Read about:
>>>Staalwater MTB Challenge 11 Sept 2010
>>>MTB workshop 4 Sept
>>>Spur High School MTB League WP 4 Sept Delvera
>>>Spring Hi-Tec Full Moon hike 23 Sept
>>>Singletrack Sunday 26 Sept
>>>Spur Lourensford Classic 2 Oct – ENTRIES OPEN
>>>Other events>

Staalwater MTB Challenge – Saturday 11 September
A Giant Ovation mountain bike worth R3000 will be up for grabs at the lucky draw!  Make sure you don’t miss the pre-entry discount - enter before 6 September.

Riders can choose between a 60km, 30km & 15km – catering for all abilities. 

These new routes will give you a taste of the Theewaterkloof region – descriptions on the website.Make a weekend of it and join Meurant for a social ride the Sunday morning.  Entertainment at Caledon Casino afterwards and don’t forget that all riders get 50% off for use of the mineral-rich hot springs on the day.

Start/finish at The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa – check out the ‘Escape the City’ accommodation special on www.thecaledon.co.za

 >MTB workshop 4 Sept @ Delvera
Spaces are limited so don’t delay with your deposit – only a week left. The schedule, topics and info on the website.

>Spur High School league WP event
The regional finals will take place on the 4th of September at Delvera near Stellenbosch. Double points on results!

Last WP event at Helderberg farm on the 13th of September.

Full calendar & info on www.amarider.co.za or www.dirtopia.co.za 

>Spring Hi-Tec Full Moon hike 23 September
Start your long weekend with your family & friends with a hike & picnic to Klapmutskoppie for spectacular views of the sunset & moonrise. These popular hikes you need to book for!

>Singletrack Sunday – 26 September
Meurant will lead an Outride to the Simonsberg Conservancy singletrack not normally open to the public. 

Again, bookings are essential with a deposit, as we’ll start the day with coffee & muffin and enjoy a breakfast wrap from Simonsberg Café on Delvera on our return.

Full details on the website

.>Spur Lourensford MTB Classic 2 Oct – ENTRIES open
This event offers families a great day at this beautiful Estate in the winelands.  With a family Farmers market on the same day, you can really relax with all the stalls after the event.

A 4km run/walk for the moms & toddlers. The 15km is also part of the IMBA Take a kid mountain biking day, and great Spur kids entertainment area. The 30km offers something for the intermediate rider and the 60km a real tough challenge for the experienced & fit riders.

Thanks to Cycle Addiction, a mountain bike worth R4000 will be up for grabs.  Get entryform from the website and save on pre-entries.

>>>Other events (not organized by Dirtopia)

>Oude Molen Mountain Bike Challenge -29 August 2010
Excitement builds as the Oude Molen Distillery, South Africa’s Premier Brandy Destination eagerly awaits the debut of the Oude Molen Mountain Bike Challenge on Sunday, 29 August 2010.

According to Course Designer Hendrico Burger, this exciting event will cater for riders from all spheres of life.  “Riders can choose between three route options.  Irrespective of the route chosen, all participants can look forward to witnessing the most spectacular views over the Elgin Valley".

Venue:                   Oude Molen Distillery (Grabouw, Western Cape)
Distances:             60km / 35km / 10km
Online entries:      Close at midnight Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Late entries:         Sat, 28 Aug 2010 /between 11h00- 16h00 (Oude Molen Distillery)
                                Sun, 29 Aug 2010 / between 06h00 – 08h00 (Oude Molen Distillery)

A late entry fee of R50 will apply.

For more information contact 0861 383 591, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.oudemolenmtbchallenge.co.za.

>The Wellington Gravel 28 August, Diemersfontein Wellington
65km, 30km & 5km
For more information visit: www.graveltravel.co.za.

>Cellar 2 Cellar Wine run
18 September 2010. Trail run with wine tastings included. 10km distance, start/finish at Blaauwklippen.
More information and entries at www.4x4teambuilding.com
 
>Renosterveld MTB Stage race
30 Sep -2 Okt. Start at Langebaan Counrty Club, sleep in Darling, sleep in Malmesbury, finish at Meerendal. 300km MTB.  25% discount to Amarider members.  Information and entries at www.renosterveldmtb.co.za 

MTB regards from our team

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