Mixed conditions shake up the racing at the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour
Day one of the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour took place under blue skies and slightly dusty trail conditions when the best that the reported rainfall could do was some very light drizzle early morning. The grey clouds subsided and riders were treated to spectacular views and some great riding after setting off from Delvera Farm. […]
Entries are closing soon for the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB Stage race
Your last chance to enter is on Wednesday, 30 Jan for the fourth Fairtree Simonsberg Contour mountain bike event, taking place 2 & 3 February from Delvera Farm. With beautiful views and some of the best trails in and around the Winelands you won’t want to miss out on kick starting your 2019 riding season […]
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour Early Bird entries close 31 December
Early bird entries for the 2019 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour will close on 31 December 2018 at midnight and will be the last chance for you to cash in on the savings on offer. The MTB two-day event will take place on 2 & 3 Feb 2019 with a 60km and 40km route on offer for […]
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB is back and better than ever
With three successful years behind it’s back, the Fairtree Simonsberg Contour 2 Day MTB Event has gone from the newbie on the calendar to a firm favourite and must-do event for all mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Originally created to continue the development of routes and to showcase the incredible network of single-track trails on […]
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, […]
Fairtree Simonsberg Contour MTB stage race this weekend
Last chance to enter by Wednesday, 31 Jan for the third Fire Ride taking place 3 & 4 Feb from Delvera farm. Be at the start to experience the best of the trails in the Simonsberg Conservancy. Registration start on Friday 2 Feb at Dirtopia Trail Centre & Bikeshop with Dirtopia Café being open until […]
Pre-entries only for Simonsberg Contour MTB Stage Race
With only a couple of weeks to go before the third annual Fairtree Simonsberg Contour Stage Race, slots are filling up fast for this popular mountain bike festival of trails in the Simonsberg Conservancy on 3 and 4 February. Entries will be limited to 350 riders on each of the 40km and 60km distance options […]
Entries open for magnificent Fairtree Simonsberg Contour stage race
Entries are now open for the 2018 Fairtree Simonsberg Contour Mountain Bike and Trail Run Stage Race events taking place 3 to 4 February and 10 to 11 February 2018 respectively. Keen trail runners and mountain bikers will once again have the opportunity to race in this unique conservation area right at the start of […]
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 […]
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 […]