[Event] Parys Impact MTB Series #3

[ruan botes]

Event Name: Parys Impact MTB Series #3
When: 16/07/2023
Where: Venterskroon, North West
Category: Parys Impact MTB Series #3

Imagine an asteroid the size of Table Mountain, heading for Earth at an estimated speed of 20 km per second. This is what happened in the Free State 2 Billion years ago. On impact, it created a crater around 160–300 km across. The meteorite impact is the oldest and largest known meteorite impact structure on earth which is still visible today.

Known as the Vredefort Dome, it is declared a world heritage site and the perfect setting for mountain bike racing. The route follows the banks of the third largest river in South Africa, the Vaal River. The non-technical gravel route is in perfect condition thanks to the local farmers.

Riders can expect a wide range of scenery and challenges in our new 4 part series, Impact.

The race is gravel bike friendly. 

Series Dates:

• 4 March
• 17 June
• 16 July
• 2 September

Event Date: 16 July 2023

Start Time: 08H00

Distances & Entry fee:

60Km - R250  Marked Route

84Km - R300  Marked Route

129Km - R350 GPS - Navigation only

167Km - R400 GPS - Navigation only

Fully Stocked Water Points:

• 60Km - 3 
• 84Km - 3
• 129Km - 4
• 167Km - 5 

Go to Event Page.

[Linda mnguni]

Where can one get the gpx file for the route before race day?

[Mark_J]

Hi, any hubbers been to these events before? The Facebook event looks very quiet. 

[Scary Rider]

11 hours ago, Mark_J said:

Hi, any hubbers been to these events before? The Facebook event looks very quiet. 

Did the previous one. That climb from Venterskroon over Suikerbosrand is tough on cold and stiff legs. 

Nice waterpoints, friendly people. 

The finish was a bit of a let down: no one to retrieve your number board or record your time, none of the promised snacks at the finish. 

Also afterwards heard from the locals that there was no communication about the event and possible traffic congestion. 

Nice to have local races though. Also a nice event in Parys: Beerhouse Beat the Brewer. 

[Mark_J]

3 hours ago, Scary Rider said:

Did the previous one. That climb from Venterskroon over Suikerbosrand is tough on cold and stiff legs. 

Nice waterpoints, friendly people. 

The finish was a bit of a let down: no one to retrieve your number board or record your time, none of the promised snacks at the finish. 

Also afterwards heard from the locals that there was no communication about the event and possible traffic congestion. 

Nice to have local races though. Also a nice event in Parys: Beerhouse Beat the Brewer. 

Great, thank you for the feedback! Which distance did you complete?

Beer house Beat the Brewer sounds like a lot of fun!

[Scary Rider]

2 hours ago, Mark_J said:

Great, thank you for the feedback! Which distance did you complete?

Beer house Beat the Brewer sounds like a lot of fun!

I did the 40km, there is a 60km option as well. More than enough climbs, beautiful scenery. 

One of the water points had beer, and at the finish we received a beer and a burger. 

All kinds of nice lucky draw prizes and a fantastic vibe. 

[Mark_J]

Ok awesome, thank you for sharing. I am going to do the 60km. Looking forward to it!

[Scary Rider]

On 7/10/2023 at 7:35 PM, Mark_J said:

Ok awesome, thank you for sharing. I am going to do the 60km. Looking forward to it!

Enjoy!! I will share details when the new racedate is certain

[ckaschula]

Does anybody perhaps have the gpx file for the 129km race?

[Mark_J]

Was a great day out, my first ever event and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely do again, hope to try for the 80km next time