ChrisRawbone Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Event Name: ElginMTB RideWhen: 15 August 2015Where: Elgin, Western CapeCategory: MTBPaul Cluver Wines and Oak Valley invite you to join the official launch party of Elgin MTB on Saturday, 15 August 2015. #ElginMTB is a collaborative project between neighbours Paul Cluver and Oak Valley, who have joined their trails to create a unique MTB experience. Riders will now have the option to legitimately cross our borders and cycle a 70km round-trip – making it one of the longest rides in the country with spectacular single track. The day will start with a 70km ride of #ElginMTB, followed by a Launch Party for a relaxed spit-braai lunch, drinks and live music. EVENT 1 - ElginMTB 70km Ride Time: 08h00-09h00Ride start/finish: You can start or finish at either Paul Cluver or Oak ValleyDistance: Up to 70km (your choice of how far you'd like to ride on the day)Price: Please see options below EVENT 2 - Launch Party Spit Braai Time: 12h00-16h00Venue: A Bedouin tent on the border of Paul Cluver and Oak Valley. Directions will be clearly signposted on the day!Access: You can drive or cycle to the party venueFood: Delicious Lamb-on-the-Spit served with sides and saladsPrice: R100ppThere will be wines, craft beers, soft drinks and apple ciders for sale, along with live entertainment to set the mood. ** COSTS ** - Annual ElginMTB permit and ride: R500 (annual permit includes 4.5 additional months FREE)- Annual ElginMTB permit, ride and launch party spit braai: R600 - Day ElginMTB permit and ride: R60 - Day ElginMTB permit, ride and launch party spit braai: R160 For catering purposes, bookings for the launch party are essential. Contact sharon@cluver.com to make your reservation. Join the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1632651186761207/ Go to Event Page
Shanelvz Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Sounds really good - Do you just pay on the day? A few of us are keen on this entry:- Day ElginMTB permit, ride and launch party spit braai: R160 Cheers
Sean Faria Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Does the day permit of R60 apply to the open day on the 15th as well ?
Sparki 1 Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 pity this opening is on the same day as the Wolseley MTB challenge.
ChrisRawbone Posted August 13, 2015 Author Posted August 13, 2015 You can pay on the day and the day permit (R60) also applies. Alternatively you can purchase a year permit (R500) and get the remainder of 2015 for free, the permit is valid to 31st Dec 2016.
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I am wanting to do the Paul Cluver / Oak Valley loop tomorrow. Does any know if it is well signposted? I know the Paul Cluver trails quite well, but don't know where the border crossings are. Also where do you buy a permit? Any entrance?
waveduke Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 I am wanting to do the Paul Cluver / Oak Valley loop tomorrow. Does any know if it is well signposted? I know the Paul Cluver trails quite well, but don't know where the border crossings are. Also where do you buy a permit? Any entrance? Hi Donovan,we bought the ticket at the Paul Cluver Estate gate. You pay R30 for Paul Cluver + R30 for Oak Valley. I stand to be corrected but I think that's the only place to buy. You cross into Oak Valley over the fence. There are 2 or 3 fence crossings now. But proper ramps - no climbing like in Tygerberg :-) We followed the black route. Nice trail - tough short climbs. Signage was good. Hope that helps!
Donovan Le Cok Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 Hi Donovan,we bought the ticket at the Paul Cluver Estate gate. You pay R30 for Paul Cluver + R30 for Oak Valley. I stand to be corrected but I think that's the only place to buy. You cross into Oak Valley over the fence. There are 2 or 3 fence crossings now. But proper ramps - no climbing like in Tygerberg :-) We followed the black route. Nice trail - tough short climbs. Signage was good. Hope that helps!Cool! Thanks so much.
lerouc Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Cool! Thanks so much.So how was the trail marked. We are going tomorrow, yes i know, 6 months after it was opened. We will be starting at OV and just wanted to make sure routes are marked well?
Donovan Le Cok Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Not great, I must say. I know the area reasonably well so can find my way around. I just didnt know where the links between the two properties were. It was almost 6 months ago that I last rode there so it may have improved or gotten worse.
raptor-22 Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 the route is well marked if you start at Cluver
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