Kruger & De Groot win the 11th Die Burger MTB Challenge
In muddy, misty, cold and windy conditions HB Kruger produced some red-hot form to win his first ever Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge over 75km in Stellenbosch. Some 4000 riders started the day at Eikestad Primary and rode the 15km, 30km, 42km, 50km, 60km or invitational 75km to the finish line at the Van der […]
Stellenbosch delivers scenic routes for thousands of mountain bikers
A chilly winter morning turned into a warm and sunny day for the 10th annual Die Burger MTB Challenge on Sunday 2 August. With more than 4600 entries, Stellenbosch was buzzing with mountain bikers. There were six distances to choose from and ages of entrants varied from 5 years to 74 years! The event started […]
Statement on bike jacking incident at Die Burger MTB Challenge
A woman participating in the 50km event was confronted by a man wielding a knife who, after threatening her, stole her bike. As organisers we are all very grateful that she was not injured. The incident took place during the 10th running of Die Burger MTB Challenge. Organisers were alerted via the emergency line that […]
Die Burger MTB Challenge on a Sunday and at a new finish venue
Die Burger MTB Challenge will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year in Stellenbosch and will once again have more than 4500 riders taking part. The event will take place on Sunday 2 August and start from Eikestad Primary School, but will finish at the Van Der Stel Sportsgrounds. One of South Africa’s largest one-day […]
Victories for Woolcock and Vale at 9th Die Burger MTB Challenge
Waylon Woolcock (Cannondale Blend) and Cherie Vale (Paarl Media) won the ninth edition of Die Burger MTB Challenge over 75km in Stellenbosch. Men’s Podium. Waylon Woolcock (centre), Darren Lill (left), and Johann Rabie (right). // Photo credit: Eunice Visagie The MTB Challenge was held over six distances – the invitational only 75km, 60km, 50km, 42km, […]