Explore the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour route
A handful of riders, along with the trail builder and route designer Meurant Botha, set off to sample sections of 2019’s Fairtree Simonsberg Contour route during the MTB recce ride last Friday. With blue skies, green vineyards and view for days the stage has been set for what will be yet another breathtaking 2-day event […]
Top class riding on first day of Fairtree Simonsberg Contour stage race
Day 1 of the Fairtree Contour Simonsberg stage race MTB event made for some great single track riding with many short, sharp steep hill sections around Klapmutskop, while day 2 tomorrow (Sunday, 4 February) will take riders on the contours of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. Former ABSA Cape Epic winner, Czech and European marathon champion, […]
Incredible weekend for mountain bikers at the second Fairtree Simonsberg Contour stage race
After the devastating fire of January 2016, the inaugural Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB stage race overcame serious challenges and presented riders with a premier winelands riding experience. This past weekend of 4 & 5 February 2017, Fairtree Capital in collaboration with the Simonsberg Conservancy, landowners and Stellenbosch event organisers Dirtopia, presented riders with the 2nd […]
Strong ladies field at Fairtree Simonsberg Contour this weekend
With names like Esther Suss, Ariane Luthi and Jennie Stenerhag on the start line tomorrow, the Fairtree Simonsberg Contour event is going to be the stage race to watch this coming weekend of 4 & 5 February. Starting from Delvera Farm outside Stellenbosch the spectator point for Saturday is at Marianne wine estate and Sunday […]
Mountain bike route redesigned for day one of ‘the Fire Ride’
Riders that are fortunate enough to be part of the second Fairtree Simonsberg Contour two-day stage race on 4 & 5 February, will have a special experience on the trails, prepared by route designer Meurant Botha of Dirtopia. “The route team has been working hard to finalise the first stage for the 2017 Contour” says […]
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB route update
Scheduled of 4 & 5 February 2017, the Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB stage race is the only event that utilises the Never Say Neverending Again Trail in the Simonsberg and for the past month the team has focused on getting the trail in prime condition for the race. This 10km singletrack is one of the […]
Second annual Fairtree Simonsberg Contour promises even better riding
After the devastating fire of January 2016, the inaugural Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB stage race overcame serious challenges and presented riders with a premier winelands riding experience. In February 2017, Fairtree Capital in collaboration with the Simonsberg Conservancy, landowners and Stellenbosch event organisers Dirtopia, will present riders with the 2nd edition of ‘The Fire Ride’ […]
Inaugural Fairtree Contour memorable race
Launching a new race is never easy, so having to contend with the devastating Simonsberg fire in Stellenbosch just two weeks before the inaugural Fairtree Simonsberg Contour mountain bike stage race certainly tested the organisation to the limit. Photo credit: beadlephoto.com Some 90% of the trails constructed over the past two years were damaged and […]
Victory for Louw and Giliomee in The Fire Ride
Adriaan Louw and Nicky Giliomee won the inaugural Fairtree Simonsberg Contour mountain bike stage race. This two-day race gave the riders a chance to see for themselves why the race was affectionately renamed to “The Fire Ride” after the Simonsberg fire. The Fairtree Simonsberg Contour was a drive for trail expansion in the Simonsberg Conservancy […]
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 […]
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour to continue despite the fire
As most mountain bikers have realised the Simonsberg Trails system has been ravaged by the recent fires, placing some doubt on the continued running of the new Fairtree Simonsberg Contour stage race. We as organisers and trailbuilders certainly shared these doubts as we saw all our hard work reduced to ash. Having had a couple […]