Eselfontein Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Event Name: Eselfontein MTB (3Day Stage Race) FestivalWhen: 13 October 2017 - 15 November 2017Where: Eselfontein Farm, Ceres, Western CapeCategory: MTBEvent 1: Eselfontein Festival 3 Day Stage Race13-15 October 2017 Friday 13 October Day 1 – 40km @ 18:00Saturday 14 October Day 2 – 55km @ 7:30Sunday 15 October Day 3 – 45km @ 7:30 ONLY 400 entriesTeam of 2 – R1500/teamSolo – R1000/person Event 2: Eselfontein Festival Saturday14 October 2017 MTB: 40km @ 7:30 – R120/person15km @ 7:30 – R50/person TRAIL RUN 15KM @ 7:30 – R100/personONLY 100 ENTRIES FREE Camping grounds for all entrants.Live music and wine tasting, Saturday Afternoon from 15:00Food, beverage and coffee vendors throughout the whole weekendJumping castles and swimming poolBike shops and bike wash availableSecure bike park availableGo to Event Page Edited August 21, 2017 by Eselfontein Dan Dob 1
Esel Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 We created a unique and exciting event that is in a class of its own. An event where the rider gets to manage his/her own costs, spend a minimum time off work and ride the best single track variations on offer in the western cape. The track that has been prepared was designed especially for the mountain bike enthusiast over terrain that has been famous in the Ceres district for many years. We are proud what this unique format which includes a day/night section is destined to be a thrilling 3 day adventure. Day one This 40km will be a day\night ride starting at 6pm so the correct lights will be required. We expect the average rider to do the last 20km in the dark. This section of track has been part of our normal night race of the festival over the past few years and has a total elevation gain of 740m. It will be a bunch start but will have plenty of passing opportunities. The results from Day 1 will be used to seed the riders for the next day. Distance: 40kmElevation gain: 740MSingle track: 30KM Day two This will be the ride of your life with a single track combination that will blow your mind and give you an all-over body workout from counter balancing your bike. The route is a combination of our trails that are open throughout the year that will include two famous climbs, “Death Drop” and “Dead Man” Walking. The last 25km will have no big climbs. Distance: 55kmElev gain/loss: 1400mSingle track: 46km Day three Today is an all-new route where we go up to the Bo Swaarmoed area for the first time. It is situated close to the infamous Matroosberg mountain. Most of your climbing will be done in the first 15 km before starting with a single track which is mostly downhill all the way to the finish. Distance :45kmElev gain/loss: 1200mSingle track: 37km Kylie, Meezo and Dan Dob 3
Pooyan Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 This is a proper MTB race. Don’t let the distance fool you. I did this event in 2016 and already secured my entry for 2017. Taking the single track, entry fee and everything else into account; THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!I have to give a BIG thumps up for the organisers for creating this event and for their love of the sport! Meezo, MTBeer and Dan Dob 3
MTBeer Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 This is a proper MTB race. Don’t let the distance fool you. I did this event in 2016 and already secured my entry for 2017. Taking the single track, entry fee and everything else into account; THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!I have to give a BIG thumps up for the organisers for creating this event and for their love of the sport!agreed. Also did it last year. Some of the best trails you can ride. Meezo and Dan Dob 2
Meezo Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 This is a proper MTB race. Don’t let the distance fool you. I did this event in 2016 and already secured my entry for 2017. Taking the single track, entry fee and everything else into account; THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS!I have to give a BIG thumps up for the organisers for creating this event and for their love of the sport!^^^^ this, done many but this is my number 1! We back this year again!
Eselfontein Posted May 25, 2017 Author Posted May 25, 2017 LESS THAN 5 MONTHS TO GO !!!MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR ENTRY !! THE EZEL ENDURO EVENT WILL BE JOINING US FOR OUR FESTIVAL WEEKEND.13-15 OCTOBER 2017 SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER WE WILL ALSO BE JOINED BY A WINE SHOP, FOR TASTING AND BUYING NEEDS, AS WELL AS LIZAAN SE KOMBUIS FOR PLATTERS TO GO WITH WINE AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY FRANCOIS HAASBROEK. RUGBY FANS.......YES WE WILL HAVE TV's FOR YOU - SO YOU WILL NOT MISS OUT !!
Dan Dob Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 Visited Eselfontein this past weekend and rode some of the newer trails that will be used in the stage race. Man - What a treat! They make you feel like you are on a real adventure out in the middle of nowhere and are beautifully natural and with some nice little technical bits to keep you challenged. Race is going to be a real blast and there will be something for the non riders too. Jumping castles, trail run, a mini food & wine fair (think wine tasting and food samples) and of course a cheap bar and food vendors. Pretty incredible that it's only R750 per rider-that's probably less than you'd spend on a weekend at home! Jewbacca, Kylie, babse and 1 other 4
Desi Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 'Free camping grounds provided for all entries' - can I bring my 4x4 motorhome, or do I need to be in a tent? Chingy182 1
babse Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 there were a few of them last year so you should be okay 'Free camping grounds provided for all entries' - can I bring my 4x4 motorhome, or do I need to be in a tent? Desi 1
Shebeen Posted June 20, 2017 Posted June 20, 2017 'Free camping grounds provided for all entries' - can I bring my 4x4 motorhome, or do I need to be in a tent?as long as you promise to make coffee for your neighbours, it will be fine! Desi and Dan Dob 2
Eselfontein Posted June 28, 2017 Author Posted June 28, 2017 Less than 4 months to go !!! Here is the link to your entry- 3 Day stage race : https://www.entryninja.com/events/event/15161-eselfontein-festival 1 Day events : https://www.entryninja.com/events/event/15201-eselfontein-mtb-trailrun
Shaun Long Posted July 27, 2017 Posted July 27, 2017 Hi guys, looking for an team entry please, if you know of anyone willing to sell there entry please let me know.Thanx in regardsShaun
Esel Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Hi Shaun Entries for Eselfontein MTB Festival is still open, here is the link for the 3-Day stage race: https://enter.entryninja.com/events/15161-eselfontein-festival And the link to the one-day events: https://enter.entryninja.com/events/15201-eselfontein-mtb-trailrun
Esel Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) SPREAD THE WORD - If your team can win the Eselfontein 3Day Stage race and set a new track record, you will win R30 000,00 7 HOURS 20 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS IS THE TIME TO BEAT !!! Visit www.eselfontein.co.za for more info and the link to the Entries on EntryNinja !!!! Edited August 21, 2017 by Esel Danger Dassie 1
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