[Event] Baleia Wines MTB Challenge

[StilbaaiMTB]

Event Name: Baleia Wines MTB Challenge
When: 3 September 2016
Where: Baleia Wines, Western Cape
Category: MTB

We are excited to announce that Baleia Wines will host the first ever Baleia Wines Mountain Bike event on 3 September 2016.

Three routes (20km, 40km and 88km) set in the picturesque area around the tranquil town of Riversdale just a stone's throw from Mossel Bay in the Garden Route.

The routes will consist of some single-track, jeep-track and flowing dirt roads - see the route information posted on our website www.baleiawines.com

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[GOCracing]

Rode the routes on Sunday afternoon - man - you're in for a spectacular ride. the scenery is marvelous and the route conditions exceptional. The 20km riders will have 1 waterpoint (10km), the 40km riders will have 3 waterpoints (10km, 210km & 30km) and the 88km riders will have 5 waterpoints (10km, 30km, 50km, 65km and 78km). First 3 per class (Men and Women) will receive prizes and there will be a host of lucky draw prizes. The first 250 entrants will get a goodiebag with some very nice stuff.  All finishers will receive a finishers medal - NO cut-offs ...... you start and we wait till you finish !!!

Get your entries in via the online entry system www.racecontrol.co.za ..... See you all at the race ! 

Edited August 15, 2016 by GOCracing

[GOCracing]

Only two weeks before the Karoo to Coast ...... for those NOT racing the Karoo to Coast this is a great way to get some kilos (88km) under the belt. For those that will race the Karoo to Coast this is a great event to gauge your fitness levels beforehand. 

 

There will be wine tasting (Baleia Wines), craft beer, energy drinks stalls and much much more at la Bella Restaurant and Deli for the non-riders. We will also have a jumping castle (with supervision) and there are a host of other shops to browse through.

[GOCracing]

7Stars Energy Drinks will be in attendance at the Baleia Wines MTB Challenge - each rider (first 250 to enter) will receive one in his goodie bag (some other nice stuff in the goodie bags as well). They will also set-up a display area where you can buy more. http://7starsenergy.co.za/ 

 

Mountain Brewing Company will have their Premium Craft beer on sale at the finish as well - nothing like having a great craft beer after a nice MTB ride ! http://www.mountainbrewing.co/

[GOCracing]

CSA Sanctioning done ! Sertificate received .... going to be a GREAT race !!

[GOCracing]

Tomorrow in 2 weeks time !! Get your entries in. 

[GOCracing]

Tomorrow - ONE week to go !! Track prepping and marking in full swing...... 

 

Get your entries in - http://www.racecontrol.co.za/UpcomingRace.aspx?eventID=40505&Type=Normal 

[Vetplant]

I am not too sure whether you will be getting the numbers you might have thought possible, the time of year is your biggest challenge.

 

One suggestion would be to move it into the year-end festive season. There are PLENTY Gautengers who go down to the southern cape for the holidays and take their two-wheeled toys along.

 

Somewhere between the 16th of Dec and the start of the school-year will be your best bet. It doesn't even need to be on a weekend, most of your riders in that time of year is on holiday, so a midweek race is actually viable.

 

Good luck with the inaugural race.

[GOCracing]

Tx Rookie - this race is 2 weeks before the Karoo 2 Coast and we have riders that do this to gauge themselves ito fitness. The last 2 years this date was used by Al-2-Hez MTB but they not running the event this year - hence we took the date. 

 

We have a race in dec in Stilbaai (holiday) and also one in March / April (holiday) which attract a lot of holidaymakers. 

[Vetplant]

Tx Rookie - this race is 2 weeks before the Karoo 2 Coast and we have riders that do this to gauge themselves ito fitness. The last 2 years this date was used by Al-2-Hez MTB but they not running the event this year - hence we took the date. 

 

We have a race in dec in Stilbaai (holiday) and also one in March / April (holiday) which attract a lot of holidaymakers. 

Good to hear.

 

Good luck with the numbers

[T-Bob]

I don't race on the dirt but I drink their wines and they are great! 

[BSG]

I will be there, why, because it's close by and flattish for the 40 km, almost like cycling in the Freestate I guess/hope.

[GOCracing]

We'll also be "launching" (first release as they call it) their Rose on Saturday - bottles only getting their labels tomorrow. To crown this you'll ride right past the actual vines where the Rose's grapes were grown.

 

Weather looks like it's going to play along and we'll get a perfect sunshine day ! 

[GOCracing]

3 days to go ....... 

[B20]

Man I am so disappointed.

Came all the way from CT (with a new bike) to ride this, but Mother nature has other plans. 

Mountain bikers cry...., farmers smile. 

With all this rain, I am going to bale.

Do not feel like a mud fest.

Sorry GOC.

Did the Al-2-Hez last year and loved it.

Was so looking forward to this.....

If weather permits, I will try again next year.

[BSG]

Man I am so disappointed.

Came all the way from CT (with a new bike) to ride this, but Mother nature has other plans.

Mountain bikers cry...., farmers smile.

With all this rain, I am going to bale.

Do not feel like a mud fest.

Sorry GOC.

Did the Al-2-Hez last year and loved it.

Was so looking forward to this.....

If weather permits, I will try again next year.

I'm with you on this one, I wanted to do it so much as well, even phoned this morning to hear about the rain and they said that this morning it was still dryish. But next time definitely.