[Event] The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race

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Event Name: The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race
When: 26/05/2023 - 28/05/2023
Where:
Category: Mountain Bike

Now in its 3rd year, The Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race is a heavenly bicycle race through the harsh Tankwa Karoo.

This year, we’ve change both routes entirely. The longer route will turnaround at The Gannaga Lodge where our magically themed lunch stop will be situated.

The long route is really tough and suited for experienced riders. Or for those who don’t care and are happy to ride in the desert. We like those people. Like a lot. They are us people.

The medium route is no gimmie and we’re sending you way out into the rocky desert to bake. Will there be a Kief Kafé ready to refuel you? You betcha. Will there be a vintage fridge hidden with ice cold cokes in glass bottles – obviously. We’re also looking to have an ice cream van parked somewhere dishing out the goodness – who knows what we’ll come up with.

Day 2 is shorter with some epic hike-a-bike sections across three river crossings. A hidden Kief Kafè will keep you moist, as usual. Will there be banging beats played at full volume – OH YEAH! We’ve stopped calling the route short, as it’s a bit misleading. Not a single free mile is to be found on this course. Pack your big boy panties for this one.

We’re going to ride flippin’ hard. We’re going to eat like desert royalty. Some no doubt will over hydrate in the Onverklaarbar. We’re going to light things on fire and shoot up some fireworks.

One thing that we’re going to do more than anything though, is to disconnect so we can reconnect.

Come and play in the desert. We’d love to have you.

THE FORMAT.

Day 1 – 129km – 1164m ascent (long)


or

Day 1 – 59km – 150m ascent (medium)

Day 2 – 62 km – 250m ascent

The 2023 start-finish will be professionally timed.

This is a points race. Points are accumulated for each of the segments. 3 points for first place, 2 points for second place and 1 point for third place.

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