Known as the Vredefort Dome, it is declared a world heritage site and the perfect setting for mountain bike racing. The route follows the banks of the third largest river in South Africa, the Vaal River. The non-technical gravel route is in perfect condition thanks to the local farmers.

Riders can expect a wide range of scenery and challenges in our 4 part new series, Impact.

The race is gravel bike friendly. 

Event Date: 16 July 2023

Start Time: 08H30

Distances:

10Km    Marked Route

21Km    Marked Route

53Km    Marked Route

77Km    Marked Route

122Km  GPS - Navigation only

160Km  GPS - Navigation only

210Km GPS -  Navigation only

Fully Stocked Water Points:

• 10Km   - 1
• 21Km   - 2
• 53Km   - 3 
• 77Km   - 3
• 122Km - 4
• 160Km - 5
• 210Km - 6

210Km Riders

All 210Km riders must have 1 light on the bars and a reflective light on the back of their bikes

The cut-off for this distance will be at the 170km waterpoint at 17H00.  From there it is 8km home

Riders who make the cut-off in time will have another 45km to conquer before joining the others for the after party

Route Profiles:

21km

53KM

77Km

122Km

160km

Driving directions

• From Johannesburg take the N1 South and pass through the Grasmere Toll Plaza
• Approximately 60 km further take the Parys / Sasolburg turn-off to Parys
  (R59 to Parys 20 km).
• Enter the Town and keep in the right lane
• Follow the Potchefstroom road signs
• At the traffic light(c/o Breë and Van Coller Streets) turn right and cross the Vaal River
• Proceed about 2 km and turn left on the R53 to Potchefstroom
• Travel 10 km and take the turn-off to Venterskroon