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<\/a>The Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race provides riders with a unique experience and that is something that attracts riders like North Coast stalwart Russell White who will be back for another crack when the race gets underway on Sunday, 14 August. Supplied\/ Gameplan Media<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cI know that it isn\u2019t that far from Ballito to Scottburgh but it really feels like you are riding in a different province!” the father of pro rider Tyronne White said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really different experience and Scottburgh is a completely unique race which is a large reason why we like to get away for the weekend and take part in the race every year.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still ride as competitively as possible although I am getting a bit old but the event has a very distinct laid-back attitude which is important in attracting riders of all different abilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Riders will be congregating on the South Coast to take on the Scottburgh MTB Challenge\u2019s well-maintained trails with the routes providing a quality test for the best to the most inexperienced riders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe course is very ridable which is great but for the guys at the front of the race there are still a number of challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cStriking the balance between technical and manageable can be difficult but Scottburgh seems to have found a great median \u2013 the course is as tough as you make it for yourself.<\/p>\n
\u201cEspecially with such a chilled environment and attitude the race still maintains a competitive edge for those that want to test themselves but it doesn\u2019t detract from the family vibe that surrounds the event,\u201d added White.<\/p>\n
The pleasant South Coast winter weather attracts many inland visitors during the colder months and White suggests that the Scottburgh MTB Challenge is the perfect excuse to get down the sea for a weekend away.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I have done about five Scottburgh races and we try and make a weekend of it every year. A whole bunch of us book into the hotel and have a great weekend in different surroundings.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is such a great feeling around the race with everyone hanging around on the Scottburgh main beach afterwards and enjoying having a bike race that is so unique in that if finishes right on the beach!\u201d he commented.<\/p>\n
With five editions under his belt, White, whose son Tyronne won the race in 2014, has ridden races all around the country across varying terrains but appreciates the fact that there are so many good races around KwaZulu-Natal, Scottburgh included.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you enjoy riding in a race you are going to make an effort to continue doing it and that is my attitude towards Scottburgh. It\u2019s such a great race that has a little bit of everything for all the riders.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one that we tick off the calendar every year now and I am excited to get back down there this year and give it another crack,\u201d White stated expectantly.<\/p>\n