We pride ourselves on our world-class MTB routes!
Special attention is given to the following:
- Single track quality
- Jeep track quality
- Flow of cyclists (reducing congestion and safer cycling tracks)
MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTES
15 km MTB Route - Family Fun route
A short course designed for the not so fit and for children above 8 years. It is a fun course with some single track but no difficult technical sections.
See the Ride With GPS route here.
Please note: to convert to metric, click on gear icon on map and change to metric. It sometimes comes up as imperial.
30 km MTB Route - Half marathon short
A slightly longer course for intermediate riders with a decent climb and some cool flowing single track. For adults and and children aged 13 years and older.
See the Ride With GPS route here.
Please note: to convert to metric, click on gear icon on map and change to metric. It sometimes comes up as imperial.
30 km MTB E-Bike Route - Half marathon short
A slightly longer course for intermediate riders with a decent climb and some cool flowing single track. For adults and and children aged 13 years and older. E-Bike riders should have the necessary skill to negotiate single track. E-Bike riders are to be 13 years and older.
See the Ride With GPS route here.
Please note: to convert to metric, click on gear icon on map and change to metric. It sometimes comes up as imperial.
50 km MTB Route - Half marathon
This is our half marathon elite rider event but does not exclude weekend warriors. Entrants should be both fit and competent MTB riders aged 15 years and older. This is the most popular MTB distance and is a competitive field.
See the Ride With GPS route here.
Please note: to convert to metric, click on gear icon on map and change to metric. It sometimes comes up as imperial.
50 km MTB E-Bike Route - Half marathon
This is our half marathon elite rider event but does not exclude weekend warriors. Entrants should be both fit and competent MTB riders. This is the most popular MTB distance and is a competitive field. E-Bike riders should have the necessary skill to negotiate single track. E-Bike riders to be 19 years and older.
See the Ride With GPS route here.
Please note: to convert to metric, click on gear icon on map and change to metric. It sometimes comes up as imperial.
80 km MTB Route - Ultra marathon
This is the full marathon elite rider event but does not exclude experienced and fit riders 19 years and older. The course consists of hard pack dirt roads, jeep track and single track. Bike riders to be 19 years and older.
See the Ride With GPS route here.
Please note: to convert to metric, click on gear icon on map and change to metric. It sometimes comes up as imperial.
GENERAL RACE NOTES:
- ALL cyclists must follow their demarcated route
- Family Fun 15 km MTB route is suitable for beginners
YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING MTB ROUTE MARKING SYSTEM
- Orange day-glow spots on trees / red and white danger tape / black arrow and danger signs on white signboards
- Follow the orange day-glow route markers
- Arrows are mainly at intersections
- All intersections are clearly marked
- A cross on a tree denotes a wrong route
- If you do not see a marker for 300m you are lost
- Backtrack until you find a Marshal or the previous route marker
- Marshals will be placed mainly at intersections along the main Concordia Road and at water points
- It is up to you to follow the route and OBEY ALL TRAFFIC RULES
- Slower cyclists must move over for faster competitors
- Faster riders to indicate by calling "passing left / right"
- Riders retiring from the race must give the Back Marker or any Marshal their number
- Keep left, especially along all main roads. It is possible that vehicles could be on the course
- It is compulsory to wear a helmet!
- Take care on the downhills, there may be some hidden obstacles
- No fires or smoking is allowed in the forest!
- All Marshals must be obeyed
- Riders to make way for emergency vehicles
- Unsafe or dangerous riding on "caution sections" will not be allowed
- All bicycles to be in good working order ie. both brakes working, water bottles with holders, pump, puncture kit, good drive chains etc.
