{"id":63346,"date":"2023-06-02T13:24:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T11:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=63346"},"modified":"2023-06-05T10:32:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T08:32:33","slug":"glacier-storms-river-traverse-2023-set-to-stage-exhilarating-e-bike-and-junior-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/glacier-storms-river-traverse-2023-set-to-stage-exhilarating-e-bike-and-junior-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Glacier Storms River Traverse 2023 Set to Stage Exhilarating e-Bike and Junior Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Glacier Storms River Traverse<\/a> has long been one of the most social stage races on the South African mountain biking calendar. And the 2023 experience will be no different! Hosted at the Tsitsikamma Village Inn, over the weekend from 11 to 13 August 2023, the exceptional landscape, unparalleled trails and world-class water points, provide the perfect backdrop for an experience not to be missed. Add to that the fact that we welcome mountain bikers and e-bikers of all ages and skill levels.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Glacier Storms River Traverse is a family event and there are adventures for young, old and everyone in-between. Fun galore on and off the bike at the Tsitsikamma Village. Photo by Justin Reinecke for zcmc.co.za.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Glacier Storms River Traverse is an opportunity for us to host so many role players who are important to our business. Every year for the past 11 years, over the Traverse weekend, we have been excited to welcome existing clients, intermediaries, potential clients, colleagues and friends \u2013 who love the outdoors as much as we do,\u201d explained Khanyi Nzukuma, Chief Executive at Glacier by Sanlam, as to why the Glacier Storms River Traverse is such an important event to the company. \u201cIt\u2019s a time to connect outside of work and share a moment of wellbeing and fun in beautiful surroundings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The junior category is open to riders between the ages of 15 and 23 years. It provides the opportunity for kids who grew up on training wheels around the race village to race a multi-day stage event. Photo by Sage Lee Voges for zcmc.co.za.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Be as Chilled or Competitive as You Want at the Glacier Storms River Traverse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Glacier Storms River Traverse route was designed to allow for social riding,\u201d notes Henco Rademeyer of Dryland. \u201cThe stages are relatively short, with one or two strenuous, but not too intense climbs on each day. There\u2019s just enough challenge to get the blood flowing! Because the courses are short, they\u2019re also really fun to race on an e-bike. You don\u2019t have to worry about battery management. You can go full throttle, on power mode, from start to finish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs more and more e-bike riders enter the event, it\u2019s become harder to stop them racing. So, this year we\u2019re going to let them loose and reward them with podiums and prizes,\u201d Rademeyer added. \u201cThe more relaxed e-bike riders are welcome to tour and ride amongst the rest of the field too. We just want to create a bit of space between those wishing to race and the competitors taking their time to enjoy the scenery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short stages also mean that junior mountain bikers, from as young as 15, are eligible to take part in the event, with full Cycling South Africa sanctioning. \u201cWe are also offering a 25% discount to anyone between the ages of 15 and 23 when they enter the Glacier Storms River Traverse,\u201d says Rademeyer. \u201cFamilies have always been a big part of the field at the event and many of the kids that first came to the race on bikes with training wheels twelve years ago, are now old enough to participate in the stage race themselves. It’ll be amazing to see one of those youngsters take the overall victory one day, and hopefully this initiative makes it possible for them to take part this year already.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The spectacular scenery of the Storms River region inspires riders to take it slow and absorb the natural wonders. Seasoned riders and novices are all welcome. Photo by Justin Reinecke for zcmc.co.za.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your Host for the Adventure \u2013 Ryan O\u2019Connor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love this event because it brings together likeminded adventure enthusiasts who love the outdoor lifestyle of mountain biking,\u201d says avid cyclist and Smile FM radio DJ, Ryan O\u2019Connor. \u201cIt\u2019s three days of tough but do-able trails in the heart of some of the most beautiful coastal greenery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ryan O\u2019Connor loved the 2022 edition and advocates getting out on your bike in the Tsitsikamma forests at the Glacier Storms River Traverse. We will welcome him back as the host this year. Photo by Justin Reinecke for zcmc.co.za.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

August is Women\u2019s Month in South Africa and the Women\u2019s Day public holiday is just two days before the race gets underway. Thus, along with the festival of social riding, the Glacier Storms River Traverse also celebrates women. Glacier by Sanlam in particular is keen to ensure that the tradition continues of spoiling female participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glacier by Sanlam will once again celebrate Women\u2019s Day at the Glacier Storms River Traverse 2023, even though the public holiday is two days before the event gets underway. Photo by Justin Reinecke for zcmc.co.za.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With so much taking place in Tsitsikamma, it\u2019s no surprise that accommodation in the village is already nearly fully booked. Would-be Glacier Storms River Traverse riders are encouraged to secure their spots in the 2023 race, and book their accommodation as soon as possible. Entries are limited to 300 and the quaint forest hamlet cannot accommodate more than this. To avoid disappointment, visit www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za<\/a> to start the entry process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Glacier Storms River Traverse<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Dates:<\/td>11-13 August 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Venue:<\/td>Tsitsikamma Village Inn, Storms River Village, Eastern Cape<\/td><\/tr>
Standard Entry Fees:<\/td>Solo: R8 500 | Team: R 16 500 (No Accommodation)<\/td><\/tr>
Youth Entry Fees:<\/td>Solo: R6 375 | Team: R12 375 (No Accommodation)<\/td><\/tr>
Race Website:<\/td>www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Accommodation:<\/td>www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za\/accommodation\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Facebook:<\/td>Storms River Traverse<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Instagram:<\/td>@SRTraverse<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Twitter:<\/td>@stormsrivertraverse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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e-bikers love the Glacier Storms River Traverse because the routes are short enough to race every stage at full throttle, without worrying about battery management. Photo by Justin Reinecke for zcmc.co.za.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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