Organiser
Garden Route Events
The “7Passes MTB”, powered by Knysna Toyota is back! It’s happening on the 28th of November 2020. This route offers the perfect opportunity for gravel-bikers to take on the 29ers. E-bikers are also welcome on this non-technical route. Batch starts from 07H00 just before late registration between 06H00 and 07H00. There will be registration Friday evening, 27 November from 17H00 to 19H00 in George at a venue to be announced. The first 5kms will roll as a neutral zone and only after the Old Kaaimans Bridge and once the lead Toyota vehicle and George Municipal traffic escort pulls away, will the racing begin. 7Passes MTB also offers a shorter route for younger or not so fit riders who still want to be part of the action! Leeuwenbosch Dairies will once again support the 38km event which starts on Saturday morning from the Highlands Cash Store in the humble little village of Karatara. The start time for the shorter route is 09H30.
The start venue is still to announced!
Leaders of the longer 78km route are expected to pass the second water point, located at the start of the 38km race and halfway between George and Knysna, just before 09H30.
Thomas Bain was the legend who designed the road between George and Knysna in 1883 and experienced many challenges in the dense forest surrounds and also bumped heads with his brother-in-law, Adam de Smidt with whom he shared the contract. On completion of the road the two never spoke again. The route crosses 10 rivers and 7 gorges between these two towns and passes through the quaint settlement of Rheenendal, home to the brief gold rush in the 1880’s. The final stretch into Knysna will lead riders over the red bridge and along the N2 to just after the first set of lights where riders will turn left and cross the Salt River following the road to ‘The Farm’ at the foot of the Simola Pass.
‘The farm’ is a perfect place to enjoy a well-deserved Wood Fired pizza and any other delicious meal on the menu. Invite all your fans to watch you, cross the line and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. A Pump track is available for kids to keep themselves busy while you enjoy the chilled atmosphere of this finish venue.
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More information: www.grevents.net
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Open Men (18-54 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
78 km | 07:30 | R 340.00 |
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Open Women (18-54 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
78 km | 07:30 | R 340.00 |
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Bullet Men (55-100 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
78 km | 07:30 | R 340.00 |
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Bullet Women (55-100 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
78 km | 07:30 | R 340.00 |
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E-bike (78km)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
78 km | 07:30 | R 340.00 |
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Junior Boys (16-18 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
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Junior Girls (16-18 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
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Lighty Boy (12-15 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
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Lighty Girl (12-15 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
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Open Men (19-100 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
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Open Women (19-100 years old)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
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E-bike (38km)
This entry includes your choice of a lunch from our menu |
38 km | 09:30 | R 220.00 |
Event location
The Farm Knysna, Knysna
| Coordinates | -34.017117485357, 23.028752942657 |
| Address | Old Cape Rd, Simola Hill, Knysna, 6571 |
| City | Knysna |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07