[Event] Die Burger MTB Challenge

[Dirtopia MTB Events]

Event Name: Die Burger MTB Challenge
When: 31 July 2016
Where: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Category: MTB

Stellenbosch delivers largest mountain bike event for all level riders.

Die Burger MTB Challenge brings more than 5000 outdoor enthusiasts to this beautiful town every year, and in 2016 it will take place on Sunday, 31 July.

One of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events, it is renowned for its challenging and picturesque Wineland routes and will once again be held in association with the Simonsberg Conservancy with six scenic mountain bike routes to cater for all levels of riding.

 

For the third year riders will have the option to participate in the 50km route which leads to the south-eastern part of this scenic Boland town, but this distance will have a different route in 2016.

Although, 8km longer, it will still be an easier option than the 42km route. Riders should not be fooled by the distances.

 

Meurant Botha of Dirtopia, who has been designing and maintaining mountain bike trails for nearly 20 years says that the routes will pass through more than 50 farms in the area, giving riders the opportunity to tackle some of the best and most beautiful trails in the country. At the finish line there will be kid’s entertainment, food & drink, medals to all finishers and a lucky draw where a bike can be won!

 

DATE: Sunday, 31 July 2016

VENUE: Stellenbosch: start @ Eikestad Primary school and finish at van der Stel Sportgrounds

TIME: First start at 08h05, last at 10h20 (provisional)

DISTANCES:

• 15km funride for children & novices.

• 30km funride for beginner riders

• 50km funride for intermediate

 

• 42km challenge for intermediate riders, but fitter riders

• 60km challenge for advanced riders

• 75km invitation race for top riders

Entries will open early April and close 18th of July or as soon as the entry limit is reached. Entries and further information on the event website http://www.dieburgermtbchallenge.co.za/ or email info@dirtopia.co.za or call Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021 884 4752

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[ABrooks]

Hi all

 

This will be the first time I ride an event and I am not sure whether I should do the 50km or 42km. How difficult is it to ride the 42km compared to the 50km?

 

I live in Stellenbosch, but see that the route is only open on the day of the event. Is there a different route here that will be just as challenging as the 42km one?

[stefanx]

If I was you I would do the 42km instead of the 50km. Reason being, the 50km is longer in distance and a bit more flat, but the 42km has more climb and lekker singeltrack. You would appreciate the 42km more than the 50km. This is just my thoughts, so feel free to ride any route you like. This is a awesome event and you will enjoy any route they have to offer.

[Rouxenator]

This year the 50km is going to be different, not going past Spier. 

 

I'm super happy to be doing my 3rd 75km this year. 

[Aaron_B]

Doing the 75km

[Sparki 1]

how does one get invited for the 75km?

[Rouxenator]

My first 75 was the year after I did the 60 in good time.

 

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[Sparki 1]

oh sorry, my bad. i see it's only for top riders.

[dev null]

If I was you I would do the 42km instead of the 50km. Reason being, the 50km is longer in distance and a bit more flat, but the 42km has more climb and lekker singeltrack. You would appreciate the 42km more than the 50km. This is just my thoughts, so feel free to ride any route you like. This is a awesome event and you will enjoy any route they have to offer.

 

I did the 50km last year.  This year I am doing the 42km.  The 50km last year was an endless slog through mud, muddy grass and sand.

[Aaron_B]

75km should be based on current seeding but what happens is the 75 never really garners much interest and anybody who feels they're fit enough and pays the fee can do it... Sadly. Last year when I did the 60km we passed nearly 20 75km riders quite quickly.

[BrandonF_]

I got invited for the 15km after my result last year,.. something about the 60km is NOT a two day stage race?,..#dunno what they on about,..it was the best three days of my life

[Sparki 1]

75km should be based on current seeding but what happens is the 75 never really garners much interest and anybody who feels they're fit enough and pays the fee can do it... Sadly. Last year when I did the 60km we passed nearly 20 75km riders quite quickly.

so can one just enter? I read you get somehow invited to ride the 75km and you cannot just enter. the system wont allow.

[Sparki 1]

My first 75 was the year after I did the 60 in good time.

 

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Thanks R. did you receive an sms/email inviting you for the 75?

[Aaron_B]

so can one just enter? I read you get somehow invited to ride the 75km and you cannot just enter. the system wont allow.

Yes you get invited. However, you can motivate why you feel you have what it takes to do it. Like I said, it's never fully subscribed.

[Rouxenator]

You need to keep up the performance if you want to do the 75K again. I had a good 75 in 2013 but slacked quite a bit in 2014, so last year I had to pull a fast 60 and it seems to have paid off. 

 

That extra bit you do on Dirtopia's home trail up and down Klapmuts hill is hard but oh-so rewarding. Be sure to check their trail run calendar and do a 15K trail run at Del Vera when you can. 

[lerouc]

First year i will be able to do this event. Every year this falls in our annual Namibia holiday. This year we get back the week before the event.

 

Looking forward to it.

 

Will only do the 40km though. Dont know how much will be in my legs after 2 weeks of sitting in a bakkie everyday, sleeping in a tent and eating and drinking the whole day.