[Event] The Amarider 100 Miler

[Dirtopia MTB Events]

Event Name: The Amarider 100 Miler
When: 19 May 2018
Where: Malmesbury, Western Cape
Category: MTB

Is riding 100 miles off road on your bucket list?

If so, the tenth edition of The Amarider 100Miler, presented by The Bike Hub is the perfect race to get it done. Held in Malmesbury on 19th of May, this race is the ultimate Swartland meander offering dirt road riding around the Kasteelberg and surrounds.

What makes this the perfect 100 Mile intro?

1) It’s accessible. With the start and finish in Malmesbury you don’t have to bother with transport and you can drive to the start in the morning.

2) Price. Shop around, this race offers great value and your entry fee includes on-route breakfast and lunch points.

3) Support. Apart from a large race support contingent, your supporters can assist you at 4 easy to reach Spectator points on the day. This makes it perfect for your family and friends to be part of the day and allows you to break your effort into achievable segments.

4) Route. The route consists predominantly of flowing and fast-rolling dirt road. With 2400m of climbing over the day, it certainly is not flat but very few riders struggle to make cut-off.

5) The cause. Proceeds of the race goes towards Amarider’s advocacy efforts and over the past years have made projects like the recent opening of new trails on Table Mountain possible.

For catering purposes and general planning only pre-entries will be accepted for this event and entries are limited. Riders can ride as solo competitors or form 4-person (non-relay) teams and enjoy a day out with mates in the saddle. The team results will be based on the 4th rider crossing the line thereby encouraging teamwork and camaraderie.

 

A shorter 50 mile (80km) race option, starts at the halfway mark at Riebeeck Kasteel and ends with the 100Miler riders at the Malmesbury Showgrounds. This event provides an opportunity for riders keen to get a taste of endurance riding and experience the 2nd half of the 100 mile route option.

DATE: Saturday, 19 May 2018

TIME: 07h30 (100Miler) & 09h00 (50Miler)

DISTANCE: 160km or 80km

VENUE: Malmesbury

COST:100Miler: R 600, 50Miler: R 380

Amarider members get R50 discount on entry fee

 

Pre-entries open soon and will close on Monday, 14 May 2018. No late entries will be accepted.

100 MILER INFO:

Four spectator points - go and support the riders!

Total route elevation is 2200m

50 MILER INFO:

For the not so brave there are a 50 Miler (80km) which starts at Riebeeck Kasteel (Delico Butchery) and finishes in Malmesbury (please note entries are limited and only pre-entries are taken).

There will be a shuttle from the finish to the start at Delico at 07h30 and there will be NO shuttle available in the afternoon.

You have to book & pay R180 for the shuttles and they were fully booked in all previous years. Email info@amarider.co.za to secure your spot. So please try and arrange lifts with your friends or family. It is a 25km drive from the finish to the start.

Timing: You will need an Amarider Trail Tag to be timed for this event, you will tag in and out at various check points along the route.

The Trail Tags are available for purchase at R100 or for rent at R50. You’ll use the Tag at most Dirtopia and Amarider events, so you might as well purchase one. If you don’t have a Trail Tag you MUST purchase a temporary Trail Tag at R50 OR a permanent Trail Tag at R100 upon entering.

Amarider is a recreational trails advocacy group focused on improving trail opportunities on the African continent and proceeds of the event are channelled directly to trail projects. Amarider is focused on improving trail construction standards around the country and assist various mountain bike clubs to ensure that their trails are safe and environmentally sustainable.

Finishing the Amarider 100 Miler within the allotted 10hours 30minutes cut-off time is one of the most challenging endurance tests!

Make sure you LIKE the Amarider 100 Miler page on Facebook to stay updated with all information.

For further information email info@amarider.co.za or entries@dirtpass.co.za or contact 021 884 4547 or 021 884 4752 otherwise see the website: www.amarider.co.za or www.dirtopia.co.za

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[Chris NewbyFraser]

Any gravel bikers from 'upcountry' doing this. The organisers say it is perfect for G-bikes. If I manage to do OK on the Berg100 this may be a logical final ride before I go into winter hibernation.

[Rouxenator]

Tempting. Did this for the first time in 2016 and it was tough, but rewarding. 

[J∆kk∆ls]

Would love to do this one day! 

[JohanDiv]

One day the 100 Miler, maybe MAYBE the 50 Miler this year..mulling..mulling..

Only been cycling for 7 months, not sure if I'd even be ready for the 50 Miler yet.

[lerouc]

Entered the 50 miler and have cycled for longer than 90 minutes at a time this year...need to get my ass in gear and start training, 2 months left!

[Mamil]

Entered 100 miler and k@kking myself already, First 100 miler.

[Disco man]

Hi

Does anyone perhaps have the .gxp file?

Regards

 

 

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[Demetri]

Entered the Cederberg 100miler which is in a few weeks. Will see how that go and might just enter this one

[Rouxenator]

Entered. After this weekend's Cederberg 100 miler I'm keen for another. 

[Catty]

Any gravel bikers from 'upcountry' doing this. The organisers say it is perfect for G-bikes. If I manage to do OK on the Berg100 this may be a logical final ride before I go into winter hibernation.

 

I am thinking but I'm scared! Never done such a long distance on my G-bike. Maybe there's still time to try...

 

(not from upcountry tho )

[Ferro]

Event Name: The Amarider 100 Miler

When: 19 May 2018

Where: Malmesbury, Western Cape

Category: MTB

​As per the entry confirmation e-mail:

Provisional Registration Times:

Thursday, 17 May: 14h30 17h30 Registration, Bellville Cricket Club, Bellville

Friday, 18 May: 12h00 18h00 Registration @ Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm

Saturday, 19 May: 07h30 08h45 @Delico (Need to register at least 30 minutes before your race)

 

Have these registration locations and times been confirmed?

[Mamil]

It is not clear if there is registration in Malmesbury on Saturday morning

 

EDIT - ah yes it appears from the amarider website that there is registration on the day

Edited May 14, 2018 by Mamil

[Lizzard30]

Entered... also made sure my life policy is in order..finally my wife can sleep easy in the evening...????

[Mamil]

A curious mixture of anticipation and dread ....

[Ferro]

Did the 50miler last year, upon finishing i clearly remember saying to myself, thank F i didn't enter the 100. Found the 50 unexpectedly challenging. Been on the bike even less this year but entered the 50 again. Feeling apprehensive but looking forward to getting on with it. Come on weekend!