Race entries closing this week (17 – 23 June 2013)

There are 10 races closing for entry this week. Get your entry in!

(Western Cape)

Tour de Plett MTB Marathon, 22 June
Pre-entries close 19 June (late entries available at registration and on race morning)
Enter here http://www.tourdeplett.co.za/plett-mountain-bike-races.html

All-Mountain Enduro, 22-23 June
Pre-entries close 19 June (late entries available, at additional cost)
Enter here http://www.dirtopia.co.za/all-mountain-enduro/enduro-june2013

Cycle Lab Monument Challenge 2013, presented by ASG, 23 June
Pre-entries close 17 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/cycle-lab-monument-challenge-2013/

Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna MTB, 29 June
Pre-entries close 19 June
Enter here http://www.knysnacycle.co.za/

Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour 2013, 30 June
Pre-entries close 19 June
Enter here http://www.knysnacycle.co.za/

(Gauteng)

Jozi Night Rider MTB Series #4, 21 June
Pre-entries close 20 June
Enter here http://www.asgevents.co.za/pages/events/raceSignUp.php?id=150

Beaulieu Prep Cycle Challenge, 22 June
Pre-entries close 19 June (late entries available at registration and on race morning; additional late entry fee of R20 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.bps.entriesonline.co.za/

(KwaZulu-Natal)

St John’s DSG Bundu Bash, 23 June
Pre-entries close 19 June (late entries available at registration and on race morning; additional late entry fee of R20 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/multi/st-john%27s-bundu-bash.aspx

MiWay Big 5 Series #2 – Pick n Pay Elephant Classic Eshowe, 23 June
Pre-entries close 19 June (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/miway-big-5-series-2—pick-n-pay-elephant-classic-eshowe-.aspx

(Madagascar)

Red Island Ride, 10-17 August
Pre-entries close 21 June
Enter here http://www.redislandride.com/

Race entries closing this week (10 – 17 June 2013)

Since Monday is a public holiday, we’re including Monday in this week’s races and pre-entry closing dates.

(Western Cape)

Greyton MTB Classic, 15 June
Pre-entries close 11 June (late entries available at registration and on race morning)
Enter here www.greytonclassic.co.za

Napier Patat Festival, 15 June
Pre-entries close 12 June (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3800

Rooiberger MTB and Trail Run Weekend, 15 – 17 June
Entries are still open!
Enter here http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/rooiberger-mtb-and-trail-run-weekend-listed-event/

Nine to Five Mountain Biking Extravaganza at Delvera, 17 June
Pre-entries close 12 June (no late entries)
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3833

(Gauteng)

Xtrail MTB Series at Babba’s – Event #6, 15 June
Pre-entries close 12 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/xtrail-mtb-series-at-babbas-event-6/

Babba’s Lodge MTB Series 2013 (Event # 6), 16 June
Pre-entries close 13 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/babbas-lodge-mtb-series-2013-event-6/

Countrywide Medals Youth Day Cycle Challenge 2013, 16 June
Pre-entries close 14 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/countrywide-medals-youth-day-cycle-challenge-2013/

(KwaZulu-Natal)

Magma Security Scottburgh MTB Race, presented by Sappi, 15 June
Pre-entries close 12 June (late entries available; additional late entry fee of R20 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/scottburgh-mtb-race.aspx

Safire Baynesfield MTB Classic, 16 June
Pre-entries close 12 June (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/safire-baynesfield.aspx

Race entries closing this week (3 – 9 June 2013)

(Western Cape)

The TriSport Cross Duathlon, 8 June
Pre-entries close 5 June (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here https://www.trisport.co.za

Robertson Winery MTB Challenge, 8 June
Pre-entries close 6 June (late entries available at additional cost)
Enter here http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/robertson-winery-mtb-challenge-2/

(KwaZulu-Natal)

KZNMTB Provincial XCO/DHI #3, 8 June
Pre-entries close 6 June (late entries will be available)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/kznmtb-provincial-xcodhi-3.aspx

Varsity College MTB #2, 9 June
Pre-entries close 6 June (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/varsity-college-mtb-2.aspx

Sugar Rush Classic, 9 June
Pre-entries close 5 June (late entries available on race morning, additional late entry fee applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/sugar-rush-classic.aspx

(North West)

Konka MTB Race Rustenburg 2013, 8 June
Pre-entries close 5 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/konka-mtb-race-rustenburg-2013/

The Tracker Corporate MTB Challenge Series 2013 (Event #2), 30 June
Pre-entries close 9 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/the-tracker-corporate-mtb-challenge-series-2013-event-2/

The TLC Ladies MTB Day, 29 June
Pre-entries close 9 June (no late entries!)
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/the-tlc-ladies-mtb-day-2013/

(Gauteng)

GEREFORMEERDE KERK KLERKSDORP NOORD PROPPER DOPPER UITDAGING / CHALLENGE, 8 June
Pre-entries close 3 June (late entries available on race morning, from 07h00)
Download your entry form here http://www.gkklerksdorpnoord.co.za/

USN MTB Cup Series 2013 (Event #4), 8 June
Pre-entries close 5 June
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/usn-mtb-cup-series-2013-event-4/

Bryton Elephant MTB Challenge, 8 June
Pre-entries close 6 June
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3843

(Limpopo)

MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #6 Rooiberg Driven by NISSAN, 15 June
Pre-entries close 9 June (late entries may be available if cap is not reached)
Enter here http://nationalmtbseries.com/nationalmtbseries/rooiberg

For full details on the above events, visit our race calendar

Race entries closing this week (27 May – 2 June 2013)

10 races are closing for entry this week. Enter today!

(Gauteng)

Vori-Berg MTB Series #3, 1 June
Pre-entries close 30 May (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here https://www.eventry.co.za/

Springbok Plant Hire Winter Challenge, 2 June
Pre-entries close 31 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/springbok-plant-hire-winter-challenge-2013/

(Mpumalanga)

SA Champs First Ascent Big Induna Mountain Bike Race, 1 June
Pre-entries close 28 May (late entries available, additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://indunaadventures.com/mountainbikerace/entries or here https://www.eventry.co.za/

(Western Cape)

Western Cape MTB XCO Championships, 1 June
Pre-entries close 30 May (late entries available at registration and on race morning)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/wc-mtb-xco-champs.aspx

Mall to Mast MTB Challenge, 1 June
Pre-entries close 27 May (late entries available at registration and on race morning)
Enter here http://www.chaingangevents.co.za/mtb/events/10

(North West)

Groot Marico Safari Karnaval MTB Challenge, 1 June
Pre-entries close 31 May
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3825

(Free State)

Parys Island Dirtmax MTB Race 2013 (Event #5), 1 June
Pre-entries close 29 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/parys-island-dirtmax-mtb-race-2013-event-5/

(KwaZulu-Natal)

Sappi Howick MTB Classic, 2 June
Pre-entries close 31 May (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/howick-mtb-classic.aspx

(Eastern Cape)

Loerie MTB Challenge, 2 June
Pre-entries close 30 May (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/loerie-mtb-challenge.aspx

(Zimbabwe)

Vic Falls Mountain Bike Challenge, 13 – 17 June
Pre-entries close 31 May
Enter here http://www.vicfallsmtbchallenge.com/

For full details on the above events, visit our race calendar

Race entries closing this week (20- 26 May 2013)

[UPDATED] The Kremetart, Big Induna, Magalies Monster and the 100Miler are just some of the races closing for entry this week. A number of races are not taking late entries, so don’t miss out, enter today!

(Mpumalanga)

Uplands VALENCIA Festival of Mountain Biking, 24 – 26 May
Pre-entries close 22 May (late entries available on Saturday and/or Sunday)
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3823

SA Champs First Ascent Big Induna Mountain Bike Race, 1 June
Pre-entries close 28 May
Enter here http://www.eventry.co.za

(Gauteng)

Vori-Berg MTB Series #3, 1 June
Pre-entries close 30 May (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here https://www.eventry.co.za/

The Bell of Hope Cycle Challenge for Mental Wellness, 26 May
Pre-entries close 21 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/the-bell-of-hope-cycle-challenge-for-mental-wellness/

Powerade 2013 Autumn Cycle Challenge, 26 May
Pre-entries close 24 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/powerade-2013-autumn-cycle-challenge/

Springbok Plant Hire Winter Challenge, 2 June
Pre-entries close 31 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/springbok-plant-hire-winter-challenge-2013/

(North West)

2013 ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic, 25 May
Pre-entries have been extended to 21 May (NO late entries!)
Enter here http://www.magaliesmonster.co.za

Groot Marico Safari Karnaval MTB Challenge, 1 June
Pre-entries close 31 May
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3825

(Free State)

Rhino River Run Mountain Biking Series- Event #3, 25 May
Pre-entries close 24 May (late entries available on race day, additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.rhinoriverrun.co.za/

Parys Island Dirtmax MTB Race 2013 (Event #5), 1 June
Pre-entries close 29 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/parys-island-dirtmax-mtb-race-2013-event-5/

(Western Cape)

Hex Valley Autumn Splendour MTB, 25 May
Pre-entries close 22 May (late entries available on race day; additional late entry fee applies)
Enter here http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/hex-valley-autumn-splendour-mtb-2/

Amarider 100 Miler & 50 Miler, 25 May
Pre-entries have been extended to 20 May (no late entries!)
Enter here http://www.amarider.co.za/100Miler/siteContent.php?cid=52 or http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3815

Western Cape MTB XCO Championships, 1 June
Pre-entries close 30 May (late entries available)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/wc-mtb-xco-champs.aspx

RE:CM 200 Knynsa, 7 JuneEntries close Friday 24 May at 12h00 (no late entries)
Enter here http://www.gardenrouteevents.co.za/index.php?option=com_chronoforms&Itemid=229

(KwaZulu-Natal)

Compendium MTB Derby, 26 May
Pre-entries close 22 May (NO late entries!)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/compendium-derby.aspx

Sappi Howick MTB Classic, 2 June
Pre-entries close 31 May (late entries available)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/howick-mtb-classic.aspx

(Limpopo)

PPC Cement Kremetart, 8 June
Pre-entries close 24 May
Enter here http://www.kremetartcycling.co.za/

PPC Cement Kremetart MTB XCO, 9 June
Pre-entries close 24 May
Enter here http://www.kremetartcycling.co.za/

(Eastern Cape)

Loerie MTB Challenge, 2 June
Pre-entries close 30 May (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R30 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/loerie-mtb-challenge.aspx

(Gauteng)

Xtrail MTB Series at Babba’s – Event #5, 18 May
Pre-entries close 16 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/httpcycleevents-co-zap1940/

Babba’s Lodge MTB Series 2013 (Event # 5), 19 May
Pre-entries close 16 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/babbas-lodge-mtb-series-2013-event-5/

Suikerbosrand Route 42 MTB Challenge, 19 May
Pre-entries close 16 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/suikerbosrand-route-42-mtb-classic-2013/

(Western Cape)

PPA Tread Lightly, 18 May
Pre-entries close at noon on 13 May (no late entries)
Enter here http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/ppa-tread-lightly-mtb-funride/

Amarider 100 Miler, 25 May
Pre-entries close 17 May (no late entries)
Enter here http://www.dirtopia.co.za/amarider-100-miler

(North West)

Redstone MTB Series 2013 (Event #2), 19 May
Pre-entries close 17 May (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/redstone-mtb-series-2013-event-2/

2013 ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic, 25 May
Pre-entries close 16 May (no late entries!)
Enter here http://www.entrytickets.co.za/eventview/magalies

(KwaZulu-Natal)

Husqvarna Classic Mid-Illovo MTB Challenge, 19 May
Pre-entries close 15 May (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/husquvana-classic.aspx

Boston MTB Challenge, 19 May
Pre-entries close 16 May (late entries available at no extra cost)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/boston-mtb-challenge.aspx

For full details on the above events, visit our race calendar

The second largest mountain biking stage race in the country, Wines2Whales have announced a new event, in addition to the existing two. The W2W Ride will run from 04 – 06 November 2013. Entries will open on Thursday, 13 May 2013 for both the waiting list and public entries.

“The W2W Ride will be similar to the W2W Adventure in that it will be more relaxed than the W2W Race. The route, race village, entertainment and support services remain the same for all three events. Irrespective of the event entered, riders can look forward to the complete FNB Wines2Whales MTB experience,” says W2W Director, Michael Meyer.

The popular event also has a new sponsor. According to Meyer, the W2W MTB events are sure to continue growing in popularity with First National Bank onboard as the title sponsor. “The FNB Wines2Whales celebrates its 5^th anniversary this year. Entries for the FNB W2W MTB Adventure and Race have sold out in record times for the past three years. We are excited and look forward to continuing this trend with First National Bank as our title sponsor,” says Meyer.

“To have one of South Africa’s strongest companies supporting the W2W is a dream come true for the entire W2W team,” continues Meyer. “We are confident that with the strong support of FNB, the portfolio of W2W events will reach new heights and riders participating will continue to experience a mountain biking adventure second to none”.

Heads up, there are nine races closing for entry this week. Don’t miss out!

Race entries closing this week (6 – 12 May 2013)

(Western Cape)

Red Stone Mountain Bike & Trail Running Weekend, 10 – 11 May
Pre-entries close ?? (late entries will be taken on Friday and on race morning at no extra cost)
Enter here http://www.dryland.co.za/redstone

Willow Creek / Computer Mania MTB Challenge, 11 May
Pre-entries close 9 May (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3787

Hottentots Holland MTB Classic, 12 May
Pre-entries close 10 May (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://www.hottentotshollandclassic.co.za/

Momentum Health Meg 3 National Duathlon Series 2013 (Event #2), 12 May
Pre-entries close 6 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/momentum-health-meg-3-national-duathlon-series-2013-event-2/

Red Stone Mountain Bike & Trail Running Weekend, 10 – 11 May
Pre-entries close 8 May (late entries will be available)
Enter here www.dryland.co.za

(Mpumalanga)

Skurweberg MTB Challenge, 11 May
Pre-entries close 9 May
Enter here http://www.entrytime.com/index.asp?GoTo=EventInfo&EventID=3743

(KwaZulu-Natal)

Mascor Greytown MTB Festival, 11 – 12 May
Pre-entries close 8 May (late entries available on race morning; additional late entry fee of R20 per entry applies)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/greytown-mtb-festival.aspx

(Limpopo)

Sondela Bela Bela Cycle Challenge, 18 May
Pre-entries close 12 May
Enter here https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?sessionname=2dab08db358e787c41085a5f816b5a5c&id=1900

Sondela Bela Bela MTB Experience, 19 May
Pre-entries close 12 May
Enter here https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?sessionname=2dab08db358e787c41085a5f816b5a5c&id=1900

South Africa’s mountain bike marathon championships are less than a month away and the crew at Induna Adventures are finalising preparations of their already immaculate trails in Hazyview to welcome all participants on Saturday 1 June.

Situated on the Panorama Route and only 20 minutes from the Kruger National Park, Induna Adventures’ First Ascent Big Induna MTB Challenge will host the 2013 SA Mountain Bike Marathon Championships in Mpumalanga and the team is working around the clock to perfect the trails for both rider and spectator value.

The elite categories and age group (non-elite) categories will all be racing for top honours on the same day at the same venue in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.

The 120km elite men’s course (aged 19 and up) is made up of the 75km route with the final 35km section to be ridden again, while the elite women (aged 19 and up) will be required to complete the 75km route for the championship race.

Non-elite category riders have the opportunity to race on the same tracks and trails that has made this venue popular for mountain bike marathon events for many years. Sub-veteran men and women, veteran men and women and master men will also race on the 75km route, while the 40km race route will be reserved for the youth men and women, junior men and women, master women and grand master men and women age categories competing for national championship status.

Infamous for the quality and abundance of trails, Induna Adventures have properly utilised the lie of the land and created a spectacular mix of single track, quad trails and dirt roads characterised by hand cut trails snaking through indigenous forest. The course serves up a mix of short sharp climbs, rock shelves, rooty drops and fast bermed switchbacks, with a few shallow water crossings for added enjoyment. Participants with skill and determination will thrive beyond mere fitness.

Camping is available at the venue for those who wish to soak up the race atmosphere.

For detailed race information, maps and route profiles, click here.

Online pre-entries are open – click here to enter now!

For any further race information, you can contact Brett Coates on 082 774 5821.

Race entries closing this week (29 Apr – 5 May 2013)

(Western Cape)

All Mountain Enduro (Delvera), 1 May
Pre-entries close 29 April (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://www.dirtopia.co.za/all-mountain-enduro/enduro-1-may

Tru-Cape MTB, 4 May
Pre-entries close 3 May (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://www.pedalpower.org.za/event/tru-cape-mtb-2/

Hessequa MTB Challenge, 4 May
Pre-entries close 3 May (late entries available at registration, no t-shirt available for late entrants)
Enter here http://www.hessequamtbchallenge.co.za/

MTN National MTB Series – XCM #5 Wellington Gravel Travel Driven by Nissan, 11- 12 May
Pre-entries close 5 May (late entries will be available at registration and on race morning)
Enter here http://advendurance.com/nationalmtbseries/wellington

(Mpumalanga)

Misty Valley 24 Hour MTB Championships 2013, 4 – 5 May
Pre-entries close 30 April
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/misty-valley-24-hour-mtb-championships-2013/

(Gauteng)

Winter Fast One MTB, 1 May
Pre-entries close 29 April (late entries available on race morning)
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/winter-fast-one-mtb-2013/

2013 ASH Night Series – May, 2 May
Pre-entries close 1 May (late entries available on race evening)
Enter here http://www.asgevents.co.za/pages/events/raceSignUp.php?id=120

Emerald Workers Day Cycle Challenge, 5 May
Pre-entries close 3 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/emerald-workers-day-cycle-challenge-2013/

(Limpopo)

Mpact Magoebaskloof Cycle Challenge, 4 May
Pre-entries close 1 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/mpact-magoebaskloof-cycle-challenge-2013/

Bosfontein Mountain Bike Challenge, 4 May
Pre-entries close 29 April (late entries available on Friday 3 May and on race morning
Enter here https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?sessionname=d93385118500795950b11edaf7ee0e2f&id=1909

Dirt Series MTB 2013 #1, 4 May
Pre-entries close 1 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/dirt-series-mtb-2013-1/

Pam Golding Magoebaskloof MTB Challenge, 5 May
Pre-entries close 1 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/pam-golding-magoebaskloof-mtb-challenge-2013/

(Free State)

Parys Island Dirtmax MTB Race, 4 May
Pre-entries close 1 May
Enter here http://cycleevents.co.za/parys-island-dirtmax-mtb-race-2013-event-4/

(KwaZulu-Natal)

MiWay Big 5 Series #1 – The Zini Buffalo Classic, 5 May
Pre-entries close 1 May (late entries available at registration)
Enter here http://www.roag.co.za/enter-an-event/mtb/zini-buffalo-classic-.aspx

(Eastern Cape)

Grindrod Bank Umngazi Pondo Pedal, 6 – 9 June
Pre-entries close 1 May or when rider limit is reached (entries are still open)
Enter here www.pondopedal.com

For full details on the above events, visit our race calendar