[Event] Big Cycle MTB (Worcester)

[Rydogg]

Event Name: Big Cycle MTB (Worcester)
When: 29 November 2014
Where: Brandvlei, Worcester, Western Cape
Category: MTB

First time on the PPA funride calendar: 2014 sees the fourth annual instalment of the BC Family Day at Brandvlei Cellar in Worcester. A new addition to the BC Family Day is the Big Cycle MTB, presented in partnership with Hermitage Financial Services. In years past, the Cape Epic followed some of the surrounding routes.

 

Event Big Cycle MTB (Brandvlei, near Worcester)

Event date Saturday 29 November 2014

Distances 47 km; 25 km; 10 km

Starting times 07h00

Venue Brandvlei Cellars (BC Wines)

Enquiries Magdelle on (023) 340-4215 or magdelle@bcwines.co.za / sales@bcwines.co.za

Cut-off / lucky draw 12h00

Pre-entries close 27 November at 12h00

Online entries https://online.entries.co.za/entries/findperson.aspx?eid=3260

On-the-day late entries? Yes

 

Long Route (47km): for advanced cyclists

 

The trail starts at Brandvlei Cellar (BC Wines) and moves along single track and jeep track roads in a southerly direction. The first 7 km is easy with a moderate climb. The trail runs along the Doorn River and Moddergat mountains where you will be treated to breath-taking surroundings.

 

Up to about 12 km the route is quite easy and here you will find the first water point. This is followed by two fairly steep climbs. At this point the trail runs along the foot of the mountains. The remainder of this section (up to about 25 km) passes through vineyards, peach and apricot orchards. The climbs are pretty short but steep enough to make it challenging. The second water point is located at the 25 km mark.

 

The last section of the trail consists of two reasonably steep climbs. The first is short but very steep while the second is known as the “Epic Bult” and is fairly lengthy and steep. The view however makes it thoroughly worthwhile. The “Epic Bult” ends with a “hair raising” downhill and then there is one last small hill before you finally enter the vineyards, following more or less the same route as the first 5 km back to the cellar.

 

Medium Route: 25km – aimed at all level of fitness and ability

 

Short Route: 10km – aimed at children. You are also welcome to run this route

 

Showers will be available after your ride.

 

Prizes: All prizes will be distributed in the form of a lucky draw. Lucky draws include a bicycle (Merida Mountain Bike), a game drive from Fairy Glen Game Reserve and variety of other bicycle and wine related prizes. All proceeds will be donated to the three farm schools around Brandvlei Cellar as well as to the Sean Kelly Training Centre in Worcester.

 

Directions to Brandvlei Cellar from Cape Town:

Take the N1 out of Town towards Paarl (The Hugenote Tunnel). Drive on through the tunnel toward Rawsonville. Turn right on the Old N1 (R101) (signs for Rawsonville) ±6km. Turn right toward Van Riebeeck St (Rawsonville). Continue through Rawsonville towards Worcester. Just before Worcester, turn right on the R43 toward Villiersdorp (±16km). Turn left on the Doornrivier road. 3km and you will find Brandvlei Cellar on your right.

 

Directions from Somerset West via the Grabouw:

Take the N2 towards Grabouw. Turn left through Grabouw towards Villiersdorp. Drive through Villiersdorp towards Worcester (±33 km). Turn right on the Doornrivier Road. 3km and you will find Brandvlei Cellar on you right

Directions from Robertson:

Take the R60 towards Worcester. Turn left towards the R43 on the Villierdorp Road ( ±6km). Turn left on the R43 (±15km). Turn left on Doornrvier Road. 3km along you will find Brandvlei Cellar on your right

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[BenReaper]

This is right in my backyard,looking forward.

[-cK-]

Considering it, just need to work out the logistics as it could be an early morning affair as usual...

[Rydogg]

Keen to share a lift from Cape Town / Table View. 

[droenn]

Tempted - any info on the total climb/profile for the 47km?

[Breezer]

Where can we get a profile of the 46km. I might do it if it is not to hard. The burger is the next day.

[BenReaper]

This is the best I could find as this is a first time event.

[BenReaper]

And this if it can be of help.

[Rydogg]

Looks like a very easy race. 

[Rydogg]

Looks like we could have great weather for the last MTB race this year  

[Rydogg]

I've got space for 1 more in my car. Leaving from Table View. 

[Slanghoek Louis]

As Slanghoek mtb team we would like to congratulate the Bc team for a great event. This was their first and they have and the area has the oppertunity for awesome single tracks in the future! Less tar and more single track.

 

For every one not doing the Cycle tour its a great date for an event.

 

Thanks guys and girls!

 

Oppertunity knocks on your door for next year!

 

Slanghoek Louis

[Rydogg]

Yip. Well done organizers.

 

This was quite a tough race and quite technical, with lots of short steep rocky climbs.

 

I will be back next year!

[webs]

Only problem I had was where the 25km & 45km split.

The marking for the 45km turn off was not in the right place.

Most guys doing the 45 went straight on doing the last bit of the 25km route.

I wasn't happy seeing guys who was behind me, already having a Coke at the finish.

 

But other than that, it was a tough, technical race and I enjoyed it very much.

[-cK-]

Only problem I had was where the 25km & 45km split.

The marking for the 45km turn off was not in the right place.

Most guys doing the 45 went straight on doing the last bit of the 25km route.

I wasn't happy seeing guys who was behind me, already having a Coke at the finish.

 

But other than that, it was a tough, technical race and I enjoyed it very much.

 

I second that. 

 

I was very ticked off with myself when I finished realizing I did not do the full race and immediately reported it to the Racetec guys.  To top it off my Garmin was messing about and I thought I only did 25km and asked them to drop my time to the 25km results but after uploading it I saw I actually did do 39km so I've send Racetec a followup query.  Lets see what they do, at least one result should get pulled/amended although I suggested they investigate at least the majority of the top spots.

 

And for those who did not do the race here is the turnoff in question and it should also be noted that this is at the bottom of a little descent so you're hitting this at speed...

 

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