BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bicycling - ECPv6.15.20//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:20190601T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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:20260423T121858 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190625T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190502T103302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T103456Z UID:272678883779888-1561449600-1561654800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:District Duo DESCRIPTION:The District Duo is a two-man team road race from Prince Albert to Swellendam. \nCyclists will race between Prince Albert\, Oudtshoorn\, Ladismith and Swellendam from 25 -27 June 2019 for a total of total 333 km. \nCyclists will be accommodated in all levels of accommodation and their luggage will be shuttled between each town. \nDAY 1: 111km (The Showroom\, 41 Church Street\, Prince Albert to DeJager Sports Complex\, 82 Voortrekker Rd Oudtshoorn)\nDAY 2: 111 km (De Jager Sports Complex to Ladismith Showgrounds)\nDAY 3: 111 km (Ladismith to Swellendam High School Swellendam) URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/district-duo/ LOCATION:Prince Albert (Church Street)\, The Showroom\, 41 Church Street\,\, Prince Albert\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/District-Duo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190625T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190625T083000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190530T114608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T114608Z UID:272678883780215-1561451400-1561451400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:MTB Meander DESCRIPTION:The organisers of the popular annual FNB Forest Family Hike\, now in its 8 th year and a highlight of the\nKnysna Oyster Festival\, have launched the MTB Meander which will form part of a week of festive\nfamily activities to keep you active and entertained in Knysna this winter\, from 24 – 28 June. \nThis exciting new event on 25 June 2019 is for mountain bike enthusiasts who can choose either the\n12 km Blue Duiker route or the more challenging Knysna Elephant Red route in the Harkerville\nForest. The former follows jeep track\, single track and forest roads. The Red route is a more\ntechnical\, tough ride\, with exhilarating single track and fairly steep inclines and declines. \nAdults who enter online will receive a quality long-sleeved top and kids 12 and under will receive a\ngift. Early bird entries are just R390 per adult and R150 per child under 12 and are valid until 10 June.\nThe entry fees include the legendary pre- and post-event hospitality provided in a cosy marquee\,\nincluding hot soup\, snacks\, music\, colouring in competitions and lucky draw prizes. \nThere’s a discount for three or more family members with the same surname of 15% off the\nstandard entry fee of R450\, and for groups of six or more friends or colleagues who enter together\nonline. \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/mtb-meander/ LOCATION:Harkerville Forest\, Harkerville Forest\, N2 between Knysna and Plettenburg Bay\, Plettenburg Bay\, Western Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MTB-Meander.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Electric Ink":MAILTO:paul@electricink.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190626T190000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190424T113235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T113235Z UID:272678883779749-1561575600-1561575600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Over The Moon MTB #4 DESCRIPTION:The Original Over The Moon MTB Series \nWe 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-4/ 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-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two The Core Events":MAILTO:events@ttce.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190628T000000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190630T000000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190424T114418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T114418Z UID:272678883779752-1561680000-1561852800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:The Midlands MTB Stage Race DESCRIPTION:What started out as a dream is now a reality. We would like to tell you a little bit about The Midlands MTB Stage Race. \nWhat we aim to achieve is to have mountain bikers of all levels enjoying our event. There will be something for everyone\, but most importantly the Midlands MTB Stage Race will be an event that is accessible to all. If you are a weekend warrior or a person with an extremely busy life\, committed to family or work or both and don’t have the time to train all day every day and want to experience and enjoy a stage race\, then this is the one for you. \nWe need to add that those of you who are mountain biking machines\, will love doing this race too\, as you will have the afternoons to chill and chat with your friends and maybe family if you are a husband/wife or parent/child team. There will be time to have a few beers or a cold wine\, comfortable in the knowledge that a fun (but challenging) ride awaits you the next day. \nNow in its second year you will be riding a mix of existing trails as well as trails created for this event ONLY! The routes will be through Sappi commercial plantations\, Ezemvelo Nature Reserve\, jeep track\, single track and along public gravel. Iconic points of interest have been purposefully included to expose you to the beauty and history of the Midlands area. \nThe routes have been created to make this event fast for those aiming for a podium finish but also easily manageable for the rider who is entering to experience their first stage race event. The emphasis is on fun for all. \nIn accordance with Cycling South Africa (CSA) rules we have made provision for junior age category riders to partake. These distances are shorter yet just as much fun. By doing this we are giving the younger riders the opportunity to experience stage racing\, gain experience and mature to the full distance event. \nAll 3 days of the event start and finish at Howick High School situated in Howick\, KZN. This ensures easy access for all participants as well as avoiding the hassle of traveling to different venues each day. \nTHE EPIC\nDate: 28-30 June 2019\nRegistration: Thursday\, 27 June 2019\nVenue: Howick High School\nDistance:\nDay 1: 57 km\nDay 2: 59 km\nDay 3: 50 km \nTHE EXPLORER\nDate: 29-30 June 2018\nRegistration: Friday\, 28 June 2018\nVenue: Howick High School\nDistance:\nDay 1: 57km\nDay 2: 59km \nTHE EXPLORER HALF\nDate: 29-30 June 2018\nRegistration: Friday\, 28 June 2018\nVenue: Howick High School\nDistance:\nDay 1: 27km\nDay 2: 26km \nTHE SCOUT\nDate: 30 June 2019\nRegistration: Sunday\, 30 June 2019\nVenue: Howick High School\nDistance: 10km URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/the-midlands-mtb-stage-race/ LOCATION:Howick High School\, Howick High School\, Howick\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB,Multi-Stage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Johnny G Events":MAILTO:gavin@johnnygevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190629T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190502T112335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T112335Z UID:272678883779905-1561798800-1561899600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens MTB & Trail Running Challenge DESCRIPTION:Run/Cycle along single track through the beautiful grasslands and enjoy spectacular scenery at the Drakensberg Gardens MTB. Expect to come across bridges\, dams and river crossings along the route. Keep a lookout for the Wildlife! \nElevation: 1812 metres. \nGoodie Bags to the first 200 pre-entries. \nMoisture Management type shirt to the first 200 pre-entries. \nThe Hotel Facilities include a Kid’s Zone\, Hot Pools & Adventure Park (Zipline\, Tree Top Rope Course\, Adventure Golf) that is sure to keep your kids entertained while your run or cycle. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/gooderson-drakensberg-gardens-mtb-trail-running-challenge/ LOCATION:Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort\, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort\, Underberg\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Drak-Gardens-MTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ward Events":MAILTO:info@wardevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190630T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190514T092349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T092349Z UID:272678883779989-1561883400-1561899600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Steeple CX Cup Race Series #3 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-3/ 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:20190706T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190706T090000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190521T180649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T180649Z UID:272678883780083-1562403600-1562403600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Witklip MTB Winter Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Witklip MTB Winter Challenge is an MTB race in Gauteng offering distances of 55km\, 27km and 10km. \nStart time: 55km -09:00am | 27km – 09:20am | 10km – 09h40 \nEntry Fees: 10km – R110 / 27km – R170 / 55km -R210 \nONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY\, 5 JULY AT 14h00 \nOn-the-day entries will be allowed at a R20 surcharge. \nRoute Description:\nThe 10km and 27 km routes are fast with only one or two short technical section. Lots of single track and easy jeep track. Both these routes are easy ridable. \nThe 55km route consist of single track\, jeep track\, farm road and cattle track. There is one proper climb up the mountain at around the 14km mark where the King & Queen Of The Mountain titles are up for grabs. This route also has a few short technical sections and one bridge at the river crossing. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/witklip-mtb-winter-challenge/ LOCATION:Witklip Farm\, Witklip Farm\,\, Bronkhorstspruit\, Gauteng CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Witklip.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wildtrail SA":MAILTO:debbie@wildtrail.co.za GEO:25.895861;28.778861 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Witklip Farm Witklip Farm Bronkhorstspruit Gauteng;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Witklip Farm\,:geo:28.778861,25.895861 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190707T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190516T193920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T194249Z UID:272678883780012-1562490000-1562508000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:South Coast Fever #1 Sardine MTB Race DESCRIPTION:The South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run series kicks off with the Sardine MTB Race\, taking place at Port Edward Holiday Resort. \nClick here to enter \nEVENT INFORMATION:\nThis race forms part of the South Coast MTB Series. \nROUTE DESCRIPTION:\nExcellent and picturesque cycling to be enjoyed as you cycle through coastal forest\, along farm roads and rocky single track close to the river gorge. \nElevation: 0-250m above sea level. \nFeatures: Fantastic single track on the 45km route over natural rock bridges\, streams and dam walls. Incredible views of the Umtamvuna river gorge and Indian Ocean. \nPRIZES & PRIZE MONEY:\nR5000 to Overall Male & Female plus money envelopes for top 3 in all categories. \nT-SHIRTS\nQuality\, limited edition golf shirts too all entrants of the “Enter 4 and pay for 3” special for the 25km & 45km MTB events ONLY! \nMEDALS:\nSpecially casted\, 3D\, 18ct gold plated\, silver plated and casted bronze medals to category winners. \nKIDS ENTERTAINMENT:\nKids entertainment will be available throughout the series. \nFOOD & BEVERAGES:\nFood & Beverages will be sold at all the events. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/south-coast-fever-sardine-mtb-race/ LOCATION:Port Edward Holiday Resort\, Port Edward Holiday Resort\, Port Edward\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Sardine-MTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bundu Bashers":MAILTO:Info@BunduBashers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190713T063000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20180309T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T082651Z UID:272678883778243-1562999400-1563033600@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Takealot Jock Classic DESCRIPTION:Entries are now open for the One-Day\, 3-Stage road race Takealot Jock Classic will take place on 13 July 2019 in the beautiful Mpumalanga. \nThis is a event in the cycle calendar you don’t want to miss. Join us for all 3 stages or just 1\, it’s up to you! \n1 DAY – 3 STAGES. Widely accepted as South Africa’s toughest single-day cycling challenge. \nThe 2019 edition of the Takealot Jock Cycle Classic\, takes place on the traditional route between Nelspruit\, White River and Sabie. \nEntries limited to 800 riders. \nTHE 2019 STAGES ARE AS FOLLOWS: \nStage 1: Nelspruit – White River: 48.5km\nStage 2: White River – Sabie (via Spitskop): 45km\nStage 3: Sabie – Nelspruit (via Long Tom Pass): 62km\nTOTAL ASCENT: 2900 METRES \nENTRY FEE FOR JOCK CLASSIC: \n3-stages; 1 day: R700\n2-stages; 1 day: R550\n1-stage; 1 day: R270 \nThe Entry package includes: \nBreakfast and lunch for 2 & 3 stage riders\nHigh 5 nutritional supplements\nR200 cash voucher for all (non-elite) participants to be used \nClick here to enter online \nLate entries will be available at registration\non Friday 12 July from 12:00 – 20:00\nat Mbombela Stadion\, Nelspruit URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/jock-classic/ LOCATION:Mbombela Stadium\, Mbombela Stadium\, 1 Bafana Road\, Mataffin\, Nelspruit\, Mpumalanga\, 1200 CATEGORIES:Multi-Stage,Road Race ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Jock-Classic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ASG Events":MAILTO:eventsupport@asgevents.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190713T070000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190713T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190516T201344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T201344Z UID:272678883780022-1563001200-1563022800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:The Icon's Journey 100km Marathon DESCRIPTION:Health is Wealth Athletics Club presents The Icon’s Journey Marathon in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Museum & O.R Tambo District Municipality. Participants will commemorate the former State President & global Icon Tata Nelson Mandela by cycling/running a well-chosen adventure route tracing footsteps in his formative years growing up in the Transkei. \n100km Clarkebury SSS\n35km his Qunu home\n12km Nelson Mandela School of Science\n7km L.M Mandela JSS\nAll distances finish in Mvezo village where he was born. \nFree T-shirts to all entrants BEFORE 31 May. TimeMe chip included. \nRace pack collection:\n10-13 July at the Nelson Mandela Museum Mthatha 8am-6pm \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/the-icons-journey-100km-marathon/ LOCATION:Clarkebury Senior Secondary School\, Clarkebury Senior Secondary School\, Clarkebury Agricultural Authority\, Engcobo\, Ngcobo\, Eastern Cape CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Icons.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Health is Wealth Athletics Club":MAILTO:sangonib@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190714T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190714T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190521T164030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T164030Z UID:272678883780080-1563091200-1563091200@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Compendium MTB Race DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DETAILS:\nDate: 14/07/2019\nTime: 06:45-08:45\nVenue: Karkloof Country Club \nROUTE DESCRIPTION:\nCycle/Run through wooded areas with a beautiful flowing track. \nPRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY:\nR15 000 in prize money and prizes to be won. \nGIVEAWAYS:\nEach participant will receive a Compendium water bottle. \nFOOD & BEVERAGES:\nFood & beverages will be available on-site at the Karkloof Country Club. \nKIDS ENTERTAINMENT:\nThere will be no kid’s entertainment available. \nLOCAL ACCOMMODATION & ACTIVITIES:\nAccommodation and activities will be available in the Midlands Meander. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/compendium-mtb-race/ 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/CompendiumMTB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Burg Wheelers Cycling Club":MAILTO:dales@soshosting.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190720T073000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190720T073000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190514T100157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T100157Z UID:272678883780002-1563607800-1563607800@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Chas Everitt Around the Pot - Overberg 100Miler DESCRIPTION:The Chas Everitt Around the Pot is a 100 / 60 / 25 miler single day MTB race through blooming canola fields. Gravelroad racing through the stunning Overberg rolling hills over the Malagas ferry. \nFORMAT:Solo\, Teams of 2\, Teams of 3 and Teams of 4 \nRiders will depart from Swellendam and will experience 160km gravelroad racing towards the Potberg mountain. They will then cross the Malgas ferry in a 45min neutral zone before riding the last 60km back towards Swellendam. There will aslo be a shorter 98km ride also crossing the ferry\, and 40km fun ride through Bontebok National park. \nRiders will experience a superbly well-organized event with some great goodie bags\, well stocked water points and stunning on route scenery. Every rider will receive a Roosterkoek at the Malgas ferry and a finisher Hamburger with all food prepared by the local small Buffeljagsrivier primary school. The start and finish venue for this event will be the Swellendam showgrounds. Safe parking\, security\, chillzones and showers at the finish will add to a great rider experience for all. The event is supporting the community\, locals schools and charity in a positive way. URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/chas-everitt-around-the-pot-overberg-100miler/ LOCATION:Swellendam Show Grounds\, Station St\,\, Swellendam\, Western Cape\, 6740\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Gravel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/around-the-pot.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Petrichor Adventures":MAILTO:rohan@petrichoradventures.co.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190720T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190516T195622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T195622Z UID:272678883780018-1563609600-1563714000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:South Coast Fever #2 - Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run DESCRIPTION:The Scottburgh MTB race takes you back to the roots of MTB riding where sometimes things can get a little Raw and Untamed. Everything a MTB Rider wants will feature in the course for a truly memorable ride. \nTHE KIDS ZONE:\nThere will be a supervised Kids Zone. Children booked into the Zone will be treated to all sorts of fun and games. \nGIVEAWAYS:\nRace giveaways to be confirmed closer to the event. \nMEDALS:\nMedals will be given out to participants. \nPRIZE MONEY ALLOCATION:\nPrizes and prize money to be won. \nFOOD & BEVERAGES:\nFood and Beverages will be sold by beach front vendors. \nClick here to enter URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/south-coast-fever-2-sappi-scottburgh-mtb-trail-run/ LOCATION:Scottburgh Main Beach\, Scottburgh Main Beach\, Scottburgh\, KwaZulu-Natal CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Sappi-Scottburgh.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bundu Bashers":MAILTO:Info@BunduBashers.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190721T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20190514T092653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T092845Z UID:272678883779991-1563697800-1563714000@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Steeple CX Cup Race Series #4 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-4/ 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:20190727T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20190727T080000 DTSTAMP:20260423T121858 CREATED:20180227T220000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T094804Z UID:272678883778257-1564214400-1564214400@www.bicycling.co.za SUMMARY:Land Rover Kgaswane MTB Race DESCRIPTION:Enter the Land Rover Kgaswane MTB Race and you can expect unbelievable riding\, a professionally planned and managed route\, great single track\, good\, tough technical challenges and stunning scenery. \nGOODY BAGS TO ALL PAID ONLINE ENTRIES!!! \nThere will be food vendors at the venue as well as technical support at the start. \nThis 50km race is classified as a Marathon race and only 19+ may enter. Junior cyclists must enter the 35 km race. \nEnter now and purchase a pasta meal voucher for Friday 26th July at the Excalibar Hotel for only R120.00 per person. \nEnter online at cyclevents.co.za \nEntries Close: 22 July 2019 at 23:00 URL:https://www.bicycling.co.za/event/land-rover-kgaswane-mtb-race/ LOCATION:The Excalibur Boutique Hotel\, The Excalibur Boutique Hotel\, Tierkloof Rd\, Rustenburg\, Gauteng CATEGORIES:MTB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bicycling.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/kgwasane.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cycle Events":MAILTO:queries@cycleevents.co.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR