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<\/a><\/p>\nThe 45km route at the Eqstra Spring Classic on Sunday 7 September, will deliver a balanced course that will stimulate riders of all fitness levels.<\/span><\/p>\n With the continued phenomenal growth of mountain biking making it one of the most popular sports in the province, the Gauteng race calendar has filled up with new events in recent years, with organisers looking to capitalise on the sport\u2019s popularity.<\/p>\n A full calendar means a lot more choice for mountain bikers, but there\u2019s a widespread belief, particularly among experienced mountain bikers, that many of the new events miss the mark in terms of delivering a complete mountain biking experience.<\/p>\n \u201cI actually competed in the first Spring Classic back in 1995, when mountain bike racing was still small and event organisers went all out to offer great value for money and a balanced, challenging race route,\u201d recalls Richard Beswick, a former professional racer and the organiser of the Eqstra Spring Classic. \u201cThe Spring Classic, has endured because it\u2019s always remained focussed on \u2018the rider experience\u2019 and that focus will continue at this year\u2019s event.\u201d<\/p>\n A reasonable entry fee, a quality participant goodie bag, a safe, well-marked route with a variety of natural obstacles in the countryside and a choice of distances are among the elements Eqstra Spring Classic the entrants can expect for next month\u2019s Eqstra Spring Classic. There is also strong focus on the pre-and post-race periods, ablution facilities, parking, rider communication and refreshment\/nourishment throughout the day.<\/p>\n In keeping with the \u2018old-school\u2019 mountain bike race theme, high quality trophies will be awarded to top finishers in the various categories at the Eqstra Spring Classic on Sunday, 7 September.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cRiders return to this event year after year because they know they\u2019re getting a great-value and exciting mountain biking experience. We\u2019ve modernised certain elements of the race and the venue has changed since the early editions, but old-school mountain bike values remain the core focus of the Spring Classic,\u201d added Beswick.<\/p>\n This is the fifth year that Eqstra is the title sponsor of the Spring Classic. Eqstra\u2019s core business is the distribution, long-term lease and rental of mobile capital equipment and the provision of related value added annuity services to clients in the construction, mining and commercial sectors. The Spring Classic will once again incorporate some of Eqstra\u2019s products into the race route for something a little different.<\/p>\n According to Beswick, the main 45km race, which starts and finishes at Avianto, Muldersdrift, just north of Randburg, will deliver a little bit of everything that mountain bikers seek in their quest for a rewarding race.<\/p>\n A total of 1200 mountain bikers of all ages are expected to enjoy the 19th edition of the Eqstra Spring Classic, Joburg\u2019s oldest mountain bike race, on Sunday, 7 September.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe Avianto trails, which are highly rated in the mountain bike market, will form the foundation for the race route, but we\u2019ve added a whole lot of extra elements in order to ensure the route offers a balanced, fresh challenge for both fit riders and those just wanting to earn another finisher\u2019s medal,\u201d explained Beswick.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 20km and 10km distances also on offer will be suitably designed for the less-fit, less-skilled riders, but will still ensure a rewarding ride,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n There is a 1200-rider limit on the event to ensure minimal congestion and maximum enjoyment. Beswick urges riders to get their entries in soon to avoid disappointment. For more information on the Eqstra Spring Classic, or to enter online, visit www.springclassic.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 19th edition of the Eqstra Spring Classic, Joburg\u2019s oldest mountain bike race that takes place on Sunday, 7 September, has pledged to focus fully on \u2018the rider experience\u2019 in order to maintain its status as one of Gauteng\u2019s favourite races. 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