[Event] Java MTB Challenge

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Event Name: Java MTB Challenge
When: 13 October 2018
Where: Van Loveren Family Vineyards, Western Cape
Category: MTB

Be a part of the Robertson valley’s biggest adrenalin rush, the Java MTB Challenge

Head over to Van Loveren Family Vineyards in the picturesque Robertson Valley on 13 October for the Java MTB Challenge to enjoy a fun-filled sporting day for the entire family and breath-taking vineyard views, all while supporting a very worthy cause.

 

The event has built up a loyal following over the years and regulars at the Java MTB Challenge use the race to train for the upcoming Wines2Whales and To Hell and Back. Apart from thrilling MTB and trail running across scenic farmland and mountains, the Java MTB Challenge also offers enticing food stalls, good music, wine tasting, lucky draws, prizes to the value of R40,000.00 and a great vibe!

 

Route descriptions

Routes range from a non-technical fun ride which is perfect for families to do together all the way up to gruelling routes for top riders only. For safety reasons, no kids under 16 years will be allowed on the 45km and 80km tracks. All participants will be rewarded with medals and goodie-bags upon crossing that finish line.

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The

6km MTB route

is an easy, non-technical fun ride suitable for small children (parents welcome to ride with).

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The

20km route

is ideal for beginners. It consists mostly of jeep tracks with some single tracks, and is not very technical, with only 250m elevation. Take note that no children under 10 years will be allowed

the 20 km track and kids younger than 12 years must be accompanied by an adult rider.

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The

45km route

is suitable for intermediate riders with an elevation of about 850m.

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The

80km

is a gruelling route for the adrenalin seekers. It includes many sections of the 2018 ABSA Cape Epic route as well as virgin territory and custom-built single tracks. The 1600m elevation will thrill even the most seasoned rider.

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Runners can look forward to a

10km vineyard trail run

over rugged terrain and crossing the confluence of two rivers. The 276m elevation and rocky terrain will be an exciting challenge for novice and experienced runners alike.

 

MTB entrants are reminded to bring and wear their PPA MTB timing boards. R25 can be added for a permanent timing board for participants who do not already have one. PPA members receive their first MTB timing board for free. Replacement boards are R50.The trail run is a self-timed event, so no PPA timing board is required.

 

The Java MTB Challenge is a fundraising platform for local schools and charitable organisations and has raised over R500,000.00 in cash for its local community to date. Beneficiaries for this year’s event include Robertson Primary School, Robertson Preparatory School, Wakkerstroom-Wes Rural School, Jakes Gerwel Educational Trust School, Herberg Children’s Home and Bonnievale Vrybrugers.

 

The main sponsors of the day are Van Loveren and Pick ‘n Pay (Robertson), with additional sponsorships from Monsanto, Môreson Grondverskuiwers, Ford Rola Motor Group, Lelienfontein Vine Growers and Tekco Packaging.

 

Van Loveren Family Vineyards is located a convenient 120 minutes from Cape Town. Participants travelling from Cape Town can take the N1 towards Worcester and continue on the R60 towards Robertson, continuing straight through Robertson until reaching the traffic circle on the R317. At the traffic circle, turn right towards Bonnievale. Van Loveren will be approximately 15 km away on your right (GPS Coordinates: S33˚52’31.3” E 020˚ 0’ 9.1”).

 

For more information, visit www.javamtb.co.za or contact Alet du Toit at java@vanloveren.co.za or 023-6151505.

 

Stay updated with the latest Java MTB Challenge news by following the event on social media at @vl_java_mtb (Facebook) and @vl_java_mtb (Instagram).

 

Enter today at – https://online.entries.co.za/entries/findperson.aspx?pa=se&eid=4318

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[ChrisF]

Any Hubbers taking part ?

[ChrisF]

What a NICE event !!!

 

THANKS to the various sponsors and all the people that worked so hard to put this together.

 

 

Driving there from Bellville the wind in Paarl was not a nice omen .... then the gale force wind in Worcester ......  I could see all kinds of suffering in my very immediate future !!

 

 

Just before the Robertson the wind died down !    

 

ALL the parking at Van Loveren was already taken by the earlier fun run participants.  People parked along the road and along the vineyard for the best part of 2km !!

 

Once inside the venue it was obvious they HAVE arranged this before !!  Their setup was absolutely TOP quality !

 

 

Virtually no wind, and an air temperature of 15 degrees must be some of the best conditions for such an event.

 

 

The trails were very well marked.

 

 

VERY impressed, and will certainly be back next year !! 

 

Some pics taken during the ride -