[Event] Varsity MTB Challenge 2017

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

Sporting an updated look, the Varsity MTB Challenge is back in 2017.

 

Riders, from the pros to weekend warriors, were blown away by the total race experience at the inaugural Varsity MTB Challenge and the 2017 race will not disappoint. 

 

Race details:

• 30 September and 1 October 2017, Franschhoek and Paarl
• Race village at: La Paris Estate, Franschhoek
• Two-day stage race 
• Team race, with teams made up of two riders
• Distance: 107 km
• Ascent: 2 500m

 

Why wait? ENTER NOW and connect with old and new friends and ride some of the best MTB routes in the Western Cape.

 

The Varsity MTB Challenge is unique as it’s the only mountain bike race in South Africa where the general public ride for their university of their choice. It brings together old friends and foes, young and experienced riders in a challenge to crown the best MTB university in the country.

 

The race is designed to not only challenge the hardy MTB riders, but surprise and entertain everyone along the way. Expect unique water points with special treats, spectacular spectator points and the best rider facilities on offer at the race village.

 

The races are sanctioned by Cycling South Africa.

 

For more on Varsity MTB Challenge, visit our website.

Edited February 21, 2017 by Varsity MTB Challenge

[Fatboy85]

Looking forward to this. Was at the Greyton Classic as a training race this past weekend. Similar distance and profile. Heard route is amazing with new single track and loads of off bike entertainment and of course good to represent my Univirsty again!

[drum]

Also really looking forward to the route, heard great things about the trails in the area and keen to hit that single track over two days! 

[tristansandwith]

If FNB are behind this, it's sure to be a fantastic event (think Wines2Whales). Cascades single track should provide some entertaining spectating too.

 

Very excited for this event, come on October.

[Dogfish]

looking forward to this! love the concept and route should be good! 

[Dogfish]

overview of the route,..

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

Latest news from Varsity MTB. 

 

It's a start at Nederburg!

 

http://varsitymtbchallenge.co.za/2016/06/varsity-mtb-to-begin-at-the-world-famous-nederburg-wine-farm/

[Iwan Kemp]

So who will be riding and for which alumni? 

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

USSA MTB Champs 2016 Maties will be at Varsity MTB Challenge. They will compete in the Varsity Sports MTB race at Varsity MTB. We asked one of their riders, Mariske Strauss a couple of question:

 

http://varsitymtbchallenge.co.za/2016/08/meet-maties-mtb-champion-mariske-strauss/

[LEJulius]

Maties seems to be raring and ready to go, have you registered yet - I have :-)

 

http://varsitymtbchallenge.co.za/2016/08/cp-geared-up-for-team-maties/

[Dogfish]

riding for NMMU, even though in my day it was UPE!

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

Latest news from Varsity MTB

 

Team Maties looking good for Varsity MTB.

 

Read more here: 

http://varsitymtbchallenge.co.za/2016/08/olympian-cyclist-at-varsity-mtb/

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

In case you have't seen the news yet, a truly exciting track is on the cards for the inaugural Varsity MTB. Enter today!

 

Read more here: http://varsitymtbchallenge.co.za/2016/08/varsity-mtb-track/

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

ALMOST Varsity MTB time!!!

[Varsity MTB Challenge]

For all the Race Day information and registration details for this weekend, visit our website here