BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bicycling - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20190504T063000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190504T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20190516T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190412T101241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T101241Z UID:272678883779688-1557990000-1558285200@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. \nFor the hardened riders we have an “Xtra Large” option which allows them to get up earlier\, rider harder each day\, and then meet up with their companions for the last 25km into town. \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 with tours and sightseeing in the area. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/karoo-gravelgrinder-3/ LOCATION:Prince Albert\, Hope Street\, Prince Albert\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Gravel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/karoo-gravel-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MTBAfrica":MAILTO:https://www.mtbafrica.com/contact.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190222T102244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T102244Z UID:272678883778941-1558249200-1558269000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:The Bell of Hope Cycle Challenge for Mental Wellness DESCRIPTION:The Bell of Hope Cycle Challenge for Mental Wellness was put together to raise funds to sustain Ebenezer Psychiatric Home\, a non-profit organization. \nEbenezer Psychiatric Home is a non-profit organization that takes care of functional mentally ill adults who have been diagnosed with and who suffer from Bipolar or Schizophrenia. \nOur home relies on monthly bed subsidies paid by the Department of Health. Unfortunately these are irregular and this leaves the home in a very precarious financial position. \nAlternative ways to raise funds for the home’s survival became vital and so the annual Bell of Hope Cycle Challenge for Mental Wellness was put together. This cycle challenge is in honour of National Bipolar Day (26 May). \nThe secondary purpose of this event is to create awareness and make an effort to remove the stigma attached to mental illness. \nThe history behind the “Bell of Hope” begins in the 16th Century. The treatment of the mentally ill was horrific to say the least and leaves one aghast at the tireless vicious psychological and physical beatings they received. \nIn the 16th Century the mentally ill were victims of witch hunts and were bound in iron chains and shackles. By the end of the 17th Century\, mentally ill patients were seen as an organic physical phenomenon\, no longer involving the soul or morale of the patient. They were viewed as insensitive wild animals resulting in the use of restraints in chains\, as this was seen as being therapeutic and supposed to suppress animal passions. \nThe realization of the inhumane and animalistic treatment only emerged in the 1950’s in the USA\, when they issued a call to all mental institutions across the USA to melt down their shackles and chains that bound the mentally ill for more than a century and recast them into a BELL – the bell is a symbol of hope. \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/the-bell-of-hope-cycle-challenge-for-mental-wellness/ LOCATION:Valverde Country Hotel\, Valverde Country Hotel\, Beyers Naude Extension\, Muldersdrif\, Lanseria\, Krugersdorp\, 1748 CATEGORIES:Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bell-of-hope.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ebenezer Psychiatric Home":MAILTO:admin@ebenezer-house.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20190526T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190201T121906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T121906Z UID:272678883778797-1558854000-1558890000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Tshwane Diamond Road Classic DESCRIPTION:The Tshwane Diamond Classic\, presented by Hectic Promotions (a non-profit organisation)\, is a brand-new National Classic road race for Gauteng! \nHectic Promotions annually present the Bestmed Cycle4CANSA and the Tshwane Classic\, in association with Jacaranda FM. Since its incorporation into the Tshwane Metro\, Cullinan represents the perfect location for a mass participation road cycling event with delightfully quiet roads with good road surfaces\, and it’s situated only 30km from the centre of Pretoria. \nThe event starts and finishes at the impressive Baviaanspoort Correctional Facility. The date falls within a wonderful climate time on the Highveld when Fall temperatures are mild and the chances of rain slim\, ensuring that the race optimises the potential participant base. \nThe race will boast a prize fund of R20 000. \nThe road race presents a feature 110km distance while a 50km fun ride distance also forms part of the weekend to make the event as inclusive as possible. \nWe also have a kids’ event and a fun walk inside the correctional facility terrain to complete the picture. \nThe traction of the Tshwane Diamond Classic is locked into the delightful and quiet Sunday morning road conditions around Cullinan as well as the Tshwane Metro’s support and the town’s vicinity to the major cycling catchment area represented by Johannesburg and Pretoria. \nRoute Description: \nSince its incorporation into the Tshwane Metro\, vast sections of the roads in and around Cullinan have been consistently resurfaced. Years ago\, the town hosted many recognised road rides\, but as road surfaces deteriorated it became less and less suited to hosting road races. \nThis has changed over the past two years and our route designer\, David Labuschagne\, has put together a delightful route which is safe\, challenging\, and which ticks all the boxes to make effective route control possible. Labuschagne heads up Pretoria’s largest cycling club\, The Bestmed Bicycle Company\, and his club has committed to coming out in full force on race day. \nThe 110km route presents 1030metres of elevation gain and is mildly undulating\, except for a sharp climb on the outskirts of Cullinan at the Petra Diamond Mine up to the 18km mark\, which is set to stretch the bunches early on. \nThe route starts on Zambezi Drive (R513) towards Cullinan from the Baviaanspoort Correctional and runs from Cullinan towards Rayton and Bronkhorstspruit. \nFrom Bronkhortspruit it loops back to Cullinan anti-clockwise to ensure predominantly left turns and then does a final loop around Cullinan before joining up with Zambezi Drive again to finish in the opposite direction to the start. \nThe 50km route presents 561metres of vertical ascent and cuts out the long-distance loop towards Bronkhorstspruit and back. \nThe split/join point for the two distances is in Cullinan. \nActivities at the Venue: \nA kids’ race (3-4 year-olds and 5-7 year-olds) and 5km fun walk for the entire family is presented in conjunction with the road race at Baviaanspoort. Participants can enter on the morning at the Rugby Stadium Race Office for a R10 donation towards the upkeep of the facility. \nThe kids race and 5km fun walk will start at 08h00. \nIt is a stated aim of the event to incorporate the entire family\, and the kids’ races are always very popular at our events. It is the highlight for many families. Kids take part\, and everyone is a winner with every child receiving a medal and goody bag. \nAmple drinks and eats will be on sale at the venue – the catering is done masterfully by Correctional Services – while ample ablutions and parking are available at the facility’s rugby stadium. Clubs can also erect gazebos on the rugby field from early morning. \nBaviaanspoort Correctional boasts beautifully shaded braai facilities surrounding the dam and riders can bring their “dop en tjop” along to braai on the banks of the dam – entrance to the dam is a donation of R20 towards the upkeep of the facility. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/tshwane-diamond-road-classic/ LOCATION:Baviaanspoort Correctional Facility\, Baviaanspoort Correctional Facility\, 39 Steenbokstraar\, Roodeplaat\, Gauteng CATEGORIES:Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Tshwane-Diamond-Road-Classic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hectic Promotions":MAILTO:hecticpromotions101@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190529T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 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:20190530T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190412T111632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T111632Z UID:272678883779707-1559203200-1559494800@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. \nFor the hardened riders we have an “Xtra Large” option which allows them to get up earlier\, rider harder each day\, and then meet up with their companions for the last 25km into town. \n3 days and nights\nSpectacular Swartberg Pass\nThe Great Karoo expanses\nDifferent terrain each day\nRemote gravel roads and tracks\nLuxury accommodation\nLocal cuisine and great wines\nFully supported\nYour own group – great social\nRuns throughout the year\nNon-Rider companion packages with tours and sightseeing in the area. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/karoo-gravelgrinder-4/ LOCATION:Prince Albert\, Hope Street\, Prince Albert\, Western Cape\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Gravel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/karoo-gravel-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MTBAfrica":MAILTO:https://www.mtbafrica.com/contact.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190601T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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:20260423T135626 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190424T120449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T120449Z UID:272678883779760-1559980800-1559980800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:USN MTB Cup #2 DESCRIPTION:USN MTB Cup #2 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. \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/usn-mtb-cup-2/ LOCATION:The Big Red Barn\, The Big Red Barn\, Irene\, Centurion\, Gauteng CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Mopani.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cycle Events":MAILTO:queries@cycleevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190424T111548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T111548Z UID:272678883779741-1559980800-1560013200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Kremetart Cycling Race DESCRIPTION:The Kremetart Cycling Race is the only One Day\, Four Stage Race in South Africa. \nThis year the race is on the 8th of June 2019\, don’t just make it a date\, bring the family and make a family weekend. \nThe Soutpansberg Mountain Range offers a wonderful backdrop to the race\, with the warm winter African Sun rising over the peaks of the mountain greeting all cyclist in the early morning. \nPlenty of rest inbetween stages and great local cuisine gives the Kremetart Cycling Race its unique atmosphere and makes it a favourite among cyclists. \nThe Kremetart Cycling Race is one of its kind and a must do for any cycling enthusiast. \nABOUT THE RACE \nStage 1 starts from Louis Trichardt High School. Enjoy our ‘local is lekker’ cuisine on the first stop\, get your fresh serving of fruit\, scones\, muffins\, yogurt and a steaming hot cup of coffee of tea. To boost you\, grab an energy bar\, sandwiches and the well known ‘Special Soup’ before the next start. \nStage 2 starts form Waterpoort\, the cyclists pass the Saltpans\, cycling past our beautiful Kremetart trees and scenic Bushveld route. Our next stop is Vivo for a relaxing lunch. \nDon’t forget to grab some H2O at every stage. \nStage 3 starts from Vivo\, full of energy and against the wind to Schoemansdal\, for a pancake \nStage 4 starts from Schoemansdal\, the last stretch back to Louis Trichardt. Where a cold beer and a traditional potjiekos will be waiting for you \, with a mega prize-giving and entertainment of note. \nClick here to enter online URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/kremetart-cycling-race/ LOCATION:Louis Trichardt\, Louis Trichardt\, Louis Trichardt\, Limpopo CATEGORIES:Multi-Stage,Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Kremetart.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kremetart Cycling Office":MAILTO:admin@kremetartcycling.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190501T094455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T094455Z UID:272678883779829-1559980800-1560013200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Tiletoria Trans Elands MTB Marathon DESCRIPTION:2019 will be the 5th year running of the Trans Elands MTB Marathon “SA’s TOUGHEST 100 miler MTB marathon”. With our title sponsor Tiletoria having come onboard in 2017\, we have rebranded to Tiletoria Trans Elands. \nThe race was founded by Lex Holmes\, who sadly passed away on 31 December 2016. The great turnout of riders for the 2017 & 2018 events is evidence of firstly the influence that Lex has had over many years in mountain biking circles throughout the Eastern Cape and secondly the dedication and commitment of the new organising team to continue with and grow Lex’s legacy. \nThe 160km “Extreme” MTB marathon with 3000m of elevation gain is one of South Africa’s and certainly the Eastern Cape’s toughest one-day mountain biking events. The event is a true test of a rider’s physical and mental capability\, but with adequate preparation it is an achievable challenge. To finish this “bucket list” event within the 12-hour time limit leaves one with a sense of reward and satisfaction which can only be described by a rider who has achieved this feat. The Tiletoria Trans Elands 160km is the ideal tester for regular MTB marathon riders\, perhaps the reason why so many riders have been returning year after year to tackle this event. The 160km event caters for both solo entries and team entries (of two riders per team). \nThe 60km “Lite” MTB marathon race distance with 1000m of climbing was added in 2017 with great success\, and acts as a stepping stone for those who in future years would like to tackle the 160km. The 5-hour time limit allows for riders of varying capability to take part in and complete this 60km event. Riders of the 60km event have adequate time to stop at the well stocked waterpoints and to take in the breath-taking scenery of the Gamtoos River Valley and Kleinrivier area. The 60km event caters for solo entries only. \nThe 30km “Mini” MTB marathon with less than 500m of elevation gain\, gives the whole family the opportunity to explore the beauty of the the Gamtoos River Valley farmlands by MTB. The 30km event caters for solo entries only. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/tiletoria-trans-elands-mtb-marathon/ LOCATION:Ferry Hotel\, Gamtoos River\, Ferry Hotel\, Gamtoos River\, Jeffreys Bay\, Eastern Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Trans-Eland.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trans Elands Race Office":MAILTO:trans.elands@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190608T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190501T183737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T183737Z UID:272678883779834-1559984400-1559984400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Twizza Henderson Valley MTB & Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a ride or a trail run with magnificent scenery. \nPre Entry Closing date: 5th June No more entries at bike shops\nLate Entry Closing date: 7th June @ 12:00 (At the venue) Or email or fax only\nRegistration (Saturday): 06:00 to 08:45 NB Race day entries will not be timed \n– Breakfast\, lunch\, a cash bar and hot showers.\n– 65\, 30\,20\, 10\, 3km and kiddies scooter dash cycle routes.\n– 4\, 10 and 20km TRAIL RUN. Walkers welcome.\n– Very reasonably priced places to stay. Click here for ACCOMMODATION details.\n– Magnificent scenery. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/twizza-henderson-valley-mtb-trail-run/ LOCATION:Cathcart Country Club\, Cathcart Country Club\, Cathcart\, Eastern Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Henderson-Valley.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Henderson Valley Race Office":MAILTO:hendersonmtb@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T074500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T074500 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20180812T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T190354Z UID:272678883778155-1560066300-1560066300@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Yzerfontein Cycle Experience DESCRIPTION:It’s Back! The Yzerfontein Cycle Experience\, voted as the best new event on Pedal Power Africa’s calendar for 2016 returns to our backyard for the 4th year in Yzerfontein on Sunday\, 9 June 2019. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in this truly wonderful event. \nAs with the past years\, the cycle event will be complimented by an array of local stalls and entertainers\, bringing a festival – like atmosphere to the town of Yzerfontein. \nFeedback from the race over the past years\, was incredibly positive\, with the competitors enjoying the flat\, fast\, non-technical route. The veteran cyclists enjoyed the fast 78km training ride\, and the less experienced\, and more relaxed bunch took advantage of the 52km route\, both routes being unique in that they are not open to the public\, and run through the beautiful West Coast National Park. \nROUTE DESCRIPTION \nStarting from the main beach parking area in Yzerfontein\, the competitors will wind their way out of the town\, onto the R315\, and will turn off onto the Blombosch road which will take them into the West Coast National Park. The Park Manager\, Pierre Nel\, has generously approved a route which takes the cyclists on private jeep tracks through the splendid nature which the West Coast has to offer. On the return route there is a mixture of tar and jeep track which leads back to the finish line at the main beach\, where competitors will receive a medal\, a Coca Cola\, and a goodie bag from Premier. \nNOTES AND OTHER INFORMATION \nRe-committing their support again is Premier FMCG’s brand Blue Ribbon. Gauteng Based Premier FMCG (Pty) Limited was founded over 195 years ago\, and its operation and distribution facilities run throughout South Africa\, Lesotho\, Swaziland and Mozambique. Premier FMCG also operate a home and personal care business in the United Kingdom. Today Premier markets iconic South African brands such as Snowflake\, Blue Ribbon\, BB Bakeries\, Star\, Mister Bread\, Impala\, Iwisa\, Super Sun\, Nyala\, Invicta\, Manhattan and Super C\, Lil-Lets\, Vulco and Dove Cotton Wool. \nPremier FMCG adds “We are honoured to support such a remarkable initiative. This is not just any race\, we are uplifting the Yzerfontein community\, and proceeds will benefit the International Police Forum\, The Jenna Lowe Trust and The Reach for a Dream Foundation. All three beneficiaries will be available on the day to talk to interested parties about the organisations and the work they do. Our value is growing our people\, customers and brands therefore our partnership with the Yzerfontein Cycle Experience supports our ethos of Growing Together. \nPierre Nel\, the West Coast National Park Manager has opened his arms to all participants with the following statement “West Coast National Park extends a warm welcome to all participants in the Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience Race. We are honoured that the organizers of this event have selected the West Coast National Park as part of this race”. \nThe park is popular among cyclists and currently the Lagoon Challenge Cycle Race\, which will be hosted in November\, is the only other cycle event in the park. This Blue Ribbon event thus adds a new dimension to cycling in the park as it offers riders an alternative route from that of the Lagoon Challenge. We are proud to be associated with Blue Ribbon Yzerfontein Cycle Experience in the organising and hosting of this event. I encourage entrants to enjoy the race and the splendour which West Coast National Park has to offer.” \nThis year the event also offers a 5 km and 10 km fun run. Entrants will get the opportunity to run along the Yzerfontein coastline. There will be medals for all finishers. Come along\, and walk or run the distances and join in the fun. \nREGISTRATION DETAILS \nOnline entries close on Thursday 6 June 2019. \nLate entries and pre-registration: Saturday 8 June at the Yzerfontein Community Hall\, 16h00 – 20h00 \nOn the day registration and late entries: Sunday 9 June at the Yzerfontein Community Hall from 05h30. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/yzerfontein-cycle-experience/ LOCATION:Yzerfontein\, Yzerfontein\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Yzerfontein.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="I Love Yzer":MAILTO:info@iloveyzer.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T074500 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T074500 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190501T184825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T151029Z UID:272678883779839-1560066300-1560066300@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:PPA Sportive #5 [POSTPONED] DESCRIPTION:Please note that this event has been postponed until Spring. New date and event info will be communicated shortly via PPA’s newsletter\, website and social media. \nEnjoy a morning out on your bike with your friends and family at the fifth PPA Sportive for 2019. If you’ve done it before\, why not challenge yourself to improve your previous results and aim for a personal best. If it’s your first time\, you’re in for a treat with stunning views of the Paarl and Swartland winelands! This will be the first event for the 2019 PPA Sportive Series to start and finish at the Perdeberg Winery. \nRegistration will take place on Sunday\, 9 June 2019 from 06h30 at Perdeberg Winery. \nROUTE DESCRIPTION \nCyclists start at the Perdeberg Winery\, turn right onto Vryguns Road and right again where the route will take you towards Wellington on the Voor Paardeberg/Sonop Road\, later turning left onto the R45. Riders will then turn right onto the R46 passing Riebeeck-Kasteel and Hermon. They will then turn right onto the R44 towards Wellington passing Soetendal\, Oakdene and Wellington Main Roads. At the Distillery/R44 Wellington robot riders will turn right towards Paarl and continue past Wellington Industria to the Wellington 4-way stop where they will turn right on the R45 towards Malmesbury. After riders pass water point 4\, they will later turn left on to Voor Paardeberg Road where they will pass Schooneoord Road. The route will take a left onto Vryguns Road where it will finish just before Perdeberg Cellars. \nThe 109km route will have 4 water points (27\,4km/51\,5km/74\,7km/90\,8km) and the 39 km route will have 1 water point (20\,6km). URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/ppa-sportive-5/ LOCATION:Perdeberg Winery\, Perdeberg Winery\, Vryguns Farm\, Windmeul\, Paarl\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PPA-Sportif-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pedal Power Association":MAILTO:info@pedalpower.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190514T091939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T092014Z UID:272678883779985-1560069000-1560085200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Steeple CX Cup Race Series #2 DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s a CX\, gravel or MTB bike you own\, the Steeple CX Cup cyclocross series 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-2/ LOCATION:Rondebosch Boys’ High School\, Rondebosch Boys' High School\, Canigou Ave\, Rondebosch\, Cape Town\, Western Cape 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:20190615T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190615T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190501T192800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T115232Z UID:272678883779848-1560585600-1560585600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Selati Big 5 MTB Race DESCRIPTION:The Selati Big 5 is a mountain bike race held annually in Komatipoort. Awesome views of Kruger National Park! Family friendly routes – fast and flat through local farms. \nThe town festival\, the Lebombo Festival is over the same weekend and race entries get free admission. \nOnline entries only via: https://www.big5mtbrace.co.za (pre-entries close 11 June 2019)\nLate and manual entries only available on 14 & 15 June but will have a additional R50 fee payable. \nEntry fees:\n10km = R50\n 20km = R100\n 45km = R200\n 60km = R250 \n45km & 60km entries must have a valid CSA license or pay R35 for a day licence. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/selati-big-5-mtb-race/ LOCATION:Komati Sports Club\, Komati Sports Club\, Rissik Street\, Komatipoort\, Mpumalanga CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Big-5-MTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Big 5 Race Office":MAILTO:big5race@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190615T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190616T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190502T100834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T100937Z UID:272678883779878-1560589200-1560697200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Katberg Quest DESCRIPTION:This year’s Katberg Quest coincides with school holidays and a long weekend (16 June – Youth Day) so its the perfect family getaway with some competitive racing in the mix! \nThe backdrop for the Katberg Quest is the picturesque Winterberg mountains and the Kat River Valley\, just outside Fort Beaufort. \nThe area is steeped in history with many of the Cape Frontier Wars / Xhosa Wars taking place in the Kat River Valley throughout the 1800’s. \nWaterfalls\, towering mountain peaks and stunning vistas await riders as they take on the quest to conquer the Kat River Valley. \nThe stages for the Quest Full are between 50km & 60km each with a fair amount of climbing and moderate singletrack. \nThe Quest Lite offers stages of 20km each. The Lite routes exclude the majority of the singletrack and also cut out a lot of the climbing\, making it a reasonably easy ride. This option is ideal for the novice rider or competitive youngsters. \nEbikes are welcome and will have a separate racing category. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/katberg-quest/ LOCATION:Katberg Hotel\, Katberg Eco Golf Estate & Hotel\, Katberg\, Eastern Cape\, 5201 CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Katberg-Day-1.2_6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Events":MAILTO:brad@mountainevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190622T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190227T121850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T121850Z UID:272678883779008-1561190400-1561208400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Knysna Cycle Tour MTB DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: The MTB Races are for mountain bikes only. The 30 km race has an e-bike category. \nSEEDING EVENTS: The 80 km and 50 km races are seeding events for the 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour! \nOur MTB Events consist of two premier races – the 80 km race for elite riders and the ‘half marathon’ 50 km event for experienced MTB cyclists – and the two family events – the 30 km and 15 km rides for adults and children aged 9-16 years. This year\, three events have been reinvigorated with changed courses and new challenges! The premier events will have more kms in forest areas and more single track. The 80\, 50 and 30 km races will descend via Eastford to the Oakhill School cycle track\, thus avoiding the Simola Hill descent. \nThis year the 30 km event will follow a slightly more family-friendly\, easier route with less climbing. \nThe route for the 15 km race\, which was introduced in 2017\, will remain the same. \nBoth the 30 km and 15 km races will be priced for families\, with only one adult in the group paying full price and additional family members paying just 50% of the entry fee. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/knysna-cycle-tour-mtb/ LOCATION:Waterfront Drive\, Knsyna\, Waterfront Drive\, Knsyna\, Western Cape\, 6571 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Knysna-MTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Knysna Cycle Events":MAILTO:enquiries@knysnacycle.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190623T060000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190502T102107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T102107Z UID:272678883779883-1561269600-1561302000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium MTB Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium MTB Challenge is a multi level stadium race that takes you to the 5th level of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and around the North End Lake in Port Elizabeth. \nAlthough it is fairly flat\, it is a tough race with speeds that can go over 40 km/h. \nThe race is very spectator friendly with a coffee shop environment where you will be able to see the riders 50% of the time URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/nelson-mandela-bay-stadium-mtb-challenge/ LOCATION:Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium\, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium\, 70 Prince Alfred Road\, North End\,\, Port Elizabeth\, 6001 CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/nmb_stadium_mtb_challenge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190623T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T135626 CREATED:20190227T122553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T122553Z UID:272678883779013-1561276800-1561294800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Knysna Cycle Road DESCRIPTION:Our Road Races are scenic and challenging! Both routes leave Knysna along the beautiful lagoon road heading towards George on the N2. \nThe 104 km Road Race is a seeding event for the 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour! URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/knysna-cycle-road/ LOCATION:Waterfront Drive\, Knsyna\, Waterfront Drive\, Knsyna\, Western Cape\, 6571 CATEGORIES:Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Knysna-Cycle-Road.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Knysna Cycle Events":MAILTO:enquiries@knysnacycle.co.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR