[Event] Shikwaru Debtsafe MTB Challenge

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Event Name: Shikwaru Debtsafe MTB Challenge
When: 7 May 2016
Where: Shikwaru Lodge, Limpopo
Category: MTB

DON’T LIMIT YOUR CHALLENGES, CHALLENGE YOUR LIMITS!!

This will be this races 4th Year and the 2nd year at Shikwaru Lodge!

7 May 2016

 

We are excited to announce that this Limpopo Mountain Biking race will again be a qualifier for Limpopo Colours. Only the 35km and 70km race will be used as Limpopo Colours qualifiers.

 

Race Details:

Race Distance Fee Start Time

*70km R200 07:45

*35km R160 08:15

10km R 70 08:30

*CSA Licence required for 70km & 35km. Day licence can be bought for R35.

All CSA cycle rules apply and remember “No Helmet, No Ride”. Download a map to Shikwaru Lodge: shikwaru-map

ROUTE INFO

Shikwaru Lodge terrain: Single Track, Game Trails, Jeep Track, Gravel Road, Rocky, Savannah, Bushveld.

The routes will provide the cyclists with a real adventurous escape into the bushveld with breath-taking views with vast diversity of wild life.

 

10km:

The 10km route have a easy flow to it, within the Shikwaru Lodge borders. Half way into the race you will have a steady climb and make sure you know how to shift to easier gears. You will be rewarded with some easy flowing single tracks and downhill back to the race village. Total assent 120m.

 

35Km:

Relatively fit, intermediate skilled, recreational riders will find the short climbs and some of the rocky surfaces challenging. We recommend that riders be cautious where the surfaces and descents are dangerous and marked with arrows pointing down. Please remember to keep left and be cautious if you are approached by faster riders from behind. Words like “keep left”, “on your right” or “track” are often used.

 

The 35km route starts with a easy loop in the Shikwaru Lodge borders before heading out. You will pass the race village at 7km into the race that will provide great viewing for the spectators. The legs should be warmed up when you hit the climb at 12km into the race. Very enjoyable route for the fit 35km rider and a very memorable ride for the weekend warrior! Total accent 580m

 

70KM:

The 70km route start of within the Shikwaru Lodge borders with easy terrain and single tracks and will pass the Race Village again after 10km into the race and will provide great spectator value. After 15 km you should have found your legs for the climbing will start… At 20 km into the race the route splits and the real mountain biking starts. Expect some climbing since the whole route consist of almost 1500m elevation. Some areas will be challenging but, no problem for the fit 70km rider!

 

All routes have almost no sand and no thorns, but keep in mind this is bushveld… be prepared anyway… some areas include rocky terrain!

Go to Event Page

MTB flyer 2016.pdf

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PLEASE NOTE: All distances NEW routes for 2016! More Fun and Single-Tracks! 

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