-cK- Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Event Name: Thys Du Toit Memorial MTB ChallengeWhen: 30 August 2014Where: Hopefield, Western Cape, South Africa, Western CapeCategory: MTBThe Thys du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge (previously Hopefield Fynbos MTB Challenge) is a yearly MTB race held in conjunction with the Hopefield Fynbos Show. Thys du Toit was the eldest child of Jan Kwak and Tikkie du Toit from Hopefield. He was born and bred in Hopefield,went to school here from G1 to GR12- Headboy of the school in 2013 and also passed GR12 with a "A" average. He was also part of the 1ste rugby and cricket teams of the school. Since January 2014 he was a junior accountant at Fourie Oberg AND de Bruyn in Moorreesburg. He passed away on 14 April 2014 on his way back to Hopefield to attend a Church service as it would have been his Grandfarther's birthday. He left behind his mom, dad, brother Charl(17) and sister Ezelle(15). This MTB race and all others will contribute to the Thys du Toit bursary fund that will be given to one child of High school Hopefield to further their study's. Description Event Name: Thys du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge When: 30 August 2014Where: Hopefield, Western Cape, South Africa, Western CapeCategory: MTBDistances: 72km, 50km and 13km (May be subject to change closer to race day and completion of the single track section) Notice from organizers: 23/8/2014 This one is for the race-snakes! We have decided that we will be giving a 1st place prizes for each of the 1st male & female finishers of the 72km & 50km races. 72km prizes will be a R 1 000.00 Sportsman's Warehouse Voucher & a bottle of champagne 50km prizes will be a R 500.00 Sportsman's Warehouse Voucher & a bottle of champagne We might also have more surprises instore 6/8/2014 Good news everyone! Just got confirmation that all the distances will be on for race day! 16/7/2014 - Starting times have been changed to: 72km @ 08:00 50km @ 08:15 13km @ 08:30 Online Entries at: http://www.entrytick...ew/mtbchallenge Entries are R160 for the 72,km and +-50km ridesR 120 for the 13km ride. NOTICE: Online entries will close on Monday: 25/8/2014 Entry on the day will be available but please note the prize difference! R180 for the 72,km & 50km rides R140 for the 13km ride For More Info Contact: Willem Schoeman082 923 2553022 723 0024topsecurity@sandveld.net Here are the updated route and profiles for the 72km & 50km for 2014 http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/Profile72.jpg 50km Routehttp://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/50kmProfile.jpg Here is a look at our single track addition, profile excludes our supertube section due to ongoing construction that should be done completed a week before the race but this is about the full single track section. http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/STProfile-1.jpg Also the toughest part of our single track dubbed Heartbreak hill http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/wacza/Misc/Forum%20Posts/HBHill.jpg Here are just some of the prizes up for grabs: - 1 whole sheep from Nicky Latagan butchery in Moorreesburg,cut into portions - 2 nights for 2 people in a luxuary tent at Thali Thali game lodge - Cremorne Holiday Resort is sponsoring a river trip by Offshore Africa Port St John Sponsors on board for our Thys Du Toit Memorial MTB Challenge Hopefield Cremorne Transkei, Protea Hotel Saldanha, Thali Thali Private game farm, TS Protection Group, Terrason, Giant, Sportsmanswharehouse, Brooks, Land Rover N1, AND WESTCOAST SPORTS VREDENBURG MALL. Thanks to all our sponsors. More details and info will be added with time.. Go to Event Page
Johny Bravo Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Looks flippen good man. I shall be attending. Looks flat and fast, a welcome change from the usual.
Johny Bravo Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 Eish, 7am start. You guys might want to slightly rethink that. I will have to get up at 4, to leave at 5, to be there at 6.30. Cutting it a bit fine.
-cK- Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 Hi Johny Bravo, I just spoke with the organizer and he said the starting times have been changed. 74km @ 08:00 50km @ 08:15 13km @ 08:30
Johny Bravo Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Awsome guys, thank you. I am def racing. See you there.
-cK- Posted July 21, 2014 Author Posted July 21, 2014 A Little Teaser of the single track we've been working on... Johny Bravo 1
Johny Bravo Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 A Little Teaser of the single track we've been working on... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cOp4FXitGslooks lovely. Lets hope for great weather.
-cK- Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 Small update from organizers and it is good news: Just got confirmation that all the distances will be on for race day!
Johny Bravo Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Small update from organizers and it is good news: Just got confirmation that all the distances will be on for race day! Awsome guys. We are looking forward to this race. Hope its not just sand. Edited August 6, 2014 by Johny Bravo
-cK- Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 Primarily farm roads Johny Bravo, I've ridden the routes a couple of times myself both summer and winter times and in the dry its not at all sandy like most would expect from our area bar a 100m patch on the 50km route . Winter the conditions is nice unless you have mother nature giving you little surprise like last year with some major downpour the days just preceding the event. Made for an under estimated tough but lekker race. Last years little recap: Johny Bravo 1
Ratty Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 What is the cut-off for the 74km? I really need to do some distance, but like to take my time.
-cK- Posted August 7, 2014 Author Posted August 7, 2014 I will be there. How far from Cape Town CBD? Gracias! About 130km give or take via N7 What is the cut-off for the 74km? I really need to do some distance, but like to take my time. No actual cut off as long as you get in before dark but the lucky draw takes place at 13:00
-cK- Posted August 15, 2014 Author Posted August 15, 2014 THURSDAY - Cape Town Tygervalley28 AugustThursday - Registration Sportsmans Tygervalley15h00 - 18h00 FRIDAY - Vredenburg29 August Friday - Registration Weskus SportWeskus MallVredenburg or SATURDAY morning at the event GLuvsMtb and Marius 2
-cK- Posted August 17, 2014 Author Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Route profiles updated for you all as well as a notice regarding online entry closure time: NOTICE: Online entries will close on Monday: 25/8/2014 Entry on the day will be available but please note the prize difference!R180 for the 72,km & 50km ridesR140 for the 13km ride Edited August 17, 2014 by -cK-
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