Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run [STATUS TBC]

We wish to announce that in light of the current situation regarding Covid19, we are working on alternative plans with ROAG regarding the Husqvarna Classic. The health and safety of our staff and our participants is of the utmost importance. Keep up the training and we’ll keep you posted with all developments in this regard.

The Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge & Trail Run has entrenched itself as a firm favourite on the mountain biking and trail running calendar with this year’s event scheduled to take place on Sunday, 19 April 2020. The MTB route boasts what some riders have called “the best single track of any single day event”, traversing a picturesque game reserve – the Gwahumbe Game & Spa.

We have been working hard to make some awesome revamps to the existing routes. Over the years, the 40km MTB Trail had become 46km and some of the return climbs were tough for the riders.  You’ll be glad to know that we got rid of some of the smaller ascents on the return route and have reduced the distance. We have kept most of the single track, so it will certainly be a more enjoyable ride. The trail runs will have new routes starting at Gwahumbe and dropping down into the valley which should make for some fun, fast running in spectacular scenery.

This year, E-bikes are welcome to participate in the Husqvarna Classic. E-Bike riders will be required to start in the last batch of each event and will not be timed, but are welcome to come and enjoy this annual event.