Waterberg Traverse

The 2018 edition of the Waterberg MTB event will see some significant changes:

• A new start/finish venue at ATKV Klein Kariba.
• A total revamp of some of the stages in an attempt to optimise road conditions.
• Direction change from counter-clockwise to clockwise to allow ascending Bakker’s passes.
• The total riding distance has been shortened somewhat, with a significant increase in climbing.
• King/Queen of the mountain up Bakker’s Pass.  The fastest rider up the pass, not first rider, who still completes the event. This will only be for solo, and 2-rider teams; no relay teams.
• Race categories will include: Solo, 2-rider teams (covering the entire distance together), 2-rider relay teams, and 4-rider relay teams.
• Significant reduction in entry fees.

The 2018 edition of the Waterberg Traverse (previously known as the Waterberg Extreme) MTB race has found a new home at ATKV Klein Kariba, which will serve as the start and finish venue from where riders will follow farm and district roads through the majestic Waterberg mountains. The event brings long distance mountain biking within reach of Gauteng, North West, and Limpopo. Some significant updates have been made to the 2018 route, which has reduced the overall distance to 299km, but have increase the total climbing to just over 3270m.

Entries are limited to 250 riders; with riders being able to participate in a number of race formats. Solo and 2 Rider Teams will see riders complete the entire race distance, where the 2 Rider Relay, and 4 Rider Relay Teams will alternate between stages in a relay format.

Solo riders and two rider teams will be eligible for the King/Queen of the Mountain competition that will form part of Stage 4. This will be allocated based on the fastest time ascending Bakker’s pass (not the first person to the top). Bakker’s pass will be reached at around the 150km mark, and rises around 400m vertically; with the hill climb competition comprising 365m ascend in just under 5km. Riders with the fastest climbs, who still complete the event, will be eligible for prizes. Separate competitions will be hosted for Solo riders and 2Rider teams. No post_id and/or template