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Lots of (love &) events in Dirtopia’s February newsletter:
>>>Delvera Hi-Tec Valentines Sunset Hike – 14 February
>>>Trail Run on Delvera – 25 February
>>>MTB Clinic for novices – 19 Febr
>>>Columbia Grape Escape & Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge: 1-4 March
>>>RE:CM 100 Miler – entries open soon
>>>Other events
>>>Delvera Hi-Tec Valentines Sunset Hike – 14 February
On Meurant’s Birthday, he’ll be pouring everyone a glass of bubbly on the top of Klapmutskoppie. Only R50 a head with optional shuttle, sparkling wine, permit & map included…and again a pair of Hi-Tec hiking boots to be won at lucky draw! Booking essential for this special night. Not only for couples though J
Next Full Moon hike on 8 March as part of Woordfees, so book early – arrival by 18h00.
>>>Trail Run on Delvera – 25 February
Entries are open for the next fun run – 7km & 14.5km. Pre-enter and save! See http://www.dirtopia.co.za/
Great value with goodys included, timing, refreshment station with fruit, sweets & Powerade. Lucky draw prizes from Falke & Hi-Tec amongst others. Start time: 07h30.
>>>MTB Clinic for novices 19 Febr
Sara Muhl’s clinics are popular & limited (only 2 spots left!), so please book first before you make the R150 deposit. From 09h00 to 12h00 a very informative talk & time on the trails at Delvera. Check the website for dates in March.
>>>Columbia Grape Escape & Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge: 1-4 March
Meurant Botha from Dirtopia in charge of routes for both these events.
Entries close for the three day stage race on 17 February – go to http://www.grapeescape.co.za/
Good news: Amarider members get a R500 discount! We also need Amarider members to support other riders with mechanicals etc on all of these routes on one or more days from Thursday to Sunday (both events). Your entry is free, but you need to be an Amarider member. Contact
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for membership queries.
Visit http://www.mtbchallenge.co.za/ for details & to enter the event at Boschendal. Two shorter routes on Saturday with three long options for Sunday.
The Cape Argus Pick n Pay MTB Challenge registration takes place at Dirtopia Trail Centre on 2 March from 12h00- 18h00 and on 3 March from 10h00 to 16h00. We’ll have lots of specials in store, so hope to see you there!
>>>RE:CM 100 Miler – 26 May
Entries open next week! Pre-entries only for this event and space are limited. Also for the Amarider 50Miler starting at the half way point. Some info on http://www.dirtopia.co.za/
>>>Other events
MTN NATIONAL XCM #2 TULBAGH Driven by NISSAN
18 & 19 February 2012
Venue: Saronsberg Wine Estate,Tulbagh,
Start Time Sat: 110km – from 07:00am | 75km – from 07:20am
Start Time Sun: 45km – from 08:05am | 20km – from 08:45am
Enter here: http://www.advendurance.com/nationalmtbseries/tulbagh
Tulbagh is also the host for the first two stages of the 2011 Absa Cape Epic, so needless to say, there are an abundance of breathtaking mountain bike trails that are sure to challenge even the most adventurous. The National ULTRA Marathon #2 – Tulbagh is a circular loop race; it will start in the Saronsberg wine estate 5km outside Tulbagh, Western Cape and finish at the same venue.
Hope you enjoy this short, but loving month… Next time we’ll have more news on Dirtopia MTB Festival 27-29 April – are you ready for it?
Cheers
Team Dirtopia
-discover the soul of mountain biking-
http://www.dirtopia.co.za/
Tel: 0218844752
Fax: 086 614 2808
http://www.amarider.co.za/
more trails to riders, more riders to trails
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