Wartrail Mountain Bike Challenge

NEWS!!!

THE CHALLENGE WILL NO LONGER BE A RACE, BUT RATHER A 2-DAY TRAIL RIDE....

SO JOIN US FOR AWESOME SCENERY AND GREAT ROUTES, AT YOUR OWN PACE...

CONTACT RAY SEPHTON FOR MORE DETAILS (045) 971 9087.

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th December 2009

Mountain biking at its very best!!!

Through past participant input, accepting valuable advice, and utilising the best routes in our area, we now offer the perfect mountain biking experience!

We have new half routes on both days for the more socially inclined mountain bikers.

The Wartrail is the perfect getaway for the whole family on route to holiday destination.

Day 1: Saturday 19th - The Balloch Loop

• 60 km
• Same route as 2008 with more descending single track
• No portaging for the competent!
• Spectacular vistas with mountain scenery (we recommend taking a camera!)
• 1215m ascent
• Average riding time 4-5 hours
• See route page for route profile

Day 2: Sunday 20th - The Wartrail Loop

• 5km shorter than 2008 route, now 38 kilometers
• Last years sting in the tail is out, due to bitching!
• 744m Ascent
• Wide variety of mixed riding terrain
• Plenty of 4x4 and single track, with very little district road
• 4 hours average

Day 1 and 2: Half routes

• Shorter versions of the Full routes
• Average riding times 2-3 hours
• More time to enjoy the mountain experience

View some past riders' comments:
Natal Witness: "The organisers can be congratulated on creating a unique mountain biking experience with generous prizes including 3 4-day all-inclusive packages to South Africa's famous ski-resort, Tiffindell"
Mike Frost:"Real Wild Mountain Biking. When everyone finds out about it, it will become a cult ride!"
Juanita Knox:"I hope to see this race become an incon in SA Mountain Biking and getting the best in the world to compete here!"
Sarah Colvin:"The trails were a good combo of great views, technical and tough riding."