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<\/a>Participants in the Sanlam MTB Invitational at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate near Paarl will have exciting new trails to explore. Photo: BrandBoom<\/span><\/p>\nHe said the route scouting for the race, which is co-presented by the City of Drakenstein, also formed the groundwork for creating a series of permanent trails in the area.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe expect this to be the catalyst to develop an area which has plenty of riding options for mountain bikers.\u201d<\/p>\n
To this end, Herbst said they were looking at establishing a mix of single-track and other trails through a number of wine farms.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese will take in the natural terrain and highlight the breath-taking scenery,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have already identified a number of new sections that will be used for the race itself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, those wanting to compete in the Sanlam MTB Invitational still stand a chance to receive a state-of-the-art backpack after the early bird entry offer was extended to Friday.<\/p>\n
The extension was agreed to by event partners Scicon after the gift \u2013 a Solargenome Hydracharge backpack \u2013 proved extremely popular.<\/p>\n
While anyone can enter the race, which is based on a two-man team format, Herbst said families were encouraged to enter as father and son, mother and son, father and daughter or mother and daughter combinations.<\/p>\n
He added that they had teamed up with Cartrip, a company that offers an internet-based platform allowing drivers and passengers to arrange lifts together.<\/p>\n