.co.za/kiwi-festival.php.Miami Canners is our title sponsor of the MTB race and for more info and their products go to: www.miamicanners.co.za.The MTB race of 3 MAY starts at MERENSKY HIGH SCHOOL and the route itself takes you through the scenic indigenous forests, bluegum and pine plantations of the Magoebaskloof mountains. The 35km route are mostly on gravel roads and jeeptracks and are suitable for riders of all abilities. For the more serious riders, there will be a 70km distance which takes you up to the remote area just underneath the Woodbush Towers and back to part of the famous Forest Drive where it will be almost just downhill from there. With one more big challenge to the 2nd last water table with a moderate climb of around 3km, which will also be the “HOTSPOT” on the 70km challenge, it will be just downhill to the finish! Both the 35km & 70km will be Limpopo Qualifying Races. The race starts at 08:00 and the distances are 70km (R150), 35km (R100) and 14km funride (R50).MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL is our title sponsor of the ROAD race and for more info go to: www.magoebaskloofhotel.co.za. The ROAD race of 4 MAY starts at MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL and the 100km race is back and the challenge is even BIGGER in 2014. The route takes you to Haenertsburg, down Georges Valley, around Tzaneen dam and back up MAGOEBASKLOOF pass. The 70km won’t go around Tzaneen dam. The 25km route takes you to Haenertsburg and back. The MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL ROAD CHALLENGE will also be a Limpopo qualifying race. The race starts at 08:00 and the distances are 100km (R170), 70km (R120) and 25km (R70). TIMINGTiming will be done by TimeMe. PRE-ENTRIES https://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-mtb-challengehttps://app.lap.io/event/2014-magoebaskloof-road-challengePre-entries close 30 April 2014 at 23:00. A late-entry penalty fee of R30 is payable if not entered online.NUMBER COLLECTION AND LATE REGISTRATIONMTB CHALLENGE2 May 2014 at MISTY RIVER SPUR, TZANEEN from 18:00 to 21:00. A special Cycling Pasta Buffet will be on the menu.3 May 2014 at MERENSKY HIGH SCHOOL, TZANEEN from 06:00 to 07:30You will be required to produce your valid CSA License at registration or you will be required to purchase an event license for R35 (only for the 35km and 70km races).ROAD CHALLENGE3 May 2014 at MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL from 17:30 to 19:30. A special CARBO LOAD Pasta Buffet will be on the menu. Walk in rate @ R60 pp.4 May 2014 at MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL from 06:00 to 07:30You will be required to produce your valid CSA License at registration or you will be required to purchase an event license for R35 (only for the 35km and 70km races). ACCOMMODATIONContact MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL for special packages available at discounted prices. R599 sharing per person including Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and R699 single.www.magoebaskloofhotel.co.zaAccommodation also at COACH HOUSE HOTEL & SPA – www.coachhousehotel.co.za WEEKEND PROGRAMFRIDAY EVENING:Number collection and late registration at MISTY RIVER SPUR from 18:00 – 21:00Cycling Pasta Buffet on the menuSATURDAY MORNING:Number collection and late registration at MERENSKY HIGH SCHOOL from 06:00 – 07:30Coffee will be for sale at the start. Spur Burgers, Beer & Cooldrinks for sale70km race starts at 08:0035km race starts at 08:3014km race starts at 09:00Prize giving and lucky draw at 13:00 for 13:30SATURDAY EVENING:Number collection and late registration FOR ROAD CHALLENGE at MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL from 17:30 – 19:30CARBO LOAD BUFFET DINNER on the menu – WALK IN RATE @ R60PPSUNDAY MORNING: Number collection and late registration at MAGOEBASKLOOF HOTEL from 06:00 – 07:30Coffee will be for sale at the start together with hamburgers, sausage rolls and refreshments for sale100km race starts at 08:0070km race starts at 08:1525km race starts at 08:30Prize giving and lucky draw at 13:00 for 13:30
Tothehills Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Where can I find a route profile for the 70km MTB race
CogitoErgoSum Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Where can I find a route profile for the 70km MTB race Search for Miami Magoebaskloof MTB on Facebook. There was a profile posted via strava. (Apologies - can't access the fb link on my phone now)
TznDotMtb Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 Search for Miami Magoebaskloof MTB on Facebook. There was a profile posted via strava. (Apologies - can't access the fb link on my phone now) I'll email to you. please send me your email address?
TznDotMtb Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 Where can I find a route profile for the 70km MTB race Please send me your email address?
TznDotMtb Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 70km profilehttp://www.strava.com/activities/131850182 it should be more or less 68km, when we had this ride, a gate was closed and we are adding a small loop as well, shouldn't be extra climbing...
Tothehills Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Does any one have a route profile for the 70km mtb?
Tothehills Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks for the profile. Look forward to race on the 3rd.
Tothehills Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Thanks for the profile. Look forward to race on the 3rd.
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