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Sappi Karkloof Classic
Knox powers to another Sappi Karkloof title
Riders took the focus on Sunday at the 2017 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival with the Sappi 60km Marathon being the highlight, as 2015 race winner Max Knox proved to be far too strong for the rest of the field with Natalie Bergstrom claiming the ladies honours at the Karkloof Country Club. Lowveld Trekkers’ Max […]
Fourie and Odendaal fastest at Sappi Karkloof enduro
Enduro mountain biking competitors took to Karkloof’s renowned trails on Saturday, getting the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival underway with a bang and setting the tone for Sunday’s second day. Saturday afternoon’s STIHL Karkloof Enduro was a dry, dusty affair but the change in course location and fresh trails worked a treat as Tiaan […]
Davids & Du Toit victories bring down 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival curtain
Brendon Davids returned to winning ways when he claimed a commanding victory at Sunday’s 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon title while the women’s crown of the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival’s feature race went the way of rising young talent, Frankie du Toit. Trek’s Brendon Davids charges through the Gauntlet en route to victory at […]
Legendary trail weekend awaits Sappi Karkloof adventurers
The feast of trail adventure that the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Adventure’s diverse programme offers will attract thousands of mountain bikers and trail runners to the KZN Midlands this weekend. The well-established STIHL Karkloof Enduro at midday on Saturday and the full line-up of mountain bike events on Sunday – headlined by the 60km […]
Cross country aces lead Sappi Karkloof charge
Last minute entries by cross country stars Brendon Davids and Alan Hatherly for Sunday’s 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon, the feature race of this weekend’s 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival which takes place at Karkloof Country Club, is set to produce an interesting tussle between the duo and fellow XCO ace, Julian Jessop. Having confirmed […]
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 […]
Sappi Karkloof kick starts Jessop’s marathon season
Fast emerging dual mountain biking star Julian Jessop will look to kick start his 2016 marathon season with a strong showing at Sunday, 5 June’s 60km Sappi Karkloof Marathon, the feature race of the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival, having spent much of the first half of the year focusing on the cross country […]
Reinvested profits heighten all-round Sappi Karkloof Classic experience
Upgrades to the Karkloof Country Club’s clubhouse and a world class race village will offer participants of the 2016 Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival hospitality and comfort comparable to that of the country’s top stage races when the iconic event’s action unfolds on Saturday, 4 and Sunday, 5 June. Renowned for its spectacular trails through […]
21 year-old Karkloof Classic MTB Festival continues to mature well with age
The 2015 Sappi Karkloof Classic MTB Festival is set to serve up a weekend of action-packed off-road adventure as this year’s edition of the country’s biggest mountain biking festival prepares to celebrate turning 21 years-old this May. The event has grown in leaps and bounds over the years and from its humble beginnings of just […]
Croeser claims maiden Karkloof crown as Neethling cruises to women’s title
Kargo Pro MTB Team star Rourke Croeser produced the strongest display at the 2014 Sappi Karkloof Classic as he held off the rest of the field to claim his maiden victory in the 60km marathon event with Time Freight VELOLife’s Candice Neethling cruising to a comfortable win in the ladies race at the Karkloof Country […]
Video: Hylton Turvey, the legend behind the Sappi Karkloof Trails
Ever wonder where all the trails come from? Hylton Turvey is the man behind some of the legendary Sappi Karkloof Trails. Check out this video of Hylton, trail builder for the Sappi Karkloof Classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YGzptTyJTs Hope you enjoy!