Shaun Peters

Event Name: Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB When: 31 August 2019 Where: Hopefield Sports Ground, Western Cape Category: MTB The jewel of the West Coast returns 31 August 2019! The Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge has now become a yearly favourite. This year we celebrate seven years on the race calendar and the second year of being part of the Western Province Mountain Biking Commission WC XCM Champs. This year we have added an additional route for folks who would like to ride a non-technical flowing route while taking in the beautiful West Coast Flowers, aptly named the "The Flower Power Ride". 90km MTB 08H00am 58km MTB 08H10am 31km MTB 08H20am 22km MTB 08H30am 45km MTB Flower Power Ride (No Technical) Time TBA Our entries open 1 June 2019!! Go to Event Page

Hey all, thanks for spotting this. The times have changed since I posted the event in April. Please check out their FB page for up to date info.

Event Name: Thys Du Toit Memorial Hopefield MTB Challenge When: 1 September 2018 Where: Hopefield Sportsground, Western Cape Category: MTB Thys Du Toit Hopefield MTB Challenge 2018 When: 1 September 2018 Where: Hopefield, Western Cape, South Africa, Western Cape MTB Distances: 92km, 53km, 30km and 12km (May be subject to change closer to race day) Enter online at: https://www.entrytime.com/event-details/?EventId=5542 Saturday 1 September 2018 92km MTB 08H00am 53km MTB 08H10am 30km MTB 08H20am 12km MTB 08H30am (Fun Ride) For More Info Contact: Willem Schoeman 082 923 2553 022 723 0024 topsecurity@sandveld.net Go to Event Page

Mostly the same. The medium route will be changed due to the drought.

Event Name: Porcupine Ridge MTB Challenge 2018 When: 27 January 2018 Where: Bridgehouse School Franschhoek, Western Cape Category: MTB Porcupine Ridge MTB Challenge 2018, organised by the Franschhoek Lions Club is now in it's 19th year. 2018 promises to take you back to your MTB roots. Fun and exciting routes & trails in and around the Berg river Dam with spectacular views of the Franschhoek Mountains. These trails are ridden by very few with three routes on offer. We also welcome back our coach and race ambassador, Joanna Dobinson from Biking in the Bosch who will be in the mix and assisting all our riders. Taking place at the Bridgehouse School on the 27th January 2018. Long Route - 54kms | 7am | Medium Route - 36kms | 7.45am | Short Route - 12kms | 8am | Don't let the distances fool you! You will experience a mix of Single Track, Gnarly Down Hills, Steep Climbs and water crossings. 5 Water Points on offer - We are excited to announce that our fellow mountain biker and Franschhoek's most loved Chef, Neil Jewell from Bread & Wine will be tending to a Water Point. Stop for his Naked Droerwors, Miss Molly Mossbolletjies, homemade fruitgums and loads more home made goodies. Both the long and short route will be going past these water points. Not Riding? No Problem - There will be a jumping castle for the kiddies. Please note that we will have no bike wash due to the water crisis. * FUNDS RAISED This is the 19th MTB event to be held in Franschhoek. Monies raised from this event go towards “Site First”. This project helps save the eyesight of local farm workers and underprivileged from the young to the elderly within the community by eye screening, eye care and cataract surgeries. On 7th June 2017 a total of 307 people from the Franschhoek community went for eye screening and supplied with reading glasses from which 105 were referred for further testing at a local optometrist. They will receive tested spectacles if required and this is all paid for by the Franschhoek Lions Club from our Sight First Projects. Vendors - Franschhoek cycles will be at the start line for any last minute tweeks, repairs, etc. - Krank'd Gear Food and Beverages - Terbodore Coffee and pulled pork buns - Pancakes - Boerewors Rolls - Ice Cream The Finish line will also be sponsored by Porcupine Ridge with chilled wines. REGISTRATIONS: TBC Entries now open, please follow the link ⬇️ http://bit.ly/2hSQONo Go to Event Page

With a week and half to go before we set off, its great to see my video from last year is still out there. Lekker man! Looking forward to our tour this year.