Organiser
Midlands MTB Stage race
Race Information
Registration: Thursday, 27 June 2019
This page will be continually updated as the routes are confirmed and cleared. Now in its second year The Midlands MTB Stage Race 2019 will be a mix of existing trails and trails created for this event ONLY! The routes will be through Sappi commercial plantations, Ezemvelo land, Howick, Dargle and Karkloof Trails, jeep track, single track and along public gravel. Iconic points of interest have been purposefully included to expose you to the beauty and history of the Midlands area.
The routes have been created to make this event fast for those aiming for a podium finish but also easily manageable for the rider who is entering to experience their first stage race event. The emphasis is on fun for all.
In accordance with Cycling South Africa (CSA) rules we have made provision for junior age category riders to partake (Two Day Explorer Half). These distances are shorter yet just as much fun. By doing this we are giving the younger riders the opportunity to experience stage racing, gain experience and mature to the full distance event. Parents doing the Explorer Half is encouraged – you won’t get better quality time with your son or daughter than riding with them for two days!
All days of the event start and finish at Howick High School situated in Howick, KZN. This ensures easy access for all participants as well and avoiding the hassle of traveling to different venues each day.
Participants have the option of entering the full 3 day event or, if time is limited, the 2 day event.
Race Routes
The routes cross private land and will therefore remain confidential until race briefing. Please note that any participant found guilty of attempting to pre-ride the routes at any time will be disqualified without recourse.
Race Route, distances and climbing for 2018 (will be similar for 2019)
You can choose to do the full distance (3 day or 2 day) or half distance (2 day). Both share parts of the same routes. The idea is that the event can be undertaken and completed without the participant having had to do months of training or having had to invest in new equipment. With that in mind the routes have been kept manageable to the average rider. Distances have also been kept under 60km/30km so that the younger riders can enter the event within the CSA rules.
Day 1
57km (832m of total climbing) This is majority forest road and dirt road. It gives the riders the opportunity to wake up their legs and get into the stage race atmosphere.
Day 2
59km (1540m of total climbing) The route takes riders past Lions River and though some of the private land/commercial forests in the KZN Midlands. Approx 60% forest/dirt road and 40% single-track
Day 3
50km (1215m of total climbing) The route passes through both the Howick MTN Club trail network and the Karkloof MTB Club trail network. Approx 40% dirt/forest road and 60% single-track
Race Entry
MTB STAGE RACE OPTIONS
More information: themidlandsmtb.co.za/
This event supports team entries for certain classes, but teams must consist of 2 participants per team.
Event location
Howick High School, Howick
Coordinates | -29.4791665, 30.2095868 |
Address | Howick High School, Amber Avenue, Greendale Park, Howick, South Africa |
City | Howick |
Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07