AURORA OM DIE BERG. This is an annual cycling event that is hosted by NG Gemeente Aurora. There are 4 cycling routes, starting with a fun 10km, an intermediate 20km, an exciting and adventurous 55km MTB and a 90km gravel route. The 55km route will take you through farm routes and around the Aurora mountain, back to town. This route is a challenge for many, but if you are able to enjoy the scenery along the way, you will enjoy the flowers in full bloom, on a single track over the mountain. This route is only open for this event, so make sure not to miss out. The start and finish is at Aurora Skou Ground, where there will be a small town basaar with food, drinks, Sandveld hospitality that will keep you and your family entertained.

Age: Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the 55km and 90km route, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the 20km and children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult in the 10km routes.

Categories:  MTB  (E-Bikes welcome), 

                      Gravel Route,

                       Fun Run

Prizes: First 3 finishers for the 90km, 55km and 20km (E-Bikes excluded).   No prizes for 10km routes.

Registration and late entries on 29 August 2026:   90km Gravel Route and 55km MTB: 7:00am to 8h00am

                                                                                           20km Gravel, 10km Gravel and Fun Run: 8h00am - 08h30am

STARTING TIMES & COSTS:

MTB ROUTE:

55km Om die Berg

Total elevation: 662m 

(Measured with Strava)

MAP

GRAVEL ROUTES:

90km DIE LANG PAD

Die Lang Pad is a 90km gravel route, that will take you around the mountain, through Kapteinskloof.  It starts and ends in Aurora.  View the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1YvJCgft6-wKZDcS6f_vxDh_2OWXIqzA&usp=sharing

20km TRAPSGEWYS

Trapsgewys is an easy 20km route that includes tar and gravel road.  This one is great for the novice rider, and is great if you want to join with a group of riders from different fitness levels.  This route differs quite a bit from the Om Die Berg route, and may differ from previous years.  Cyclists are advised to follow road markers.

10km PRETTRAP

A fun ride for beginners and juniors.  This is on a farm gravel road, and will mostly be the same route as the 10km fun run.  The 10km is a 5km route with a turnaround point.

FUN RUN / WALK:

10km DAPPER-STAPPER

A fun run / walk, that follows the same route as the 10km Prettrap.  This is on a farm gravel road.  The 10km is a 5km route with a turnaround point.  This is just a fun event, and if someone wants to do only 5km, then you can turn around earlier on the route.

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