Riders can look forward to some interesting, fast-paced descents and several short, sharp climbs when they tackle stage two of the Garden Route 300 mountain bike race next week. Race director Patric Mosterd said participants would be “in for a treat” on the shortest stage of the 200km, three-day event […]
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Purpose-built trails for GR300
Riders can look forward to some interesting, fast-paced descents and several short, sharp climbs when they tackle stage two of the Garden Route 300 mountain bike race next month. Race director Patric Mosterd said participants would be “in for a treat” on the shortest stage of the 200km, three-day event […]
Choice selection of venues for Knysna race
Perched over the lagoon, the Knysna Yacht Club will provide a spectacular new start and finish venue for the opening stage of the Garden Route 300 mountain bike race next month. Race director Patric Mosterd said the event, which takes place in and around the indigenous forests of the coastal […]
Alternative red route a GR300 winner
Most mountain bikers probably follow the normal course of the popular red route in the Harkerville forest outside Knysna, but Garden Route 300 race director Patric Mosterd feels they have hit on a winner by doing it in reverse. After changing the direction of the 24km loop over the past […]
Garden Route MTB race now more compact
Next month’s Garden Route 300 will be “more compact” to offer an even purer mountain biking experience in the Knysna forest from April 28 to 30. The three-stage race, which also occupies a new slot on the calendar, will comprise a feature event over a total of 200km as well […]
Sunny Weather Makes for a Spectacular Finish to the Potberg & De Hoop MTB
The sun came out to ensure a spectacular finish to the Potberg & De Hoop MTB on Sunday as riders completed the second and final day of the event. With droplets of rain still glinting off every leaf the magnificent De Hoop Nature Reserve was showcased in all her glory […]
Wet Weather Doesn’t Dampen Spirits at the Potberg & De Hoop MTB
Day One of the 2016 Potberg & De Hoop MTB stage ride started under dark skies, as a steady drizzle fell on the riders assembled for the start at the Potberg Environmental Education Centre. It had been raining for nearly 48 hours by then, and wouldn’t stop raining until well […]
Escape to Nature during the Potberg & De Hoop MTB
Entries for the 2016 edition of the fantastic Potberg & De Hoop MTB are open. The two day stage race, which takes place on the 3rd and 4th of September, has become a firm favourite on the mountain biking calendar – as it offers manageable distances, varied riding, a social […]
FULL SUS AT THE RECM KNYSNA 200 | STAGE 2 & 3
Simone van Aardt is riding the RECM Knysna 200 for Full Sus, with her mother Lolita, here’s her report on Stage 1. Follow her on Twitter for updates from the race: @simonevaardt. Stage 2 | Quinta da Montanha – Thesen Harbour Town Climbing, climbing and more climbing. Stage 2 of the […]
Full Sus at the RECM Knysna 200 | Stage 1
Simone van Aardt is riding the RECM Knysna 200 for Full Sus, with her mother Lolita, here’s her report on Stage 1. Follow her on Twitter for updates from the race: @simonevaardt. #RECMknysna200 Stage 1: Knysna Elephant Park to Thesen Harbour Town The stage’s start was, surprisingly, not that cold […]
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