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Karkloof MTB Festival
Lill and Hearder draw first blood at Karkloof with Night Race wins
Crisp yet favourable autumn conditions greeted the riders who took on the Peri Night Race at the 2015 Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival and it was the inform Darren Lill who was the strongest rider as he claimed the overall victory ahead of an impressive Jedson Tooms whilst it was the young Chriestie-Leigh Hearder who was […]
Karkloof blossoms into Autumn MTB carnival
The popular Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival turns 21 this weekend and gets underway at the Karkloof Country Club on Friday evening with 20km Karkloof Night Race, setting the tone for an action-packed mountain biking weekend in the region. Darren Lill will be hoping to add the 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon title to his list of […]
Sappi trails app primed for Karkloof MTB Fest
As passionate mountain biking enthusiasts from every corner of the country gear up for the biggest MTB Festival of its kind, the Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival from 8 to 10 May, riders are welcoming the news of the development and expansion of the popular app developed for the Karkloof trails. The Sappi MTB Trail Guide […]
Karkloof MTB Fest is vital Midlands tourist cog
As the popular Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival heads into its 21st year the renowned Midlands Meander turns 30 years old and the symbiotic relationship that the two have struck up in the past two decades has been identified as an important component in keeping the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands the thriving tourist hub that it remains to […]
Hatherly beats looming Karkloof MTB Festival entry deadline
With mountain bikers throughout KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and beyond scrambling to get their 2015 Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival entries in ahead of the 24h00, 3 May normal entries deadline, exciting young rider Alan Hatherly has ensured his name is on the start list well ahead of the looming cut-off. The talented first year Under-23 Kargo Pro […]
Karkloof gets into Mother’s Day spirit
The tireless effort of mothers across the country is appreciated that little bit more on 10 May as Mother’s Day takes centre stage and the Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival will once again look to show their gratitude by providing all women in attendance with the chance to receive a complimentary pedicure at the Karkloof Country […]
Enduro and Night Race add dimensions to Karkloof MTB festival
While thousands of riders will enjoy the single track carved through the countryside on Sunday’s Sappi Karkloof Classic Marathon races, the hugely popular mountain bike event will be preceded by two unique races, and their course designer Hylton Turvey is urging MTB lovers to turn their hands to the discipline of enduro racing and the […]