The Midlands MTB Stage Race - The Explorer - Half
Sat 29 Jun - Tue 30 Jul 2019 @ Howick, KwaZulu-Natal


Organiser
Midlands MTB Stage race

Race Information

Registration: Thursday, 27 June 2019

This page will be continually updated as the routes are confirmed and cleared. Now in its second year The Midlands MTB Stage Race 2019 will be a mix of existing trails and trails created for this event ONLY! The routes will be through Sappi commercial plantations, Ezemvelo land, Howick, Dargle and Karkloof Trails, jeep track, single track and along public gravel. Iconic points of interest have been purposefully included to expose you to the beauty and history of the Midlands area.
The routes have been created to make this event fast for those aiming for a podium finish but also easily manageable for the rider who is entering to experience their first stage race event. The emphasis is on fun for all.
In accordance with Cycling South Africa (CSA) rules we have made provision for junior age category riders to partake (Two Day Explorer Half). These distances are shorter yet just as much fun. By doing this we are giving the younger riders the opportunity to experience stage racing, gain experience and mature to the full distance event. Parents doing the Explorer Half is encouraged – you won’t get better quality time with your son or daughter than riding with them for two days!
All days of the event start and finish at Howick High School situated in Howick, KZN. This ensures easy access for all participants as well and avoiding the hassle of traveling to different venues each day.
Participants have the option of entering the full 3 day event or, if time is limited, the 2 day event. 


Race Routes

The routes cross private land and will therefore remain confidential until race briefing. Please note that any participant found guilty of attempting to pre-ride the routes at any time will be disqualified without recourse.

Race Route, distances and climbing for 2018 (will be similar for 2019)

You can choose to do the full distance (3 day or 2 day) or half distance (2 day). Both share parts of the same routes. The idea is that the event can be undertaken and completed without the participant having had to do months of training or having had to invest in new equipment. With that in mind the routes have been kept manageable to the average rider. Distances have also been kept under 60km/30km so that the younger riders can enter the event within the CSA rules.


Day 1 Full

59km (1540m of total climbing) The route takes riders past Lions River and though some of the private land/commercial forests in the KZN Midlands. Approx 60% forest/dirt road and 40% single-track

Day 2 Full

50km (1215m of total climbing) The route passes through both the Howick MTN Club trail network and the Karkloof MTB Club trail network. Approx 40% dirt/forest road and 60% single-track


Day 1 Half

27km (700m of total climbing). The route explores the area surrounding Howick and returns through the well establish Howick MTB Club trail network. Approx 50% dirt road/forest road and 50% single-track

Day 2 Half

26km (704m of total climbing) The route makes use of the Howick MTB Club trail network. Approx 40% dirt/forest road and 60% single-track

None of the single-track on any day is very technical


Race Entry

MTB STAGE RACE OPTIONS

More information: themidlandsmtb.co.za/

Team information
This event supports team entries for certain classes, but teams must consist of 2 participants per team.
The Midlands MTB Stage Race - The Explorer - Half

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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Start Time Price (pp) 2 person team (pp)
The Half 53 km 08:30 R 1,140.00 R 1,140.00

Event location
Howick High School, Howick

Coordinates -29.4791665, 30.2095868
Address Howick High School, Amber Avenue, Greendale Park, Howick, South Africa
City Howick
Province KwaZulu-Natal


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