BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bicycling - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bicycling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bicycling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190321T180000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190124T125332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T125332Z UID:272678883778674-1553191200-1553432400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:3Mountains DESCRIPTION:The 3 Mountains Challenge is a multi-stage MTB Cycling event\, that will be presented to the cycling community by AfriAdventures in conjunction with the Clocolan cycling community. This exciting event will take place from 21 to 24 March 2019 in and around the beautiful town of Clocolan in the Free State. \nThe event will cater for all levels of expertise by providing different routes and distances to select from. The organizers will also provide a category for U/16 and Juniors to compete in their respective age groups over 4 stages. \nCome and enjoy the Free State like never before. Experience the hospitality of the community\, taste the great food\, take in the fantastic views and drink the cold beer with a local on the stoep while looking out over the beautiful area. \nCome and Feel the freedom URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/3mountains/ LOCATION:Clocolan Show Grounds\, Clocolan Show Grounds\, 3rd Street\, Clocolan\, Free State\, 9735 CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/3Mountains.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AfriAdventures":MAILTO:info@afriadventures.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190330T060000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190201T113455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T113455Z UID:272678883778783-1553925600-1553965200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Kolsvlei MTB & Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Take up the Kolsvlei MTB 100km Challenge or joins us for a fun-filled day with the family competing in one of the shorter distances at the Kolsvlei Trail Park just outside of Piketberg. \nYou will be challenged to complete 4 grueling laps around the Kolsvlei Trails that will span over 100 kilometers with a total elevation profile of 1550m in the 100KM MTB EXTREME CHALLENGE! \nNot sure if you can complete the 100km in the MTB Extreme Challenge\, why not try? Enter for the Extreme Challenge to see if you can complete 2 or 3 laps to earn your 50km or 75km Kolsvlei MTB medal. You might even feel ready and be motivated by your supporters and spectators to complete the final loop that will take you to the ultimate reward – the Kolsvlei MTB 100km medal. \nYou can also enter as a team of 4 riders and compete in the 100KM MTB RELAY CHALLENGE? Team members will each have the opportunity to complete a 25km lap consecutively. Each lap on the Kolsvlei trail has an elevation profile of 388 meters! Teams will be introduced before the race start – so please pick a fun team name for the day and come kitted in your favourite corporate colours. \nTake advantage of the exciting new race format to suss out the trail park and have fun with your fellow riders! \nThe MTB Challenge has 3 Water Points\, and there are GOODIE BAGS up for grabs for the first 100 MTB and first 40 Trail Run Entries! \nWe also have up to R4000 in prize money for the NexusAG Segment Challenge for the King & Queen of the Mountain. \nWe also have 2 trail run distances if running is your passion! Join us for the 10km or 5km Trail Run along the Kolsvlei Trails! Strollers and kiddies bikes are welcome on the 5km Fun Run. \nClosing date for online entries: 27 March 2019 URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/kolsvlei-mtb-trail-run/ LOCATION:Kolsvlei Trails\, Kolsvlei Farm\, 3Q4V+R5 Piketberg\, Piketberg\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kolsvlei.jpg GEO:-32.94296;18.79294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kolsvlei Trails Kolsvlei Farm 3Q4V+R5 Piketberg Piketberg Western Cape South Africa;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kolsvlei Farm\, 3Q4V+R5 Piketberg:geo:18.79294,-32.94296 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190330T073000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190330T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190326T092121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T092213Z UID:272678883779478-1553931000-1553947200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Philadelphia MTB DESCRIPTION:This year the Philadelphia MTB has a new venue and three new MTB routes! \nThe event starts at 07h30 with the 85 km. The rest of the routes will follow after that. \nThere is also a 7 km funrun ideal for the whole family. This starts at 08h30 and the entry fee for the funrun is R50 per person. \nPre-registration will be at Sportsmans Warehouse Tygervalley on 28 and 29 March from 15h00-18h00. \nRegistration and late entries on the day of the event (30 March) will take place at the venue from 06h00. \nFor more event information and enquiries visit: https://www.facebook.com/philadelphiamtb URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/philadelphia-mtb/ LOCATION:Altona Farm\, Altona Farm\, Adderley Road\, Durbanville\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Philadelphia-MTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pedal Power Association":MAILTO:info@pedalpower.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190331T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190331T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190214T102936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T102936Z UID:272678883778845-1554019200-1554035400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Kamberg Classic MTB DESCRIPTION:The Kamberg Classic MTB & Trail at Glengarry has firmly established itself as one of the best events on the KZN Calendar. Andrew Hill winner of the 2018 event said on Twitter after the race\, “Superb trail rivaling the best races in the country” and one of Bicycling Mag’s “must do” races last year. As a result the Kamberg Classic has been included in the 2019 Quattro ROAG Series. \nThe Kamberg Classic is hosted by Glengarry\, therefore despite its stature as an elite race it remains a boutique event with great hospitality and personal touches. The Trail Run (6km & 14km) takes place on Saturday afternoon\, 30 March at 2pm followed by a potjie evening around the Glengarry Pub. The MTB race (24.5km\, 45km & 65km) is held on Sunday morning\, 31 March after which riders can enjoy complimentary homemade burgers in an exquisite environment. Plus\, the first 100 entrants (65km MTB) will receive the very popular Kamberg Classic garment. \nThe atmosphere at Glengarry is great for families and spectators. Food\, drinks and good coffee will be available and for kids there is an animal farm\, swimming pool\, jungle gyms and plenty safe space to run and ride their bikes. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/kamberg-classic-mtb/ LOCATION:Glengarry Holiday Farm\, Glengarry\, Kamberg\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kamberg-Classic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gareth Sivright":MAILTO:gareth@glengarry.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190406T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190116T101447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190116T102102Z UID:272678883778531-1554534000-1554552000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Vulintaba Extreme MTB Event DESCRIPTION:This Vulintaba Extreme MTB Event is timed using the RaceTec MTB Timing Board and not the orange RaceTec chip. You can buy your timing board with your online entry at R50 each. If you already have a Racetec timing board you can use that for the event. \nOnline entries close 31 March 2019\, 23:00 \nStarting times:\n65km MTB: 07:00\n45km MTB : 07:30\n5km MTB Fun Ride: 08:00 \nClick here to enter: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/vulintaba-extreme-mtb-event-2019/ URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/vulintaba-extreme-mtb-event/ LOCATION:Vulintaba Country Estate\, D 96 District Road\, District Newcastle\, 2940 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Vulintaba-MTB-Series-27.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vulintaba Country Estate":MAILTO:activities@vulintaba.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190406T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190406T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190404T125329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T125329Z UID:272678883779613-1554543000-1554561000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Adventure Lifestyle Show MTB Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Adventure Lifestyle Show brings an interactive platform between visitors and exhibitors. Feel\, hear\, touch and taste the adventure that an Active – Outdoor Lifestyle offers you. Walk through all the elements that forms the Adventure Lifestyle Show – which will offer you anything from adventure driven destinations\, activities\, outdoor gadgets and gear and a informative focus on a healthy active lifestyle for the whole family. \nThe Mountain bike challenge will take place Saturday 6 April 2019 at the Show. With a fun and easygoing trail for beginner enthusiasts out there and a more technical trail for the more experienced riders. Enter your teams as a MTB club or just you and your support team and put up your gazebo up in the support zone. Specialized Tygerberg will also have a tech zone set up at the start/finish. This entry includes your entry to the Adventure Lifestyle Show for the Saturday. Join us in #livingtheadventure URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/adventure-lifestyle-show-mtb-challenge/ LOCATION:Meerendal Wine Estate\, Meerendal Wine Estate\, Vissershok Road\, Durbanville\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Get-Your-Fix-Of-Fitness-And-Adventure-At-The-Adventure-Lifestyle-Show.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Adventure Lifestyle Show":MAILTO:operations@adventurelifestyleshow.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190326T094716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T094716Z UID:272678883779484-1555142400-1555158600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Ride4Ethics DESCRIPTION:Unashamedly Ethical is a global movement of individuals and organisations guided by a founding vision to transform society by taking a stand for ethics\, values and clean living. \n​The goal of this movement is to develop an unashamedly ethical culture among this generation of leaders and the next. \nThe organisation will be hosting the Ride4Ethics Mountain Biking event on Saturday 13 April 2019 at Bloemendal Wine Estate\, Durbanville. \nRiders will have the choice of two distances\, namely a 14km for beginners and social riders or a 35km CSA sanctioned race for the fitter and more technical riders. \nBoth events are timed by RACETEC. \nThe venue also offers an opportunity for non-participants\, especially the junior riders\, to bring their bikes and enjoy the great selection of trails such as the Pump Track or the B-Spot. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/ride4ethics/ LOCATION:Bloemendal Wine Estate\, Bloemendal Wine Estate\, Tygervalley Road\, Durbanville\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/UEMTB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190305T155009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T155009Z UID:272678883779086-1555142400-1555174800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Amarider 50 & 100 Miler DESCRIPTION:Is riding 100 miles off road on your bucket list? \nIf so\, the eleventh edition of The Amarider 100Miler\, presented by The Bike Hub is the perfect race to get it done. Held in Malmesbury on the 13th of April\, this race is the ultimate Swartland meander offering dirt road riding around the Kasteelberg and surrounds. \nWhat makes this the perfect 100 Mile intro? \nIt’s accessible. With the start and finish in Malmesbury you don’t have to bother with transport and you can drive to the start in the morning. Shop around\, this race offers great value and your entry fee includes on-route breakfast and lunch points. \nApart from a large race support contingent\, your supporters can assist you at 4 easy to reach Spectator points on the day. This makes it perfect for your family and friends to be part of the day and allows you to break your effort into achievable segments. \nThe route consists predominantly of flowing and fast-rolling dirt road. With 2400m of climbing over the day\, it certainly is not flat but very few riders struggle to make cut-off. \nThe cause. Proceeds of the race goes towards Amarider’s advocacy efforts and over the past years have made projects like the recent opening of new trails on Table Mountain possible. \nThis individual one-day mountain bike ultra-marathon of 160km is affordable and a very special event. From the humbling beginnings that grew in 2009 to what is now one of the must-do-events on the mountain biking calendar. The scenery is beautiful in the Swartland during Autumn and the riding is not technical. The weather conditions play a major role in testing your endurance\, as mud\, wind or rain do on most outdoor events. \nThis is a CSA Sanctioned event and CSA membership is required in order to start in the first starting group per distance. If you do not have CSA membership and would like to start in the first group please contact CSA and get your membership before entering. Please note all CSA and UCI rules apply. Read here! \nThis event will start early morning just as the sun is rising\, with astounding scenery that is spellbound to keep the legs going for many hours. Only pre-entries will be accepted for both distances. Entries are limited and remember that this is a seeding event for Stellenbosch MTB Challenge 2019. \nThe 160km (100Miler) route is divided into three sections of approximately 55km with two compulsory timing checkpoints. The format of the race creates perfect vantage points for spectators and support. While the competition is based on solo riders completing the entire course these riders can form 4-man teams and enjoy a day out with mates on a saddle (of course)! The team results will be based on the 4th rider crossing the line thereby encouraging teamwork and camaraderie. \nThe shorter route option: \nThe shorter route option of the 50Miler (80km)\, starts at the halfway mark at Riebeeck Kasteel and ends with the 100Miler riders at the Malmesbury Showgrounds. This event also provides an opportunity for keen riders to taste endurance riding along with twist and turns against the clock. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/amarider-50-100-miler/ LOCATION:Malmesbury Showgrounds\, Malmesbury Showgrounds\, Malmesbury\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:Gravel,MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Amarider.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amarider":MAILTO:info@amarider.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190305T140212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T140212Z UID:272678883779076-1555142400-1555261200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Trail Girl DESCRIPTION:Fabulous fun on some of South Africa’s most beautiful trails\, exclusively for Women (and Girls). \nRun or Mountain bike on beautiful purpose build trails and enjoy an exciting day out or weekend away with your friends. \nTrail Girl events are ideal mini-break experiences and girls-only weekend getaways. It’s also the perfect introduction to multi-day Trail Running and MTB events. Treat yourself to a weekend of trail running\, mountain biking new friends and fun you deserve! URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/trail-girl/ LOCATION:Van Loveren Family Vineyard\, Van Loveren Family Vineyard\, Robertson\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/TrailGirl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trail Girl":MAILTO:janine.swart@csm.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190222T095747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T095747Z UID:272678883778930-1555146000-1555167600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Delta Dash 6 Hour MTB Endurance Race DESCRIPTION:The Delta Dash is a 6 hour endurance challenge. There is a solo category for all those wanting to test their stamina as well as a three man team category for those who want to race with friends. \nThis annual event meanders through a mountain bike enthusiast’s paradise as cyclists race through the beautiful grasslands and woodlands of Delta Park. There is also a great fast section through the school which is the highlight of everyone’s lap. \nEntries close 10 April 2019 at 12:00. \nEnter online here URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/delta-dash-6-hour-mtb-endurance-race/ LOCATION:Delta Park School\, Delta Park School\, Delta Park\, Standard Drive\, Blairgowrie\, Randburg\, Gauteng CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Delta-Dash.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Delta Dash Race Office":MAILTO:deltadashmtb@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190414T073000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190222T101050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T101050Z UID:272678883778936-1555227000-1555246800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Route 42 EWN&S MTB Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Route 42 EWN&S MTB Challenge takes place at Oppiedam\, a picturesque venue nestled in the foothills of the farming community of Nigel. \nFence bridges and water crossings form part of the 2019 event. \nFood stalls and jumping castles for the kids. Goodie bags to all entrants. \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/route-42-ewns-mtb-challenge/ LOCATION:Oppiedam Wedding Venue\, Oppiedam Wedding Venue\, Balfour Road\, Nigel\, Gauteng CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Route-42.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lizelle Gilfillan":MAILTO:lizellegilfillan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190426T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190307T113925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T113925Z UID:272678883779119-1556265600-1556384400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Valley Xtreme MTB DESCRIPTION:The Valley Xtreme MTB forms part of the Walkber Bay Xtreme festival which takes place in Hermanus. \nTHIS YEAR WE HAVE INTRODUCED AN ALL-NEW STAGE RACE MTB EVENT! Enter both Stage 1 and Stage 2 for just R700\, or choose to do a single distance on either day. \nThe trails here were originally purpose-built for the Cape Epic & Wines2Whales but have since been expanded for some seriously awesome and memorable riding through beautiful valleys and wine farms. \nThis family-friendly event caters for all levels of skill and fitness with riders being able to choose between 20km\, 35km or the 60km routes on offer. \nThrow together some tough climbing (especially on the 60km route)\, waterpoints designed to slow you down\, exhilarating vineyard trails through some of the most beautiful wine farms in the world\, technical terrain to sharpen the mind and some sweet single tracks snaking along the Onrus River\, and you are set to enjoy a MTB Challenge of Xtreme proportions while being rewarded with unbeatable views and a finish by the Old Harbour in Hermanus. \nThe trails are diverse and can be enjoyed by all levels of skill and fitness. However\, we advise you to only enter the 60km race if you are an experienced and skilled mountain biker and really keen to see where the beautiful Hemel & Aarde wines hail from. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/valley-xtreme-mtb/ LOCATION:Old Harbour\, Hermanus\, Old Harbour\, Hermanus\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WalkerBayXtreme.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Group":MAILTO:info@oldschoolgroup.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190427T074500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190326T101330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T101330Z UID:272678883779495-1556351100-1556370000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Demacon Max Wax MTB Series #3 DESCRIPTION:Mountain bikers can look forward to an exciting new MTB series in Mpumalanga in 2019. The Demacon Max Wax MTB event features 3 events in various superlative locations across the Lowveld and a fourth in the undulating hills of Dullstroom. Cyclists will be spoilt for choice with a wide range of tracks suited to seasoned and new mountain bikers\, with every event offering its own thrills and challenges. \nEvent Information\nWhen: 27 April 2018\, Saturday\nPremises will open at 06h30 \nLate Entries & Number Collection: \nLate/Line Entries & Number Collection will take place on: \nFriday – @ Race Venue (Dullstroom on the Dam) from 16h00-18h00 (Credit Card\, Cash\, Zapper & SnapScan) \nSaturday – @ Race Venue (Dullstroom on the Dam) from 06h30-Race Start. On the day entries available at R50 extra (Credit Card\, Cash\, Zapper & SnapScan) \nWhere: Dullstroom on the Dam \nRoute options \n55km – R230 – 07h45 – 3x WaterPoints\n30km – R180 – 08h15 – 2x WaterPoints\n30km E-Bike – R180 – 08h30 – 2x WaterPoints\n10km – R110 – 08h45 – 1x WaterPoints\nP2W – R60 – 55km race only\nMountain Spring Spur Sprint shoot out – R60 – 12h00 – 30 & 55km only \nYour entry will include the following\nGoodie bags to the first 200 to register/collect race boards\nCustom made medals for all finishers\nShowers at the venue\nFREE Parking\nScenic\, well marked routes\nGreat family vibe & day out\nWell stocked water points\nKing of the Mountain and Queen of the Mountain titles up for grabs\nMedics on standby \nBoutTime will ensure for instant results on your phone\, website & on our electronic result boards at the finish\, no more waiting \nWhat else will be there:\nPower to Weight race on the 55km\nPanarottis Bambinos Fun Zone\nSalsa Amigos Chill Tent\nMassages\nFood Stalls\nBeer tent\nPermanent Raceboard/ Custom Race Board \n(orders on custom race boards will close on 15 April 2019) \nUse our normal entry process to order your race board online\, select your “race board type” (Normal Numbered or Customised Raceboard) under the distance field and use the “Club name” field if you would like a nickname other than your First name & Last name. \nPower to Weight (P2W) \nThe winner will be calculated based on the ratio of their weight to their completion time\nYou have to enter the P2W to qualify\nAll P2W riders will be weighed before the race with their bike\nP2W is only available on the 55km \nMountain Spring Spur Sprint Shoot out \nThe Sprint Shoot Out is a mountain bike lap race of 500m per lap.\nWinner takes ALL\nStart 12h00\n3 laps of 500m\nOpen to anyone who took part in the 55km or 30km race.\nPrizes to first male and female (R1000) URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/demacon-max-wax-mtb-series-3/ LOCATION:Dullstroom on the Dam\, Dullstroom on the Dam\, Municipal Dams\,\, Dullstroom\, Mpumalanga\, 1110 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Demacon-MTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Events":MAILTO:tanya@sunshineevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190427T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190410T101613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T101613Z UID:272678883779637-1556352000-1556384400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Adventure Included: Modderfontein MTB DESCRIPTION:Each distance of the Modderfontein MTB offer a challenge as per fitness level. \nThe shorter distances (the 12km and the 32km) being for the beginner rider or those who want an easier ride. The trails offer the chance for riders to test their abilities on numerous single tracks twisting through the forest and savannah grasslands. This is the perfect ride for the entire family to enjoy. The riders will feel a sense of achievement once the race is completed. \nThe 50km challenges the more experienced riders with more technical sections that the rider can test their skills over rocks. The route makes its way through an old dynamite store where the rider will make their way down a flight of stairs\, then continue down single track routes and over bridges. This ride is suited for the fitter rider. \nThe 94km route is much like that of the 50km route as riders will be completing a double loop of the 50km. this is great for riders who enjoy a longer ride. \nWater points: Each rider will experience the unique “Trail Hunter” water point. Your hunger needs will be met by many tasty treats on the water point table. Stocked with many supplies and friendly faces\, these stops should not be missed. \nLate Entries & Number Collection: Late/Line Entries & Number Collection will take place on Saturday morning at the venue from 6am onwards (Cash\, Snapscan\, Zapper\, credit card). R50 Surcharge on Late Entries URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/adventure-included-modderfontein-mtb/ LOCATION:Central Park Trails Modderfontein\, Modderfontein Reserve\, Arden Rd\, Modderfontein\, Lethabong\,\, Gauteng\, 1609 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/modderfontein.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Trail Hunter Events":MAILTO:labsportscience@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190428T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190307T120510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T120510Z UID:272678883779124-1556442000-1556456400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:All Mountain Eduro - Uitkyk DESCRIPTION:The second Enduro for the year is set for Uitkyk on some of our favourite trails and not to be missed. \nStage information will be released at a later stage\, looking at 4 or 5 stages for the day. E bikes are welcome to join\, remember there needs to be more than 10 E bikes to qualify for podium. \nYou will pass the waterpoint multiple times stocked with water\, Powerade\, Coke\, jellies\, fruit\, Redbull. Return your number board to us afterwards and we will give you a free beer (or Powerade / Redbull). Something to eat afterwards will be available and that very important morning coffee will be ready on arrival. \nAt the Dirtopia Enduro\, you’ll still be climbing. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections with singletrack downhills the timed stages. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill. \nVenue: Uitkyk Wine Estate\, R44 Stellenbosch\nStart time: 09h00 at the venue & registration opens at 08h00\n\nEnduro Riding:\nHave you done an Enduro event? Then you know what it is about! If not\, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections\, which make a very social event\, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere\, except when you gun it between check points! \nTotal distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing\, although all type of riders can attempt it. Protective gear recommended. \nFour stages planned for this event. \nTiming: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included! Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage. \nTiming will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages.\nThis means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1\, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/all-mountain-eduro-uitkyk/ LOCATION:Uitkyk Wine Estate\, Uitkyk Wine Estate\, R44\, Stellenbosch\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dirtopia.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dirtopia Events Office":MAILTO:info@dirtopia.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190501T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190410T102103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T102103Z UID:272678883779640-1556697600-1556989200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Karoo GravelGrinder DESCRIPTION:The Karoo GravelGrinder\, a 3 day\, social\, cycling and culinary experience you can share with a group of colleagues or friends. The routes are designed to accommodate gravel\, cyclocross and mountain bikes. E-bikes are also welcome.\nWe’ve settled on around 60km per day \, it’s long enough to be a challenge but short enough to leave you with some energy to enjoy the afternoon. In addition we have shorter options on the same route if so desired. \n– 3 days and nights\n– Spectacular Swartberg Pass\n– The Great Karoo expanses\n– Different terrain each day\n– Remote gravel roads and tracks\n– Luxury accommodation\n– Local cuisine and great wines\n– Fully supported\n– Your own group – great social\n– Runs throughout the year\n– Non-Rider companion packages available with daytime entertainment and touring URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/karoo-gravelgrinder-2/ LOCATION:Prince Albert\, Hope Street\, Prince Albert\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/karoo-gravel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MTBAfrica":MAILTO:https://www.mtbafrica.com/contact.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190504T063000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190504T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190410T103410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T103410Z UID:272678883779648-1556951400-1556973000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Hakbos Eco Challenge DESCRIPTION:Kom begin jou naweek op die regte been wiel en draf ‘n skilderagtige roete om Hakboslaagte se natuurlike dam met ‘n klomp voëlspesies as toeskouers. \n‘n Yskoue duitse bier en heerlike kos sal beskikbaar wees vir die drawwers\, fietsryers en ondersteuners om te koop! \nMedaljes vir elke deelnemer! \nGroot pryse! URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/hakbos-eco-challenge/ LOCATION:Ev. luth. Concordia Kerkterrein\, Hakboslaagte - Freizeitheim\, Hakboslaagte\, Lichtenburg\, North West CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hakbos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190504T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190504T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190410T104219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T104219Z UID:272678883779653-1556953200-1556973000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Wittenberg MTB Challenge DESCRIPTION:This Wittenberg MTB is being hosted by the Wittenberg Off-Road Club. Being a registered NPO all raised funds go to various beneficiaries including the Wittenberg Primary School and Hostel situated on the grounds from where the event takes place. \nBranded bottles to the first 100 paid online entries. \nRegistration and on the day Entries: 06h00am \nRiders Briefing: 06h45 \nStart: 07h00 \nBike Types: Off-road. No road Bikes. No Helmet\, No Ride! \n50km: \nPlantation dirt roads\, various river & stream crossings\, plantation single tracks. \nWater Points @14km\, 28km and 42km. \n25km: \nPlantation dirt roads\, various river & stream crossings\, plantation single tracks. \nWater Points @14km & 23km. \n10km Fun Ride: \nPlantation dirt roads\, 1 wooden bridge stream crossing\, 1 wooden bridge stream crossing\, 1km plantation single track. \nWater Point @6km \n(Note: Brave parents may enter this event to run along with their children at their own risk) URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/wittenberg-mtb-challenge/ LOCATION:Laerskool Wittenberg\, Laerskool Wittenberg\, Wittenberg\, Mpumalanga CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/witpoort.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wittenburg Off-Road Club":MAILTO:wocsportsevents@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190505T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190505T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190412T113200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T113317Z UID:272678883779710-1557043200-1557059400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Greytown MTB Classic DESCRIPTION:PRIZES & PRIZE MONEY:\nPrizes and prize money to be confirmed. \nGIVEAWAYS:\nThe first 150 pre entries will receive a goodie bag. \nFOOD & BEVERAGES:\nFully licensed bar and catering facilities available at the venue. \nMARKET STALLS:\nCoffee Shop\, a bike stall and a few other stalls will be at the venue. \nLOCAL ACCOMMODATION:\nPlease visit the below website to see the local accommodation options available:\nhttp://www.greytownmtb.co.za/accommodation \nDESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:\nPlenty of single track and jeep track surrounded by grassland and valley bushveld. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/greytown-mtb-classic/ LOCATION:Jondol\, The Jondol\, Mispah\, Greytown\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/greytown.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greytown MTB Club":MAILTO:info@gom.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190514T091330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T091501Z UID:272678883779979-1558254600-1558270800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Steeple CX Cup Race Series #1 DESCRIPTION:It’s winter time and the second\, expanded 7-event season of the Steeple CX Cup cyclocross series kicks off this Sunday. Whether it’s a CX\, gravel or MTB bike you own\, this is short course off-road racing at its best. Races last no longer than 30 mins for the social riders and 45 minutes for the racing class. But don’t think it’s easy… it’s fast\, furious and a whole lotta adrenaline-fuelled fun. \nWhat is cyclocross all about? \nSteeple CX Cup is all about bringing the rich hertitage of cyclocross to you with an African twist. Cyclocross has its roots in northern France and Belgium where road riders would race across frozen fields and roads to keep fit during winter. They often raced between towns with only the church steeple as their guide. Rules were few\, and so obstacles came into the mix as riders took the shortest route to the steeple. \nToday cyclocross or CX is raced all over the world on courses made up of mixed terrains with obstacles. Courses are 2.5 to 3.5km long and races are timed\, with times being based on the course difficulty on the day. \nThis exciting form of racing offers a unique format with undulating courses which test bike skills and deliver fitness gains like nothing else. All this while having fun\, racing your mates and challenging for better seeding and overall series points. \nCyclocross bikes are the most effective weapons of choice\, but CX does not discriminate and so all geared bikes are allowed. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/steeple-cx-cup-race-series/ LOCATION:Klein Constantia Estate\, Klein Constantia Estate\, 37 Klein Constantia Rd\, Nova Constantia\, Cape Town\, 7806 CATEGORIES:Cyclocross,Gravel,MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SteepleCX.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Steeple CX Cup Series Team":MAILTO:team@steeplecx.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190525T073000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190412T110904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T110904Z UID:272678883779703-1558769400-1558787400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Meiringspoort Challenge DESCRIPTION:What started out as a relatively small race\, grew within 3 years to one of the most popular MTB events in the Eden region. A big part of the success of this event\, lies in the beautiful and unique routes which can only be ridden during the event. \n80% of the routes is over privately owned farms and consists out of Jeep Track\, Single Track and some Gravel Roads. \nThe 3 distances on offer gives every rider\, no matter his/hers level of fitness\, the opportunity to race at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountain. \nTrue to our style\, the race village caters for the family with entertainment for the kids\, entertainment for the adults\, a mini basaar and extraordinary steak meal on the Friday evening!! \nDon’t forget to bring your long sleeves – \nOh…… and some shammy cream! URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/meiringspoort-challenge/ LOCATION:Meiringspoort\, Meiringspoort\, De Rust\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Meiringspoort.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jakhals Events":MAILTO:jakhals.events@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190525T084500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190412T114638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T114638Z UID:272678883779716-1558773900-1558787400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Autumn Splendour MTB & Trail Run DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Splendour MTB & Trail Run is a fun packed day for the whole family! 5km & 15km funrides through the vineyards. 50km ride for more experienced riders. Best Coffee\, craft beer and wine! \n55km Route is for the experience riders and will take you through grape farms into the beautiful veld of the little Karoo. Alongside the the old railway tracks and on fabulous single track and adrenaline pumping descents. Total elevation is about 1000m and mostly in the first half of the route. The way home is quick and will make the climbing worth every drop of sweat. Routes are well marked and field marshals are present along the full route. 4 Water points availible to make sure you don’t run on empty. \n35km follows much of the same route as the longer version. Be prepared for technical sections and good single track. Awesome views and fast sections coming home. 3 Water point will make sure your are well hydrated. \n15km of MTB fun is set out across four well know grape farms in the area next to the town of De Doorns. Mostly flat on gravel tractor roads. Very safe for novice riders. Good “feeding station” at the halfway mark. Something everyone will enjoy! \n5km fun on the farm is for the Mountain bikers of tomorrow. This is flat and the 2.5km mark will provide snacks and drinks like you will not believe. Parents can join in for the odd push along the route. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/autumn-splendour-mtb-trail-run/ LOCATION:Arbeid Adeldt Farm\, De Doorns\, Arbeid Adeldt Farm\,\, De Doorns\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Sport ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Autumn-Splendour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pedal Power Association":MAILTO:info@pedalpower.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190529T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190412T105131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T105131Z UID:272678883779700-1559156400-1559167200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Over The Moon MTB #3 DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that our Original Over The Moon MTB Series will not only be continuing in 2019 BUT it will be returning home where it belongs. \nWe will be going back to basics in order to keep it real and to the point so you can expect to arrive\, ride\, have a beer and be home in time to tuck the kids into bed – that is if they don’t join you for some fun. \nPrizes will be given to the 1st – 3rd positions in the following categories : \nMale\, Female and Junior \nThere will be music for a vibe\, boerie rolls and and beer just like the good ol days not to mention bon fires for those who are there in support of their family and friends. \n10km MTB : R 100-00 @ 19h10 \n25km MTB : R 120-00 @ 19h00 \nNUMBER BOARDS : A temporary event board will be supplied to you at registration at no additional charge to be used for timing. Boards will be cut off at the finish line. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/over-the-moon-mtb-3/ LOCATION:Central Park Trails Modderfontein\, Modderfontein Reserve\, Arden Rd\, Modderfontein\, Lethabong\,\, Gauteng\, 1609 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/overthemoon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two The Core Events":MAILTO:events@ttce.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190501T090358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T090358Z UID:272678883779812-1559372400-1559480400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival DESCRIPTION:The Karkloof Classic Trail Festival will be taking place from the 1 – 2 June 2109 at the Karkloof Country Club.\nBe sure to check out all the different options of running and mountain biking events that you can enter. \nBranded Race Garment: \nTo the first 400 entrants across the 60km and 40km MTB events\n\nBranded Race Cap: \nTo the next 300 entrants across the 60km and 40km MTB events\nTo the first 300 entrants in the 20km aQuelle Family Ride\nTo the first 200 entrants in the Trail Running events\nTo the first 100 entrants in the Enduro \nIf you fail to complete an online entry before the closing date\, you will be able to enter on the day of the race at the Karkloof Club. Please note that the late entry fee will apply. \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/sappi-karkloof-classic-trail-festival/ LOCATION:Karkloof MTB Trails\, Karloof Country Club\, Howick\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Karkloof.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T080000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190424T110354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T110354Z UID:272678883779737-1559376000-1559376000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:FNB Magalies Monster MTB DESCRIPTION:Experience the beautiful Magaliesberg like never before with the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic. The awesome route has everything a quality MTB race should have…mountains\, tough climbs\, technical single-track\, undulating jeep-track\, adrenaline pumping down hills and pure countryside\, all within one and half hours from JHB & PTA. \nThis will be the 17th rendition of the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic. The Classic has grown in numbers and reputation since its humble beginning of an “out ride” with 25 riders in 2002\, to 240 participants competing in the first Magalies Monster in 2003. That has now risen to nearly 2000 participants taking part. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/fnb-magalies-monster-mtb/ LOCATION:ATKV Buffelspoort\, Rustenburg\, ATKV\, Rustenburg\, North West CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/magalies-MTB-Classic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stillwater Sports":MAILTO:entries@stillwatersports.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T080000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190424T121850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T121850Z UID:272678883779764-1559376000-1559376000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Vodacom Hippo Hollow Challenge DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar and join us for an action-packed getaway at the Vodacom Hippo Hollow Challenge. \nExplore spectacular scenery along the Sabie River during the annual Vodacom Hippo Hollow MTB Challenge. \nBring your family and enjoy a weekend of fun activities. \nCraft Market\, Food stalls\, Beer Tent \nEnter via the Cycling SA Events App: https://www.cyclingsa-events.co.za/app/ URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/vodacom-hippo-hollow-challenge/ LOCATION:Elephant Whispers\, Elephant Whispers\, R40\, Hazyview\, Mpumalanga\, 1242 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hippo-Hollow1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Events":MAILTO:tanya@sunshineevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190501T083113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T083113Z UID:272678883779806-1559376000-1559480400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Bezhoek Extreme MTB Festival DESCRIPTION:If you were part of the inaugural 2018 Bezhoek Extreme MTB Festival you’ll know what to expect and 2019 promises to be bigger and better. There will be 2 days of the best riding South Africa has to offer. Saturday will offer one of three distances to choose from; a Half-Marathon\, Marathon and Ultra-Marathon. We’ll end the weekend’s festivities with a 48km Half-Marathon Experience on Sunday. \nEvent format \n2 Day Stage and Single Day\nSolo \nEvent Status \nThe Bezhoek Extreme MTB Festival is a CSA sanctioned event \nDistances \nChallenge: 45 | 48\nWarrior: 65 | 48\nExtreme: 89 | 48 \nRegistration \nRegistration starts at 6:00 on Saturday morning at Olifants River Lodge at the race village. For those planning to arrive on Friday already\, registration will be open between 16:00 and 20:00. \nRace Start \nStart times on Saturday and Sunday is at 8:00 (Sunrise is at 6:50) \nWhat is included? \nYour entry fee includes basic tented accommodation on Saturday night (one dome tent per rider) and meals from Saturday lunch to Sunday lunch. Each tent includes a mattress. You are required to bring your own sleeping bag or linen. \nAccommodation Upgrades \nAccommodation upgrades are available as an add-on to your standard entry. These upgrade options sleep more than one person and is ideal for a family or for sharing with other riders. If you plan to share an upgrade with another rider(s) please do not purchase multiple upgrades. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/bezhoek-extreme-mtb-festival/ LOCATION:Olifants River Lodge\, Olifants River Lodge\, 8 Presidentsrus\, Middelburg\, Mpumalanga\, 1050 CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bezhoek-Extreme.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bezhoek Extreme Events":MAILTO:events@bezhoekextreme.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190501T091552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T091552Z UID:272678883779816-1559376000-1559494800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Mankele Avalanche DESCRIPTION:The Mankele Avalanche is two days of lekker riding with a bunch of seriously cool guys/girls who totally understand what mountain biking is all about. \nDown\, down & some more downs! Three stages with two runs on each of about 7kms of awesome single track\, bush tunnels\, berms & kickass boardwalks. \nThis is how it works\, and man it works well: \nRiders get shuttled to the start in trucks. There are 3 stages and riders do two runs on each stage\, with the fastest run counting. \nRiders pull away 30 seconds apart (fastest riders go first). Your fastest run of each stage\, gets added together and the dude with the fastest total: is the hero!! \nSaturday you will klap two stages & one stage on Sunday. This is a chilled weekend\, the racing is hot between each other\, but it is a very stress free weekend with everyone trying to achieve the same thing. \nA fast time while still look super cool. A cool pic is sometimes better\, than the overall win!\n\nWhat machine do I need? \nFrom hard tails\, to full on downhill bikes have been used. Dirk L came 3rd on his DH last year (he nearly had a heart attack\, but the legs worked) and two years ago a hard tail was on the podium. \nPerfect bike is a 120-130mm trail bike\, but I seem to love my 29er 100mm dual Scott. Maybe a couple of 650b dudes\, will show us 29ers what’s what??? \nWhat machine must I be? \nNo doubt about it\, you must know the difference between you front & rear brake! It is a lot of single track\, but nothing worse than what is in the Isuzu 3 Towers Stage Race. \nWhat makes these trails awesome is the speed you hit them with\, will determine the risk factor.\nThe big drops have got chicken runs around them\, so come klap it as fast as what you can.\nYou will leave here being more of a machine. Even Steve Hoffmeyer would leave here\, with some street credit! \nYour entry includes: tented accommodation\, race entry\, shuttle & Saturday night supper. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/mankele-avalanche/ LOCATION:Mankele Bike Park\, Mankele Bike Park\, Mbombela\, Mpumalanga CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mankele.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mankele Mountain Biking":MAILTO:ride@mankele.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190607T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190501T093557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T093557Z UID:272678883779826-1559894400-1560099600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Liberty Waterberg Encounter DESCRIPTION:The Liberty Waterberg Encounter is a delightful three stage mountain bike tour which links the upper market bush lodge of Sondela with Element Private Golf Estate in a memorable 172km journey over the some of the best mountain-biking terrain in the north of the country. \nThe event takes place over the weekend of 7-9 June 2019. \nThe Liberty Waterberg will see the fourth edition of the event. The Waterberg Encounter’s sister event is the Winelands Encounter which takes place on 12 – 14 April 2019. \nThe Waterberg Encounter\, and indeed its Winelands counterpart\, affords our passionate participants an unequalled on and off-road experience. It is an encounter where riders are treated as VIP’s and where they are offered world-class hospitality at 5 Star venues. \nRiders are allowed to enter in teams of two or as a solo rider. \nSondela Nature Reserve in Limpopo is one of South Africa’s most popular holiday resorts. This private game reserve offers a selection of quality holiday accommodation from 4-star self-catering chalets\, a caravan park & tent camp\, to the up-market butler serviced Country House\, graded 5-star by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. \nEnter on-line at portal.asgevents.co.za URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/liberty-waterberg-encounter/ LOCATION:Sondela Nature Reserve\, Sondela Nature Reserve\, Farm Tweefontein 462 KR\, Bela Bela\, Limpopo\, 0480 CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/waterberg-traverse.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASG Events":MAILTO:eventsupport@asgevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T180625 CREATED:20190424T122711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T122711Z UID:272678883779768-1559977200-1559998800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Robertson Winery MTB Challenge DESCRIPTION:Robertson Winery is happy to bring you the 13th edition of our Wacky Wine Weekend MTB! The event will start and finish on the same premises as where RW will host all their Wacky Wine activities. \n3 scenic routes\, great food\, entertainment & awesome wines. \nClick here to enter online URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/robertson-winery-mtb-challenge/ LOCATION:Roberston Winery\, Roberston Winery\,Voortrekker Road\, Robertson\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ride-the-vines.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Robertson Winery":MAILTO:mtb@robertsonwinery.co.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR