Perdeberg MTB Funride
Saturday, 7 March 2015 - Perdeberg Winery
Provisional results are available on www.trailtag.co.za
For overall results CLICK HERE
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Inaugural mountain bike event will bring new trails to the Paarl area
There are so many outdoor events in the Western Cape these days and riders can pick & choose from trail systems too. The sport of mountain biking has grown phenomenally and off-road cyclist are always looking for something fresh to ride. On the 7th of March, Dirtopia will be bringing you a 16km and 36 km from Perdeberg winery that will be held with the Paarl Ommiberg Festival in the region.
Meurant Botha has consulted this area to open permanent marked trails after the event.
DATE: Saturday, 7 March 2015
VENUE: Perdeberg Winery - See map below
REGISTRATION: From 07h00 at the venue on event day. Coffee from Cafe Pronto available.
START TIMES: 08h15 for long distance and 08h30 for short distance
ENTRY FEES:
Distance |
Amarider members: Pre-Entry Fee |
Other Pre-entries |
Late entries |
36km |
R 110 |
R 130* |
R 150* |
16km |
R 90 |
R 110* |
R 130* |
Timing by Amarider Trail Tag – available for rent or to buy.
Pre-entries closed on Wednesday, 4 March 2015. Late entries available at registration
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS:
16km: The route is easy, open riding, with beautiful vistas of the winelands. Mostly open veld and vineyard riding, with a short distance on district road. One waterpoint for this route.
36km: With the same start as the short route, followed by a few long, gradual climbs; you’ll ride to the most southern part of the route with views over the Durbanville farms and Table Mountain. Two waterpoints on the long route with the same riding as the short route back to Perdeberg Winery. (Mostly open veld and vineyard riding, with a short distance on district road).
TIMING: Riders will be timed with an Amarider Trail Tag and timing data will be streamed live on www.trailtag.co.za. You can purchase a permanent Trail Tag at R100 which you will use at monthly events. If you have a Trail Tag from previous events please bring it along to registration.
Riders also have the option of renting a temporary Amarider Trail tag at R20 and will be given to you at registration with your racenumber. The temporary tag will be taken off at the finish line.
GENERAL:
There will be well stocked waterpoints on the routes and medals for all finishers. Make sure you stay for the lucky draw, as all riders will stand a chance to win a Giant Simple Single Bike and many more great prizes.
Bring your families and friends to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere that surrounds this event and beautiful estate. Relax, socialize and enjoy good food, taste some award winning wines and let the kids be entertained by jumping castles & face painting.
The Paarl Ommiberg Festival takes place on the same day as well. Go to www.ommiberg.co.za
A Giant Simple Single black bike to be won
For further information please contact Dirtopia on 021 884 4752 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Perdeberg Winery
Physical address: Vryguns Farm,Windmeul, Paarl, 7630
GPS coordinates:
Latitude: S 33° 39' 30.00" (-33.658333)
Longitude: E 18° 49' 37.00"
Route profiles:
16km (132m of climbing)
36km (290m of climbing)
Route Map:
Event poster:
Enjoy the OmmiBerg Festival after the ride! Wine tasting & entertainment for the whole family!
OmmiBerg Festival Poster: