The inaugural Bike Festival Paarl takes place in Paarl from 3 to 5 March. The Winelands in the Western Cape are known for some of the best mountain bike trails in the world. Combine this with amazing off the bike attractions and activities, and the region is the perfect location for a weekend filled with racing and everything adventure.
The prestigious Rhebokskloof Wine Estate in northern Paarl will host the 1st Bike Fest Paarl in March. It is the perfect location, with lush shaded lawns, great food and wine and loads of space for parking and off the bike activities.
The weekend will be packed with loads of different races, to cater for everyone from kiddies to professionals, what with a Marathon, Half Marathon XCM, Enduro and short-track, to mention a few.
Also, an Expo where you can view some of the latest bikes and equipment on the market, and various other lifestyle stands. There’s also a test track where visitors can test a wide range of bikes and equipment on site.
There will be loads of food, wine and entertainment over the weekend. Entry to the festival is free, so bring the entire family and come and enjoy a weekend filled with fun and adventure.
Mountain bike events
Bike Fest Paarl will not only host different MTB events, tailored for different interests and levels, but it is also hosting the 2023 South African National XCM Championships over the weekend! Come and see, or even race with, the very best mountain bikers in the country and many international cyclists as they fight for the title of SA champ.
For more info or to enter visit:
. Info: www.paarltrails.com
. Info: https://www.trailforks.com/events/
. To enter: https://www.entryninja.com/
. Social media: https://web.facebook.com/Bikefestpaarl
Weekend schedule
Times are subject to change.
Friday 3 March
10:00: Bike Fest – Paarl opens
12:00-19:00: Registration & number collection for various races opens
10:00-19:00: Bike Fest Expo
15:00-18:00: Schools & Junior Short Track Race. Individual & Relay
Saturday 4 March
06:00: Late number collection
07:00: 85 km Ultra Marathon
07:00: Elite Men 19+
07:05: Elite Women 19+
07:20: Sub Vet Men 30-29
07:23: Veteran Men 40-49
07:25 Open 19+
08:30: 62 km Marathon
08:30: Junior Men 17-18
08:33: Master Men 50-59
08:35: Sub Vet Women 30-39
08:38: Veteran Women 40-49
08:41: Junior Women 17-18
08:50: Open 19+
09:10: E-Bikes 19+
14:00-18:00: Enduro ( Lite and Full )
08:00-20:00: Bike Fest Expo
08:00-20:00: Bike Fest Test track
14:00-14:30: Kiddies Push Bike Race
15:00-15:30: Kids 5 km Race
Sunday 5 March 2023
07:00: Late Number collection
08:00: 43 km Half-Marathon
08:00: Youth Men 15-16
08:03: Youth Women 15-16
08:05: Master Women 50-59
08:08: Gr Master Men 60+
08:11: Gr Master Women 60+
08:25: Open 19+
08:40: E-Bikes 19+
09:00: 26 km Quarter-Marathon
09:00: Sub Junior Boys 13-14
09:03: Sub Junior Girls 13-14
09:10: Open 11+
08:00-17:00: Bike Festival
08:00-17:00: Bike Test Track
14:00-14:15: Kiddies Push Bike Race
14:30-15:00: Kids 5 km race
17:00: Bike Fest – Paarl closes
