Late entries available for Die Burger MTB Challenge this Sunday
Die Burger MTB Challenge takes place this Sunday (31 July) and is one of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events. Good news for riders that still want to join in the fun, as late entries will be taken on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at registration venues. No late entries, changes to distances or substitution […]
New venue for Wellington Enduro this weekend
The third of the Dirtopia 2016 Enduro series offers two days of trail riding this weekend on the well-known Welvanpas trails. The start and finish will be hosted by Val De Charron Wine & Olive Estate, with wonderful facilities like a restaurant, accommodation and incredible views of the mountains. The Enduro events are geared for […]
Photos: Uitkyk Dirtopia Enduro
The second Dirtopia enduro of the year took place on a perfect autumn day at Uitkyk wine estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain. Chris Hitchcock was there, camera in hand, to capture all the action. What a great day, with the most amazing morning light in the forests. Thanks to everyone for all […]
Uitkyk Enduro to showcase new stages on the Simonsberg
In November 2015, the Simonsberg Enduro was a highlight for the Enduro riders at the end of a season. On the 15th of May, they can enjoy new sections of this mountain on four special stages. The start and finish will be from Uitkyk Wine Estate near Stellenbosch, with its magnificent wines and historic buildings. […]
Dirtopia Enduro series kicks off at Delvera
In 2016 five events of this mountain bike discipline are planned in the Western Cape, and on Sunday 3rd of April, the home of Dirtopia trails near Stellenbosch at Delvera will be the host. The Enduro events are geared for mountain bikers that enjoy singletrack and are fit enough to ride uphills, but more importantly […]
Inaugural Fairtree Capital Simonsberg Contour a huge success
Launching a new race is never easy, so having to contend with the devastating Simonsberg fire just 2 weeks before the race certainly tested the organisation to the limit. 90% of the trails constructed over the past 2 years were damaged and the bulk of the forest canopy lost when fires ravaged the Simonsberg Mountain […]
Routes for Fairtree Contour aka The Fire Ride
Setting the routes for the inaugural Fairtree Simonsberg Contour has been a real challenge since the blazing Simonsberg fire interrupted the final building of trails. The Fairtree Simonsberg Contour – now affectionately known as The Fire Ride – will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The starting and finishing points for both days are at […]
Twenty-four-hours of mountain biking in the Elgin Valley
Many riders from the Cape Town & Boland area will be gathering their camping gear for an enjoyable weekend in Grabouw on the 23rd & 24th of January 2016. The 24Hours of Oak Valley will take place from 12h00 on the Saturday and this year the event is presented by Bike Hub. Riders can enter […]
Twenty-four-hours of mountain biking in the Elgin Valley
Many riders from the Cape Town & Boland area will be gathering their camping gear for an enjoyable weekend in Grabouw on the 23rd & 24th of January 2016. The 24Hours of Oak Valley will take place from 12h00 on the Saturday and riders can enter in various categories of teams of four – even […]
Photos: Dirtopia Delheim Enduro
Dirtopia hosted their last enduro of the year at Delheim with the stages winding through the trails of the Simonsberg Conservancy. Gert Heyns walked away with the win in the men’s race while Rika Olivier took the honours in the women’s event. Photos by Chris Hitchcock. Women’s Podium: Claudia Schonitz, Rika Olivier and Gina Nixon. […]
Dirtopia 2015 Enduro series ends on high note this Sunday
The tenth Dirtopia Enduro event takes place from Delheim Wine Estate this Sunday, 15 November. The five adrenalin pumping stages will be a highlight, as the Simonsberg Conservancy trails constantly get maintained and new trails have been built throughout the year. The Enduro events are geared for real mountain bikers that enjoy singletrack and are […]
Fairtree Capital announces sponsorship of new MTB stage race in Stellenbosch
Fairtree Capital has confirmed that it will become the title sponsor of the inaugural Simonsberg Contour, a brand new 2 day mountain bike stage race in Stellenbosch, set to take place on 6 & 7 February 2016. Fairtree Capital is a Cape Town based investment manager that manages alternative and long only investment portfolios across […]