[Event] Shikwaru DebtSafe MTB Challenge

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Event Name: Shikwaru DebtSafe MTB Challenge
When: 6 May 2017
Where: Shikwaru Lodge, Limpopo
Category: MTB

SHIKWARU DEBTSAFE MTB CHALLENGE

 

Summary

Date : 6 May 2017

Venue: Shikwaru Lodge, Outside Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa

Terrain: Bushveld | Gravel Roads | Jeep Tracks | Game Trails |

Ascent: 70km - 1250m | 35km - 450m | 10km - 120m |

 

Late Entries and Number Collections

Date : 5 May 2017

Venue: Ocean Basket, Mokopane Mall

Times: 16:00 - 19:00

 

Date : 6 May 2017

Venue: Shikwaru Lodge, Outside Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa

Times: 05:30 - 07:30

 

Event Programme

6 May 2017 - Saturday

 

Sat - 07:45 - Start 70km

Sat - 08:15 - Start 35km

Sat - 08:30 - Start 10km

Sat - 09:00 - Winner of the Fun Race 10km Expected

Sat - 09:40 - Winner of the 35km expected

Sat - 10:55 -Winner of the 70km expected

Sat - 13:00 - Prize giving

 

ROUTE INFO:

SHIKWARU LODGE TERRAIN: Single Track, Game Trails, Jeep Track, Gravel Road, Rocky, Savannah, Bushveld.

 

 

The routes will provide the cyclists with a real adventurous escape into the bushveld with breath-taking views with vast diversity of wild life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10km:

The 10km route have a easy flow to it, within the Shikwaru Lodge borders. Half way into the race you will have a steady climb and make sure you know how to shift to easier gears. You will be rewarded with some easy flowing single tracks and downhill back to the race village. Total assent 120m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35Km:

Relatively fit, intermediate skilled, recreational riders will find the short climbs and some of the rocky surfaces challenging. We recommend that riders be cautious where the surfaces and descents are dangerous and marked with arrows pointing down. Please remember to keep left and be cautious if you are approached by faster riders from behind. Words like "keep left", "on your right" or "track" are often used.

The 35km route will remain the same as in 2016 with some extra surprises. Very enjoyable route for the fit 35km rider and a very memorable ride for the weekend warrior! Total accent 450m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70KM:

The 70km route start of within the Shikwaru Lodge borders with easy terrain and single tracks and will pass the Race Village again after 9km into the race and will provide great spectator value. After 13 km you should have found your legs because the real mountain biking will start. Expect some climbing since the whole route consist of almost 1250m elevation. Some areas on this route will be challenging but, no problem for the fit 70km rider!

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[wildwindfr]

Considering doing this as it is close to Polokwane. Any one on the hib done it? What was it like. Thanks

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Hi wildwindfr,

This will be the 5 year for this race and 3rd year at Shikwaru. New routes since last year and its a proper MTB event.

This race can be compared to the Lionman at Mabalingwe. Hence the slogan "Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits"

Regards,