PPA “Tread Lightly” Women’s MTB
Venue: Backsberg Estate
Dates: 17/05/2014 to 17/05/2014
Times: 08:30
Don’t miss out on this fantastic all-female MTB funride. Most of the riding takes place on farm roads around and through vineyards, orchards and some forested areas.
The short route is fairly flat and trails around the lower part of the farm. The medium and long routes include some tough climbs but all the serious climbing is done in the first half of the route so that you can relax on the second half. Both includes some easy single track (foot paths) made especially for this event.
35 km: The 35 km route is aimed at fit, fairly experienced cyclists and includes some technical sections and fast downhills. This is NOT a route for a novice or unfit cyclist.
12 km: The 12 km route is aimed at fit novice riders. It cuts out the steepest climbs of the 35 route but still includes some tough climbs. We do not recommend that u/12’s ride this route.
5 km: If you are new to off-road riding or unsure of your fitness level, rather enter the 5 km route, a friendly and non-technical route which will still provide a good workout. Male cyclists who are at all times accompanied by a child u/12 are welcome to enter the 5 km (while mom rides the longer routes!)
DISTANCES 35 km; 12 km; 5 km
STARTING TIMES 35 km @ 08h30; 12 km @ 09h00; 5 km @ 09h15
PRIZE GIVING/CUT-OFF 12h30
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE 12 May 2014 at 12.00 noon or when 800 entries have been received. No late entries accepted.
Pricing & Booking Information
Entry Fees
Distance |
Non-members |
PPA Members |
35 km |
R 100.00 |
R 80.00 |
12 km |
R 75.00 |
R 55.00 |
5 km |
R 60.00 |
R 40.00 |
Venue Details & Map
Backsberg Estate
Physical Address: Backsberg Estate CellarsPaarl
Telephone: +27(0)21 689 8420 Email: marketing@pedalpower.co.za Directions: From Paarl: Take the R45 towards Franschhoek. Take the Klapmuts/Simondium road turn-off to your right. About 4km down the road you’ll see Backsberg on your left. From Cape Town: Take the N1 towards Paarl. Take Exit 47 – Klapmuts, Stellenbosch R44 offramp. At the Stop street turn right (underneath the N1 towards Stellenbosch). Go over the next 4-way stop and over the bridge. Take the next left on Franschhoek (R45). About 5km down that road on your right you’ll see Backsberg. Latitude: -33.80867755395255 Longitude: 18.892879486083984