[Event] Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run

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Event Name: Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run
When: 30 April 2017
Where: Mid-Illovo Farmers Club, Kwazulu-Natal
Category: MTB

Get into gear for one of the best-loved (and well-organised) races on the mountain biking and trail running calendar. The 2017 Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run is happening just less than two weeks before the gruelling Sani2C, making it a non-negotiable for those who are following a ruthless training schedule.

 

“The best single track of any single day event” – that is how some riders have described this MTB route. If that is not enough, the scenery is magnificent.

 

Part of the ROAG series, there are various races, each of which run the gauntlet from relatively simple to strenuous.

 

If a game viewing ride is on your sporting bucket list, don’t miss the 45km Safire MTB Classic that traverses two picturesque Game Reserves, Gwahumbe Game & Spa and iNsingizi.

 

For serious riders, the 60km Husqvarna Classic MTB X-treme will test your resolve, but there are options for the whole family, including the 18km Gwahumbe Family Experience and the 10km Fun Ride. It’s a great way to get the kids interested in sports and spending more time outdoors and as each of the tracks has different scenery, you could aim to do a different race every year.

 

The 18km and the 9km iNsingizi trail runs cover rugged terrain through the game reserve.

 

The trail run events will start early – at 6.30am – so that competitors have an opportunity to do a Biathlon by competing in both the run / walk and mountain bike races.

 

Do your bit! Give an Uzwelo school bag to an underprivileged Mid-Illovo child, when you add a R130 donation to your entry.

 

The first 800 entries will receive a goodie bag. Entries close on 26 April 2017 at midnight, but late entries will be accepted on the day. Registration begins at 05.30 on the day, with the first MTB race (60km) starting at 07h30.

 

Enter online at www.roag.co.za or contact ROAG on info@roag.co.za or 086 100 ROAG/7624.

 

Entry Fees

60km Husqvarna Classic MTB X-treme R190

45km Safire MTB Classic R160

18km Gwahumbe MTB Family Experience R140

10km Fun Ride R70 (free for under 12s)

18km iNsingizi Trail Run R115

9km iNsingizi Trail Run R85

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[Percyzn]

this is an awesome event, looking forward to it.

[Frosty]

Will be doing this instead of Tour Durban.

[Frosty]

What a great race, with plenty (plenty) single track going up and down hill.

 

I lost count of the number of water tables, which appeared to be well stocked (if you decide to stop).

 

For R190, it was well worth skipping the Tour Durban to do this event - and that says a lot as I rate Tour Durban among my favourites.

 

 

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[Ryanpmb]

What a great race, with plenty (plenty) single track going up and down hill.

 

I lost count of the number of water tables, which appeared to be well stocked (if you decide to stop).

 

For R190, it was well worth skipping the Tour Durban to do this event - and that says a lot as I rate Tour Durban among my favourites.

 

 

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Thanks for the positive feedback Frosty - we're glad you enjoyed our event.

 

Ryanpmb - Husqvarna SA

[mikepmb1]

What a well organized event, well done!! The single track was amazing & loved the course!

[Mawbs]

Agree with people above this was a fantastic event. enough climbing to keep you honest and the Single track was just insane, it flowed and had enough techy rock garden parts to keep you on your toes. A nice bonus was a decent goodie bag. well done to the organizers. 

[Percyzn]

what a brilliant event. Beaut trails, well organised. More than enough water tables, balance of difficulty and enjoyment on the 60, was just perfect. Those single track switchback climbs were awesome! and the descents just perfect. All round 15/10. Well done Husky.

[Gerhard Gous]

Hi,

 

It surely was a "lekker" event with some very nice single track sections. I did the 45.

 

On the day the 45 km race price giving was cancelled...any idea why?

[ians H2Sport]

Hi,

 

It surely was a "lekker" event with some very nice single track sections. I did the 45.

 

On the day the 45 km race price giving was cancelled...any idea why?

Most of A batch took a wrong turn early on and missed out about 9km. Happened to me, strangely I only realized I had gone wrong right near the end. Pity, but hell it was a great ride.