Dreyer back for more Sappi Karkloof adventure
Two-time 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon winner, Jeannie Dreyer is looking forward to enjoying the region’s renowned trails as well as the chance to challenge for a rare third race crown when the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival takes place at the Karkloof Country Club on 4 and 5 June. Victories in 2013 and 2015 […]
Electrifying display for KZN Provincial DHI Series Finale
The forests of Karkloof put on a spectacular display for the third and final round of the 2016 KZNMTB Provincial Downhill Series – presented by Greg Minnaar Cycles on Sunday 22 May. As another remarkable series drew to a close, the KwaZulu-Natal sun began to set behind the podiums of the fastest overall man and […]
Karkloof Mountain Bike Trails: Temporary Closures and Rerouting
Sappi and Karkloof Mountain Biking work together to try and ensure safe and sustainable mountain biking in the Karkloof Valley in KwaZulu-Natal. A period of large-scale harvesting started in mid-October in Karkloof, which has resulted in a number of trails on the Karkloof Falls side of the Karkloof Road being rerouted. This is a temporary […]
Mid-Illovo Classic next up on Quattro ROAG Series calendar
The 2015 Quattro ROAG Series is in full swing with back-to-back events in KwaZulu-Natal with the Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival being the focus last weekend but the attention shifts to ROAG Series Race 4 at the Husqvarna Mid-Illovo MTB Classic taking place at the Mid-Illovo Club on Sunday. The field will be boosted by the […]
Knox & Dreyer celebrate Mother’s Day victories at Karkloof
Former race winner Max Knox returned to the top step of the podium of the 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon on Sunday as he blitzed the rest of the powerful elite men’s field while mom of two Jeannie Dreyer added to her Mother’s Day celebrations when she notched up her second win in the past three […]
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 […]
Frost to challenge for Karkloof Enduro spoils
2015 KZN Enduro Series champion Hilton Frost is looking forward to getting back on his bike and being part of the Sappi Karkloof MTB Festival’s action once more when he takes on the descends of the Karkloof region during Saturday 9 May’s STIHL Karkloof Enduro. With the three-leg KZN series having wrapped up two weeks […]
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 […]