Action-packed cycle activities at Dirtopia
2011-04-28
THE Delvera Farm near Stellenbosch will host an action-packed mountain-bike event from 29 April to 2 May. It is the 11th year that the Dirtopia mountain-bike festival takes place. Activities will include skills clinics, freeride challenge, funrides, downhill, dirt jumping, a spectacular night ride, dual racing and even a trail run. Children can look forward to loads of fun with kid’s bikes available for hire, a Spur kids corner, kiddies BMX track, hiking and biking trails. Join Hannele Steyn Kotze for a day of fun and learning all the tricks to be a confident mountain biker. The clinic takes place on Friday 29 April at 09:00 at the Trail Centre and is for pre-bookings only. On Saturday (30 April) it is time for the first gravity events with dual racing, BMX & MTB dirtjumping and the highlight of the Red Bull Freeride at 15:00, all taking place on the terrain park overlooking the dam. The downhill race will take place on Sunday afternoon on Klapmutskoppie where some fast racing can be expected. Cross country riders can take part in the 30km marathon (a qualifying event for the World Marathon Champs) on Sunday at 09:00. Funriders can take advantage of riding the marked trails between 09:00 and 13:00 on Saturday with the added bonus of being timed and having a waterpoint at the Pepper Tree. On Friday, Sunday and Monday, cyclists can ride the marked trails on Delheim and Simonsig between 09:00 and 12:00. Runners will have a chance to explore the dirt trails on Monday at 10:00 at a cost of R50 per person. All ages and abilities are welcome. There is a 7,25km and a 14,5km route for those wanting a good work-out. Entries for the 2011 Dirtopia Mountain-bike Festival are open. For more information and pre-entries, visit www.dirtopia.co.za, email theteam@dirtopia.co.za or call the Dirtopia Trail Centre on 021-884-4752. On Friday night a social will be held at the Simonsberg Café after the nightride with R45 meals, wine and MTB movies.
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