The Route

Off-road racing at its very best, the Cape Town Cycle Tour MTB Challenge hits the Cape Winelands on Saturday 2 March 2019, and offers 20km, 40km and 60km options for all fitness and skill levels.

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Route Description

60km – 1350m ascent – starts at 07h00

ENTRY FEE – R320 (R300 for PPA members)

The official MTB Challenge route incorporates all the elements of a proper mountain bike course and will test riders properly. We have kept the same 60km distance as last year, to make sure that this medal is one that is well-deserved. A quality rider can ride a similar Cycle Tour road and MTB ride, so take note that the 60km distance is a proper test.

Top riders will have ample opportunity to eliminate their competitors either via extended single-track runs or the big climbs that connect the various properties that make up this route.

The 60km is identical to the 40km route up to the 20km mark on Muratie Estate where the 60km riders will veer off to take on the trails at Quoin Rock, Knorhoek and Delheim Estates before heading back to Uitkyk to join the 40km route back to the finish.

The 40km/60km split will also act as a cutoff point. Note that cutoff points are strictly enforced to ensure rider safety as heat is always a prevalent factor at this race – There are 5 water points on this route.

The 60km route is open to riders aged 15 and older.

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40km – 960m ascent – starts at 07h45

ENTRY FEE – R265 (R245 for PPA members)

As with the other routes, the 40km route follows the same route up to Delvera where riders will cross over to the Simonsberg section where proper mountain biking awaits. The climbing can get pretty intense and this route is certainly geared towards experienced riders.

There are plenty of flowing single-track thanks to significant trail expansion on the Muratie, Delheim and Uitkyk Estates.

Riders must be well prepared as it is almost always hot on this weekend. From the forest single-track riders can look forward to a fast return to Uitkyk Estate where the final climb awaits. The routes are hard packed and fast so the only weak spot would be your burning legs. This last ascent is roughly 3km long and climbs 150m before dropping into Warwick Estate and a last blimp to get you across the finish line.

There are four waterpoints on route.

The 40km route is open to riders aged 15 and older.

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20km – 430m ascent – starts at 08h30

ENTRY FEE – R185 (R165 for PPA members)

With 430m of vertical ascent, this 20km route (with a diverse route offering) is a well-balanced MTB test.

The ride starts out fast and flowing on wide farm roads and tracks with the first single-track section at the 8km mark. From here riders enter the vineyards of the Southern Klapmutskop with several fun and flowing single-tracks and descents to follow. There are two water points on route. (Note: None of the routes access the more technical Delvera trails on Klapmutskop so riders can look forward to a flowing and fun experience.)

The 20km route is open to riders aged 8 and older.

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