TransCape: The ultimate physical test
Mountain-bike enthusiasts looking for the ultimate physical test, but who still want to enjoy their creature comforts while racing through one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa, better get their entries in for the ‘new kid’ on the local mountain-bike stage-racing block, the TransCape MTB Cycle Race.
The seven-day event, set to be held for the first time from February 8 to 14 next year, will see the field tested to their limits on a classic route that will take them from the start in the quaint coastal town of Knysna to the finish line in the Stellenbosch, Franschoek region in the heart of the Cape winelands.
Covering a distance of about 750km the race, which has CSA approval, will showcase the best that South African mountain-biking has to offer. While it will provide a stern but fair challenge for pro-riders, dedicated amateur mountain-bikers will also find it achievable with every finisher sure to leave with a true sense of accomplishment.
The direction of the race will alternate each year and has been put together by a dedicated and experienced team of sports enthusiasts.