Johan Kriegler Posted December 7, 2018 Share Event Name: Houwhoek MTB TourWhen: 4 May 2019 - 5 May 2019Where: Houwhoek Hotel, Western CapeCategory: MTBThe Houw Hoek Tour is a non-competitive 2 day MTB stage event. The objective is to give MTB’s and newcomers to multi-stage events (NOT NEWCOMERS TO MTB) the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of scenic, fun and non-competitive riding. However, make sure that you are fit as each of the two stages are approximately 50 km, mostly on gravel roads (including jeep and single tracks) and that you can and love riding single tracks.Go to Event Page Andrea Fletcher 3l3v3n 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjT Posted March 6, 2019 Share Any hubbers that have done this?Sounds pretty neat.Your comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpelser Posted March 6, 2019 Share Awesome event.I just wonder given the recent fires on Paul Cluver if the route will be changed, or whether Paul Cluver may be rebuilt by then. Jako De Wet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoKnight Posted March 6, 2019 Share Also done it twice, it is really a magical event Jako De Wet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jako De Wet Posted March 6, 2019 Share Did it last year, definitely on the list this year. Great event, great trails, just make sure you "seed" yourself properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted March 6, 2019 Share Any status update on the trails at Paul Cluver? I heard the Botriver fire burned up to the amphitheatre there, and some areas of Oak Valley. Those little bridges on the red route is magical, it would be tragic if they are no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted March 6, 2019 Share First time for me to ride this event. Looking super forward to it Jako De Wet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag68 Posted March 6, 2019 Share This is the best introduction you could ask for in terms of Stage riding... Its very relaxed, great vibes at the end of each day... Done this event for the last 5 or 6 years.. Thats how good it is.. Jako De Wet, Nick G and babse 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthieup Posted March 6, 2019 Share Mates of mine have been doing it for the past few years. It'll be my first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjT Posted March 6, 2019 Share Entry done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy182 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Awesome event. Great value for money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PjT Posted March 6, 2019 Share Race entries limited to 900 riders.According to race organisers, only about 175-200 entries left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted March 6, 2019 Share The houw hoek inn also has extra capacity now to provide capacity at the start/finish/start for Day 1 - i stayed in the new part of the hotel recently and its really nice. I partially agree that this is affordable stage racing in that the entry is cheap compared - but having to pay for accomodation and logistics around finishing in Hermanus and making your way back to Hoew Hoek is a bit of a schlep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 6, 2019 Share This is the best introduction you could ask for in terms of Stage riding... Its very relaxed, great vibes at the end of each day... snip...this... highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted March 6, 2019 Share It's a lot of fun. Will miss it this year I think but I've done it three times. Last year rode back to Houwhoek from the finish on the road which was more fun than one might initially think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted March 7, 2019 Share Bad news: Paul Cluver is closed for mtb. Most of the bridges have been destroyed by the fire.They are rebuilding, and will open some areas over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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