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It is hosted by Buckaroo Adventure Sport Events, which was established by Horn and includes 4\u00d74 days, adventure bike rallies, trail runs and mountain bike events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe event is well organised with clearly marked routes. There is a lot of fun, with many people camping the whole weekend, good music, good food, and most of all \u2013 for a purpose!\u201d said Horn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you enter this race on the level of your choice, you are a winner. You will make a difference. And may experience positive change within yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <b>MTB &amp; trail run routes <\/b>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cockscomb Classic MTB is an annual one day event (April 6th) with various disciplines and races to choose from. The MTB races (in starting order) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span>07:00 Cockscomb Conqueror (103km) \u2013 toughest in its class in country (R500 entry fee).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span>08:00 Cockadoodle (78km) entry fee R350<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span>08:10 Broiler Bash (46km) \u2013 fast and fun scenic route, but tough (R250). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span>08:20 Hennebaloo (27km) \u2013 fast and easy, designed for fun (R150). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>.<\/span>08:30 Chicken Run (3km) \u2013 kiddies race (R20).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3 trail runs start at 07:50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n <span>V<\/span>Kudu Route 5.5km (R50), Kolgans Route 12km (R75), Ratel Route 21km (R100).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is the farm?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bucklands Guest Farm is situated next to the Grootrivier. 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