About the 2 Day
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Manageable distances (60km, 50km)
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Great for families (15 years and older allowed to ride)
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Stay in one race village
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Fun category prizes for teams (Mother/child, husband & wife, father/child etc)
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Bushbaby category (teams of school-going children aged 15-19 can compete) – Prizemoney R50 000 in Total
ute & GPS
Day 1: 60km
Leaving the race village, we soon start climbing out of the Tugela valley passed the historic Spionkop Lodge before a long descent through Mount Alice Farm. We will have great views of the Drakensberg mountains as we climb back up via Shongololo single track. Another long descent down Big Red, a 4 x4 track, takes us into St Anton’s – an exhilarating purpose-built track down a ravine riding through large herds of game. Riding along some quiet farm roads we eventually come to the challenge of the day Mike’s Pass. This short sharp cheeky climb challenges most riders before summiting out onto the most incredible views of the Tugela River far below. We then descend down the most fun sections of the day being Puffadder pass and Mazambane. Following single track riding along the banks of the Tugela River we eventually arrive home having had such a fun day out.
Day 2: 54km
To start the day we cross the big Tugela river over the bridge following quiet farm roads before climbing up Brakfontein hill which was used as a lookout during the Anglo Boer war. We then sweep down into the Kloof which is a beautiful African valley filled with Acacia trees and Aloes. We climb out of the other side on a well-built and challenging climb constructed by well known trail builder Glen Harrison. Some fast riding through dairy and cattle farms brings us into Tugela Morden game farm where regular sightings of giraffe occur. Dropping into Grand Canyon we follow the river bed before arriving at the base of Spioenkop mountain to tackle the climb. The Boer route as it is now called is this infamous gradual ascent created last year by the trail team and involves a 4km 180m climb with 50 switch backs taking riders to the summit of Spioenkop mountain. The 15km descent back down to the race village is probably some of the most exhilarating and enjoyable riding you will ever have before we welcome you home back to the race village.
Entries
Your entry fee includes:
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2 days of pure Berg & Bush trails
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1 beautiful Race Village!
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A goodie bag per person
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3 delicious meals a day plus access to the famous chill zone
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24-hour coffee, tea, juice and crunchie station
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Race facilities like hot showers, bike wash, chill zones, bar and more.
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Medical support on the route.
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Charity-run water points along the route with the most incredible local treats and people manning them!
It does not include:
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Accommodation – We’ve removed the cost of accommodation from the entry fee to give you the freedom of choice! Tent options below which can be added to your entry form or BNBs in the accommodation tab. Any of the below can be used on the night of registration.
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You can add the below tent options on your entry:
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Standard Tent
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Kudu Tent
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Weaver Tent
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Kingfisher Tent
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Emseni Room
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Self-camping
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FishEagle Tent
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Massages, physio, car shuttles, bike transport and bike mechanic service – book these separately.
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Drinks from our race village pub