Organiser
Like2Bike
What is XCO? Suzuki and Like2Bike proudly present an ‘Introduction to XCO’ racing for kids.
Join in an amazing day of power trails at Hobby Park where you can push the limits, push yourselves and show the course who is boss!
What is XCO? XCO is the Olympic discipline of cross-country racing. It consists of lap racing, where riders, depending on their age category are required to complete a certain number of laps of a course which is usually between 4-10km’s in length.
Suzuki and Like2Bike want to introduce more children to the exciting discipline of XCO, whilst at the same time improving and furthering their technical abilities. This ‘Introduction to XCO series’, consisting of 3 events, will be at a level where most kids will feel comfortable and encouraged to become more proficient riders.
Sub Nippers and Sub-Nippers boys and girls
- 2.4km Route of 2 laps Ages 5 -8 | 08h30
Nippers
- 2.4km Route of 3 laps Ages 9 -10 | 08h30
Sprog boys and girls
- 2.4km Route of 4 laps Ages 11 -12 | 09h15
Sub-Junior
- 4.4km Route of 3 laps Ages 13-14 l 10h15
Youth boys and girls
- 4.4km Route of 4 laps Ages 15-16 l 11h15
Junior boys and girls
- 4.4km Route of 5 laps Ages 17-18 l 11h15
Categories of riders
Sub Sub – Nipper: Riders aged 5-6 years old.
Sub-Nipper: Riders aged 7 and 8 years old.
Nippers: Riders aged 9 and10 years old.
Sprogs: Riders aged 11 and 12 years old.
Sub-Junior: Riders 13 and 14 years old.
Youth: Riders aged 15 and 16 years old.
Junior: Riders aged 17,18 &19 years old.
- A rider’s category is determined by his or her age on the 31st December of the current year. 13-year old riders registered at a high school will participate in the Sub-junior HS category. 14-year old riders registered at a primary school will participate in the Sub-junior PS category.
- Age categories with less than 10 riders will be combined to form starting batches containing a maximum of 50 riders. Each category competes on its own. Please ensure you check your start time the week before the event.
- Riders will line up 5 abreast on the 7m starting line for their starting time slots per age category
- There will be podium positions for each age category and will be awarded after each event
- Once the leader has finished his/her race, the rest of the riders have to come in when they get to the finish line.
- You can repair a bicycle/tyre/chain at the tech zone with assistance. No outside assistance will be allowed on route.
- You may NOT switch bicycles AT ALL. Switching bicycles all result in a DNF
- You will receive a small number board at registration that you will not need to pay for as it gets cut off at the finish line
The route is pre-marked and open for riding from the weekend prior to the event. Please note that masks are compulsory, and may only be taken down 5 minutes before the start.
Late Entries & Number Collection: Late/Line Entries & Number Collection will take place at the venue from 07:30 - 08:30 until 15 minutes before the racing starts. The track will be open to ride from 07:00-08:00. R50 Surcharge on Late Entries on the day. Credit Card, Cash, Zapper & SnapScan accepted.
If you have not received your Shimano World Champ T-shirt, please collect it from registration.
Your entry will include the following
Fresh Fruit from Farm Fresh Online at the finish line
32Gi hydration and Water at the finish and Techzone
Access to the venue trails, restaurant, and facilities
Medical support on the routes as well as at the start area.
Ample parking
Instant results on the BoutTime website & at the finish
Medal for children who have entered and participate
Cool t-shirt sponsored by Coolheat Agencies and Shimano
Medal for children who have entered and participate
This event supports team entries for certain classes. Team sizes range from 10 - 20 participants per team.
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
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Sub Sub Nippers and Sub-Nippers boys and girls
2.4km Route of 2 laps for ages 5 -8 | 08h30 |
2.4 km 2 Laps | 08:30 | R 150.00 |
Nippers
2.4km Route of 3 laps for ages 9 -10 | 08h30 |
2.4 km 3 Laps | 08:30 | R 200.00 |
Sprogs boys and girls
2.4km Route of 3 laps for ages 11 -12 | 09h15 |
2.4 km 3 laps | 09:15 | R 200.00 |
Sub-Junior
4.4km Route of 3 laps Ages 13-14 l 10h15 |
4.4 km 3 laps | 10:15 | R 200.00 |
Youth boys and girls
4.4km Route of 4 laps Ages 15-16 l 11h15 |
4.4 km 4 Laps | 11:15 | R 200.00 |
Junior boys and girls
4.4km Route of 5 laps Ages 17-18 l 11h15 |
4.4 km 5 Laps | 11:15 | R 200.00 |
Event location
Hobby Park: Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp
Coordinates | -26.088237022322, 27.819556683606 |
Address | Hobbypark, Paardeplaats 177 IQ, Krugersdorp, South Africa |
City | Krugersdorp |
Province | Gauteng |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07