[Event] Cape Agulhas MTB Classic

[Dirtopia MTB Events]

Event Name: Cape Agulhas MTB Classic
When: 17 December 2016
Where: Struisbaai, Western Cape
Category: MTB

RIDE AND RUN DOWN SOUTH AT THE START OF THE HOLIDAYS

After a scenic two hour drive from Cape Town over rolling hills, you will find the Southern-most region of Africa, part of the magical Overberg, where the majestic Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. This area stretches from Die Dam in the west, to the De Hoop Nature Reserve in the east.

On December 17^th, you can enjoy this region on your mountain bike during the CAPE AGULHAS MTB CLASSIC and there are four distances on offer during the 2016 event. A NEW addition this year will be the family holiday run just before sunset on the 16^th of December. This run will have a 5km and 10km option with the routes crossing various terrain of tar, beach and off-road trails. What a weekend for the whole family to enjoy as the holiday season starts!

The main mountain bike race on the Saturday morning is 72km, testing the skill and stamina of the rider. Then there is the scenic 46km route and the slightly downscaled 35km ride, as well as a 10km event to enjoy at your leisure.

Visit the unique towns and villages - Napier, Elim, Bredasdorp, Arniston/Waenhuiskrans, Struisbaai, L'Agulhas and Suiderstrand as well as the De Mond Nature Reserve and the rugged plains of the Agulhas National Park. Feast your eyes on the beautiful fynbos, unique to this area. A visit you will always remember.

The area also offers kilometers of sandy white beaches, lush vineyards and farm lands, the quaint harbour at Struisbaai and the oldest working lighthouse in South Africa overlooking the place where two oceans meet at L'Agulhas.

Not only is this area steeped in rich cultural history, but offers unique fauna and flora and an abundance of birdlife. This is also home to the Blue Crane. Whether you want to explore or just relax and take in the scenery, this beautiful area has something for each and everyone. Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy safe swimming, fishing, hiking, surfing, taking strolls on the beach or cycle to your heart's content.

Join us for this fun filled event which takes place in Struisbaai – a jewel of a town! Make sure you pre-enter on www.dirtopia.co.za and plan your trip early. There will be medals for all finishers, kiddies entertainment, food stalls, waterpoints on the routes and wonderful prizes in the lucky draw. Go to www.capeagulhasmtb.co.za for all the information.

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[Rouxenator]

Doing this for the first time, sounds like fun.

[LouisHR]

Did the 46k ride last year. Was a great ride and we'll organised event. That was also my last race on my Trek 26inch V-Brake