Events Calendar

This is an event like no other; it’s different, something extraordinary, amusing and guaranteed to be memorable!
Join us for the annual Cellar2Cellar Trail Run and Wine Experience on Saturday 2nd September 2017, where you can appreciate the outdoors and good wine with family and friends.

Entry Options:
12km Trail Run: R150
20km Trail Run: R200
12km Wine Experience: R320 *Please note NO U/18’s allowed to enter the Wine Experience Category

Start Times:
20km Trail Run: 8h00
12km Trail Run: 8h10
12km Wine Experience: Batch starts every 10min from 8h30

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION
Wine Experience participants who swop their usual running gear for fancy dress costumes stand a chance to “win their weight in wine”, the prize is a collection of wine from all participating wine estates.
*Theme SUPERHEROES & VILLANS
Event Website: www.iqela-events.co.za

To celebrate the coming of Spring, we’ll have a fun day on Klapmutskop – join us for four, perhaps 5 stages.

Venue:  Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44, Stellenbosch
Start time:  09h00 & registration opens at 08h00

Enduro Riding: Have you done an Enduro event?  Then you know what it is about!  If not, then here is a summary: riders get timed only on certain sections, which make a very social event, especially at the refreshment station where they re-group. The atmosphere is relaxed with no rush anywhere, except when you gun it between check points!
Total distance of riding not so relevant as riders ride to special stages in their own time and the timed stages are more like downhill racing, although all type of riders can attempt it.  Protective gear recommended.

Timing: Have to own an Amarider Trail Tag. R100 or take a yearly Amarider membership of R225 and a Tag is included!  Watch out for the TAG POINTS at the beginning & end of each stage.

Timing will be managed in real-time with @trailtag and riders will check in and out of the Special stages. This means that riders will enter special stages 1 by 1, so no bunfight to get trail position on the singletrack.
Pre-entry cost: R375 for non-members and R350 for Amarider members for one day.  Please note that ONLY pre-entries will be accepted! Includes permit & refreshment station.
General: Product prizes from Leatt, SRAM,  Csixx, Giant & Falke for top three male & female and other categories, should there be enough entries per age group.  Medals to all finishers. Trail Centre open all day for snacks & drinks, Dirtopia Café will be open for breakfast & lunch. No private picnics please. Coffee will be available from early morning too.
Join the DIRTOPIA ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO group on Facebook to stay updated on all events and info.
MORE ABOUT ENDUROS:

The concept
Based on the successful Mavic Trans Provence concept the idea is to bring riding and the results linked to it back to mountain biking and away from the current endurance-only formats. That said, it is not the idea to make the race highly technical as per downhill racing, but simply to focus the competition on the trails component of the sport. And yes, perhaps your skinny tire 29’er carbon hardtail is perhaps not the best choice of bike, although the course will certainly be rideable on it!
At the Dirtopia Enduro, you’ll still be climbing. We will make most of the jeeptracks and roads ‘neutral’ or ‘liaison’ sections with singletrack downhills the timed stages. The overall descent of the race will be more than the uphill.
Support
Waterpoint with fruit, Red Bull, nuts & jellies etc will be placed at a strategic point (Pepper Tree) to assist with rider support. The beauty of the format is that you can relax a bit at this station and catch your breath before tagging into the next Special Stage.
For further information contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or email:  info@dirtopia.co.za and visit our website:  www.dirtopia.co.za
Event Website: www.dirtopia.co.za

Unsupported adventure cycle race from best Bridge to Cape Town of approximately 2800 kms

A three-day boutique running holiday along South Africa’s Wild Coast, a slice of unfenced coastal paradise that traverses the rural homeland of the isiXhosa people.  This is a trail running kaleidoscope that is at it’s heart wild in every sense of the word, from footprint-free golden beaches along a warm ocean, to rolling grass headlands and delicate coastal forests teeming with life.  Envelope your senses in one of the World’s most spectacular coastlines whist enjoying the evening comfort of elegant hotels & lodges along your Wild Coast journey.

Unsupported adventure cycle race from best Bridge to Cape Town of approximately 2800 kms

Unsupported adventure cycle race from best Bridge to Cape Town of approximately 2800 kms

3 DAYS – 3 STAGES – 304KM – 7200M ASCENT

The arduous Bestmed Jock Tour, presented by Rudy Project, is set to occur from September 15 – 17. It covers 304KM and a daunting 7200 metres of vertical ascent over three days.

It’s important to note that this event is not a challenge for the average rider. It constitutes the first event in South Africa that is mirrored on the Classic European Alpine road stage races, such as the Haute Route. There is no tougher three-day challenge on a road bike anywhere else on the African continent.

THE 2017 STAGES:

STAGE 1: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Start: 13h00 Individual Time Trial; Nelspruit to Kaapsehoop;
Distance: 26.93km; Total ascent: 1200m

The first stage is a 26.93km hill climb time trial from Nelspruit to Kaapsehoop. Although only 26.93km in length, the course rises by 1200 metres between Nelspruit and Kaapmuiden.

STAGE 2: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Start: 07h30 Nelspruit to White River via the Kruger Airport Road/Sabie and back to Nelspruit;

Distance: 140km; Total ascent: 2900m

The second stage is the existing 140km Jock Classique route, which Jock Tour riders will have to complete in one go, without the luxury of the breakfast and lunch stops which the Classique riders have at White River and Sabie respectively.

This stage takes riders from Nelspruit out on the N4 towards Sabie, before turning right onto the Brondal road onto White River. From White River riders take on the road to Sabie and then back onto Nelspruit. This stage offers 2900 metres of climbing. The notable climbs on this stage are Heidel Eggs, Spitskop and the Long Tom Pass.

STAGE 3: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Start: 06h30 Nelspruit to Kaapmuiden via Boulders/Barberton and back to Nelspruit
Distance: 138km; Total ascent: 3100m

Stage 3 takes place over 136km on the traditional Jock Classique route, starting in Nelspruit, going out on the N4 towards Komatipoort before turning right into the Boulders reserve for the back-breaking Boulders ascent and onto Kaapmuiden. From Kaapmuiden the Tour takes on the undulating road to Barberton and then onto Nelspruit, with Hilltop constituting the final climb of the Tour before riders drop down into Nelspruit to finish back at the Mbombela Stadium.
The total rise on the final stage is 3100 metres.

Unsupported adventure cycle race from best Bridge to Cape Town of approximately 2800 kms

3 DAYS – 3 STAGES – 304KM – 7200M ASCENT

The arduous Bestmed Jock Tour, presented by Rudy Project, is set to occur from September 15 – 17. It covers 304KM and a daunting 7200 metres of vertical ascent over three days.

It’s important to note that this event is not a challenge for the average rider. It constitutes the first event in South Africa that is mirrored on the Classic European Alpine road stage races, such as the Haute Route. There is no tougher three-day challenge on a road bike anywhere else on the African continent.

THE 2017 STAGES:

STAGE 1: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Start: 13h00 Individual Time Trial; Nelspruit to Kaapsehoop;
Distance: 26.93km; Total ascent: 1200m

The first stage is a 26.93km hill climb time trial from Nelspruit to Kaapsehoop. Although only 26.93km in length, the course rises by 1200 metres between Nelspruit and Kaapmuiden.

STAGE 2: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Start: 07h30 Nelspruit to White River via the Kruger Airport Road/Sabie and back to Nelspruit;

Distance: 140km; Total ascent: 2900m

The second stage is the existing 140km Jock Classique route, which Jock Tour riders will have to complete in one go, without the luxury of the breakfast and lunch stops which the Classique riders have at White River and Sabie respectively.

This stage takes riders from Nelspruit out on the N4 towards Sabie, before turning right onto the Brondal road onto White River. From White River riders take on the road to Sabie and then back onto Nelspruit. This stage offers 2900 metres of climbing. The notable climbs on this stage are Heidel Eggs, Spitskop and the Long Tom Pass.

STAGE 3: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Start: 06h30 Nelspruit to Kaapmuiden via Boulders/Barberton and back to Nelspruit
Distance: 138km; Total ascent: 3100m

Stage 3 takes place over 136km on the traditional Jock Classique route, starting in Nelspruit, going out on the N4 towards Komatipoort before turning right into the Boulders reserve for the back-breaking Boulders ascent and onto Kaapmuiden. From Kaapmuiden the Tour takes on the undulating road to Barberton and then onto Nelspruit, with Hilltop constituting the final climb of the Tour before riders drop down into Nelspruit to finish back at the Mbombela Stadium.
The total rise on the final stage is 3100 metres.

Run on the hallowed wilderness trails of the former Swellendam Hiking Trail.  If you like the adventurous blend of unrelenting technical trail, huge climbs and descents whilst feeling like you are really in the middle of nonwhere in particular then this is for you.  Not for the inexperienced solo mountain runner.
24.5km, 35km and 55km Ultra Skymarathon.

620 Km unsupported adventure cycle race from Hillcrest to Johannesburg

620 Km unsupported adventure cycle race from Hillcrest to Johannesburg

The Western Cape’s favourite multisport event – the Freshpak Fitness Festival – will be celebrating its 31st anniversary this year and will be taking place in Clanwilliam on Saturday 30 September 2017.The scenic outdoor surroundings, challenging routes, comradery and a sense of accomplishment are the reason athletes come back year after year to compete in various swimming, cycling and running challenges.  

The day kicks off with the 1.5km or 3km swim in the beautiful Clanwilliam dam, one of the best water-sport destinations in the Western Cape. The swim is followed by the duathlon (5km run/20km cycle/2.5km run) and biathlon (5km run/20km cycle) where participants put their speed and endurance to the test through the varied and challenging terrain. The main event, which opens the triathlon season for most athletes, is a sprint triathlon (800m swim/20km cycle/5km run) and a crowd favourite with many participants travelling nationally to compete. All athletes can compete individually or as part of a team in a relay. The younger kids can look forward to the FitKids challenge (1km run, 200m swim, 1km run) and the Run for Fun (1km).
Event Website: https://www.freshpakfitnessfestival.co.za/

The Varsity MTB Challenge is a 2-day stage race which takes place annually in the beautiful Paarl Valley in the Cape Winelands. The popular event sees a host of Varsity Alumni gather once a year to rekindle friendships at the vibey Nederburg race village and tackle some of the trails finest trails on offer in South Africa.

The event also caters for active students and the general public – the inaugural Varsity MTB Challenge attracted riders from across South Africa, racing for their alma mater or university of choice or simply just having fun as non-aligned teams.

Fast-facts

Race Venue: Nederburg Winery, Paarl

Day 1: Start and finish at Nederburg Winery – 30 September 2017 – 08h00

50km, 1500m vertical ascent

Start and finish at Nederburg Winery – 1 October 2017 – 8am

58km, 1600m vertical ascent.