[Event] Bike Fest Paarl 2023

[Paarl Trails]

Event Name: Bike Fest Paarl 2023
When: 03/03/2023 - 05/03/2023
Where: Paarl, Western Cape
Category: Bike Fest Paarl 2023

Paarl is more than just a pretty face. Other than its obvious charm and history, it has become a hub for trail seekers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

It has also been selected as the host town for the biggest outdoor bike expo this side of the country has seen.

Bike Fest Paarl - taking place from 3 - 5 March 2023 at the world class Rhebokskloof Wine Estate - will host a multitude of race disciplines for both e-bikers as well as analog riders. 

The weekend kicks off with the Optimum Short Track Schools Race. A 1.7km route with 82 meters of climbing open to riders 13 years of age and older. Why not get your buddies and challenge your rival schools on a good old dirt shake down? This sort of fun at only R120/entry is unheard of!

Saturday morning sees the ultra-marathon (80km) and marathon (62km) riders take on the best of Paarl Trails, while the afternoon sees the enduro and enduro lite participants make their way to the top.

On Sunday the half marathon (43km) and quarter marathon (26km) riders will take get to experience the hard work the team from Paarl Trails have put it to the area. Both challenges are open to analog and e-bikes.  New this year is a ladies only start for the half marathon

And if you are there just to be social, that's fine too. The fest will also give one the opportunity to experience food vendors, tastings (gin and wine) and kids' activities too.

We're also bringing in an absolutely Rad (pardon the pun) pump track - have a look below and this beauty!

If none of the above are your thing, we're pretty sure the rolling lawns of Rhebokskloof and some music will have you covered!

Check out the Bike Fest Paarl socials below to get a feel of what's going down! 

More information and route profiles at https://bikefestpaarl.com.

Expo tickets are available form Quicket at https://www.quicket.co.za/events/207956-bike-fest-paarl-2023-expo/. Expo entry is FREE but a valid ticket is required to enter.

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[Shebeen]

so no feedback here....will this happen again?

 

post in another thread said races were cancelled, how, which, why?

[MORNE]

I dont think too many were cancelled. The xc and marathon fields seemed fine. The enduro field even had a 120 strong entry considering most bro’s called it xc-duro. 

The weather was the main contributor and made the expo and stalls a bit of a mess. Also, races were cancelled/ pushed on account of heavy rain and lightning, considering that most of the trails are on top of that koppie, probably a good call. The Enduro almost got pushed to. It got a bit flashy and rumbly right before it started.