Barberton XCM MTB – 2020
Venue: Barberton High School
Dates: 25/01/2020 to 25/01/2020
Times: 05h00
Booking Website: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/mtb-events/barberton-xcm-2020/
Have you entered for the legendary #BarbertonXCM yet?
2020 marks the 24th race organised by the Barberton Rotary Club to raise much needed funds. All funds raised are donated to uplift the community – in short, your race entry fee goes towards charity.
Please help us spread the word to make 2020 our biggest race yet.
Mopani Pharmacy is the official title sponsor of the race – and boy are we excited to have them onboard!
The race is the perfect training ground for avid cyclists as well as the weekend warrior conquering the 20km. Its a day and weekend full of fun for the whole family.
The Barberton XCM Mountain bike challenge grew over the years to become one of the toughest, if not THE toughest one-day mountain bike race that South Africa, Mpumalanga or the Lowveld has to offer, hence the slogan – NOT AS DELICATE AS A DAISY! This “not so delicate” race will be a rude awakening for those who over indulged in eating all the Festive Season treats rather than spending some time on the saddle. The race is open to cyclists of all ages, shapes and sizes, unfit, fit and super fit! The race will consist out of five routes.
Five race categories:
- Fun Ride of 20km
- Half Marathon of 30km
- Half Marathon of 50km
- Full Marathon of 77km
- Ultra Marathon of 110km
All races will start and end at the Barberton High School sports fields. With a festival-like atmosphere, there is much for the fans and supporters to do whilst waiting for the cyclists to return from their thrilling adventure ride which includes food and drink stalls and a beer tent. Mountain biking in the Lowveld can’t get better than this!
This incredibly scenic trail will take you through a variety of landscapes and Heritage sites including some of the worlds’ oldest rocks, up to 3.5 billion years old, passing the Makhonjwa and Lebombo mountains where you can enjoy majestic views over the De Kaap valley (nobody will even know that you were actually catching your breath) and through a number of wildlife estates. Race cut-off times to be communicated prior to the race.
Pricing & Booking Information
Pre-entries close on 21 January 2020 at 23h00.
Late registration to commence on Friday afternoon, 24 January at 15h00 until 21h00 and Saturday morning from 05h30 – 07h00.
Distances:
20km FUN RIDE: R90 | Late Entries: R110
30km HALF MARATHON: R120 | Late Entries: R170
50km HALF MARATHON: R190 | Late Entries: R240
77km FULL MARATHON: R240 | Late Entries: R290
110km ULTRA MARATHON: R280 | Late Entries: R330
This event is timed using the RaceTec MTB Timing Board and not the orange RaceTec chip. You can buy your timing board with your online entry at R50 each. If you already have a Racetec timing board you can use that for the event.
Venue Details & Map
Barberton High School
Physical Address: Barberton High School100, Barberton
1300
Telephone: +27(0)712847444 Mobile No.: +27(0)824550657 Email: info@barbertonxcm.co.za Website: http://barbertonxcm.co.za/wp Directions: S25º46’31,7″ E31º03’04,5″ Latitude: 41.025726 Longitude: -81.607992