Pedal Power Association Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 Event Name: The MTB Challenge, formerly known as the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge VENUE: Old Bethlehem Farm, Rooi St, Kylemore, Stellenbosch, 7600 EMAIL: alanda@pedalpower.org.za PHONE: 021 671 6340 WEBSITE: https://pedalpower.org.za/upcoming-events/ Entries close: Monday, 24 February 2020 at midnight Off-road racing at its very best, the MTB Challenge hits the Cape Winelands on Saturday, 29 February 2020, and offers 15km, 30km and 60km options for all fitness and skill levels. The event has been running alongside the Cape Town Cycle Tour for what will be 20 years in 2020 formerly known as the Cycle Tour MTB Challenge. In September 2019 the event was handed over to Pedal Power Association to organise. We have taken the decision to take the event back to its roots where is all began and return to the beautiful routes of Banhoek Conservancy where it was last held in 2013. The venue is will be Old Bethlehem Farm that is situated in Kylemore, Stellenbosch. The fun ride is aimed at all ages, shapes, sizes, fitness levels and income groups. The event is open to PPA members as well as non-members. The event targets both existing cyclists and newcomers to the sport, the average participant and newcomer, as well as the elite sportswoman. In addition to the three routes on offer we will be bringing in the Bike4All mobile BMX track for the little ones to enjoy. Bike4All has a simple, yet effective motto: PUTTING MORE PEOPLE ONTO BICYCLES. Many people think of bicycles in terms of sport or recreation; as a means to participate in road or off-road fun rides, or simply to get fit and healthy. But the bicycle is the ideal vehicle for transportation, especially for short trips to school, shop or work. Through this project, we aim to change mobility in South Africa. Their portfolio includes yet not restricted to; Bicycle and BMX distribution, road safety and awareness, helmet handout, visibility, bike mechanic training and community support. Start times and age restrictions:15km – start time from 08h30. Age: 8 years and older30km – start time from 07h50. Age: 15 years and older60km – start time from 07h00. Age: 15 years and older * Ensure you are ready at least 30minutes before your start to get into the chutes.* Start groups will be available the week of the event. Entry includes:Entry, timing by RaceTec, finishers medal, beautiful on route experience, fully stocked waterpoints, post-race entertainment, lucky draw, goodies at registration. Online Entries:15km: R70 PPA Member and R170 Non PPA Member30 km: R150 PPA Member and R250 Non PPA Member60 km: R250 PPA Member and R350 Non PPA Member *E Bikes are welcome: a bicycle that can be powered by electricity as well as propelled by pedals. Should a rider wish to compete in the MTB Challenge by using an E-Bike, such rider must select the E-Bike category when completing the online entry for the MTB Challenge. If the rider failed to register in the E-Bike category, he/she will not be allowed to compete in the MTB Challenge. An E-Bike rider may not start or attempt to start the race before his/her designated start group. Any rider who does so will be disqualified with immediate effect. E-Bike results will be marked as such in RaceTec results and may not be used for seeding for other cycling events. Riders using E-Bikes will not qualify for any prizes in The MTB Challenge. Race pack collection:In order to collect your race pack at registration you need to bring either the email or SMS containing your name and race number. We urge you to collect your race pack before the event day to avoid unnecessary queues. Late entries will be taken at these collection points, however at an additional fee. Also note no PPA discount for late entries will apply! (NB: NO late entries on race day!) In you race pack you will receive:Permanent RaceTec MTB number board – This will become your timing chip for all RaceTec-timed MTB events going forward. (You will be able to purchase a replacement MTB number board for R50 at Registration and on race day.)Cable Ties – Use the cable times provided to attach the number board to the front of your handlebars.Event sticker – This sticker needs to be applied to the top of the number board. Each distance will have a different coloured event sticker.Seeding sticker – This sticker will need to be applied to the bottom right hand corner of the MTB number board. This sticker indicates your seeding group in your distance.Goodies – There will be some goodies available for you. *Save the emergency number on your phone: 083 414 1442 Collection points:Wednesday, 26 February 2020: 12h00 – 18h00 @PPA Logistics Office: 9 Hillpark Lane, MowbrayThursday, 27 February 2020: 12h00 – 18h00 @Bellville Cricket Club: pp Smit Sportsfields, Durban Road, Bellville Route:60km Route (Actual 59km): 1886m Total Elevation. Start time from 07h00. Age 15 years and olderCLICK HERE to view map 30km Route (Actual 30.13km): 466m Total Elevation. Start time from 07h50. Age 15 years and olderCLICK HERE to view map 15km Route (Actual 14.93km): 236m Total Elevation. Start time from 08h30. Age 8 years and olderCLICK HERE to view map The Bike4All track will be open all day for the kids to enjoy for free. Prize Giving:All winners need to be present for prize giving to claim prize. Prize giving will start at 12h00 and lucky draw to follow immediately after. Lucky draw tickets will be handed out, so ensure you listen to the announcement made. Prize money will be awarded to all distance winners in 2020, with men and women receiving equal amount. Up to a total of R30 000 to be won. There will be a Coke winners’ area at the finish for all winners to relax in with Peninsula Beverages Company sponsoring ice cold drinks to enjoy. The Venue:We are excited to take the event back to where it all begun, Banhoek Conservancy trails. Old Bethlehem Farm provides a beautiful back drop for this event. We urge you not to leave any valuables in sight in your cars. Use the bike Park after the race whilst you relax in the race village. The info tent will be able to answer any last-minute questions or to purchase replacement MTB board (R50). The bikeshop will be at the start to assist with minor bike adjustments and will be selling any last-minute spares you may need. Seattle Coffee will be there for your caffeine fix with varies stalls which include pancakes, food, wine, beer, cooldrinks, biltong, massages, Influence Clothing, ice cream and lots more! There will be a bike park to ensure more room around the venue, we have introduced the Bike park where you will need to put your bike after you have finished the race. Then you can sit back, relax and enjoy all that the venue has to offer! Kids entertainment will allow the kids to have a fun time whilst mom and dad entry the live entertainment on offer. Bike4All will also be there bringing in the Bike4All mobile BMX track and marking out an easy and fun 500m and 1km route for the little ones to enjoy. Social Media:Facebook: @PedalPowerAssociationInstagram: @PedalPowerAssociationTwitter: @PedalPowerPPAUse the hashtag #MTBChallenge2020
LeoKnight Posted December 3, 2019 Posted December 3, 2019 This looks like a proper challenge of a race
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