[Event] RIDE DARLING

[Ride&Run Darling]

Event Name: RIDE DARLING
When: 06/05/2023
Where: Living Colour, DarlingDarling, Western Cape
Category: RIDE DARLING

Ride Darling traverses the beautiful, untouched single track and jeep tracks of Wolwefontein Farm and its surrounding areas. The route is well marked and marshalled with water points to keep cyclists hydrated and energised. Ride Darling is suitable for riders of all levels, from the novice to the experienced, and can cater to individuals, groups of friends, corporates, and families. 

Thanks to developing relationships with our neighbouring farms and the hard work of our local cyclists you can look forward to the best routes Darling has to offer, untrammelled single track, decent climbs, breath-taking views and no tar crossings.

The Start/Finish is at Living Colour in Darling, where food, drinks, and post event vibes await.

This is a timed event. Entries include a collector’s fridge magnet ‘medal'. 

Age: All ages welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Categories: MTB (E-Bikes welcome)

Prizes: First Male and Female finisher per route (E-Bikes excluded)

Entry Closing date: 1st May 2023

Registration: 6 May from 06h00 at Living Colour, Darling

MTB ROUTES:

50km 

1050m elevation

This one is for the single track and technical enthusiasts. Cyclists will start off on an open dirt road, leading to a short climb around Klipberg. Some single track and Jeep track take you through the Diemersdal Vineyards (waterpoint at 14km) after which you will experience the 10km !Khwattu trail. A long steady climb on the way home, passing the same waterpoint, finishing off with the popular single tracks of Wolwefontein Farm. 

Water points at 14km and 37km.

35km

650km elevation

This route is for cyclist who are fit enough but don’t enjoy the twists and turns of our 50km route. The route is predominantly jeep track and includes beautiful views from the heights of Darling. We strongly recommend the 50km, but if you don't like a technical single track, this one is for you.

Water points at 14km and 27km.

10km

120m elevation

A farm style ride ideal for beginners and juniors. Rideable, fun single tracks of Wolwefontein Farm. Great route to break yourself in if you are new to MTB. You will start with an easy climb, a smooth road will take you down the slopes of Klipberg and a little peddle at the end will get you that medal.

No Water points on the 10km. 

RACE RULES:

• Wolwefontein is a working farm so sadly dogs may not participate.
• 50% Refund if cancellation is received before 1st April 2023
• Substitutions welcome at a R50 service charge
• Substitutions possible until 1st May 2023

CLASSES AND PRICING

MTB 50:

Timed event, entry includes an event medal50 kmR 320.00

MTB 35:

Timed event, entry includes an event medal35 kmR 280.00

MTB 10:

Timed event, entry includes an event medal10 kmR 140.00

EVENT LOCATION:

Living Colour, Darling

Coordinates: -33.347144, 18.34173

Address: Living Colour, Wolwefontein Farm, Darling, South Africa

City: Darling

Province: Western Cape

Go to Event Page.

[ChrisF]

Anybody that has done the 50km route ?

 

To which of the Tygerberg trail does this "compare" ?

[Zebra]

..the 35km route, with 650km elevation, yes, you read right, seems kinda tuff…?

35km

…650km elevation

This route is for cyclist who are fit enough….

 

[ChrisF]

4 minutes ago, Zebra said:

..the 35km route, with 650km elevation, yes, you read right, seems kinda tuff…?

 

35km

…650km elevation

This route is for cyclist who are fit enough….

 

 

For sure .... bring climbing legs .... (or spare batteries🙈)

 

Technical difficulty ?  Bloemies .... Conties .... Hoogies .... ?

[Stephan]

Chris, the !Kwattu section is arguably the most technical, which compares to Bloemies in my opinion. 

[ChrisF]

2 hours ago, Stephan said:

Chris, the !Kwattu section is arguably the most technical, which compares to Bloemies in my opinion. 

 

Thank you very much

[Me rida my bicycle]

20 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

For sure .... bring climbing legs .... (or spare batteries🙈)

 

Technical difficulty ?  Bloemies .... Conties .... Hoogies .... ?

Niks tegnies jy eindig met 'n stuk van die trails wat in Darling brew ook gebruik word. So spaar maar groot deel van die klim is reg aan die einde.