[Event] 2017 PPA Tread Lightly Women’s MTB

[Pedal Power Association]

Event Name: 2017 PPA Tread Lightly Women’s MTB
When: 8 April 2017
Where: Backsberg Wine Estate, Western Cape
Category: MTB

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Come and join us for a great day of off-road fun. Now in its fourth year, the popular PPA ‘Tread Lightly’ Women’s MTB has grown to our biggest all-female off-road event. For novices, the event offers a friendly, non-technical introduction to off-road cycling, while the more experienced cyclist will get a good workout on the long route.

32 km: The long route is aimed at fit, fairly experienced cyclists and includes some technical climbs and fast downhills. Be ready for a long uphill slog within the first 12 km. This is NOT a route for a novice or unfit cyclist. No u/12’s, sorry.

15 km: The medium route is aimed at fit beginner riders. It cuts out the steepest climbs of the 32 km route. u/12’s can enter this route if accompanied at all times by Mom.

4 km: The short route is fairly flat and mainly meanders around the lower part of the farm. It is aimed specifically at novice riders and kids.

NOTES

Pre-entries only, closing on Wednesday 5 April at 23h00 or when 600 entries have been received. At the finish, several food stalls will be offering tasty treats while wine tasting will be available. Men will be allowed to take part in the shorter distances at a additional fee and will not be timed.

Remember to keep an eye on our website for route changes and skills clinics building up to the event.

Remember to collect your PPA MTB bike board from the PPA Office prior to the event, or allow extra time to do so at the event. No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time. PPA members will start in the seeded batches ahead of non-members.

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[pk007za]

Is there a link to route profile's/elevation guides ? My fiancee wants to do the 32km, but is worried the the elevation is out of her current limits.

[Ferro]

For in case you haven't heard:

 

EVENT POSTPONED

Unfortunately the event has been postponed after Backsberg withdrew the use of their venue and routes on Friday 31 March 2017 due to "unforeseen safety issues" on their side.

We did look at all alternative options and were unable to find a suitable alternative venue and routes in time. We want to ensure that you get the best experience possible.

We will notify everyone about the new date as soon as possible.

All entrants will receive an email before the end of Monday 3 April 2017