Organiser
Van Loveren Family Vineyards
PLEASE NOTE:>>> ENTRIES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO WEATHER DAMAGE ON THE TRAILS. THE JAVA CHALLENGE WILL LIKELY POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. ANNOUNCEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
This family-friendly Trail and MTB event showcases the unique beauty of the wine lands and is recognized for its great vibe as well as top routes & trails which come highly recommended by riders & runners.
This year we are doing things a bit differently, we are going back to basics. Stripping away all the fuss to focus on mountain bike cycling at its best – raw, sweat and nature. Starting and ending at Van Loveren, the three trails vary in technicality and offer riders of all fitness levels a great workout.
Entries
Get your entry in early!: MTB & Trail Run Entries Close 22:00, Wednesday 28th September 2022, Please Note: Online Pre-entries ONLY: ENTRIES CLOSE WED 27th September 2023 at 22:00 - NO late entries at the venue
Race Numbers can be collected on the 30th Sep 2022 at the Van Loveren tasting room between 14:00 and 18:00 or on the day of the event, 1 hour before your race starts.
MTB Entry Fees and Info - see the route profiles below
Route Entry Fee Min Age Start Time Extras
6km R 200 4 yrs 08:45
20km R 350 6 yrs 08:30 Goody bag + free cappuccino
45km R 450 15 yrs 08:15 Goody bag + free cappuccino
65km R 450 19 yrs 08:00 Goody bag + free cappuccino
Please Note: Riders under 11 yrs on the 20km must be accompanied by an adult
eBikes welcome on the 45km & 65km routes, but will start 5mins behind the normal bikes
TRAIL RUN Entry Fees and Info - see route profile below
10km R 150 8 yrs 07:30 Free cappuccino
2.5km R 100 6 yrs 08:30 Kiddies & Family Fun Run
Please Note: Runners under 11 yrs must be accompanied by an adult
Timing and Race Number Boards
Timing will be conducted by Great-Time. Participants will be issued with a returnable JAVA specific race number. Race numbers must be returned at the end of the race. All events (MTB & Trail) will be timed.
Lucky draw starts at 12:00 pm
Programme for the Day
06:30: On day Registration up to 1 hour before your event
07:30 10km Trail Run start
08:00 65km MTB start
08:15 45km MTB start
08:30 20km MTB start
08:35 2.5km Fun Run start
12:00 Prize-giving starts
Staggered start per event
Medals to all participants
COVID-19 Safety
Any Covid-19 safety protocols that may be in place by the event date, must be followed at all times
Route Profiles
65km MTB
45km MTB
20km MTB
10km Trail Run
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
|
10km Trail Run
10km Run with a 200m elevation, takes place over rugged, yet scenic terrain, crossing the confluence of two rivers |
10 km Runners <11yrs to be accompanied by an adult | R 200.00 |
|
65km MTB Marathon
The 65km is a gruelling route for the adrenalin seekers. The 1400m elevation will excite even the most seasoned rider and is perfect training for the upcoming Wines2Whales and To Hell and Back MTB events. |
65 km | R 450.00 |
|
45km MTB Half-Marathon
The 45km route is suitable for intermediate riders with an elevation of about 850m |
45 km | R 450.00 |
|
20km Family Ride
The 20km route is ideal for beginners. It consists mostly of jeep tracks with some single tracks, and is not very technical, with only 232m elevation |
20 km | R 350.00 |
|
Fun Run 2.5km
Short Family Fun Run |
2.5 km | R 100.00 |
| 6km Fun Ride | 6 km | R 200.00 |
Event location
Van Loveren Family Vineyards, Robertson, Langeberg Local Municipality
| Coordinates | -33.875368, 20.002745 |
| Address | Van Loveren Family Vineyards, R317, Robertson, South Africa |
| City | Langeberg Local Municipality |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07