{"id":20027,"date":"2015-05-08T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-08T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/05\/08\/popular-nissan-trailseeker-series-launches-in-the-cape-this-weekend-r2534\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T10:57:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T10:57:54","slug":"popular-nissan-trailseeker-series-launches-in-the-cape-this-weekend-r2534","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/popular-nissan-trailseeker-series-launches-in-the-cape-this-weekend-r2534\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Nissan TrailSeeker Series launches in the Cape this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Nissan TrailSeeker Series that has become extremely successful over the past four years in Gauteng, will see its first expansion this weekend with Round 1 of the inaugural Nissan TrailSeeker Western Cape Series, the official provincial marathon series of this region.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, May 9 more than 1000 riders are expected to tackle the four distances on offer at Nissan TrailSeeker Helder Berg, which will be held on the trails between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, starting and finishing at Ridgemor Wines, one of the oldest wine estates in the region.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-77705700-1431090591.jpg\" data-fileid=\"527998\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"527998\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-77705700-1431090591.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-77705700-1431090591.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The series, which includes four events in the Western Cape, is targeted at all levels of rider and various ages, but also offers a good challenge for experienced riders, who can tackle the marathon distance events around 70km in distance. Nissan TrailSeeker routes are designed to be fun and friendly, with no highly technical sections, making them rideable for all skill levels. The series caters for those new to mountain biking and families, but with great TV coverage, good prize money and provincial points up for grabs, the serious riders are not excluded.<\/p>\n<p>The the Gauteng series has become a sold out sensation among mountain bikers over the last four years with events selling out weeks before. The key to the success has been Advendurance\u2019s knack for discovering, building and linking existing trails in the \u201cback yard\u201d and bringing a unique blend of adventure and excitement closer to major residential centres.<\/p>\n<p>Expect a welcoming environment at the Nissan TrailSeeker events, including the Nissan Chill Area, great food and ice cold beer. There are also child-minding facilities that allow parents to bring the family, take part and not have to worry about the kids being entertained.<\/p>\n<p>With the Nedbank Sani2c starting next week, expect many Western Cape riders to use this Saturday\u2019s Nissan Helder Berg as an important preparation event, while the professionals and top age-grouper will be looking for important provincial marathon series points.<\/p>\n<p>Entry can be done online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trailseekerseries.co.za\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.trailseekerseries.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nissan Trailseeker Helder Berg schedule of events:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Ridgemor Wines, Somerset West<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday, 8 May at Ridgemor Villa 10h00\u201317h00<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, 9 May at Ridgemor Villa 05h30\u201309h00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>09\/05 07:15 Riders Briefing \/ Leaders Jersey Handover<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 07:30 Start 70km<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 08:30 Start 40km<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 09:15 Start 20km<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 09:30 Start 10km<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 10:00 Winner of the Fun Ride 10km Expected<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 10:15 Winner of the Fun Race 20km Expected<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 10:15 Winner of the 1\/2 Marathon 40km expected<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 10:00 Winner of the Marathon 70km expected<\/p>\n<p>09\/05 13:00 Prize Giving<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nissan Trailseeker Western Cape Series 2015:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Round 1 \u2013 Saturday, 9 May: Helder Berg, Somerset West<\/p>\n<p>Round 2 \u2013 Saturday, 27 June: Grabouw, Grabouw<\/p>\n<p>Round 3 \u2013 Saturday, 10 October: Hemel &amp; Aarde, Hermanus<\/p>\n<p>Round 4 \u2013 Saturday, 14 November: Meer &amp; Dal, Durbanville<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trailseekerseries.co.za\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.trailseekerseries.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nissan TrailSeeker Series that has become extremely successful over the past four years in Gauteng, will see its first expansion this weekend with Round 1 of the inaugural Nissan TrailSeeker Western Cape Series, the official provincial marathon series of this region. 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