Illovo Eston Mountain Bike Challenge
The Illovo Eston mountain bike challenge takes place every August in the Town of Eston in KwaZulu-Natal, at the Eston Farmers Club.
The mountain bike race is sponsored by the Illovo Sugar Mill and attracts riders from all over country. The route is a steep gradient and promises to provide new and exciting changes every year for those who have already experienced the challenge
The race has been dubbed South Africa’s most prestigious Mountain biking event and the course organisers promise a challenging but thoroughly enjoyable course.
Batching will be considered based on the individual riders’ ROAG seeding and late entries will be accepted online only. No gear will be provided to late enterants. Registration takes place between 05h30 and 10h00 and all riders should be present from 5h30 as the batches will start at timed intervals accordingly.
Food stalls and kiddies entertainment will be on offer to keep the little ones entertained while the race takes place.
For more information call : (086) 100 7624 or (031)781 1753
Directions from Durban: Head east on Dr Pixley Kaseme St toward Samora Machel St. Take the 1st left onto Samora Machel St. Take the 1st left onto Monty Naicker Rd.Continue onto N3. Take exit 57 toward Camperdown. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for R603/Umbumbulu, Slight left toward R603, Turn left onto R603, Turn right. Destination will be on the right.
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