Kids mountain bike races in Gauteng - Advice needed on any races for this year

[Jokerman]

Hi everyone, 

Can any of you please advise on any kids mountain bike racing format thats available in Gauteng?

My kids used to participate in the Like to Bike events, but they no longer exists.

Any/all advice would be greatly appreciated 

 

[ChrisF]

The old SPUR series is now here -

Home - Schools Cycling South Africa

Each province has their own program for the year.  Normally only published a bit later though ...

 

 

 

The Trailseeker series also has a kids series, though this is probably just one event close to you .... still very nice.

[Sally E Kirk]

There is a Gauteng Primary Schools MTB Series this year, also one for High School.

[Jokerman]

Does anyone have links or more information about the Gauteng Primary Schools MTB Series this year as mentioned by Sally E Kirk

[peetwindhoek]

6 minutes ago, Jokerman said:

Does anyone have links or more information about the Gauteng Primary Schools MTB Series this year as mentioned by Sally E Kirk

Not much info, but I can tell you about the groups:

From last year, there were 5 or 6 race days (though I’m not entirely sure). Hazeldean and Prime View are two venues I remember.

[Jokerman]

Brilliant, I will keep an eye out

 

[RocknRolla]

What age is your child, and what distances are you interested in?

As mentioned, Trailseeker has some shorter distances, and is quite well organised. We normally camp for the Sondela race and make a weekend of it.

 

[Jokerman]

I have two boys aged 6 and 9

The 6 year old we would like to get exposed to cycling - Like to bike used to have age appropriate races for this age group. So looking for something similar

Our oldest in 9 - Again I'd guess anything between 5 and 20km distance wise 

[ChrisF]

20 minutes ago, Jokerman said:

I have two boys aged 6 and 9

The 6 year old we would like to get exposed to cycling - Like to bike used to have age appropriate races for this age group. So looking for something similar

Our oldest in 9 - Again I'd guess anything between 5 and 20km distance wise 

 

Kindly note their age as of 31 December 2025 is used to determine in which groups they race.

 

I have seen a kid do well, to then be DQ'd because he was supposed to ride in the next group ....

 

[Jokerman]

Thanks for the headsup on the age verification Chris F, much appreciated 

 

[ChrisF]

39 minutes ago, Jokerman said:

Does anyone have links or more information about the Gauteng Primary Schools MTB Series this year as mentioned by Sally E Kirk

 

Scroll down .....

Home - Schools Cycling South Africa

 

 

The 2025 dates will only be available in about 4 to 6 weeks, based on previous experience.

[Kuys]

https://mysportevents.co.za/events-list/

[Kuys]

They can participate in the XCO races as well. 

Youre welcome to message me privately for more info. My daughters (8 & 10) are riding both XCO and school races. 

 

[Jokerman]

Can anyone shed some light on the type of racing i.e. XCO or Trial and the distances per age group? Asking so we can see if our boys would be fit enough for this series.

From what has been shared, it's looks amazing 

[Kuys]

XCO races for nippers (grade 2-4) are 2 x laps of around 2.5km per lap. Mostly singletrack with a couple of technical bits. 

School series sub-nippers (grade 1-2), nippers (3-4) sprogs (5-6) ride longer laps. Races total distance between 6 (sub nippers) 8km (nippers) and 10 km (sprogs)

Times typically less than 30min

[Kuys]

Oh and there is short course racing in 2025 as well at the provincial races