Mountain Biking Race, 37km Challenge (Table Mountain, Devils Peak, Forests, Green Belts) – Part of the proceed go to Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain Bikers Trails, and Green Belt Trails.

PRICE
37km – R395

Charity Donation
Table Mountain Bikers: R100 (Optional)
Green Belt Trails: R100 (Optional)

Note: You must be 18 years and older on race day.

START TIMES
37km – 8h00

START VENUE
37km – Gardens Tech Rugby Club – Montreal Ave, Oranjezicht, Cape Town

Note: Vehicle logistics, you can leave your car at the start and get an Uber back from the finish. Or get dropped off at the start and fetched at the finish.

FINISH VENUE
Open Park - Firgrove Way, Tokai

TIMING
Race is timed by LiveTIme by using race boards, you will not be allowed to start without your race board.

SUPPORT
Emergency hydration stations: 1 at the start of Kirstenbosch Trail M3

NO BIKE MECHANICS – all riders must be self-sufficient

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT
Mountain Bike
Helmet
Puncture repair kit, tyre lever, allen key set
Charged cellphone (add 072 924 2371 Energy Events, Emergencies only)
Waterproof jacket, thermal base layer
Race food
Hydration – Minimum 750ml to start race
Space Blanket
Basic first aid kit

Route Description
This is an intermediate route with a enjoyable mix of single and jeep tracks. Difficulty rating 3/5.

The race starts at Gardens Tech Rugby Club.

The first km is a tar road warm up, to the Molteno Rd reservoir. Then the fun starts, start of the Table Mountain Bike Trail.

Following the easy, but not flat Jeep tracks, riders pass via Deer Park and onwards and upwards to the steep climb up to Tafelberg Road. Phew. Catch your breath, take a photo of expansive view!

Then, it’s a fast section to of Tafelberg Road riders towards the Kings Block House.

As Tafelberg Road becomes dirt, the route descends towards Plumpudding Hill, becoming a little more technical and loose under the wheels.

A sharp left turn sends us past the Queens Block House. This descent although on Jeep tracks, is fast and steep – Make sure your breaks are in good nick!

After the exhilarating descent, the dreaded Plumpudding climb awaits – a walk for most. Remember this climb is only 400m long. Take it easy, don’t break your chain!

The route then descends towards Mount Pleasant, and onto the bermed single tracks, down to Rhodes Memorial gate, where there is a Water fill up station.

Follow the ride /footpath to the Paradise Road Traffic lights. Follow marshal instructions and cross Rhodes Drive – mind the cars and wait for the marshal to give you the all clear. Two kms of easy riding takes you through Bishopscourt on Boshoff Avenue.

A short 200m climb up back up to Rhodes Drive puts you back onto the mountain biking single track as we head towards Southern Cross Drive. Practice the exhilarating “SPEED RAMP” in the Hohenort forest that sends you flying through the trees, and onwards to Southern Cross Drive trail head

The Green Belt Trails make for Pure Mountain Biking Joy descending towards Tokai. A few road crossings! — Wait for the marshal to give you the all clear, and be polite to other trail users

The last kilometer takes you onto Firgrove Way (Tokai) and through briefly through the suburb finishing your Race on the Open Park, near Steenberg Golf Estate.

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