On the 6th and 7th of February next year the Simonsberg Conservancy will be hosting a new mountain bike stage race called the Fairtree Capital Simonsberg Contour. The route is designed to showcase the Conservancy’s singletracks like never before and should position the region as a hotspot for trail riders.
Event organiser Meurant Botha explained that “this [Fairtree Capital Simonsberg Contour] is first and foremost a legacy project aimed at enhancing the trails-tourism potential of the region. [The organisers] are confident that this event and accompanying product development will be an asset to the region and its landowners.”
The final route will be launched later this year, but riders can expect daily stages of 55 – 60km, each with around 1 500m of climbing. Botha concluded that the emphasis will be on a fun, trail experience, and providing the perfect season opener for the stage race season.
Dates: 6 & 7 February 2016
Distances: Long option (60km/day): From R875
Short option (40km/day): From R750
Entries open on 28 October and are limited to 500 riders. Visit www.dirtopia.co.za to find out more.
