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<\/a>The the route for the 2016 Glacier by Sanlam Storm’s River Traverse mountain bike stage race will continue to incorporate the lush indigenous vegetation of the Tsitsikamma region. Photo credit: www.oakpics.com<\/span><\/p>\nThe route of the annual event, which will take place from 6-8 August 2016, is designed to offer a unique cycling experience in the Tsitsikamma region and geared to accommodate newcomers to mountain bike stage racing and families.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe stages aren\u2019t too long, but there\u2019s quite a bit of gradient in the area and some really beautiful forests, both plantation and indigenous, which we have always incorporated into the route. It\u2019s a stunning part of the country and there are no other cycle races in this area, so the Storms River Traverse is quite unique in that regard,\u201d said Henco Rademeyer of Dryland Event Management, the company that organises the Storms River Traverse.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year we had requests from participants for longer sections along the coast as well as more singletrack. We listened and have now added both for 2016. It required us establishing a relationship with local farmers who have kindly given us access to their land purely for the event. In the process we also discovered old ox wagon trails and are clearing these for riders to sample some of the historic significance of the region,\u201d added Rademeyer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m very pleased that Glacier is involved in the sponsorship of the Storms River Traverse again. This is an event without equal when it comes to sheer family enjoyment and good company, and I\u2019m especially looking forward to exploring the new route,\u201d said Jean Lombard, head of business integration and research at Glacier.<\/p>\n The three-day event will once again be based at the Tsitsikamma Village Inn, a family-orientated country hotel that\u2019s built around a \u2018village square\u2019, one of the most comfortable race villages of any mountain bike stage race. This encourages a warm, friendly race atmosphere and a many a new friendship and\/or business contact has been made here over the past few years.<\/p>\n The race will start on Saturday 6 August and finish on Monday 8 August. Tuesday 9 August is the annual Women\u2019s Day public holiday, making it easier for those travelling from far to enjoy the event and travel home with no pressure.<\/p>\n The event has an entry limit of 250 participants and has categories for two-rider teams and solo entrants. The limited size allows the Storms River Traverse to have a personal atmosphere and the single-location makes it logistically kind as well as ideal for riders to bring their families.<\/p>\n<\/a>The 2016 Glacier by Sanlam Storm’s River Traverse mountain bike stage race has been given a route upgrade, with increased singletrack sections through some beautiful landscapes. Photo credit: www.oakpics.com<\/span><\/p>\n