Amarider is very excited to announce that RE:CM, a fund management company based in Cape Town has come on board as title sponsor of the Amarider 100 Miler mountain bike ultra-marathon held annually in the Swartland district outside Malmesbury. According to Meurant Botha, director of Amarider, the event has shown the potential to become an […]
Western Cape Events Get the kids onto mountain bikes! Don’t miss Southern Africa’s premier Schools MTB League. Earn points for your school – top riders & schools qualify for the National Final in Magaliesburg 22-23 September. Round 1: DATE: Saturday 9 June 2012 Venue: Willowbridge, Durbanville Round 2 (double up as Provincial event): DATE: Saturday […]
Never done nighriding before? Experience mountain biking at a complete new level… Date: Saturday, 23 June 2012 Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, R44 near Stellenbosch Time: Registration from16h30, start at 17h45 (sunset) Distances: Vineyard trail, (7km) climbs to just below Klapmutskoppie through the vineyards on farm roads. It also has three sections of singletrack and is suitable […]
Eikestad Primary School
Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Die Burger MTB Challenge will take place for the seventh year in 2012 in Stellenbosch on Saturday28 July. The event, which is renowned for its challenging and picturesque routes, will be held in association with the Simonsberg Conservancy and will boast five scenic routes to cater for all levels of riding. DATE: Saturday, 28 July 2012 VENUE: […]
Delvera Farm
Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The ever popular Nine-to-Five Mountain Bike Team Relay event will take place for the eight year on Delvera Farm and will this year be held on Women’s Day - Thursday, 9 August. Solo riders, teams of two and teams of 4 riders will try to complete as many 7km laps as possible in the eight […]
The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa
Caledon, Caledon, Western Cape
The restorative powers of Caledon's hot springs have been renowned for centuries and on 8 September mountain bikers can enjoy these mineral-rich waters after taking part in the Staalwater MTB Challenge. With three route options, the event offers something from beginners to fit riders. Mountain biking has certainly grown in the Overberg region for […]
Lourensford Estate
Somerset West, Somerset West, Western Cape
The Spur Lourensford MTB Classic is the oldest funride on the Western Cape MTB calendar and remains one of the favourites! The event was started by the community in the early 1990’s and has certainly grown with the mountain bike calendar. Riders can always look forward to beautiful riding and views on the Lourensford mountain, as there are […]
The annual Freshpak Fitness Festival is just around the corner and takes place on Saturday, 6 October in Clanwilliam. This year, the festival which kicks off the triathlon season in the Western Cape, celebrates 26 years of testing the abilities of both rookies and pro’s and will see 800 passionate fitness enthusiasts descending on […]
Get the summer season into full swing and head off to the picturesque Breedekloof Valley over the weekend of 12 to 14 October for the annual Breedekloof Outdoor & Wine Festival. Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the area is renowned for producing excellent wine as well as breathtaking views and promises visitors […]
Dirtopia Trail Centre
Sandringham, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Western Cape
The first event in this Spring series kicks off in the beautiful month of October at Delvera farm Three venues it off to a healthy start with a trail run in the picturesque winelands. DATE: Sunday, 21 October 2012 WHERE: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Delvera Farm, on R44 about 10 km from Stellenbosch REGISTRATION: from 06h00 […]