WesselvdWalt Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Event Name: Nissan Trailseeker #1 Helder BergWhen: 9 May 2015Where: Ridgemor Wines, R102 Kuilsriver Road | Firgrove, S, Western CapeCategory: MTBWe are glad to announce the first event in a new series of four events in the Western Cape, that will make up the offical Western Cape Marathon Mountain bike series for 2015. The series is targeted at the young, the novice and the family but also for the experienced rider. The routes are aimed to be fun and friendly, no technical and specialised bits that only the pro's can ride. The series caters for those looking to get into mountian biking as a sport, the weekend riders and the family conscious.But with great TV coverage, good prize money with provincial points up for grabs, the serious riders are drawn in to compete into a festival of mountian biking.The first event in the new series takes place on the trails between Somerset West and Stellenbosch the homeground of the Wannabees Cycling Club. The routes cross many of the famous wine farms in the area, and will be a fast paced route showcasing the beautiful green rolling hills of the area.The trails have been laid out over the past two to three years and features dual track, gravel roads and short sections of single track that anyone can enjoy!Come and share a this great new experience in a new area. We'll bring great meals and snacks, while you share the battle scars and war stories with your mountain bike buddies. VenueRidge more Wines, Old main Rd. (R102 / Kuilsrivier) Firgrove, Somerset West GPS Co-ords: 34°02'42.2"S 18°46'26.8"E Google earth link - https://www.google.co.za/maps/dir/''/ridgemor+wines/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x1dcc4b1a88fff4f5:0xff929607ab5edbde?sa=X&ei=Cz9LVbzyGuvB7AaolIGAAQ&ved=0CIQBEPUXMAw Registration TimesDate: Friday 08 May 2015Venue: Ridgemor Wines (Race Venue).Times: 16:00 - 19:00Date: Saturday 09 May 2015Venue: Ridgemor Wines (Race Venue).Times: 06:00 - 09:15 Event Programme09/05 07:15 Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover09/05 07:30 Start 70km09/05 08:30 Start 40km09/05 09:15 Start 20km09/05 09:30 Start 10km09/05 10:00 Winner of the Fun Ride 10km Expected09/05 10:15 Winner of the Fun Race 20km Expected09/05 10:15 Winner of the 1/2 Marathon 40km expected09/05 10:00 Winner of the Marathon 70km expected09/05 13:00 Prize Giving DirectionsFrom the R44 from StellenboschTurn right onto Main Rd/M9Continue to follow M9 (7.3 km)Turn right onto Old Main Rd/R102 (1.4 km)Turn right into Ridgemor Wines (250m) From Cape TownTake the N2 to Somerset/MuizenbergTake exit 38 for M9/Macassar Road toward FirgroveTurn left onto Macassar Rd/M9 (700 m)Turn left onto Old Main Rd/R102 (1.3 km)Turn right into Ridgemor Wines (250 m)Number boardsThis event uses SA Seeding (SAS) numberboards.These are number boards for life!You pay R50 once off, and you can use it at all of ADVENDURANCE races in the country (and quite a bit more other events)Learn more about SAS here: www.saseeding.co.za Go to Event Page
WesselvdWalt Posted March 23, 2015 Author Posted March 23, 2015 Teaser for the 2015 NISSAN TrailSeeker Western Cape Series:http://vimeo.com/122622616
WesselvdWalt Posted April 10, 2015 Author Posted April 10, 2015 Update:The route will feature new areas that have not bene in a race before.We are also working witht he Wannabees club to open a Culvert under the R44 which will link up the Helderberg trails PERMANENTLY with the current Wannabees routes.Distances: 10km / 20km / 40km / 70kmChild minding facilities, kids play area will also be available.Official Western Cape Provincial series:Earn points at each event, 3 of your best results in the 4 events in the series count.Improve your seeding as you go along.Receive provincial colors for your age group at the end of the year!
WesselvdWalt Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 The routes are now available to view: (on right hand side under route maps)http://www.trailseekerseries.co.za/trailseekerseries/westerncape/trailseeker1
Johny Bravo Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 entered. Really really looking forward to the entire Trailseeker series in the Western Cape. You guys should have done this ages ago, but thanks.
Johny Bravo Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Toss up between Montagu Mania & this?Milky, with points being awarded each round, and a host of great venues, I would do this one. With the intention of doing every event, and see where I end up. Helderberg, Grabouw, Meerendal and Hemel and aarde in Hermanus. Some great venues.
B20 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Entered the 70km...Nice training for the Amarider....
BrandonF_ Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I've entered, and will do all four races....Great to have a proper organised big boy MTB series happening in the WC
B20 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I've entered, and will do all four races....Great to have a proper organised big boy MTB series happening in the WC Same here/agreed.
Johny Bravo Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 I've entered, and will do all four races....Great to have a proper organised big boy MTB series happening in the WC Me 2, nice venues. Hemel and aarde is one of my favourites.
Johny Bravo Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Entered the 70km...Nice training for the Amarider....Absolutely. Perfect timing for the 100 miler.
WesselvdWalt Posted April 23, 2015 Author Posted April 23, 2015 Finally some movement here on the forum With two weeks to go, the Western Cape woke up Guys please see this as YOUR series, we've waited a couple years to get the sponsors sold... let's tell all your friends & clubs about it so we can make it big over the next year!The Cape really needs this!Also send me suggestions / comments of what you want and want to see!
milky4130 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Milky, with points being awarded each round, and a host of great venues, I would do this one. With the intention of doing every event, and see where I end up. Helderberg, Grabouw, Meerendal and Hemel and aarde in Hermanus. Some great venues.ok ok I'll do it, lol!! Yeah always wondered up country only held this series, no we know.
milky4130 Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Finally some movement here on the forum With two weeks to go, the Western Cape woke up Guys please see this as YOUR series, we've waited a couple years to get the sponsors sold... let's tell all your friends & clubs about it so we can make it big over the next year! The Cape really needs this!Also send me suggestions / comments of what you want and want to see!to be fair you only post it here on the hub 3 days ago & there is another event happening same day & gravel travel the next day, can understand why riders are not exactly hunting for entries. Maybe for the next events market more aggressively? Flyers on windshields at various races usually does the trick.
WesselvdWalt Posted April 23, 2015 Author Posted April 23, 2015 to be fair you only post it here on the hub 3 days ago & there is another event happening same day & gravel travel the next day, can understand why riders are not exactly hunting for entries. Maybe for the next events market more aggressively? Flyers on windshields at various races usually does the trick. Event created 20 March over a month ago Date was in the calendar long before gravel was (gravel on the Sunday now)5000 flyers were printed and distributed in the cape among bike shops and events. - All good
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