Off-road racing at its very best, the MTB Challenge, hits the Cape Winelands on Saturday 8 July. It offers 15 km, 30 km and 60 km options.
The event was previously held before Covid-19 Lockdown in 2020.
The organisers are excited to have the event back on the calendar, with new routes and a new venue. It will take place on the beautiful Arauna Farm in Wellington.
The MTB Challenge will also be the third event in the Western Province XCM series for 2023.
It is open to PPA members as well as non-members and targets both existing cyclists, newcomers to the sport, the average participant, as well as the elite sportswoman. E-bikes are welcome to join.
New venue: Arauna Farm is situated on the Slangrivier Road in Wellington. Nestled on the foothills of Groenberg this Boland oasis boasts emerald-green lawns and verdant oak trees, bordering a sparkling vlei, offering respite for those weary of the daily hustle and bustle.
We love to have others indulge in the rich natural scenery of the farm and celebrate life in all its vivid colours. Situated three minutes from Wellington and 45 minutes from Cape Town, Expérience d’ Arauna offers true Boland hospitality.
Did you know? Arauna Farm is the bubbly bottler for the Bahrain Grand Prix since its debut in 2004.
The information tent will be able to answer any last-minute questions or to purchase a replacement MTB board.
Coffee on sale for your caffeine fix with varies stalls which include pancakes, food, wine, beer, cooldrinks, biltong, farmers market and lots more!
Then you can sit back, relax and enjoy all that the venue has to offer! A kid’s area will allow the kids to have a fun time whilst mom and dad enjoy the live entertainment on offer.
Included in your entry fee will be timing, finishers medal, beautiful on route experience, fully stocked water points, post-race village which includes a farmers’ market, live music and lucky draw. Pricing varies from R150 to R450 depending on PPA membership and distance.
The 15 km and 30 km route option is family friendly that is relatively flat.
The challenge of the day lies in the 60km route, with an actual distance of 56.8km with 1 489 m total elevation. https://online.entries.co.za/entries/findperson.aspx?pa=se&eid=5121
