EVENT CALENDAR: What’s left? The calendar is in tatters but let’s keep them top of mind

AUGUST

WESTERN CAPE 14 November 2020 Rooibos2Muisbos – With two distances available you can pick your challenge. The long ride of 112km starts at Sederberg Primary School in Clanwilliam and the short ride of 38km starts at Graafwater High School in Graafwater. Both races finish at Lambert’s Bay.

EASTERN CAPE 23 January 2021 Trans Baviaans 31 January 2021 Trans Baviaans The Repeat

GAUTENG

TBC 100 Miler Series

SEPTEMBER

WESTERN CAPE 4-5 September 2021 Greyton MTB Tour – A non-competitive two-day stage race. Enjoy a weekend of fun and scenery. However, make sure that you are fit as the two stages are approximately 50km each, mostly on gravel and singletracks. September 2021 Cape Pioneer Trek

TBC Dr Evil Classic 26 Karoo2Coast

Ride2Nowhere. EASTERN CAPE 6 Angora MTB Classic 12-14 February 2021 Ride the Karoo – The tour entails riding along the 200 year old stone walls, on smooth “sheeptracks” and passing the familiar windpomp scenes along the way. You will get to experience authentic Karoo hospitality with everything from braais to craft beer among picturesque sunsets. Ride the Karoo is not about crossing the finish line first but rather about a riding experience like no other.

MPUMALANGA 18-20 3 Towers Stage Race

OCTOBER

WESTERN CAPE 4-30 Freedom Challenge: Race across South Africa 16-25 Freedom Challenge: Race to Paarl - a 610 km, non-stop, self-navigated mountain bike race starting in Willowmore and ending in Paarl. Riders are allowed a maximum of six days to complete the ride. It is physically and mentally demanding so riders must be adequately trained. 17 Durbie Dash MTB Race 23-25 The U MTB Stage Race

TBC Java MTB Challenge

Wines2Whales KZN 2-4 Berg and Bush Descent – From the top of the Drakensberg mountains down beautiful singletrack to camping along the banks of the Tugela River, this race is iconic. Team and solo entries are both welcome. 5-10 Berg and Bush Great Midweek 9-11 Berg and Bush Two Day

GAUTENG 1-4 Munga Grit – 500km in 50 hours the Munga Grit is a single stage MTB race across Gauteng and the North West. Beginning and ending at Bidon Bistro in the Cradle of Mankind, the route will consist mainly of quiet dirt roads and farm tracks. 16-18 Cradle Mountain Traverse

EATERN CAPE 23-25 Trek2Teebus