{"id":22098,"date":"2013-01-11T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-11T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2013\/01\/11\/isuzu-ride-the-rock-routes-revamped-r401\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T12:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T12:34:20","slug":"isuzu-ride-the-rock-routes-revamped-r401","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/isuzu-ride-the-rock-routes-revamped-r401\/","title":{"rendered":"ISUZU Ride The Rock routes revamped"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although only in its second year, the ISUZU Ride The Rock, Cederberg\u2019s most exciting three-day multi stage mountain bike (MTB) race, has been a hot topic of conversation predominantly because of its spectacular routes. Taking place the weekend of 08 \u2013 10 February 2013 mountain bikers can look forward to double the action with even more exciting routes.<\/p>\n

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Dan Hugo at the inaugural ISUZU Ride The Rock in 2012, Cederberg\u2019s most exciting three-day multi stage mountain bike (MTB) race. <\/em>Photo Credit ~ Cherie Vale \/ Newsport Media<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

STAGE ONE <\/span><\/strong>(81km)<\/span>: The Endurance Stage \/ Friday, 08 February 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water Points<\/span><\/strong>: 15km, 30km (self service), 39km, 50km, 65km and 70km<\/p>\n

This is a stage of two halves \u2013 firstly the magnificent views of the valley to Voelvlei and secondly the return jeep track to Sandrif via Wuperthal and Eselsbank with its diverse vegetation and Rooibos Fields. The challenge will definitely be the old 4×4 trail down to Wuperthal followed by the longest and steepest climb of the event leaving Wuperthal.<\/p>\n

STAGE TWO <\/span><\/strong>(61km)<\/span>: The Play Stage \/ Saturday, 09 February 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water Points<\/span><\/strong>: 13km, 30km, 43km and 50km<\/p>\n

After the initial climb leaving the race village the fun starts. Riders can look forward to a variety of single tracks; Waterfall and Kliphuis are split by the infamous Driehoek Roadie section from Kalkoenfontein, Lot\u2019s Wife and the Shepard\u2019s Trail. Towards the end riders will visit some of the highest situated wine producing vineyards. This stage will offer riders some of the most technical and challenging bit\u2019s (never to long) as well as a good selection of the various terrain on offer in the Cederberg.<\/p>\n

STAGE THREE <\/span><\/strong>(52km)<\/span>: A stage in development \/ Sunday, 10 February 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water Points<\/span><\/strong>: 16km, 30km, 32km and 43km<\/p>\n

After the initial district road, riders will get the opportunity to experience another one of the new single tracks on Vogelfontein farm. You will also experience the spectacular hospitality and trails of Nuwerus and Cederberg Oasis. Lookout for the Rock Formations through Truitjieskraal before enjoying the last water point of the event at Kromrivier.<\/p>\n

EVENT DETAILS<\/span><\/em><\/strong>:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The ISUZU Ride the Rock is a full service individual MTB stage race that offers riders the opportunity to ride on the most spectacular routes in the heart of South Africa’s Cederberg Conservancy. Each stage\u2019s route is challenging yet rewarding, while encapsulating the pristine beauty of the Cederberg.<\/p>\n

Date: \t\t\t <\/strong>Friday, 08 February 2013 \u2013 Sunday, 10 February 2013<\/p>\n

Village:\t\t\t <\/strong>Sanddrif<\/p>\n

Distances:<\/strong> \t <\/p>\n