Naas Vermaak Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Event Name: Napier Patat Festival MTB RaceWhen: 13 June 2015Where: Agulhas Skills School, Napier, Western CapeCategory: MTBTHE ROUTE 15KMA nice easy route with enough elevation to make you feel you've at least earned your medal. First part will gradually take you higher and higher through beautiful fynbos. Thereafter it's mostly downhill towards the finish - enjoy! 30KMWith just over 600m's of climbing and most of it within the first 7km, this route offers a nice challenge to the competitive short route rider. Once over the first part, riders will be treated and spoilt with splendid views across the Overberg where the pedalling will mostly be downhill and gradually levelling out over rolling terrain. Jeep tracks for the most part and lovely connecting single-track will have you in owe. One moment in the open and the next under a canopy of trees will make you forget about the distance, wishing it never ends. Two thirds into the race will take you up a gentle little climb where after a lovely long downhill will bring you back to the outskirts of Napier. The last 4 km will albeit not be a lot of climbing, but will be testing the legs for last time before speeding the final km or so to the finish... wanna do another lap?! ENJOY! 60KMThis one, being our flagship route, once finished, will leave you with a feeling of pride and beaming with a sense of achievement –never have you enjoyed a hammering so much. Truly spectacular scenery, exhilarating safe downhill’s and single-track awaits the rider. Following the same route as the 30km for the first 10km, the riders will split off into the distance over gravel road for another 5km before heading up into the “kloof” for the big one! Steady, hard climbing to the top will take you to the highest point in the race whereafter one of the best downhill’s in the country awaits! For the daring fast rider this will be the highlight of the ride – close to the edge at times but also catering for the less adventurous. Going mostly downhill now along jeep track for about 10km, riders will be heading back towards Napier through lovely Protea plantations and past numerous dams. With about 15km’s to go, gradual climbing via single-track to yet another beautiful lookout point will bring you to the start of another fast downhill where after you will connect with the 30km route again for the last 10km. If this route doesn’t have you searching for superlatives and screaming with joy, nothing will! Come on, just do it!Go to Event Page
Slanghoek Louis Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 We try to be there. Talk to you soon! LouisSlanghoekGravelandGrape route manager
City Cycling Athletic Club Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 any chance of arranging a road race in the Overberg?
Naas Vermaak Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 Great! We're trying our best to make the event better than last year(ja, daar was probleempies ) One thing's for sure - the route is awesome and will cater for evry level of rider! Please enter - thx, Naas
Naas Vermaak Posted May 20, 2015 Author Posted May 20, 2015 https://cdn.bikehub.co.za/uploads/events/eventimg-1729.png?t=1432115304
Slanghoek Louis Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Good afternoon, Where can I view the route profiles? Louis
lerouc Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Good afternoon, Where can I view the route profiles? Louis http://www.napierpatatmtb.co.za/#!route-and-map/cee5
Jaco-fiets Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Wow! 1468m of climbing in the 60km race. Some solid climbing. Must be a tough 1!
Slanghoek Louis Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Thanx found it.Like my wife said: " julle mans kan nie iets soek nie!"
Karen Lottering Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I have a entry for the 60km, if anyone is looking for one
Naas Vermaak Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 Reën gelukkig nie so erg gewees nie...veld gaan awesome wees...
Naas Vermaak Posted June 4, 2015 Author Posted June 4, 2015 Distance 55km and ascent around 1450m...that will secure very "naais" downhills
Slanghoek Louis Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 Time to enter gents....and ladies Entries done and overnight booked!
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